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  1. #11
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    140,000 on my avalanche and still running strong with no issues, getting ready to bolt a procharger onto it with no hesitation (all my non gm driving friends and family tell me im nuts). vortec motors have proven themselves for over 20 years
    procharger p1sc, nelson tune, 42# marine injectors, walbro 255, lt's, ory, 4" volant cat back, PerformaBuilt level 2 pro race trans, trans. cooler with e fan, 2500 stall, aem wideband, energy bushings, spohn perf. trailing and panhard rods, mb & gear alloy 22's ( ya 2 sets, im big ballin), ss brake lines, drilled & slotted rotors, bla bla bla bla bla bla bla,
    and ya it will beat a hemi.

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    120k on my 5.3 and no issues yet!

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    125,000 on my 5.3 and about to have 7psi thru it until i get a boost controller...
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    Quote Originally Posted by st8kfinger View Post
    140,000 on my avalanche and still running strong with no issues, getting ready to bolt a procharger onto it with no hesitation (all my non gm driving friends and family tell me im nuts). vortec motors have proven themselves for over 20 years
    Huh?
    2006 Silverado
    Little Black Bitch

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    Well the vortec 6 cyl multiport was first used in 88, I think thats what he was getting at. And since then have been rated top engines.

    But 96 was the first year for the roller assemblies.
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