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GM Reveals New EcoTec3 Family of Engines for Light Duty Trucks
« on: December 13, 2012, 10:39:19 am »


The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 will deliver more power, more torque and improved fuel efficiency, thanks in part to a trio of all-new EcoTec3 engines designed specifically for the needs of full-size truck customers.
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Re: GM Reveals New EcoTec3 Family of Engines for Light Duty Trucks
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2012, 10:47:53 am »
Hmmmm, might have to go try out a ecotec 5.3 and see what its all about. I mean with the "efficiency" of the Ecoboost, why not get a V8  ;D
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Re: GM Reveals New EcoTec3 Family of Engines for Light Duty Trucks
« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2012, 01:06:52 pm »
To me this is the most interesting news about the new generation GMs.

Yay, no turbos.

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Re: GM Reveals New EcoTec3 Family of Engines for Light Duty Trucks
« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2012, 02:50:05 pm »
To me this is the most interesting news about the new generation GMs.

Yay, no turbos.

Agreed, save the turbo's for diesel engines, where they spin a heck of a lot less RPM.
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