GM engine in Chevy Express

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Learned something new today about GM engine options. My BIL bought a new 3/4 ton service vehicle that he told me was a 6.6ltr - I was sure that was a diesel engine BUT turns out is gas. In stock form, it makes about 400hp/465tq - sleeper power for an engine swap in something lighter than a tank! Something to share that I just learned!
 

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I went to an RV show today and noticed that all of the motorhomes I saw with the Ford chassis now have the 7.3 L in them instead of the V10.
Ford finally killed the triton V10 6.8L not too long ago, and the 7.3 was it's replacement. Funny part is now, Ford created a 6.8 V8 that debuts soon. It seems the Ford mod engines are history! (Except for the Coyote)
 

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GM RPO Code:L8T
Type:6.6L V-8 gasoline
Bore & Stroke (in / mm):4.06 x 3.86 / 103.25 x 98
Block Material:Cast iron with nodular iron main caps
Cylinder Head Material:Cast aluminum
Compression Ratio:10.8:1
Valvetrain:Overhead-valve, two valves per cylinder, variable valve timing
Fuel Delivery:Direct fuel injection
Recommend Fuel:87 octane
Power (hp / kW @ rpm):401 / 299 @ 5200 (SAE certified)
Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm @ rpm):464 / 629 @ 4000 (SAE certified)
Predecessor:6.0L V8 L96/LC8
 

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Ford finally killed the triton V10 6.8L not too long ago, and the 7.3 was it's replacement. Funny part is now, Ford created a 6.8 V8 that debuts soon. It seems the Ford mod engines are history! (Except for the Coyote)
If I were in the market for a new tow vehicle right now, it would be a Ford F-350 with the 7.3 gasser, single rear wheel.
 
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