Despite the GM 5.3 LQ9 engines becoming increasingly popular with auto enthusiasts, they still can be found for a decent price. Reliability among these engines has been proven through daily drivers ...

When does "just a little bit more" become too much of a good thing? The answer is that it occurs a lot sooner than most hot-rodders think. We're not sure when it happened, but at some point an engine ...

Corvette enthusiasts are… well, polarizing. Some appreciate all things Corvette, but others tend to question an engine swap rather than giving the owner the thumbs up for the effort that went into the ...

Owning a classic car, truck, or SUV is a largely joyful experience, but there are definite pitfalls that come with the territory. Having a vehicle that is decades old in your driveway or garage often ...

This is one such build, where the story isn't the cool billet widgets or the 10,000 hours of bodywork. The story of Ken Hutchison's LS-swapped Ford Ranger is about pure low-buck hot-rodding, and ...

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 ...

Among the advantages of these engines are factory aluminum heads, lightweight composite intakes and in some cases aluminum blocks. Many, such as the 5.3L (RPO LM7) have a cast-iron block with aluminum ...

Long before the Silverado 2500 entered the scene, three-quarter-ton Chevrolet pickup trucks came in the guise of the C20 and K20. Currently listed on Bring a Trailer with a high bid of $12,000 and ...

The General Motors 5.3L small-block V8 did not become ubiquitous by accident. It earned its place under the hoods of Chevrolet and GMC trucks by combining old-school durability with just enough modern ...