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 ...

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 eight-speed automatic transmission that was previously standard on the 6.2-liter V-8 is now available across multiple trim levels for Silverados equipped with the 5.3-liter V-8. The eight-speed ...

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 ...