Is the LY6 a good engine?

After installation of the LQ9 cam, the LY6 6.0L proved to be a decent performer, producing peak numbers of 443 hp and 467 lb-ft of torque. Torque production exceeded 450 lb-ft for a 1,000-rpm spread. For guys looking to upgrade their iron horse 6.0L truck engine to LS3 status, the gains were pretty impressive.

What is an LY6 engine?

The LY6 engine is a 6.0L Gen. 4 small block engine used in GM trucks and SUVs between 2007 and 2010. These motors are capable of making a lot of horsepower, and respond well to upgrades like turbos, superchargers, high-flow cylinder heads, intake systems, cams, and nitrous oxide.

What vehicles had LY6?

Applications. GM included the LY6 engine in several different vehicles for the 2007 model year. These include the Chevrolet Silverado HD pickup truck, the GMC Sierra full-size pickup and the three-quarter ton versions of the full-size GMC Yukon XL and Chevrolet Suburban SUVs.

How much boost can a LY6 handle?

They can handle about 800 hp and 7,000 rpm in boosted applications (at least for a while). They are likely to bend before they break when subjected to real track conditions. If you’re getting forged pistons, upgrade to forged connecting rods at the same time.

What kind of engine is a Vortec Ly6?

The LY6, which was a very similar engine but used in the heavier duty applications, used a cast iron block. Both engines used traditional overhead valve (OHV) design with 2 valves per cylinder, driven by a traditional camshaft in block design.

Is there an upgrade guide for the LY6 engine?

[Editor’s Note: This LY6 engine upgrade guide is part of a series of LS engine upgrade guides assembled by a team of LS experts at Summit Racing that we are sharing at OnAllCylinders. For a primer on the entire LS engine universe, read LS Engines 101: An Introductory Overview of the Gen III/IV LS Engine Family .]

What kind of engine does a GM Vortec L96 have?

GM 6.0L V8 Vortec L96 Engine Specs Type: 6.0L Gen IV V8 Small Block Displacement: 5967cc (364 ci) Engine orientation: Longitudinal Compression ratio: 9.7:1 Valve configuration: Overhead valves

When did the Chevy 6.0L Vortec 6000 come out?

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.

What kind of engine is the GM Ly6?

The LY6 engine is a 6.0L Gen. 4 small block engine used in GM trucks and SUVs between 2007 and 2010. For marketing purposes, it was also known as the Vortec 6000.

What should I do with my new Ly6 engine?

Porting the intake is an option and a good value. If you have the LY6 in a vehicle with deeper gears, bigger converter, cam, and the rev limit bumped, you may want to trade a little of that low-end torque for some top-end horsepower. If so, go with a tunnel ram. Gains of 35 whp are possible with the crossover point starting at around 5,500 rpm.

Is the LY6 6.0L engine the same as the LC8?

Most 6.0L truck engines came with cathedral-port heads. The LY6 (along with the LC8, L76 and L96) came with high-flowing LS3-type rectangle port heads. It should be noted that the L96 engine is nearly identical to the LY6, with the only difference being that the L96 came flex-fuel capable from the factory.