Where the Vortec 8100 truly shines is with more blue-collar and family-friendly applications. Only a select handful of V8 ...

While superchargers and turbochargers are different, they both work to force air through the engine for exaggerated combustion resulting in boosted output. Considering the 5.3L Vortec V8 is one of ...

Seeking A Replacement Engine For A Vehicle Can Be Tough, But There Are Ready-To-Go Crate Engines Out There, Too. They Just Tend To Cost A Lot.

The 5.3L Vortec V8 engine commonly found in Chevy trucks, like the Silverado, has gained a strong reputation for its robust performance, reliability, and longevity. It was produced in two ...

That first engine, the LS1, was a 5.7 liter, aluminum block, pushrod V8 that, in Corvette trim, produced around 350 horsepower at 5600 RPM. The next year, in '98, the LS found its way into GM's F ...

and Ford (6.2-liter V8, 411 hp and 434 lb-ft). We still aren't certain as to what sort of economy the new engine will get, but it'll probably be a bad bet for the fuel conscious. As for ...