Is the L96 a good engine?
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Is the L96 a good engine?
The L96 is an extremely reliable engine with no catastrophic common failures. These engines were built for work trucks and the engines therefore have a very strong block and internals and are capable of taking a beating. The L96 has a lifespan around the 300,000 mile mark.
How much HP does a L96 engine have?
360 hp
L96 Performance Specifications
| L96 Engine Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Horsepower Rating | 360 hp |
| Torque Rating | 380 ft.-lbs. |
What vehicles have the L96 engine?
GM 6.0 Liter V8 Vortec L96 Engine
| Type: | 6.0L Gen IV V8 Small Block |
|---|---|
| Regular unleaded: | Chevrolet Silverado HD, Chevrolet Suburban HD, Chevrolet Suburban 3500HD, GMC Sierra HD, GMC Yukon XL, Chevrolet Express (Cutaway), GMC Savana (Cutaway) |
| E85 Flex Fuel: | Chevrolet Express (Passenger,Cargo), GMC Savana (Passenger,Cargo) |
Is a L96 a LS?
6.0L / 364 c.i.d….LS Family: Gen. 4, 6.0L, Iron Block, Truck Engines.
| Performance Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Compression Ratio | 9.6 : 1 |
| Horsepower Rating | 360 hp. |
| Torque Rating | 380 ft./lbs. |
How much HP can a L96 handle?
The L96’s Gen. 4 rods are stronger than the Gen. 3 rods and have full floating pins. They can handle about 800 hp and 7,000 rpm in boosted applications (at least for a while).
What is the difference between LY6 and L96?
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. These engines start life in trucks, but today you’re just as likely to spot them under the hood of a turbocharged drag car.
Is the L96 an iron block?
GM Chevrolet LS Gen IV LY6 L96 6.0L Cast Iron Engine Bare Block STND Genuine OE. Be the first to write a review.
Does L96 have active fuel management?
The L96 6.0 is the last Vortec motor in production. It has a cast iron block, has sequential fuel injection and has variable valve timing, does not have AFM.
How much hp can a stock L96 handle?
How much hp can you get out of a 6.0 LS?
This formula works regardless of the original power output. If we were to run the 6.0L in stock trim, the resulting power output would be around 400 hp (on this dyno the way we test). If we apply 14.5 psi from our turbos to the stock 400hp engine, we might get 800 hp.
