5.3L V-8 L84 

FIVE GENERATIONS OF REFINEMENT 

HORSEPOWER: 355 HP @ 5600 RPM*

TORQUE: 383 LB-FT @ 4100 RPM*

CYLINDERS: 8

FUEL TYPE: UNLEADED GASOLINE

5.3L V-8 L84 Features & Specifications

The L84 builds upon the previous 5.3L L83 with the addition of integral components for Automatic Start/Stop capability and available Dynamic Fuel Management (DFM) for even greater efficiency over Active Fuel Management. Proven technologies including Direct Injection, Variable Valve Timing, and a single-stage oil pump continue to be part of the 5.3L heritage. 

Type:

5.3L Gen V V-8

Displacement:

5328cc 

Engine Orientation:

Longitudinal

Compression Ratio:

11.0:1

Valve Configuration:

Overhead Valves 

Valves per Cylinder:

2

Assembly Sites:

St. Catharines, Ontario of Globally Sourced Parts

Valve Lifters:

Hydraulic roller 

Firing Order:

1–8–7–2–6–5–4–3 

Bore x Stroke:

96 x 92 mm 

Fuel System:

Direct Injection

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Maximum Engine Speed:

5800 RPM 

Emissions Controls:

Three-Way Catalytic Converter, Positive Crankcase Ventilation

Horsepower:

355 hp (265 kW) @ 5600 RPM*

Torque:

383 lb-ft (519 Nm) @ 4100 RPM*

Block:

Cast Aluminum 

Cylinder Head:

Cast Aluminum 

Intake Manifold:

Composite 

Exhaust Manifold:

Cast Nodular Iron 

Main Bearing Caps:

Powdered Metal

Crankshaft:

Cast Nodular Iron 

Camshaft:

Billet Steel

Connecting Rod:

Forged powdered metal

Connecting Rod:

Forged Powdered Metal

*GM tested per SAE J1349.