November 23, 2022
Search no longer for that LS engine part! We have a wide range of parts for your engine block. In our blog, we discuss various products from our range, including delete kits, gaskets and pistons.
GM LS engines, or LS for short, are very popular engine blocks for performance enthusiasts. The engines from General Motors are known for their power, torque and, above all, technical versatility. The name is given to the Gen 3 and Gen 4 Short Blocks, which are distinct from the originally Gen 1 and Gen 2 Short Blocks. The first LS engine block was introduced in the Corvette in 1997.
The LS engines were and are a great success and can be fitted in a variety of vehicles. The small package, low cost and high availability together with the engine's versatility ensures its popularity among performance professionals. Wilmink Performance also offers a host of parts from our suppliers to turn an LS engine into a dream block from street performance to drag racing.
In this blog, we discuss various product groups and brands we supply for LS engines, including catalogues and brochures. If you have any questions or want to know more about a product? Ask us at performance@wilminkgroup.com.
Cylinder heads are the most complex part of an internal combustion engine and can make all the difference in a performance race. For the LS series, we offer various cylinder heads from AFR and Dart Machinery, among others.
AFR offers the MONGOOSE series for LS engines and these are made of A356 aluminium and come with the corresponding parts, such as titanium retainers and Pac Racing Springs.
Dart Machinery also supplies good quality cylinder heads for various performance applications. For example for drag racing, which of course belongs in Dart's DNA. Various cylinder heads are available for the GEN III LS Next series, including the PRO1 series, Race series and LS Billet Aluminium Heads.
Delete kits are used to remove the Active Fuel Management (AFM) or Displacement On Demand (DOD) systems. The systems normally switch off some cylinders when the engine block is lightly loaded. For performance professionals, this can be detrimental and the choice of the delete kit is easily made.
Melling Performance supplies various delete kits of excellent quality, including for LS engines. Feel free to email our specialists for options and other required parts.
Melling Performance also offers various timing chains for the LS engines. You can find a brochure with various models via the button below. Melling is a very good quality brand and offers parts made with professionalism and skill.
Besides timing chains, Melling also offers various other parts for LS engines. For this application, they have compiled a complete catalogue containing only parts for the LS.
We offer various bearings for the performance world and a wide range of parts. Among others, from ACL, Clevite and Dura-Bond. The latter brand offers high quality bearings for camshafts, with production focused on the performance world. You can find a complete catalogue of bearings for LS engines via the button below.
For performance valves, Ferrea Racing is the brand. This brand makes excellent valves for any performance branch and even has a custom made option. The brand also offers various types of valves for the LS series, including valves made of titanium or filled with sodium.
If you are looking for the best gaskets for your performance application, Cometic Gasket is the right choice. The brand produces various gaskets for racing professionals, as seen in the video below. In addition, Cometic Gasket also has the option of a custom-made service, so you can have the perfect gasket manufactured.
Besides Cometic Gasket, Engine Pro also offers a wide range of gaskets for LS engines. In addition, Engine Pro has a complete catalogue for the LS series, where multiple products can be found, such as valves, camshafts, bearings and more!
As discussed earlier, Engine Pro also has an extensive selection of LS parts. In their complete catalogue, you will also find many models of camshafts for LS engines. These camshafts are produced with great precision and therefore offer excellent performance. You can find the camshafts on page 30 of the catalogue.
Edelbrock also offers camshafts for LS engines. The COMPCams brand is now part of the Edelbrock Group and has been an expert when it comes to camshafts for many years.
In the pistons product group, we have a versatile range of brands. Among others, the German brand MAHLE also supplies excellent pistons with various types of coatings and grooves in the performance area.
Do you really want a piston specifically for your vehicle? Then be sure to choose a piston from CP Carrillo. This brand is a top specialist when it comes to everything around pistons and the choice is huge in materials, coatings, grooves and other details. It is also possible to have a custom piston made.
Would you like to make a request for LS parts? Then contact our specialists at performance@wilminkgroup.com. They will be happy to help you get more information or advice around LS engine parts.
Contact our product specialists; they will be happy to work with you to find a solution!
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