Chevy first debuted the compact S10 truck in 1982 as the successor to their outgoing LUV truck. Among Chevy fans, the S10 was one of the top trucks of the 1980s-’90s, and it was known for its versatility, style, and reliability. General Motors also sold rebadged versions of the S10 under their GMC, Isuzu, and Oldsmobile brands. The Chevy S10 truck lasted for over two decades … [Read more...] about Chevy S10 Truck Guide
Detroit Diesel Series 53 Engine Guide
The Detroit Diesel Series 53 engines have been in production for more than six decades. Detroit Diesel, a subsidiary of General Motors, introduced the Series 53 in 1957, and it is still being made today. GM put the engine in several medium duty trucks, commercial trucks, and boats. The Detroit Diesel 53 Series has even found its way into missile launchers and vehicles for some … [Read more...] about Detroit Diesel Series 53 Engine Guide
GM 7.4 Vortec Ultimate Engine Guide
In 1996, Chevrolet released their 7.4 Vortec V8 engine, also known as the Vortec 7400. It was part of Chevy’s penultimate generation of their big block series, and it is sometimes called the 454 Vortec. It is distantly related to the 454 LS6 V8 that Chevy put in their famous 1970 Chevelle SS -- hence the 454 name. Though it had a relatively short production span of only five … [Read more...] about GM 7.4 Vortec Ultimate Engine Guide
The 5 Best 6.0 Vortec Engine Mods
The General Motors 6.0 L Vortec V8 engine, or Vortec 6000, was first introduced in 1999 for use in their Silverado trucks. The Vortec went through several changes over its two decade plus history, and was finally retired in 2020. There are no short of nine different versions of the Vortec 6000, with the LQ4/9, LY6, and L76/7 variants being the most popular. Power has varied on … [Read more...] about The 5 Best 6.0 Vortec Engine Mods
Duramax LLY Mod Guide
General Motors launched the Duramax engine in 2000, and it was the innovation the company needed to secure one of the top spots in the Diesel engine market. However, the company soon realized that it must constantly develop the engine to remain competitive. The first significant attempt to improve the first-generation Duramax engine gave birth to the LLY Duramax. The LLY … [Read more...] about Duramax LLY Mod Guide