Jake is a founder of 8020 Media and has been creating automotive content online since 2017. He has been the lead writer for Chevy Trucks and has transformed it from the old and outdated site it was into what it is today. Jake creates a ton of GM related content for the 8020 Media YouTube channel and specializes in Duramax and Vortec information but has a wealth of knowledge across all GM cars and engines. Jake believes the L5P is the best diesel on the market today.
If you’re looking to add a bit of extra power to your Duramax LB7, a tuner or programmer is hands-down the best bet. Tuning will unlock the biggest horsepower gains for a relatively inexpensive price, making it the best bang-for-your-buck LB7 modification. In addition to adding upwards of 100whp and 150+wtq tuning will provide better…
The 3.0 Duramax LM2 was introduced for model year 2019. It produced a solid 277hp and 460lb-ft of torque. As with all diesels and trucks, performance upgrades are commonplace and highly desirable to add a bit of extra power, improve towing, fuel economy, and driveability. The LM2 Duramax is only a few years old –…
For a brief period in between the Gen IV 6.0L Vortec and the Gen V 6.2L EcoTec3, GM produced a 6.2L Gen IV Vortec engine. It was predominantly used in the Escalade, Yukon, and Denali vehicles but was also offered as an upgrade over the 5.3L Vortec in the Sierra and Silverado 1500 trucks from…
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 which eliminated issues with connecting rod failure in modified LLY’s. Part of the reason for the short life…
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. EGR systems have a few components, most notably the EGR cooler, than are prone to failure. Additionally, it’s bad for engine longevity….
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 regeneration cycles that occur to clean the particulate filter and system. While the LMM is actually a very…
Are you looking for information on the GM 6.6L L8T Gas Engine? This article will discuss GM and Chevy’s new 6.6L gas engine, covering engine details and features, specs, performance potential, and problems and reliability. What is the GM 6.6L L8T Gas Engine? GM’s 6.6L V8 engine is the gas-engine option for 2500HD and 3500HD…
General Motors launched the Duramax engine in 2000, and it was the innovation the company needed to secure one of the top spots in the Diesel engine market. However, the company soon realized that it must constantly develop the engine to remain competitive. The first significant attempt to improve the first-generation Duramax engine gave birth…
In our 5 Best Duramax L5P Mods guide, we covered downpipes and mentioned them as our favorite exhaust upgrade. While a larger DPF-back exhaust system will provide solid sound gains, the biggest power gains within the exhaust actually come from upgrading the downpipe. Additionally, there are a number of ancillary benefits like lower EGTs and…
Released in 2001 the 8.1L Vortec was the biggest and last of the GM big-blocks to be produced. It replaced the 7.4 Vortec and was around until 2006 when it was phased out in favor of the smaller and more fuel efficient Vortec engines. The Vortec 8100 was built off of the GM 454 engine…
With the same displacement but different fuel types, the 6.6L gas L8T and the 6.6L Duramax diesel L5P engines certainly make a name for themselves when it comes to pulling their weight (and then some). Choosing between them, however, can be a much harder task. If you’re not sure which 6.6L V8 motor to choose…
The EcoTec3 family is up-and-coming, after taking over from the Vortec family of engines. Of the three variants, we’ll be discussing the 5.3L as well as the 6.2L. Both of these V8s are big brothers to the smaller 4.3L engine that rounds out this EcoTec triplet set found in many popular Chevy engines today and…
