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Ultimate 6.0 Vortec Engine Guide

February 22, 2023 by Chandler Leave a Comment

L96 Vortec 6.0 engine

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 Chevy Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban 2500, and Express … [Read more...] about Ultimate 6.0 Vortec Engine Guide

The 5 Best 6.0 Vortec Engine Mods

October 2, 2022 by Jake Mayock 16 Comments

6.0 Vortec Performance Mods

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, LY6, and L76/7 variants being the most popular. Power has varied on … [Read more...] about The 5 Best 6.0 Vortec Engine Mods

How to Delete or Disable Active Fuel Management (AFM)

September 28, 2021 by Jake Mayock 38 Comments

How AFM Works

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 would you want to delete AFM? … [Read more...] about How to Delete or Disable Active Fuel Management (AFM)

Chevy L96 Engine Specs, Performance & Reliability

March 9, 2021 by Jake Mayock 4 Comments

GM/Chevy L96 Vortec 6.0L V8 Engine GM's L96 engine is a variant of the Vortec 6000 engine line. The L96 is the Gen IV version of the engine, launching in 2010 and replacing the LY6 6.0L engine. The LY6 is also a Gen IV Vortec engine, however, GM decided to upgrade the engine and add flex fuel capabilities which is the reason for the transition from the LY6 to the L96. The … [Read more...] about Chevy L96 Engine Specs, Performance & Reliability

Chevy 6.0L Vortec Engine Problems – Common Vortec 6000 Problems

May 13, 2020 by Jake Mayock 33 Comments

Chevy 6.0L Vortec Engine Problems

Chevy 6.0 Engine Problems The 6.0L Vortec "6000" engine was introduced in 1999 and remained in production until 2019 when it was replaced by the 6.2L Vortec. The Chevy 6.0 is a small-block V8 engine that produces 300hp-345hp and 360tq-380tq, depending on the engine version. The 6.0 engine had nine variations over its 20 year life span. However, the most popular engine … [Read more...] about Chevy 6.0L Vortec Engine Problems – Common Vortec 6000 Problems

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