Chevy has employed a number of engine series over the years, each intended to improve on its predecessors. What does its ...

Chevy's small-block Vortec heads can be an engine builder's secret weapon, thanks to the improved flow and potential for ...

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 ...

Chevy's Vortec 8100 — AKA the L18, AKA the Vortec 8.1 — was the last of The General's big block V8s, a line of engines that traced its lineage clear back to the fire-breathing muscle cars of the '60s ...

A teardown of a locked-up GM Vortec 350 reveals bent rods, destroyed bearings, a ventilated block, and why these workhorse ...

The popularity of various engine designs typically fades over time as technological advances provide more power, better fuel economy, or both. Flathead designs gave way to overhead valves, and inline ...

General Motors introduced the 5.3-liter Vortec V8 back in 1999 and kept it in production for 15 years. Over that time, it became one of the most popular small-block engines in GM's lineup, offering ...