This GM Truck V8 Turned Itself Into Shrapnel—Here’s How It Happened

A teardown of a locked-up GM Vortec 350 reveals bent rods, destroyed bearings, a ventilated block, and why these workhorse engines go out with a bang.

What Vortec means on Chevy engines

Chevy has employed a number of engine series over the years, each intended to improve on its predecessors. What does its ...
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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 ...
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Arbitration Motion Denied For GM Vortec V8 Excessive Oil Consumption Lawsuit In Ohio

A motion GM filed to compel arbitration in an Ohio lawsuit over allegedly excessive oil consumption and defective piston rings in the Generation IV 5.3L Vortec V8 engine has been denied by the judge ...
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Next-Gen GM Small Block: What Should GM Call The Truck Engines?

When it comes to engine family branding, GM has a few different names kicking around. Some of the more notable examples include Duramax, used currently for The General’s diesel engines; Vortec, ...