How old is the Chevy Silverado 5.7 Vortec engine?

I’ll tell you what, when i bought my 97 silverado 1500 5.7 the plugs hadn’t been changed its entire life amd it was 18 years old almost 19 and it still fire right up… Those 5.7 motors will keep kicking forever!

What to do if your Vortec won’t start?

96 Chevy C1500 5.7L Vortec Truck won’t start, Replaced Fuel Pump, Filter & Has Spark. Hey everyone, I have a 1996 Chevy C1500 with a 5.7L Vortec, I got the truck recently and was told it just needed a Fuel pump, I replaced the Fuel pump, and the Filter, also the pump turns on and there is fuel up at the rail, I pushed the pin and it shot right out.

Why does my Chevy C / K 1500 not start?

FYI – If the pass lock isn’t working properly, the computer will not keep the fuel pump on when the key is turned to start and released. 72 people found this helpful. Note: If the battery dies or is disconnected, or the computer is disconnected, this procedure may have to be repeated.

Is the Chevy Silverado 350 Vortec a good motor?

The 350 Vortec is a great motor. It’s a shame they only offered it in the trucks for 2.5 years. Yes, some had issues, but what vehicles don’t?

What’s the fuel pressure on a 1996 Chevy c1500?

I stuck a fuel pressure gauge on the fuel rail port and was reading about 50 psi. Unfortunately, as high as that sounds, the injectors won’t even open until you are at about 60 psi.

What kind of truck is a 96 Chevy?

– CarGurus 96 Chevy C1500 5.7L Vortec Truck won’t start, Replaced Fuel Pump, Filter & Has Spark.

Can a 1999 Chevy c1500 / k1500 start?

Hi, our 1999 CHEVROLET C1500/K1500 is having the same issue. After sittiing for a few hours, we have to crank it and eventually put a little gas or tarting fluid in the throttle body for our truck to start but runs and drives fine once it does start and will start right up after only sitting for about an hour or so. 205 people found this helpful.

What kind of truck was the 1997 Chevy Silverado?

That truck went through hell and is still being driven by a buddy. The 97 was a beautiful ride but it was rear ended and totalled sadly. Best truck I ever owned was 1997 Chevy with 5.7 Vortec and a 4l60e transmission. Had 225K on it when I got rid of it.

What kind of truck is a Chevy Silverado?

I had a 94 and a 97. The 94 with the tbi was a great motor. That truck went through hell and is still being driven by a buddy. The 97 was a beautiful ride but it was rear ended and totalled sadly. Best truck I ever owned was 1997 Chevy with 5.7 Vortec and a 4l60e transmission.

Is the Chevy Silverado 5.7 Vortec engine rock solid?

I could be wrong but I thought that 95 was the last year for the 5.7 NON Vortec engine and that when Vortec’s came out in 96 were all 5.3. I have a 95 with the 5.7 350, not a Vortec, my mechanic tells me that is a rock solid engine and I should be able to get 300,000 out of it with regular oil changes.

When did the 5.7 Vortec engine come out?

I could be wrong but I thought that 95 was the last year for the 5.7 NON Vortec engine and that when Vortec’s came out in 96 were all 5.3. Yep you are wrong! I had a 97 with the 350 in it. Good truck. Some of the 350’s in that vintage had crankshaft bearing journal issues.

What kind of engine is a Chevy 5.7L?

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What kind of engine does a 1997 Chevy Vortec have?

1997 Vortec Engine Specifications. The original Chevy Vortec engine was built in 1986, a 4.3 L V-6 engine. The 7.4 L 7400 V-8 Vortec engine was produced from 1996 to 2001 and was a fourth-generation Vortec engine. The Vortec technology comes from the word “vortex.”.

Is there a 5.7 liter Vortec engine online?

With high production volumes, Accurate Engines is able to offer the Chevy 5.7L engine online at drastically reduced rates. Our 5.7 liter Vortec Chevy remanufactured engine comes with a 100,000 Mile Nationwide Warranty. If this is not the 5.7 Liter Vortec Remanufactured Engine you are looking for click here and we will find it for you.

How much horsepower does a Chevy 5.7 have?

The 5.7 rates at 255 hp and 335 ft./lb. of torque. The 5.3’s ratings are 270 hp and 315 ft./lb. of torque with later versions increasing horsepower and torque slightly. This engine is fundamentally based from generation one’s 5.7. In 1996, GM began implementing the vortec features on there engines.

What kind of engine does a 1997 Chevy Silverado have?

My daughter found a 1997 chev with the 5.7 Vortec engine and wants to get it for her first vehicle. I vaguely remember some grumbling about that engine and couldn’t remember what year (s) that was from. I’m doing a little web searching as i have some time. Wondering what the IDO’s audience has had for experiences with this engine.

How many horsepower does a Chevy Silverado have?

5.3 Liter Engine. The 5.3 liter engine was first implemented halfway through 1999 with technological advantages bringing about better emission ratings and fuel economy. GM rates this engine between 285 to 295 horsepower. Torque is rated at 325 to 335 ft./lb.

What kind of engine was in a 1997 Chevy Tahoe?

The 5700 engine appeared in the 1997 Chevrolet Express, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet/GMC full-size trucks and the Cadillac Escalade. This engine was replaced in 2002 by the 5.3 5300. The premier Vortex engine during 1997 was the 4300 or 4.3 L V-6 90-degree engine that replaced the Chevrolet 250 in all light truck applications.

What was the horsepower of a 1997 Vortec truck?

The truck engine was rated at 255 horsepower and 330 foot-pounds of torque. The 5700 engine appeared in the 1997 Chevrolet Express, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet/GMC full-size trucks and the Cadillac Escalade. This engine was replaced in 2002 by the 5.3 5300.

How old is the Chevy Silverado 5.7 Vortec engine?