Jump to content

2006 Chevy Silverado 1500 Vortec Max Questions

Sportsguy5555

Recommended Posts

700 sportsman Senior Enthusiast

700 sportsman

Posted
Posted

No, a vortec max isn't an hd by any means. It just has the 6.0 motor.

 

As far as the lift, my advice would be buy the best you can afford as some kits are cheaper than others, but you may end up paying down the road. I'm no expert but I'd look into fabtech, bds, rough country?, there are also many others so just do some research and go from there.

Sportsguy5555 New Member

Sportsguy5555

Posted
  • Author
Posted

This is my first truck (the only other car i had was a 1998 cavalier) where is the best place to research info for the best lift? I would rather spend more money then have problems with the lift down the road

No, a vortec max isn't an hd by any means. It just has the 6.0 motor.

 

As far as the lift, my advice would be buy the best you can afford as some kits are cheaper than others, but you may end up paying down the road. I'm no expert but I'd look into fabtech, bds, rough country?, there are also many others so just do some research and go from there.

L76PWRD Enthusiast

L76PWRD

Posted
Posted
No, a vortec max isn't an hd by any means. It just has the 6.0 motor.

 

As far as the lift, my advice would be buy the best you can afford as some kits are cheaper than others, but you may end up paying down the road. I'm no expert but I'd look into fabtech, bds, rough country?, there are also many others so just do some research and go from there.

 

 

A Vortec Max comes with the 6.0, 14 Bolt Rear & 4l70. It is a beefed up 1500.

Stevens03 Senior Enthusiast

Stevens03

Posted
Posted
No, a vortec max isn't an hd by any means. It just has the 6.0 motor.

 

Whacha talking about home slice. The Vmax Comes with the LQ9, or LY76 6.0L with HD 4-speed trans and 9.5" rear end that tows 10,500 when properly equipped. How is that not a HD truck... :crackup:

 

But.. when looking for a lift, look for regular 1500's :P

Sportsguy5555 New Member

Sportsguy5555

Posted
  • Author
Posted

So when I buy a lift, I want to buy one for a reg 1500 not a hd. What's the difference between the 2?

No, a vortec max isn't an hd by any means. It just has the 6.0 motor.

 

Whacha talking about home slice. The Vmax Comes with the LQ9, or LY76 6.0L with HD 4-speed trans and 9.5" rear end that tows 10,500 when properly equipped. How is that not a HD truck... :crackup:

 

But.. when looking for a lift, look for regular 1500's :P

 

Stevens03 Senior Enthusiast

Stevens03

Posted
Posted

Yes, the 1500HD is really a 2500LD truck. So there's alot of difference between the two. If you do a few searches for the differences, you'll find the answers.

 

So, in short, your buying a lift for a regular 1500 but be sure to specify Vmax to make sure there's no confusion.

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • Latest Articles

  • Posts

    • Atlas
      Gas Prices

      By Atlas · Posted

      Those can be high, as well as the big California cities. The ones that will pop your eyes out are the 395 corridor on the Eastern side of the Sierra Nevadas. Lee Vining, $7.19 for regular and $8.89 for diesel is what the Google said right now.
    • newdude
      2020 Trailboss 6.2 replacement

      By newdude · Posted

      Correct.  2019-2021 model years are serviced by a different p/n.  19420611.  Recall 2021s use 19420611.   The recall engines 2022-2024 model years are serviced with 12740076.     The difference between 19420611 and 12740076 is GM changed injector size for 2022.  The injectors are smaller on 12740076 with smaller injector bores in the cylinder heads to match the smaller injectors.  So you can't install a 19420611 in a 2022-2024, and you can't install a 12740076 in a 2019-2021.     Both engines are the replacement engine p/ns that are in the L87 recall.  So both of these are the updated engines.     Here's a version of the L87 recall with the p/ns for all the parts needed.    RCRIT-25V274-7075.pdf   Note it shows 19420611 and 12740076 with an asterisk to a footnote "Use the VIN and the GM Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC) to determine which part to order if two or more part numbers are listed for the same part, as it may vary by vehicle options."    
    • 2017Z
      2020 Trailboss 6.2 replacement

      By 2017Z · Posted

      Looking for advice from this group. Took my flawless 2020 6.2 TB to an unnamed shop for routine rear brakes and oil change. Tech forgot to put oil back in after the full service and needles to say, destroyed my engine.  It’s all on their shop video so they are responsible.   I had my Chevy dealer do the analysis and they confirmed its compromised and said engine replacement. The manager said they only get GM reman engines from GM with full 3 yr warranty and the one they would put in is not same as what’s they are swapping out on 21-25 for recall.    I am looking for advice why that would be a different engine because obviously I had the good 6.2 year and replacing it has my concerns with that recall for 21-15   Also what’s the pros and cons of accepting the engine swap vs telling the shop that bricked the truck to pay up so I buy a new truck. I’m concerned about stigma resale eventually if I just decide to get rid of it after the swap or other issues showing up after the swap out.  
    • GN2018
      AFM Disabler Question

      By GN2018 · Posted

      Just looked up my records.  I've never gone over 5000 miles between oil changes.  At 46K miles, I have 10 oil changes.  I hope that will help.  I also installed the disabler last year.  I've still had a few times when it didn't seem to engage (which I can tell because the start stop feature kicks in), but for the most part, I think it's working.  For some reason, GM did not include the number of cylinders running in the information screen like I had on other models.  In my Cadillac, it shows me when it's running on 4 cylinders on the fuel milage screen.  I can't find that on my '21 Denali.
    • davester
      Wiring Help, Please

      By davester · Posted

      you might read through the info on gmupfitter.com for your truck, to find a good power source.

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...