- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Figured we'd talk about this neat little engine that I'm sure will be a great platform for swaps. I know people are already using them, but they do have some issues to work around.
What is it? The LV3 is a Gen 5 90* V6 engine, launched in the 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500. Also called the EcoTech3, it shares it's build platform with the well known LS-series. It is based on the fifth generation LT engine and includes the same features such as direct injection, piston cooling jets, active fuel management, variable displacement oil pump, continuously variable valve timing and aluminum cylinder heads and block. The LV3 engine makes 285 HP at 5300 rpm and 305 lb⋅ft at 3900 rpm on regular gasoline.
A quick search and I'm seeing that you can add a tune and get 310 HP and 330 ft.lbs! Pretty impressive for a small, lightweight V6!
One of the bigger hangups with the LV3 is the lack of a factory power steering pump. Factory trucks have electric power steering, but never fear... the aftermarket has already addressed that issue! - ITC Billet and Dirty Dingo both have the pieces to add a PS pump to these newer engines.-
https://www.ictbillet.com/gen-v-lt-...cket-accessory-kit-for-truck-accessories.html
And companies like Howell EFI are making standalone wiring harnesses for the LV3! I'm sure there are other options, but Howell has been around for a long time and build a quality product.
What is it? The LV3 is a Gen 5 90* V6 engine, launched in the 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500. Also called the EcoTech3, it shares it's build platform with the well known LS-series. It is based on the fifth generation LT engine and includes the same features such as direct injection, piston cooling jets, active fuel management, variable displacement oil pump, continuously variable valve timing and aluminum cylinder heads and block. The LV3 engine makes 285 HP at 5300 rpm and 305 lb⋅ft at 3900 rpm on regular gasoline.
A quick search and I'm seeing that you can add a tune and get 310 HP and 330 ft.lbs! Pretty impressive for a small, lightweight V6!
One of the bigger hangups with the LV3 is the lack of a factory power steering pump. Factory trucks have electric power steering, but never fear... the aftermarket has already addressed that issue! - ITC Billet and Dirty Dingo both have the pieces to add a PS pump to these newer engines.-
https://www.ictbillet.com/gen-v-lt-...cket-accessory-kit-for-truck-accessories.html
And companies like Howell EFI are making standalone wiring harnesses for the LV3! I'm sure there are other options, but Howell has been around for a long time and build a quality product.
