GM's 5.3-liter Vortec doesn't have the LS' performance reputation, but it's a capable small-block V8 all the same, as its ...

Every pickup truckbrand has its claims to fame, but when it comes to their engines, only a few ever reach legendary status. These are the ones that quietly outlast trends, hauling and towing their way ...

In their later years, Vortec engines have fallen victim to some downsides, like Active Fuel Management, an aggressive thirst for oil, and engine knocking. But back when they were brand-new, these ...

A lot of people forget or straight up never knew that General Motors built a dual overhead cam inline-six in the 2000s. It’s known by several names: The LL8, Vortec 4200, or more colloquially, the ...

A close-up of a gold Chevrolet badge placed on the front grille of a gray vehicle. - jhxfilm/Shutterstock Chevrolet engines have found their way into everything from economy cars to high-horsepower ...

Any engine builder will tell you how important cylinder heads are to power and performance, so enthusiasts looking to spruce up their budget Chevy 305 small-block (SBC), or the larger and more popular ...

In the late 1990s, General Motors faced a massive engineering crisis. The legendary, iron-block 4.3-liter Vortec V6 –- essentially a small-block Chevy sans two cylinders -– was a bulletproof workhorse ...

Another of the many lawsuits directed at GM over alleged excessive oil consumption by the GM Generation IV 5.3L V8 Vortec 5300 LC9 gasoline engine has been dismissed, this time by the U.S. District ...

Daud Gonzalez is a lifelong car enthusiast and automotive writer with a specialty in modified and race-ready rides. He spends most of his time modifying his cars and ruining them in the process. He is ...