Among the advantages of these engines are factory aluminum heads, lightweight composite intakes and in some cases aluminum blocks. Many, such as the 5.3L (RPO LM7) have a cast-iron block with aluminum ...

Want your ride featured on HOT ROD?Click hereto find out how! Back in the mid- to late 1950s, if you wanted a powerful, comfortable, and reasonably luxurious driver, a 1957 Chevy Bel Air was an ...

The Chevy Avalanche is a slightly unusual truck that has its loyal following. But while most owners are happy just to drive around in something that looks cool, engine builder Teo decided to take his ...

The Chevy 5.3 liter Gen III engine was installed in thousands of pickups and vans from 1999 through 2007. The majority of them were the RPO LM7 / VIN T engine with the cast iron block, but there were ...

You might remember the custom-built 2023 Chevy K5 Blazer from this year’s SEMA show. Y’know, the one that’s based on a Silverado with a supercharged 5.3-liter V8, Dirt King suspension, and 37-inch ...

5.3-liter V-8's lackluster performance/economy 20-inch wheels aren't practical for off-roading Push-button gear selector is fussy for no good reason In these SUV-crazed times, and when gas prices are ...