http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vortec

More or less just a trade name.

Steve

> wrote in message
oups.com...
> Hi, I was looking at a minivan - astro or safar. Is the 4.3 Vortec a
> good engine? I just see it as a plus in the ads and wanted to know.
> Especially since they are higher in miles (at least the ones I can
> afford). Thanks.
>