The General Motors/Chevrolet 6.0 Vortec engine, also known as the Vortec 6000, was one of the top V8 power plants in Chevys, GMCs, and occasionally Cadillacs, for two decades from 1999-2019. GM/Chevy primarily used the Vortec 6000 inside ¾ and 1 ton SUVs, vans, and trucks. Most prominently, the 6.0 Vortec was … Continue Reading about Ultimate 6.0 Vortec Engine Guide
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Ultimate 6.0 Vortec Engine Guide
The General Motors/Chevrolet 6.0 Vortec engine, also known as the Vortec 6000, was one of the top V8 power plants in Chevys, GMCs, and … Continue Reading about Ultimate 6.0 Vortec Engine Guide

Ultimate 5.3 Vortec Engine Guide
General Motors/Chevrolet produced the Vortec 5300 V8 engine for nearly two decades from 1999–2014. It spanned two generations of their small … Continue Reading about Ultimate 5.3 Vortec Engine Guide
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The 5 Best Duramax LBZ Mods
The LBZ succeeded the LLY engine in 2006 and was short lived, being replaced by the LMM in mid-2007. Some notable changes included an upgraded CP3 fuel pump for higher rail pressure and a lower compression ratio … Continue Reading about The 5 Best Duramax LBZ Mods

Duramax LML EGR Delete Guide
Aside from the DPF filter and other exhaust-related emissions systems, the Duramax LML also has an EGR system. EGR stands for exhaust gas recirculation, which essentially routes exhaust gases back into the engine. … Continue Reading about Duramax LML EGR Delete Guide

Duramax LMM DPF Delete Guide
The 6.6L LMM replaced the LBZ Duramax midway through 2007 due to emissions regulations. One of the big changes to the LMM was the addition of a diesel particulate filter, or DPF system. Alongside the DPF is … Continue Reading about Duramax LMM DPF Delete Guide