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**special-K** · 12-05-2022, 09:25 AM

I've never had anything newer than a gMT400 and those are also dead reliable hi-mile well designed trucks, what these trucks came from.

Didn't GM continue calling the engines Vortec in this series? Like I said, never owned one but I've seen plenty of LS engines that said Vortec. But we refer to them as LS and the GMT400 one Vortec to differentiate from TBIs.

I'm not sure the 4.8 wasn't a good idea. Not much smaller than the 5.3, only used in lighter trucks, more power than previous 305, and fantastic mpg. Also, as mentioned, served to get the entire like under the EPA radar for those who want more power. I'd sure like to be getting 20 mpg these days.

And there are replacements for displacement these days.

12-05-2022, 09:25 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: 99-01 Silverado are great trucks I've never had anything newer than a gMT400 and those are also dead reliable hi-mile well designed trucks, what these trucks came from. Didn't GM continue calling the engines Vortec in this series? Like I said, never owned one but I've seen plenty of LS engines that said Vortec. But we refer to them as LS and the GMT400 one Vortec to differentiate from TBIs. I'm not sure the 4.8 wasn't a good idea. Not much smaller than the 5.3, only used in lighter trucks, more power than previous 305, and fantastic mpg. Also, as mentioned, served to get the entire like under the EPA radar for those who want more power. I'd sure like to be getting 20 mpg these days. And there are replacements for displacement these days. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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