If you've been following our little engine shootout series, then you're already familiar with our self-imposed guidelines for the building of the three Battle of the Titans engines. As a refresher, ...

To grind or not to grind, that is the question. Here at the luxurious Car Craft office suites, this subject often sparks furious debate. After all, porting jobs are only as good as the guy behind the ...

Over the years, General Motors has employed several eight-cylinder engine designs ranging from the inline "Straight-8" to the current LT1 V8. However, many agree that the small-block LS engines were ...

Today's technological advancements are great. We've got products rolling off assembly lines that can make more power and will last longer than even the most highly modified parts could a few years ago ...

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 ...

General Motors introduced the 5.3-liter Vortec V8 back in 1999 and kept it in production for 15 years. Over that time, it became one of the most popular small-block engines in GM's lineup, offering ...