GM's 5.3-liter Vortec doesn't have the LS' performance reputation, but it's a capable small-block V8 all the same, as its ...

The Vortec engine brought a modernized version of the legendary Chevy small-block V8 to GM trucks and SUVs. Here's how to get the best and avoid the worst.

One of the most powerful naturally aspirated V-8 engines on the planet is also one of the most versatile, and this teardown proves it.