Chandler is a leading content writer for 8020 Media. Outside of writing truck related GM content for Chevy Trucks he creates a lot of articles around LS engines over on TuningPro. Chandler is a gearhead with tons of hands-on experience. Furthermore, he has a masters degree in history that makes him invaluable in crafting high-quality, well-researched articles on both classic and modern Chevy trucks.
As the largest member of the EcoTec3 V8 family, the 6.2 liter L86 is one of the best modern V8 power plants for trucks and SUVs. Boasting an impressive 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque stock, the 6.2 EcoTec3 can tow up to 13,400 pounds and has a max payload of nearly 2,100 pounds….
Chevrolet first released the 5.3 EcoTec3 V8 engine in 2014. In the near-decade since then, it has stayed as one of their most popular power plants in the SIlverado lineup. Depending on the model and fuel used, it produces 355-380 horsepower and 383-416 lb-ft of torque. Yet, for those looking to get even more out…
From 2014–2021, Chevrolet’s beloved Silverado 1500 and its GMC Sierra 1500 counterpart used the 4.3 liter LV3 V6 engine. Depending on the fuel and application, it produced 285-297 horsepower and 305-330 lb-ft of torque, naturally aspirated. While that’s nothing to sneeze at, when compared with the much more powerful 5.3 EcoTec3 and 6.2 EcoTec3 V8…
From 1999–2014, the 4.8L Vortec V8 engine powered many half-ton trucks and SUVs in the Chevrolet and GMC lineups. It was a very capable engine that made 255-302 horsepower and 283-305 lb-ft of torque completely stock. Still, even with its impressive power numbers it often felt quite sluggish and pedestrian when hauling such heavy vehicles….
Since GM introduced their 2.7 liter turbocharged inline-four L3B engine in 2019, it has remained one of their top power plants. Producing 310-325 horsepower and 348-430 lb-ft of torque in most applications, the L3B has proven itself to be a great mix of performance and practicality. Still, for those looking to get even more power…
The 5.3 Vortec V8 engine inside General Motors’ 1999-2013 light duty trucks and SUVs is one of the most popular engines to modify. From the factory, GM rated the engine at 275-325 horsepower and 315-350 lb-ft of torque. It was an extremely popular engine choice, and buyers loved it for its performance and reliability. Yet,…
The 5.3 Vortec V8 engine was one of the mainstays in the General Motors lineup for over fifteen years. It powered various generations of Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban 1500, and Tahoe, alongside their GMC counterparts the Sierra 1500, Yukon XL, and Yukon. Depending on the model and year, the 5.3 Vortec (Vortec 5300) produced 275-325…
Now retired, the General Motors/Chevrolet 4.8 Vortec engine (or Vortec 4800) earned a reputation for itself as a solid and reliable power plant for nearly two decades. GM produced the engine from 1999–2014, and primarily used it to power the Silverado/Sierra 1500, Tahoe/Yukon, and Express/Savana. Depending on the specific vehicle and year, the engine produced…
Even though it’s a relative newcomer to the scene, the GM L8T 6.6 liter V8 engine is already making a name for itself. GM introduced the engine in 2020 in the Silverado and Sierra HD trucks, and it is a fantastic power plant. From the factory, the L8T makes 401 horsepower and 464 lb-ft of…
The General Motors/Chevrolet 7.4 Vortec V8 engine might not have had the longest production life, but it was still a solid motor for many years. In production from 1996–2001, the 7.4 Vortec put down 290 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque in most applications. GM/Chevy primarily used it inside their ¾ and 1 ton trucks,…
For more than three decades, Chevrolet’s 4.3 liter V6 engine, also known as the 4.3 Vortec or Vortec 4300, powered a variety of trucks and sedans across the Chevy and GMC lineup. These ranged from trucks like the Chevy S10, Silverado, and Avalanches, to muscle cars like the Chevrolet Monte Carlo, El Camino, and Pontiac…
General Motors/Chevrolet produced the Duramax LLY 6.6L diesel V8 engine from 2004–2006. Depending on the mode, it produced 210–310 horsepower and 520–605 lb-ft of torque. It was the replacement for the LB7 V8 diesel engine, and was soon succeeded by the LBZ V8 diesel engine. While at the time, its 210–310 horsepower figure was decent,…
