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 He has been the lead writer for Chevy Trucks and has transformed it from the old and outdated site it was into what it is today.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.
In our 5 Best Duramax L5P Mods guide, we covered downpipes 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 less exhaust backpressure…
The 8.1 Vortec was the last big-block engine to be manufactured by GM. It is a staple of GM’s LS-based engine platform and continues to be a popular engine today. This guide is going to cover the history of the engine, specs, common problems, performance upgrades, and a handful of frequently asked questions and other…
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. Choosing between them, however, can be a much harder task. If you’re not sure which 6.6L V8 motor to choose for your work…
If you’re looking at trucks and need to choose between the 5.3L and the 6.2L, the choice might not necessarily be cut and dry. After all, the best truck for you is equipped with an engine that can handle all you throw at it, so sometimes the most obvious choice isn’t always the best option….
The 6.5L Detroit Diesel engine was introduced in 1992 as the new and improved version of the 6.2L Diesel engine. Detroit Diesel designed the engine for General Motors, and it was the second collaboration between the pair, following the earlier 6.2L Detroit Diesel engine. While most of the 6.5L engines were sold with a turbocharger…
When it comes to powering your Chevrolet pickup truck, deciding between the available engine options can be a challenge. It’s not so much about displacement, but more a question of capability and, like many things automotive, what all can go wrong (and how much it will cost you). To help you decide between the 3.0L…
The 6.2L Detroit Diesel debuted in 1982 as a collaboration between General Motors and Detroit Diesel. The engine was naturally aspirated and powered by diesel. It was available in every application of square bodies from 1982 to 1991. The engine had two versions — the C and J code. The C code was a lighter-duty…
The 2.8L Duramax is an inline-four-cylinder configuration with a variable-geometry turbocharger. With 181HP and 369 lb-ft of torque rating, the engine can tow up to 7,700 pounds. Compared to other engines in the Colorado and Canyon lineup, the engine has an impressive fuel economy. The 4WD has an EPA-estimated 20/29 MPG for city and highway…
The 2.7L L3B turbo engine debuted in 2019 as the base engine in Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra. As the standard truck engine you would hope it has the durability and longevity necessary for it’s intended purpose. While the engine has proven to be quite reliable, it does suffer from a couple common problems…
The 3.0 Duramax seems like a great engine on paper – it can tow a lot, it produces good power, and gets great fuel economy all while being available in half-ton trucks, competing with the poor fuel economy V8’s. The engine has actually proven a lot more reliable than RAM’s disastrous EcoDiesel and Ford’s already…
The 4.3L EcoTec3 engine became the new base half-ton truck option after the retirement of the Vortec engines. As such, it was built to be able to tow a decent amount of weight and provide strong reliability. Unfortunately, GM missed the mark on a few things with this engine, leading to some common problems. The…
A few simple performance upgrades can take the Duramax LMM to over 500whp. We’re going to cover the five best mods to get it there: tuning, a cold air intake, exhaust, downpipe, and intercooler. These upgrades alone can easily add over 100whp and 200wtq, pushing the LMM up against some of its performance roadblocks. So…
