4.3L V-6 LV1
THE MARK OF MASTERMINDS
HORSEPOWER: 285 HP @ 5300 RPM*
TORQUE: 305 LB-FT @ 3900 RPM*
CYLINDERS: 6
FUEL TYPE: UNLEADED GASOLINE, E85
4.3L V-6 LV1 Features & Specifications
GM engineers spent more than 10 million hours creating the technology within the 4.3L V-6 LV1 engine. Every millimeter of the 4.3L V6 LV1 combustion system was carefully designed to support the ideal combination of Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing, making the most of power, torque, and efficiency.
An aluminum-block casting encapsulates state-of-the-art technology such as Direct Injection, Variable Valve Timing, high-pressure fuel pumps and more.
Type:
4.3L V-6 Small-Block
Displacement:
4301cc
Engine Orientation:
Longitudinal
Compression Ratio:
11.0:1
Valve Configuration:
Overhead Valves
Valves per Cylinder:
2
Assembly Sites:
Tonawanda, NY, and Ramos, Mexico
Valve Lifters:
Hydraulic roller
Firing Order:
1–6–5–4–3–2
Bore x Stroke:
99.6 x 92 mm
Fuel System:
Direct Injection
Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded and E85
Maximum Engine Speed:
5800 rpm
Emissions Control:
Evaporative Emissions, Bin 4 Emissions, Returnless Fuel System
Horsepower:
285 hp (213 kW) @ 5300 RPM*
Torque:
305 lb-ft (413 Nm) @ 3900 RPM*
Block:
Cast Aluminum
Cylinder Head:
Cast Aluminum
Intake Manifold:
Composite
Exhaust Manifold:
Cast Nodular Iron
Main Bearing Caps:
Powder Metal
Crankshaft:
Forged Steel
Camshaft:
Billet Steel
Connecting Rods:
Powder Metal
*As tested in Chevrolet Silverado.