LQ9

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2006 Vortec Max 6000 6.0L Gen III V8 ( LQ9 )

Type: 6.0L V-8

Displacement: 5967cc (364 ci)

Compression ratio: 10.0:1

Valve configuration: overhead valve (2 valves per cylinder)

Assembly site: Romulus, Mich.

Valve lifters: hydraulic roller

Firing order: 1 - 8 - 7 - 2 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3

Bore x stroke: 101.6 x 92mm

Fuel system: sequential fuel injection

Horsepower: 345 hp (257 kw) @ 5200 rpm

Torque: 380 lb-ft (515 Nm) @ 4000 rpm

Fuel shut off: 6000 rpm

evaporative system

catalytic converter

positive crankcase ventilation

returnless fuel system

Cadillac Escalade ( 2WD, AWD )

Cadillac Escalade EXT

Cadillac Escalade ESV

GMC Sierra Denali

Chevrolet Silverado ( w/ Vortec Max Performance Package )

Chevrolet Silverado SS

Block: cast iron

Cylinder head: cast aluminum

Intake manifold: composite

high silicon molybdenum

cast nodular iron

Main bearing caps: powder metal

Crankshaft: cast iron with undercut and rolled fillets

Camshaft: steel

Connecting rods: forged powder metal

platinum tip spark plugs

extended life coolant

oil level sensor

Oil Life System

electronic throttle control

floating pin pistons

GF4 oil

rate based diagnostics

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