In their later years, Vortec engines have fallen victim to some downsides, like Active Fuel Management, an aggressive thirst for oil, and engine knocking. But back when they were brand-new, these ...

Automakers have launched many series of engines meant to offer greater performance or efficiency than their predecessors. Chevy's Vortec line, which includes General Motors' vortex technology, boosted ...

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 ...