There's no replacement for displacement. The top five LS engine swaps pt.1

Nothing beats a good ol' V8 and the guys behind these engine swaps live by that motto.

It seems that Chevrolet's LS V8 is number one when it comes to engine conversions, as some people can't help but rip the heart out of one car and replace it with the legendary small-block.

There's a very fine line between what is and what isn’t accepted when it comes to LS swapping, but nonetheless some of these creations are next-level stuff.

Here are the top five LS engine swaps.

5. Nissan Patrol

This patrol would dig it's own grave with all that torque. (image credit: LS the world)

Probably not the most effective off-roader compared to your standard Nissan Patrol but this LS powered SUV sounds the goods.

It can also tear up a field of grass better than an untrained puppy.

4. Mitsubishi Express

Well there's nothing special about this van... (image credit: LS the world)

Oh... (image credit: LS the world)

Always annoyed with how slow your delivery service is? That will never be the problem with this van as it will give a new meaning to express post.

Looking completely stock from the outside, this Mitsubishi Express is both the ultimate delivering machine and sleeper. Just don't crash it at anything over 50kph; you probably won't be walking away.

3. Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera

At least the owner hasn't messed around with the exterior. (image credit: Road and Track)

Yes, a 5.7-litre V8 is lighter than a 3.2-litre flat six. (image credit: Road and Track)

An example that will make purists cry out blasphemy, the owner of this 1986 Porsche 911 has spent US$50,000 on upgrading the car so it was able to house and handle a Corvette sourced V8.

The most interesting fact is that apparently the LS is lighter than the car's original 3.2-litre flat six and produces a lot more power (390hp vs 217hp).

2. Ferrari 360

Ferrari and Chevrolet. Two brands that don't seem to go together. (image credit: Jalopnik)

I think the Chevy badge is a bit much. (image credit: LSX magazine)

How does a 1000hp Ferrari 360 sound? What if I told you that power came from a supercharged 427?

Safe to say Ferrari's top dogs wouldn't be pleased with this conversation especially with the added Chevrolet badges.

1. Volkswagen Golf Mk IV

Americans aren't the only ones who do LS swaps. (image credit: Speedhunters)

If a V8 isn't powerfully enough just throw a couple of turbos on it. (image credit: Speedhunters)

This takes the cake for LS swaps, the Mk IV Golf was never meant to have an engine bigger than a 3.2-litre V6, yet these mad Scandinavians fitted a 1035hp (772kW) LS1 V8 complete with two turbos.

Used as a RWD drift car, the only similarities this vehicle has with other Mk IV Golfs is the bodywork, even that has been heavily modified.

What car would you drop an LS engine into? Let us know in the comments below.