Although Vortec engines fall under the "LS" branding, they aren't actually the exact same as more traditional LS engines made by General Motors.

Its roots can be traced way back to the '50s.

You swap an engine when you want more power, and the GM LS range of engines is, with the Honda K-engines, the logical choice to achieve this. The LS engines are a range of small-block V8s made from ...

Let's say you're building a custom car, but you're on a strict budget when it comes to the powertrain. What sort of crate engine can you get for around $5,000?