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Old 12-20-2015, 11:13 PM
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Default What engine in 2007 Chevy Express?

Pretty much just as the title says. I'm looking at buying a wrecked 2007 Chevy Express van tomorrow. It's 1 ton, automatic, 2WD, and a 'cutaway van' if that matters. I know it has a 6.0L as per the owner, but I'm coming up a little short on what exact engine this is? I'm pretty sure it's a Gen IV engine, but is it an L96? LQ4 or LQ9? LY6 or L76? What heads and pistons will this engine have? Thanks in advance for any insight.
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Not sure if the 2007 is going to be an LY6 but if it is the heads will be either 0823 or 0821 or 5364 ( Those are rectangular port) LS3 style heads.

Edit: From what I found the LY6 was 2007 and newer so it's a very good possibility. MY LY6 was from a 2008 3/4 ton van. Just check the heads and if you have a smart phone look the casting number up.

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Thanks. I tried to do more research into it as well, but I haven't come up with much. It's about 50/50 on if it's an LQ4 or LY6. I seem to have found that 2007 was the introductory year for the LY6 same as you, but the limited specs I've found online point to an LQ4. I can't seem to find what year the LQ4 was discontinued though. The van is crunched at the front which limited viewing access, and I won't have it in my yard until probably the 26th.
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Whats the 8th digit of the VIN?
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8th on VIN is U
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It should be an LQ4 then
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Thanks for the info!
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Truck engines in 2007:

https://archives.media.gm.com/us/pow...07/07truck.htm



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