what is a vortec engine?

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Jul 14, 2002 | 04:08 PM

garagedweller2

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what is a vortec engine?

i thought vortec only applied to the cylinder heads? :confused:

Jul 14, 2002 | 06:36 PM

lyonsh

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Re: what is a vortec engine? (garagedweller2)

Yes, there are Vortec heads. There are also Vortec manifolds. And in the 90s, Chevy started selling Vortec engines - they routinely come as factory equipment on the trucks. You can also buy Vortec crate engines.

Bottom line: Vortec is Chevy's cool "new" buzzword. :lol:

Jul 14, 2002 | 07:50 PM

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Re: what is a vortec engine? (lyonsh)

Quote:

Bottom line: Vortec is Chevy's cool "new" buzzword. :lol:

And Ford has the 'Triton'. :rolleyes:

[Modified by Fevre, 5:51 PM 7/14/2002]

Jul 14, 2002 | 10:22 PM

Paul L

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Re: what is a vortec engine? (garagedweller2)

The Vortec engine is found in GM/GMC trucks. A number of different sizes. If you want a pic I can take one tomorrow at work.

Jul 15, 2002 | 05:55 AM

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Re: what is a vortec engine? (garagedweller2)

Vortec are a family of engines that include the LS1/LS6.They have 4.8,5.3,and 6.0 liter engines.

Jul 15, 2002 | 06:16 AM

BeachinVette

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Re: what is a vortec engine? (blackLS1)

blackLS1

I wish they would put that 6.0 in the Tahoe.

Bob

Jul 15, 2002 | 11:03 AM

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Re: what is a vortec engine? (garagedweller2)

"Vortec" is more like a concept. Chevy modifies the intake runner on the head and the shape of the combustion chamber to maximize the flow and turbulence in the combustion chamber. When they introduced it in 1996, they gained 30 horses.

I bought a 1998 350 p.c. from a GMC Savana. When that van was ordered new, they took the (L31) option, the "Vortec" option. In 1999, I think it became standard equipement on some engines as the new 5,3 L and others new design engine.

Stephan

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Jul 15, 2002 | 11:06 AM

VettePower

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Re: what is a vortec engine? (American Boy)

My new Silverado 2500 HD has the Vortec engine. It produces 300 HP with gobs of torque for hauling. Don'y know what it would be like if you put iy in a Vette. :flag