LS1 camshaft end play should measure 0.001–0.012 inch. Learn how to check cam thrust clearance with a dial indicator and why aftermarket timing components can affect the measurement.

Volkswagen has revealed the first rear-wheel-drive GTI in the badge’s 50-year history—and it is also the most powerful production GTI yet.

Learn which way the **LS1 connecting-rod chamfer should face**, why it must clear the crankshaft journal fillet, and how correct rod orientation helps prevent clearance problems during LS1 engine assembly.

LS1 piston-to-deck clearance is determined by **crankshaft stroke, connecting-rod length, piston compression distance, and block geometry**. Learn how these dimensions affect piston position at TDC and how to measure deck clearance during an LS1 build.

LS1 crankshaft end play should measure 0.0015–0.0078 inch. Learn where the No. 3 thrust bearing is located, how crankshaft end play is measured, and what to check during an LS1 engine build.

Factory LS1 connecting rods use a **powdered-metal cracked-cap design** with uniquely matched fracture surfaces. Learn why rod caps must stay with their original rods, how the design works, and what to inspect before reusing factory LS1 rods.

Learn the key differences between LS1 24x and 58x reluctor wheels, including crankshaft compatibility, PCM requirements, sensor considerations, and what to verify before assembling or swapping an LS engine.

Shop the best performance radiator upgrades for street, tow, and track builds. Learn core size, airflow, fitment, and when aluminum pays off for your ride.

Volkswagen’s Mission Efficiency prototype pairs a record-setting 0.158 drag coefficient with a modest 54.9-kWh battery and production-derived ID. Polo hardware.

Car suspension upgrades can sharpen handling, improve stance, and restore ride control. Learn which springs, shocks, coilovers, and kits fit your build.