What Vortec Means On Chevy Engines

The term Vortec signals that a Chevy engine is using Vortex technology, which employs a circular motion within the cylinder ...
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Which GM 5.3 Vortec Years Have The Most Issues?

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 ...
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GM 5.3-Liter Vortec Engine: How Much Horsepower And Torque Does It Produce?

General Motors introduced the 5.3-liter Vortec V8 back in 1999 and kept it in production for 15 years. Over that time, it became one of the most popular small-block engines in GM's lineup, offering ...
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Why GM’s 5.3L Vortec V8 Will Outlast The Truck Around It

Everyone wants a pickup truck that can handle the daily grind and rack up a million miles along the way. That's the dream. But the truth is, most trucks don’t make it that far. Frames rust, interiors ...

Chevy's late-90s Vortec heads are a small block secret weapon

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