The term Vortec signals that a Chevy engine is using Vortex technology, which employs a circular motion within the cylinder ...

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 ...

With the launch of Chevy's small-block V8 in 1955, General Motors introduced an engine family that would make its way into millions of vehicles across the world. It was especially known as a mainstay ...

Tens of thousands of Chevrolet and GMC SUVs and trucks powered by the GM’s 5.3-liter Vortec LC9 engine might suffer from problems, including engine stalling and premature breakdowns. A class-action ...

Chevrolet's Vortec series of engines is hugely popular. Designed with trucks in mind, Vortec engines prioritize low-end torque and durability over high compression ratios and high horsepower, unlike ...

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

In 1996, Chevrolet added Vortec heads to their 5.0L and 5.7L V-8 engines. This top end makeover also brought a redesigned fuel delivery system known as a Central Sequential Fuel Injection (CSFI) ...

When it comes to engine building, cylinder heads are of utmost importance. Here's why Chevy's small-block Vortec heads could ...