Ryan de Villiers is a budding automotive journalist based in South Africa and serving as one of the newest additions to the CarBuzz team. He immediately pursued a career in journalism after finishing ...

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 ...

Gilbert Smith is an automotive journalist with over five years of specialized research and writing experience. Before joining CarBuzz in 2024, he produced in-depth buyer’s guides and feature articles ...

Engine, Vortec 4.3L V6 MFI (195 hp [145.4 kW] @ 4600 rpm, 260 lb-ft of torque [351.0 N-m] @ 2800 rpm) (STD) (Standard and only available on *G13405 model. Reference the Engine/Axle page for ...

Engine, Vortec 4.3L V6 MFI (195 hp [145.4 kW] @ 4600 rpm, 260 lb-ft of torque [351.0 N-m] @ 2800 rpm) (STD) (Standard and only available on *G13405 model. Reference the Engine/Axle page for ...

The three plaintiffs argued that the LC9 5.3-liter V8 Vortec 5300 used subpar piston rings. They also claimed GM knew about the problem but concealed the defects. This allegedly resulted in rapidly ...

Today is a good day to be part of the Beasley Allen Law Firm, as a federal judge in California has just approved a remarkable $57 million payout for the attorneys involved in a class action lawsuit ...

A class action lawsuit against General Motors alleging excessive oil consumption for the GM Vortec 5.3L 5300 V8 engine has been officially settled. According to a report from Car Complaints, the case ...

What started as a $7500 bargain truck has become a full-blown motor swap project. The Vortec engine comes out in this episode, setting the stage for the rebuild ahead. It’s messy, challenging, and ...

The primary purpose of valve cover gaskets in an engine is incredibly important. They are crucial in stopping oil leaks and aiding the engine to function flawlessly. They are usually situated between ...

If you're looking for a budget-friendly small-block Chevy V8 for your next pickup truck project, look no further than these five crate engines available for less than $4,000. When thinking about crate ...