Three of the most most popular Chevy V8 engines in the last 10 years are the 5.3 liter V8, 8.1 liter V8 and 6.0 liter V8. All three of these engines are offered in the Chevrolet Avalanche. The Avalanche was introduced in 2001 and is still in production. If you have arrived at our site searching for Chevrolet Avalanche Engines for Sale, GotEngines.com offers rebuilt engines, remanufactured engines, used engines and crate engines, all are prepared for immediate shipment.
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The Chevy Avalanche has been through two generations now. It is a conventional front engine/rear wheel drive vehicle, with a 4 wheel drive option. The Avalanche is called a sport utility truck, unlike a normal pickup truck, the Avalanche has a ‘midgate’, which allows the vehicle to be turned into passenger vehicle as well as a pickup truck. Versatility is one of the strong points. Works all day, and takes you to dinner at night, in style.
Generation 1 Avalanche’s used the ultra reliable and powerful 5.3 liter Vortec 5300 V8 engine, or LM7/L59/LM4/L33, which are the exact factory code names.
The 8.1 liter big block Chevy engine is also a Vortec design consuming 496 cubic inches. Called the L18 engine by the factory. One of the largest gasoline engines in the world.
The Generation 2 Avalanche came with a 5.3 liter Vortec engine and a 6.0 liter Vortec engine. The 5300 Vortec is factory coded LY5/LMG/LC9 for the later model Avalanche. Also known as Generation 4 Vortec Engines.
The 6.0 liter engine is Coded L76 by the factory. Called the Vortec 6000 also, it is known as the VotecMax, using an all aluminum block and heads along with advanced systems such as variable cam phrasing [VCP] and using Active Fuel Management [AFM]. A perfect sized engine for plenty of power and surprising fuel mileage.
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