Every Generation of General Motors LS Engine Ranked Worst to Best

8. LS3 – “The People’s Champ”

This one’s a favorite for a reason. It powered the C6 Corvette and fifth-gen Camaro, made 430 hp, and is everywhere. Need 500 hp? Toss in a cam and stiffer springs. Want more? Throw boost at it — it won’t complain.

It’s not just powerful; it’s versatile, easy to mod, and relatively affordable. You can find clean examples for around $6K, which is nuts for what you get. Honestly, this is the sweet spot for most LS builds.