The biggest pros and cons of GM's Vortec engines

Vortec engines have lasted for over three decades. There are reasons as to why they lasted so long, but there are also ...
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GM launches 5-cyl pickup engine

General Motors Corp. recently announced that it is launching a new inline 5-cyl. engine, which will combine the power of a 6-cyl. with the fuel economy of a 4-cyl., for its redesigned 2004 Chevrolet ...
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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, ...
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Bigger engines for GM light-duties in '07

General Motors' Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickups, as well as the Hummer H3 SUV, will get new, larger-displacement inline 4- and 5-cyl. engines in 2007. General Motors' Chevrolet Colorado and ...
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Why 5-Cylinder Engines Are So Rare

One fascinating aspect of the automobile world is how many different engine sizes and configurations are available. From the large 16-cylinder 8.0L under the hood of Bugatti Veyron to the compact 1.6L ...
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Here's Why Most Car Companies Don't Build 5-Cylinder Engines

When you think of the most popular engine architecture you'll find in most cars, things like a V-8, V-6, or inline-four cylinder come to mind. Rarely do you think of an inline five-cylinder, which is ...
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3GTEC13C27G523485 Vehicle History:

Vortec 4.8L V-8 regular unleaded, engine with 295HP Vortec 5.3L V-8 engine with cylinder deactivation and 315HP Vortec 5.3L V-8 regular unleaded, engine with cylinder deactivation and 315HP ...