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Common Problems With GM's Ecotec3 L83 Engine (According To Owners)

The Ecotec3 L83 is a light truck version of the fifth-generation small block Chevy engine. It is found in the 2014-2019 Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pick-ups as well as the 2015-2019 Suburban, ...
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Dyno battle between LS Swap 5.3L direct-injected L83 and LM7!!

Direct Injection 5.3L L83 engines are starting to show up in salvage yards, but how do they compare to the super popular 5.3L Vortecs that have been a mainstay of LS swaps? We were a bit skeptical of ...
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GM 5.3 Liter V8 EcoTec3 L83 Engine

The GM L83 V8 engine is used in pickup trucks and SUVs. It is part of GM's Gen V Small Block engine design that's known in trucks as EcoTec3, replacing the Vortec line. "We believe these are the most ...
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A Quick Guide To GM's Ecotec3 5.3L V8 Engine: What You Need To Know

Automotive engine technology has come a long way since Carl Benz put a one-cylinder 2/3 horsepower engine on the Patent Motorwagen in the late 19th century. Modern engines are cleaner-burning, highly ...
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GM 5.3 Liter V8 L8B EcoTec3 Engine With eAssist Mild Hybrid System

The L8B is a powertrain system produced by General Motors for use in pickup trucks and SUVs. The system is based around the 5.3L L83 engine and two components: The 5.3L L83 V-8 engine is mated to a ...