Is the Silverado V6 a good engine?

Is the Silverado V6 a good engine?

Most Chevy/GMC trucks with 4.3L V6 EcoTec3 engines run more than 150-200k miles without any small engine problem. It’s a good reliable engine with an excellent combination of performance and fuel efficiency.

What is special about a Vortec engine?

The redesigned cylinder heads of a Vortec engine provides for improved combustion efficiency. The intake ports (reshaped) of the engine provides for better cylinder filling and fuel atomization by promoting higher air flow velocities to the combustion chambers via the ports.

Are V6 trucks worth it?

If you don’t need your truck to work heavy-duty, a V6 is the way to go as it often handles better and provides more stability. Choosing a V6 engine also makes more sense for trips into the city or light-duty use. But, if you’re frequently pulling equipment, you’ll want the speed and power a V8 provides.

How do I get more horsepower out of my 4.3 Mercruiser?

The best upgrade for a 4.3 is to unhook the big plug and the wires to the starter, unbolt it, and replace it with a 5.7. Short of that… You want to build with low to mid range torque in mind. Don’t think putting headers and a wild cam are gonna be good, cause they will kill your idle and low end performance.

Why is my Chevy S10 engine stalling out?

Fuel issues are one of the most common reasons that a vehicle would stall out, that includes your Chevy S10. Bad gas- can cause an engine to stall out. Water in the gas tank can also cause gas to not fire properly. If there were no other symptoms and suddenly you find that the vehicle is running very rough, bad gas could certainly be the problem.

What causes a Chevy 4.3 engine to stall?

Lack of oil will cause a knocking sound in the engine, stalling, poor acceleration and eventually engine break down. Lack of transmission fluid, battery fluids, radiator and cooling system fluids can all cause symptoms that mimic bad idle air control valves and throttle control switches.

Why does my engine stall at low speed?

As seen with rough idling, sometimes crankshaft position sensor problems are worse at low engine speeds. Sometimes the engine might even stall out entirely at low speed if the fuel injectors aren’t giving it the fuel it needs. It might be hard to get your engine started without the fuel it needs or without proper timing.

What causes a Cadillac Escalade engine to stall?

If the converter doesn’t unlock, then the engine will stall much like a manual vehicle does when it doesn’t have enough speed to carry a gear. It’ll often throw code P0740. If there is almost no oil left at all, the engine could be on its way to locking up.

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