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.
The Duramax LB7 V8 engine is one of the most popular diesel platforms today. The LB7 lasted from 2001–2004, and was the first Duramax engine GMC released. From the factory, the Duramax LB7 produced 235–300 horsepower and a whopping 500–520 lb-ft of torque. While these were substantial power figures in the early-2000s when GM created…
First released in 2001, the 8.1L Vortec – or Vortec 8100 – was one of the top platforms for GM truck owners for several years. Mostly used inside the Silverado/Sierra and Suburban/Yukon, the Vortec 8100 was a top engine for heavy duty trucks. It makes a healthy 320–340 horsepower and 440–455 lb-ft of torque depending…
The Duramax LMM was a monstrous 6.6 liter diesel V8 that General Motors/Chevrolet used in their heavy duty lineup from 2007–2010. Depending on the year and model it was in, the LMM put down 250-365 horsepower and 460–660 lb-ft of torque. Yet, with just a few mods you can seriously transform your truck and make…
From 2007–2010, the General Motors/Chevrolet Duramax LMM was one of the top V8 diesel engines on the market. Powering heavy duty trucks, SUVs, and vans, the Duramax LMM is essentially a Duramax LBZ but with some updated emissions equipment. Depending on the year and model, the Duramax LMM makes 250–365 horsepower and 460–660 lb-ft of…
General Motors released the Duramax LMM 6.6 liter diesel engine midway through the 2007 model year as the successor to the Duramax LBZ. GM mainly introduced the LMM for emissions purposes, as it included a diesel particulate filter (DPF) and other new federally required emissions equipment. While the Duramax LMM makes more power than the…
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 featured in the…
General Motors/Chevrolet produced the Vortec 5300 V8 engine for nearly two decades from 1999–2014. It spanned two generations of their small block V8, and was finally succeeded by the 5th Generation EcoTec3. Known for its reliability, performance, and stout design, the 5.3 Vortec engine was hugely successful for GM/Chevy. Though it was discontinued nearly a…
Chevy first debuted the compact S10 truck in 1982 as the successor to their outgoing LUV truck. Among Chevy fans, the S10 was one of the top trucks of the 1980s-’90s, and it was known for its versatility, style, and reliability. General Motors also sold rebadged versions of the S10 under their GMC, Isuzu, and…
The Detroit Diesel Series 53 engines have been in production for more than six decades. Detroit Diesel, a subsidiary of General Motors, introduced the Series 53 in 1957, and it is still being made today. GM put the engine in several medium duty trucks, commercial trucks, and boats. The Detroit Diesel 53 Series has even…
In 1996, Chevrolet released their 7.4 Vortec V8 engine, also known as the Vortec 7400. It was part of Chevy’s penultimate generation of their big block series, and it is sometimes called the 454 Vortec. It is distantly related to the 454 LS6 V8 that Chevy put in their famous 1970 Chevelle SS — hence…
The General Motors 6.0 L Vortec V8 engine, or Vortec 6000, was first introduced in 1999 for use in their Silverado trucks. The Vortec went through several changes over its two decade plus history, and was finally retired in 2020. There are no short of nine different versions of the Vortec 6000, with the LQ4/9,…
The Chevy 5.3 Vortec engine has steadily gained a reputation over the past two decades as one of the most reliable and capable motors in the GM/Chevy line. The 5.3 L V8 engine is also known as the Vortec 5300. It has powered many Chevy and GM trucks and SUVs over the years, including versions…
