Though the dozens of engines in the GM LS and LT families have many similarities, there are significant differences as well—and it’s important to know exactly what those are if you’re upgrading your LS or LT engine for more performance, or planning an LS or LT engine swap. We’re trying to clear up some confusion
The L86 is a Gen. 5, 6.2L, small-block engine powering 2014-present GM trucks and SUVs. They are known as the EcoTec3 6.2L engines. These engines use a longer intake runner than its cousin, the LT1. This helped the L86 produce peak torque 500 rpm sooner than the car version of the 6.2L engine. However, it falls about 35 horsepower behind
This is an engine specification guide for General Motors’ fifth-generation L83 and L8B engines that launched in 2014. These LT-based engines are commonly referred to as EcoTec3 5.3L engines. They are all-aluminum small blocks, both of which incorporate Active Fuel Management (AFM), Variable Valve Timing (VVT), and are flex-fuel capable (E85). The engines also use
Before you begin your engine project, you need to know exactly what you have—and when it comes to General Motors’ Gen 5 LT small blocks, it’s currently a lot easier (especially with car engines) than it is to identify GM Gen 3 and Gen 4 LS small blocks. How Do I Know Which LT Engine I
This is an engine specification guide for General Motors’ fifth-generation supercharged LT4 engine that launched in 2015. GM has built two different engines designated as the LT4: 1996–1997 LT4 – Gen II, 5.7L, small block 2015–Present LT4 – Gen V, 6.2L, supercharged small block The high-performance 6.2L, supercharged Gen 5 LT4 debuted in the 2015 Chevy Corvette Z06. LT4
This is an engine specification guide for General Motors’ fifth-generation LT1 engine that launched in 2014. GM has built three engines designated as the LT1: 1970-72 – Gen. I, 5.7L, small block (technically, the first-gen. was written as “LT-1”) 1991-97 – Gen. II, 5.7L, small block 2014-present – Gen. V, 6.2L, small block The new LT1 is the Gen.
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