Common questions

What kind of engine does a 1987 Chevy Suburban have?

What kind of engine does a 1987 Chevy Suburban have?

The gasoline engines are a 4.1-liter straight-six, a 5.0-liter V-8 at 305 cubic inches, a 5.7-liter V-8 at 350 cubic inches, a 6.6-liter V-8 at 400 cubic inches and a 7.4-liter V-8 at 454 cubic inches. The diesel engine is available in a 4.0-liter straight-four, a 5.7-liter V-8 at 350 cubic inches and a 6.2-liter V-8 at 376 cubic inches.

When did the Chevy Suburban get fuel injection?

With its powerful engine and generous seating capacity, today’s Suburban is the ultimate consumer-market towing vehicle and an adequate substitute for a full-size van. In 1987, the Chevrolet Suburban was given a fuel-injection system and improved engine performance; it remained unchanged until 1990.

What kind of car is a Chevy Suburban?

Based on the panel-truck design, the early Suburban was essentially a truck-based station wagon, consisting of two doors and three rows of seats. With its powerful engine and generous seating capacity, today’s Suburban is the ultimate consumer-market towing vehicle and an adequate substitute for a full-size van.

What kind of oil does a 1987 GM truck use?

JEGS 40213 – 8.0mm Red Hot Pow’r Wires 1985-1995 Small Bloc… Use conventional or break-in oil (non-synthetic) for the first 600 miles of operation. Do not drive for long periods at any single speed, always vary your speed.

How much horsepower does a Chevy 350 small block engine have?

We offer base options as well as turn key GM 350 small block engines ready for an easy installation perfect for a self install in your classic car or truck. We are a premium high-performance custom small block builder and we offer horsepower from 350 up to 500 that is specific for daily driving, not racing.

What was the displacement of a Chevrolet small block engine?

The 265 cu in (4.3 L) V8 engine was bored out to 3 7⁄ 8 in (98.4 mm) in 1957, giving it a 283 cu in (4.6 L) displacement. The first 283 motors used the stock 265 blocks. However, the overbore to these blocks resulted in thin cylinder walls.

How many horsepower does a Chevrolet 283 block have?

Future 283 blocks were recast to accept the 3.875 bore. Five different versions between 185 hp (138 kW) and 283 hp (211 kW) were available, depending on whether a single carb, twin carbs, or fuel injection was used. Fuel injection yielded the most power topping out at 315 hp (235 kW) in 1961.

What kind of engine did a 1967 Chevy 302 have?

It was the product of placing the 283 cu in (4.6 L) 3 in (76.2 mm) stroke crankshaft into a 4 in (101.6 mm) bore 327 cu in (5.4 L) cylinder-block. The 1967 302 used the same nodular cast-iron crankshaft as the 283, with a forged steel crank that was also produced.

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