What is a Vmax Silverado?
The 6.0L Vortec MAX is a high-output version of the standard 6.0L, or Vortec 6000. In short, the MAX was a premium version of the standard 6.0L vortec and featured increased power output and increased towing capacity. The engine was only offered in high-trim packages for the Silverado and Sierra.
How much HP does the Vortec Max have?
The top-line engine is the 6.0-liter Vortec MAX V8, which makes 367 horsepower and 375 pound-feet of torque.
How much HP does a 2006 5.3 make?
The 5.3-liter V-8 has the same output ratings as a conventional Silverado’s V-8: 295 hp and 335 pounds-feet of torque.
Does Vortec Max have AFM?
Only the L76 aluminum Vortec Max 6.0Ls had it. So the answer is… no. You do not have it.
What is the L96 engine?
The L96 engine is a 6.0L Gen. 4 small block engine used in GM trucks and SUVs from 2010 to 2017. It replaced the LY6 and added Flex Fuel capability. For marketing purposes, it was also known as the Vortec 6000.
What transmission does a 6.0 Vortec have?
All 6.0L Vortec engines are mated to GM’s 6L90 automatic transmission. The 6.0L Vortec features unique high flow cylinder heads with “cathedral” shaped intake ports and “D” shaped exhaust ports.
What kind of engine does a 2006 Chevy Silverado have?
Light-duty 2006 models get a fresh front end with a power dome hood. A new VortecMAX Performance Package that includes a 345-hp V-8 can enhance towing capabilities. Quadrasteer four-wheel steering is no longer offered. Engine choices include a 4.3-liter V-6 and four V-8s.
What are the specs of a 2005 Chevy Silverado?
Silverado benefitted from some significant revisions for 2005. Lower-profile tires on 17-inch wheels provided better handling than before. A gas/electric Hybrid option promised lower operating cost with V8 performance. A sporty SS model debuted, for buyers who value muscle-car acceleration and handling over towing/hauling capacity.
Is the Vortec Max available on the Silverado?
The Vortec MAX was a premium package that was available on high-end trims for both the Silverado and Sierra. While all MAX models have the upgraded performance suspension, this suspension upgrade could be ordered standalone without the MAX engine.
What kind of cab does a Silverado 1500 have?
Offered in Work, base, LS and LT trim levels, the Silverado 1500 comes in four variations in addition to the Crew Cab: regular cab or extended cab, with either a 6.5- or an 8-foot cargo bed. A new extended-cab short-bed model is available for 2006. Extended-cab Silverados have four doors.