GM has been making its car brands share engines since the 1970s, but it may still surprise you that a muscle brand like ...

The new 5.7-liter LS1 V-8 powerplant available with the Firebird Formula and Trans Am models features revised performance resulting in 305 horsepower without Ram Air and 320 horsepower with Ram Air.

History of the LS engine, which includes the LS1/LS6, LS2, LS3/L99, LS4, LS7, LS9 and the LSA.

So we considered stroking the LS1, but all that cash would have only gotten us to a displacement of around 383 cubes, just a bit bigger than a stock LS3.

Ostensibly offering more than its advertised 305 hp and identical torque as a Corvette at 345 lb-ft, the LS1-powered Z28 Camaro launches to 60 mph in just about 5 seconds.

Yes, this Miata is now powered by an LS1 V8 that makes a claimed 337 hp and 361 lb-ft of torque at the wheels, which is quite a bit more than you get from a stock NB Miata.

If you want the looks of the 1970 Camaro over the original and the performance of the sixth-gen SS, this restomod is right up your alley ...

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