In general, the General Motors Vortec 5.3-liter V8 is a powerful, dependable engine. If you're not familiar with General Motors' Vortec engines, they are a family of small-block V8s that GM put ...

There are bypass kits and YouTube videos available for ... However, GM's fourth-generation 5.3 liter V8 Vortec 5300 LC9 engines had enough of a problem with excessive oil consumption that they ...

While we often associate pickup trucks' towing and hauling capability with big V8 powerplants, those aren't always the best engine for the job. Manufacturers like GMC have been producing V8s for ...