LM4 5.3L Engine Upgrade Guide: Expert Advice for LM4 Mods to ...
The Gen. 3 aluminum block LM4 engine came in Chevy, GMC, Buick and even Isuzu SUVs from 200305. It was known as the Vortec 5300 and made a little less power than its aluminumblock brother, the L33. This was due to the LM4s smaller intake valve Cathedral port heads, lower compression, and a slightly smaller cam.