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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Once uncharted territory, the LS engine swap can now be done on multiple vehicle platforms with off-the-shelf parts. Holley is trying to make that happen now with the Gen III Hemi. Will it be as ...

A little-known V8-powered version of the Chevrolet Colorado, produced from 2009 to 2012 in fewer than 5,000 units, is gaining attention as a budget-friendly street truck. Sharing its 5.3-liter ...

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 ...