What kind of engine is in Chevy Silverado 6500HD?
What kind of engine is in Chevy Silverado 6500HD?
The Silverado 6500HD is currently powered by a 6.6-L Duramax diesel engine with 350 hp and 700 lb-ft of torque. The rumored 8.0-L engine would have more power than that, but we’re not told just by how much. We are told that GM would collaborate with Navistar, the company that currently builds the Chevy Express and GMC Savana commercial vans.
What kind of horsepower does a GMC 6500 have?
The Vortec engine is able to produce 295 horsepower and 440 ft-lbs. of torque. The Isuzu engine has three options; 215 horsepower and 560 ft-lbs. of torque, 230 horsepower and 660 ft-lbs. of torque or 260 horsepower and 660 ft-lbs. of torque.
What are the problems with the Chevy 8.1 L V8 engine?
Carbon Buildup The Chevy 8.1-L V8 engine has a problem with carbon building up in the throttle body. The electronic throttle control in the Chevy 8.1-L V8 engine can lose the signal between the accelerator pedal and throttle body. A hose runs on both ends of the throttle body of a Chevy 8.1-L V8 engine.
What kind of horsepower does a GMC 8.1L have?
The engine peaked at 340 horsepower and 455 lb-ft during its 6 year stint as the biggest engine option for 2500HD and 3500HD models from Chevrolet and GMC. For a gas engine, the 8.1L displays an impressively flat torque curve, coming on strong in the 1,200 to 1,400 RPM range and finally tapering off below 400 lb-ft just after 4,000 RPM.
Carbon Buildup The Chevy 8.1-L V8 engine has a problem with carbon building up in the throttle body. The electronic throttle control in the Chevy 8.1-L V8 engine can lose the signal between the accelerator pedal and throttle body. A hose runs on both ends of the throttle body of a Chevy 8.1-L V8 engine.
What’s the gas mileage on a Chevy 8.1?
Obviously not an “engine problem” but potentially one of the most disliked aspects of the 8.1 engine is the gas mileage! With city driving, you can expect single digit numbers from 7-9mpg and highway will usually range from 12-14mi.
What are the specs of a GM 8.1L V-8?
GM 8.1L Vortec V-8 Engine Specs (Vortec 8100) Engine: General Motors Vortec 8100 Valvetrain: 2 valves per cylinder, OHV, typical cam- Oil Capacity: 6.5 US quarts w/ oil filter Fuel Requirements: Regular 87 octane unleaded gasoline Max Engine Speed: 5,000 RPM (truck, van, SUV applications;
Is the Chevy 8.1L Vortec a reliable engine?
However, the extra money spent on gasoline probably evens out when you factor in the 8.1 being $8-10k cheaper than the Duramax diesel option. The 8.1 Vortec is named the “Workhorse” and this name is completely true. Overall, these engines are extremely reliable and are built to last beyond 250,000 miles.
