Motor Trend

Power And Performance From A 5.3-Liter LS? Yes, And Plenty Of It.

In the 11 years since the LS-series of small-block Chevys was introduced, they have been factory-installed in everything from Corvettes to passenger cars, trucks and SUVs. It's the latter that we want ...

The biggest differences between the 5.3 and 6.2 GM engines

General Motors made V8s with 5.3-liter and 6.2-liter displacements. While they're under the same brand name, there are a few ...
SlashGear

A Quick Guide To GM's Ecotec3 5.3L V8 Engine: What You Need To Know

Automotive engine technology has come a long way since Carl Benz put a one-cylinder 2/3 horsepower engine on the Patent Motorwagen in the late 19th century. Modern engines are cleaner-burning, highly ...
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GM 5.3 Liter V8 EcoTec3 L83 Engine

The GM L83 V8 engine is used in pickup trucks and SUVs. It is part of GM's Gen V Small Block engine design that's known in trucks as EcoTec3, replacing the Vortec line. "We believe these are the most ...
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GM 5.3-Liter Vortec Engine: How Much Horsepower And Torque Does It Produce?

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 ...
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GM 5.3 Liter V8 Small Block LS4 Engine

While the 5.3L LS4 V8 was the first car engine to feature Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation) technology, it was not Flex Fuel capable and did not have variable valve timing. As mentioned, ...