Chevy 6.0L L96 V8 Remanufactured Engine – 2010-2015

Description

Propel loaded 6.0-liter commercial fleet utility trucks up steep highway mountain grades under 200 PSI dynamic cylinder compression force without detonation or spark knock through this Chevy 6.0L L96 Remanufactured Engine. Engineered for 2010 to 2015 heavy-duty commercial chassis, this Gen IV iron block engine incorporates rectangular port heads, variable valve timing, and non-AFM architecture.

Featuring high-nickel gray iron construction, this deep-skirt block casting features cross-bolted six-bolt main bearing caps and an Ra 28 micro-inch deck finish. A micro-polished nodular iron crankshaft sits in line-honed six-bolt main journals, linking forged powdered metal rods to flat-top hypereutectic aluminum pistons. Cylinder bores receive diamond plateau honing with a 45-degree angle. Dry block weight equals 460 lbs with a six-quart oil pan capacity.

Key Features of Chevy 6.0L

Vocational contractors buy Chevy 6.0L remanufactured engine products to restore heavy municipal haulers to peak fleet productivity. Every remanufactured component meets exact AERA engineering criteria to eliminate severe maintenance headaches across tough commercial duty cycles.

• Rectangular port cylinder heads optimize high-RPM airflow to deliver sustained commercial hauling power.
• Factory non-AFM architecture eliminates displacement-on-demand lifters for maximum operational reliability.
• Variable valve timing phaser optimizes camshaft advance to broaden low-RPM cargo pulling torque.
• Six-bolt cross-bolted main bearing caps provide maximum bottom-end rigidity under sustained towing loads.
• Chevy 6.0L high-volume gerotor oil pump maintains 55 PSI cruising lubrication inside critical galleries.
• Multi-layer steel cylinder head gaskets withstand 200 PSI dynamic combustion strokes without failure.
• Hardened valve seats accommodate ethanol fuel blends without valve seat recession or face erosion.
• Diamond plateau cylinder honing provides rapid moly ring seat without cylinder bore burnishing.

Rectangular Port Dynamic Pressure Ratings

Hot engine idle oil pressure registers at 22 PSI, rising to 55 to 65 PSI at highway cruising speeds. Operating thermostat parameters keep engine coolant between 190°F and 205°F. Continuous engine output generates 360 horsepower at 5,400 RPM and 380 lb-ft torque at 4,200 RPM. A 9.6:1 compression ratio maintains 185 to 195 PSI cranking compression. Thermal cooling load equals 4,400 BTU/min under Severe Commercial Fleet highway operation across demanding regional freight routes.

Rectangular Port Crankshaft Driveline Specs

The one-piece rear main crankshaft flange carries a 6-bolt flywheel bolt pattern with a 2.500-inch pilot diameter for heavy flexplates. Crankshaft snout measures 1.259 inches with standard keyways for dynamic balancer installation. Crankshaft endplay checks out between 0.003 and 0.007 inches using precision dial indicators. Torque converter pilot bore centers commercial 6L90 automatic transmission input shafts without friction.

Variable Cam Priming Service Protocol Rules

Pre-lubricate oil circuits with an external pressure canister prior to first start to safeguard dry cam bearings and phasers. Fill radiator with approved Dex-Cool 50/50 mixture using vacuum cooling tools to prevent hot spots. Not engineered for supercharged racing applications, continuous marine salt water usage, or vehicles exceeding factory gross axle ratings.

• Inspect external accessory belt drive alignment and fluid levels each shift.
• Check radiator cooling system hoses and clamps every 50 operating hours.
• Change crankcase motor oil and heavy spin-on filter every 4,000 miles.

Heavy Duty Commercial Fleet Warranty Manifest

Protected by an elite 3-Year / 100,000-Mile commercial fleet warranty covering parts and block manufacturing integrity. The reinforced transport crate includes the remanufactured long block engine, high-output oil pump, oil pickup tube, complete engine gasket set, installation guidelines, and dynamometer balance test reports.