The popularity of various engine designs typically fades over time as technological advances provide more power, better fuel economy, or both. Flathead designs gave way to overhead valves, and inline ...

The Isuzu Ascender is powered by a Vortec 4200 inline 6-cylinder engine. The 4.2-liter power plant generates 291-hp and 277 lb-ft of torque.

A complete guide to the history of the LS and Vortec engine brands, the differences between them, and their components. Back in the early 1990s the Gen II LT1 and LT4 engines powered GM's hottest ...