The past couple of show seasons we've noticed more than a few classic trucks with a late-model Chevy 5.3L LS engines between the fenders, which got us talking with their owners about the switch to a ...

When we left Project Groundhog at the end ofPART 1, we had just finished assembling the short-block. To briefly sum up the scope of the build, we started with a down-in-the-dirt (literally) Gen III ...

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 ...

The 5.3-liter V8 Ecotec3 might seem like the stepchild of the General Motors family, especially with the LS series of engines around, but it's a winner in its own right. This naturally aspirated ...

In previous issues we talked about the GM 5.3 engines and how they are abundantly available. Recently, we have been hearing more talk about the smaller version of the LS family known as the 4.8. Now ...

We put together a budget 5.7L LS engine (327 cubic inches) to show that you don't have to go broke to enjoy the benefits of an EFI-equipped LS engine in your classic Chevy. The engine ended up making ...

In general, the General Motors Vortec 5.3-liter V8 is a powerful, dependable engine. If you're not familiar with General Motors' Vortec engines, they are a family of small-block V8s that GM put into ...

Automotive engine technology has come a long way since Carl Benz put a one-cylinder 2/3 horsepower engine on the Patent Motorwagen in the late 19th century. Modern engines are cleaner-burning, highly ...