GM's 2.2L Ecotec debuted in 2000 in the Saturn LS1 and was produced until 2011 when it was retired in favor of the 2.4L Ecotec. The 2.2 Ecotec is found in multiple GM brands such as Chevy, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, and Saturn, as well as Opel and Holden internationally. The 2.2L Ecotec was predominantly manufactured under the L61 engine code. In 2007, the L61 2.2 Ecotec received … [Read more...] about The 4 Most Common GM 2.2 Ecotec Engine Problems
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The 4 Most Common Chevy & GM LFX Engine Problems
GM's LFX engine was released in model year 2012 as a replacement to the LLT engine. The LFX is a direct-injected 3.6L V6 engine producing 301-323hp and 262-278lb-ft. of torque. Its predecessor, the LLT was released in 2006 in various GM cars. The LFX debuted in the Chevy Camaro LS and received an updated cylinder head with integrated exhaust manifold, new fuel injectors, … [Read more...] about The 4 Most Common Chevy & GM LFX Engine Problems
Chevy LS6 Intake Upgrade Guide
The Chevy LS6 engine debuted alongside its little brother, the LS1, in 2001. It was used in the C5 Z06 Corvette's and the first-gen Cadillac CTS-V's from 2001 until 2005 when it was replaced with the LS2. Producing 405hp and 400lb-ft. of torque, the LS6 was pretty stout from the factory for it's time. However, for you American Muscle folks looking for more power, a … [Read more...] about Chevy LS6 Intake Upgrade Guide
The 5 Most Common Chevy 5.7L LT1 Engine Problems
The Gen II 5.7L LT1 350 was released in 1991. It is the successor, in a way, to the Gen I LT1 350, although this engine was only produced from 1970-1972. There is also a Gen III LT1 which is a 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 produced from 2014 to the present. The LT1 was the predecessor to the LS1 which was introduced in 1997. The LT1 350 is a 5.7L 2-valve pushrod V8 small-block which … [Read more...] about The 5 Most Common Chevy 5.7L LT1 Engine Problems
The 5 Most Common GM LS1 Engine Problems
The Chevy & GM LS1 engine is a 5.7L small-block V8 engine produced from 1997 until 2004. The LS1 is part of the "Gen III" small-block V8 engine family which also includes the LS6 as well as the 4.8, 5.3, and 6.0 Vortec engines. It's the successor to the 5.7L Gen II LT1 engine which produced up to 305hp and 340lb-ft. of torque. While the LS1 shares the same displacement, … [Read more...] about The 5 Most Common GM LS1 Engine Problems