Although Vortec engines fall under the "LS" branding, they aren't actually the exact same as more traditional LS engines made by General Motors.

The Chevy trucks that came with a 454 V8 engine were the C/K 20 and 30 series, the 454 SS, the R2500 and R3500, the C3500 HD, and the Kodiak L21.

The debate between LS engine and Vortec engine often centers on branding, performance potential, and platform differences. While both come from General Motors’ small-block lineage, the labels can ...

Z06, ZR1, and ZR1X buyers will get access to an awesome experience in the spring, and they’ll get some cool goodies to remember the occasion. Corvette announces Engine Build Experience for Z06, ZR1, ...

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 ...

A teardown of a locked-up GM L31 5.7-liter Vortec 350 from a ’90s full-size truck reveals bent rods, destroyed bearings, a ventilated block, and exactly why these workhorse small-blocks so often go ...

What you’re looking at might be one of the lowest-mileage Chevrolet S10s still left in the country, and that alone is enough to turn more than a few heads. According to the seller, this 1998 Chevy ...

Tijo is an engineer, mechanic, and an avid content creator with over 5 years of experience as an automotive journalist. His media and publishing journey began with CarHP and CarIndigo, and soon ...

With all three NASCAR national series now officially in playoff competition, the sport will head to “The Last Great Colosseum”, Bristol Motor Speedway, for the traditional tripleheader under the ...

If we’re being honest, not every home-built project car needs a fire-breathing V-8. Maybe you just need a reliably built, roadworthy V-8 to get you down the highway—fire to be added at a later date.

When it comes to General Motors (GM), the company has built a legacy filled with both triumphs and cautionary tales in the world of engines. From the muscle car glory days to modern fuel-efficient ...

Chevrolet is celebrating 100 years in the Brazilian market with a special edition of the S10 pickup. The model features exterior upgrades and a beefed-up suspension. Only 100 units will be produced, ...