There are many different ways to build an engine, and when the object is a 350 Chevrolet, it would seem they've all been tried. We've seen or read about our share of "low-buck" builds, so the very ...

One of the simplest V8s ever built is also the most common, meaning that you'll never want for parts and support.

Every pickup truckbrand has its claims to fame, but when it comes to their engines, only a few ever reach legendary status. These are the ones that quietly outlast trends, hauling and towing their way ...

Chevy's Vortec 8100 — AKA the L18, AKA the Vortec 8.1 — was the last of The General's big block V8s, a line of engines that traced its lineage clear back to the fire-breathing muscle cars of the '60s ...

Chevrolet's Vortec series of engines is hugely popular. Designed with trucks in mind, Vortec engines prioritize low-end torque and durability over high compression ratios and high horsepower, unlike ...

While the Duramax engine family has been around for a while, only one engine can truly claim to be the Holy Grail of GM's ...

This 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 in Mokena, IL, is a rare orange beauty with a clean title. Featuring a new Vortec 350 with Holley Sniper EFI and a Tremec 5-speed, this disassembled classic boasts a ...

David Peterson's '94 GMC Sonoma, affectionately named Blue Crush, is certainly more than meets the eye. Under the hood of this custom 4-inch-lowered truck from Grand Rapids, Michigan, lies a beast.

A lot of people forget or straight up never knew that General Motors built a dual overhead cam inline-six in the 2000s. It’s known by several names: The LL8, Vortec 4200, or more colloquially, the ...

There are many different ways to build an engine, and when the object is a 350 Chevrolet, it would seem they've all been tried. We've seen or read about our share of "low-buck" builds, so the very ...