The Chevy 5.3 Vortec engine has steadily gained a reputation over the past two decades as one of the most reliable and capable motors in the GM/Chevy line. The 5.3 L V8 engine is also known as the Vortec 5300. It has powered many Chevy and GM trucks and SUVs over the years, including versions of the Silverado, Sierra, Suburban, Avalanche, Yukon, Tahoe, and others. The … [Read more...] about The 5 Best 5.3 Vortec Performance Mods
Duramax L5P Downpipe Upgrade Guide
In our 5 Best Duramax L5P Mods guide, we covered downpipes and mentioned them as our favorite exhaust upgrade. While a larger DPF-back exhaust system will provide solid sound gains, the biggest power gains within the exhaust actually come from upgrading the downpipe. Additionally, there are a number of ancillary benefits like lower EGTs and less exhaust backpressure which also … [Read more...] about Duramax L5P Downpipe Upgrade Guide
Chevy 8.1 Vortec Ultimate Engine Guide
Released in 2001 the 8.1L Vortec was the biggest and last of the GM big-blocks to be produced. It replaced the 7.4 Vortec and was around until 2006 when it was phased out in favor of the smaller and more fuel efficient Vortec engines. The Vortec 8100 was built off of the GM 454 engine platform, also known as the 7.4 Vortec. It was produced as a gas alternative to the new … [Read more...] about Chevy 8.1 Vortec Ultimate Engine Guide
Chevy 6.6L L8T Gas vs. 6.6L Duramax L5P
With the same displacement but different fuel types, the 6.6L gas L8T and the 6.6L Duramax diesel L5P engines certainly make a name for themselves when it comes to pulling their weight (and then some). Choosing between them, however, can be a much harder task. If you’re not sure which 6.6L V8 motor to choose for your work horse, you’ve come to the right place. In this … [Read more...] about Chevy 6.6L L8T Gas vs. 6.6L Duramax L5P
Chevy 5.3L EcoTec3 vs 6.2L EcoTec3
The EcoTec3 family is up-and-coming, after taking over from the Vortec family of engines. Of the three variants, we’ll be discussing the 5.3L as well as the 6.2L. Both of these V8s are big brothers to the smaller 4.3L engine that rounds out this EcoTec triplet set found in many popular Chevy engines today and in years past. If you’re looking at trucks and need to choose … [Read more...] about Chevy 5.3L EcoTec3 vs 6.2L EcoTec3