
Vehicle Undercoating Decoded
Issue 31 • Engine & Transmission Tips Undercoating your vehicle. Is it worth it? And, can you do it yourself? If you have a new
An introduction to the GM 5.3 Liter Engines that outfit most Chevrolet, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, and Yukon vehicles (Generations 1, 2, 3, 4)
The GM V-8 engines are affordable, compact, and offer one of the best power-per-dollar ratings available, and have become the de facto answer to the question “What eight-cylinder engine should I swap into my pickup, restoration project, hot rod, or just ole reliable?”
Fraser Engine Co. remanufactures all four generations of engines. The appropriate engine for your vehicle may need to be determined by one of our seasoned sales associates.
You can see their detailed information sheets here.
As with almost every US automaker, engines in production for many years present common performance problems and even failures. Michael Fraser, of the GM remanufacturing division shares details of the problems with each 5.3 and 5.4-liter engine, and how Fraser’s teams rebuild those engines with better parts and higher-performance specifications. For instance, “In the Gen-1 engines, the heads were prone to crack, so Fraser uses significantly better sealants than the original one.” Actually, a blend of OEM and after-market components are installed to provide the most durable solutions to address these known problems.
You can also listen to the entire Fraser Engine Co. 5.3L V8 Updates Podcasts here. (Scroll down the list to “5.3L V8 Updates”.)
Fraser offers several options for selecting your remanufactured engine. Below is the list of Fraser’s Gold Standard, High-Durability Crate Engine, the strongest 5.3L engine available. (It’s stronger than the factory OEM engine.)
Remanufacturing includes; Block, Heads, Gasket Set, Mellings, High Volume Oil Pump, Oil Pan, Timing Cover, Water Pump, Thermostat, Air Filter, Oil Filter, and Spark Plugs.
Note: Ask your Sales Associate if the engine you are purchasing will or will not ship with a finishing gasket set: (oil pan, valve cover, intake, etc).
The Gold Standard Crate Engine also includes a 5-Year, Unlimited Miles, No-Fault Warranty, with Parts & Labor. (PLUS: One-time free replacement no questions asked!)
FRASER FAST FACT: The term “LS Engine” is the given name for Gen-3 and Gen-4 small-block V-8 engines produced by General Motors from 2010 to now (2021). Some engines that do not have “LS” in their formal identification code are still referred to as LS engines.
Issue 31 • Engine & Transmission Tips Undercoating your vehicle. Is it worth it? And, can you do it yourself? If you have a new
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