In part one of Torque Tech, we subjected our 5.3L test engine to a few much-needed bolt-on performance parts. Adding a set of GenX 205 heads and matching cam from Trick Flow Specialties along with a ...

If you can't get to a salvage yard, or just want to start with a clean, fresh, and rebuilt enginethen you can't go wrong with this Gen I 5.3L Vortec / LS long-block crate engine from Summit Racing (PN ...

Modifications for your 5.3L Vortec V8 engine are a lot like eating potato chips ... you can't stop at just one. It starts innocently enough with a cold air intake, because hey, who doesn't want better ...

The 5.3L Vortec engine has earned its place as Chevrolet’s longest-lasting pickup truck engine, powering popular models like the Silverado and demonstrating exceptional durability. Many of these ...

Direct Injection 5.3L L83 engines are starting to show up in salvage yards, but how do they compare to the super popular 5.3L Vortecs that have been a mainstay of LS swaps? We were a bit skeptical of ...

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 ...