When starting a project vehicle, there are several considerations to take into account, such as the complexity of the build, costs, and parts availability. Unless you happen to have several thousand ...

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 ...

If you've been following our little engine shootout series, then you're already familiar with our self-imposed guidelines for the building of the three Battle of the Titans engines. As a refresher, ...

Everyone's looking for a deal. It used to be that the only way to save money on an engine was to build it yourself. But today, crate engines are so plentiful and cost effective that unless you really ...

Chevrolet engines have found their way into everything from economy cars to high-horsepower performance machines. The sheer breadth of that range means a few bad apples are sadly inevitable. Within ...

A teardown of a locked-up GM L31 5.7-liter Vortec 350 from a ’90s full-size truck reveals bent rods, destroyed bearings, a ventilated block, and exactly why these workhorse small-blocks so often go ...