What Does The LBZ Code Stand For On Duramax Diesel Engines?

The LBZ variant of the Duramax from the 2006/2007 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups is one of the most well-loved diesel engines by Chevy fans.
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2017 Chevy Silverado HD Gets New 6.6L Duramax Engine, New Colors, Alaskan Edition And More

The base engine in the 2017 Silverado HD remains the 6.0L Vortec L96 V-8. The gasoline drinker is still E85-compatible, meaning that it’s capable of running on unleaded or up to 85 percent ethanol.
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New 6.6L V-8 GM Engine For 2020 Silverado, Sierra HD Assigned L8T RPO Code

The new 6.6L V-8 GM engine for use in the all-new 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD and 2020 GMC Sierra HD has been assigned RPO Code L8T, GM Powertrain’s Tom Read confirmed to GM Authority. The L8T is a ...
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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LZ0 Duramax vs. L87 Small Block: Which Engine Is Best for You?

Remember when the Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and what used to be Chrysler all offered light-duty pickup trucks with available turbo diesel oomph? Only the largest of the Detroit-based ...
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Chevrolet Silverado HD L8T Small Block vs. L5P Duramax: Which Engine Is Best for You?

General Motors and heavy-duty trucks go a long way back. For the time being, the Chevrolet Silverado HD and its GMC-branded twin do the heavy lifting for the Detroit-based automaker. The Silverado HD ...