The 5 Best 5.3 EcoTec3 Performance Upgrades Guide
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The 5 Best 5.3 EcoTec3 Performance Upgrades Guide

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…

Ultimate Chevy 4.3 V6 Performance Mod Guide
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Ultimate Chevy 4.3 V6 Performance Mod Guide

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…

How to Delete or Disable Active Fuel Management (AFM)
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How to Delete or Disable Active Fuel Management (AFM)

AFM or active fuel management is a GM/Chevy technology meant to improve gas mileage. AFM works by deactivating half of the engines cylinders under certain circumstances to reduce fuel usage. It essentially turns your V8 engine into a V4 which saves fuel. GM claims fuel improvements ranging from 5%-15% depending on the engine. So why…

The 4 Most Common Chevy EcoTec3 6.2L Engine Problems
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The 4 Most Common Chevy EcoTec3 6.2L Engine Problems

The 6.2L EcoTec engine was released in 2014 to power GM’s performance vehicles and as the highest tier engine option for Silverado and Sierra trucks. Powering some of the most expensive GM vehicles, reliability is a big factor. Unfortunately, the 6.2L EcoTec3 is prone to a number of common and serious problems such as lifter…

The 5 Most Common Chevy EcoTec3 5.3L Engine Problems
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The 5 Most Common Chevy EcoTec3 5.3L Engine Problems

The Vortec engine family was plagued by problems with oil consumption and AFM, leading to GM developing the new EcoTec3 engine family in 2014. However, the EcoTec3 engine family, including the 5.3L engine still suffer from AFM related problems. Additionally, the 5.3L engine specifically has common problems with carbon build-up, fuel injector failure, 4WD, fuel…