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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Relocating the cam sensor on a Gen I LS or Vortec to the front timing cover.

One of the greatest strengths of LS and Vortec engines is the interchangeable nature of their parts. This makes the LS platform very versatile, and it lets engine swappers dial in just what they need ...
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Which GM 5.3 Vortec Years Have The Most Issues?

With the launch of Chevy's small-block V8 in 1955, General Motors introduced an engine family that would make its way into millions of vehicles across the world. It was especially known as a mainstay ...
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GM 5.3 Liter V8 Vortec LC9 Engine

The 5.3L V8 Vortec LC9 was an engine produced by General Motors for use in the 2006-2014 GMT900-based Chevrolet Suburban 4WD and GMC Yukon XL 4WD. Displacing 5.3 liters in a V8 configuration, the LC9 ...
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GM 6.0 Liter V8 Vortec L96 Engine

The 6.0L V8 Vortec L96 is an engine produced by General Motors for use in its full-size heavy duty (HD) pickup trucks, vans, and SUVs. Displacing 6.0 liters in a V8 configuration, the L96 is part of ...
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LS Vs Vortec Engines: The Key Differences, Explained

Back in 1955, General Motors gave birth to one of America's most iconic engines, the Chevy small-block V8. Among these, the LS series, also known as the third and fourth generations of small block V8, ...