• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • Chevy T-Shirts
  • Technical Area
  • Chevy VIN Decoder
  • Truck Identification Guides
  • Chevy Owners Manuals

Chevrolet and GMC Truck Information: Silervado, Sierra, and Colorado

Your online resource for classic & modern chevy truck information

Vortec 5300

The 5 Best 5.3 Vortec Performance Mods

September 5, 2022 by Jake Mayock 1 Comment

Vortec 5300 Engine Mods

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

How to Delete or Disable Active Fuel Management (AFM)

September 28, 2021 by Jake Mayock 34 Comments

How AFM Works

AFM or active fuel management is a GM/Chevy technology meant to improve gas mileage. AFM works by deactivating half of the engines cylinders under certain circumstances to reduce fuel usage. It essentially turns your V8 engine into a V4 which saves fuel. GM claims fuel improvements ranging from 5%-15% depending on the engine. So why would you want to delete AFM? … [Read more...] about How to Delete or Disable Active Fuel Management (AFM)

Chevy 5.3 Vortec Fuel Economy Improvement & MPG Mods

July 9, 2020 by Jake Mayock 13 Comments

5.3L Vortec MPG Mods Gas mileage is notoriously poor on all trucks, not just Chevy's and not just the 5.3 vortec. Every smart alec's response to "how do I improve my trucks gas mileage?" is "buy a Prius". But for a lot of us, we need a truck either for work or for hauling things around. A smaller and more fuel efficient car just isn't an option. Fuel efficiency has come a … [Read more...] about Chevy 5.3 Vortec Fuel Economy Improvement & MPG Mods

Chevy Vortec 5300 Common Engine Problems – 5.3L Vortec V8

April 25, 2020 by Jake Mayock 50 Comments

Vortec 5300 Engine Mods

5.3L V8 Vortec 5300 The Vortec 5300 is a small-block V8 GM engine that was produced from 1999 until 2013. While the 5.3L Vortec is based off of the LS engine platform, it itself is not technically an LS engine. The engine went through two different variations during its lifespan, Gen III and Gen IV. Across both generations the Vortec 5.3 had 10 different engine variations used … [Read more...] about Chevy Vortec 5300 Common Engine Problems – 5.3L Vortec V8

Primary Sidebar

F350 Giveaway

Chevytrucks.org

Chevytrucks.org is a website dedicated to modern, classic, and vintage Chevrolet Trucks. The site focuses on maintenance, do-it-yourself, and performance modification guides amongst general Chevy Truck articles.

Top Posts

GM 6.2 Vortec Engine Guide

Ultimate GM 6.2 Vortec Engine Guide

December 30, 2022 By Jake Mayock Leave a Comment

Best Duramax LBZ Mods Guide

The 5 Best Duramax LBZ Mods

November 29, 2022 By Jake Mayock Leave a Comment

Duramax LML EGR Delete Guide

Duramax LML EGR Delete Guide

November 18, 2022 By Jake Mayock Leave a Comment

Footer

About ChevyTrucks.org

Our site is all about Chevy Trucks, from the classics to today. We post engine problems guides, reliability guides, performance upgrades, lift kits, suspension, you name it.

We are Chevy Truck enthusiasts and aim to provide you with everything you need to know about the Silverado, Sierra, and Colorado whether you’re just looking to buy or already own one and are looking to improve it!

Recent

  • Ultimate GM 6.2 Vortec Engine Guide
  • The 5 Best Duramax LBZ Mods
  • Duramax LML EGR Delete Guide
  • Duramax LMM DPF Delete Guide
  • GM 6.6L L8T Engine Guide

Search

Automotive Performance Blog

Powerstroke & Cummins Diesels

Legal Pages

Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2023 · Dedicated to making your Chevy Truck bad***