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General Motors Vortec 5L Engine Engine

The General Motors Vortec 5L is a 5 L 8-cylinder natural aspiration engine rated at 1500 rpm, producing up to 40.3 kW. It powers generator sets from SDMO, including the G 50.

Also known as: General Motors, Industrial Powertrain Vortec 5L

5.0 L
Displacement
8
Cylinders
1500 rpm
Rated speed
40 kW
Gross power

Engine specifications

Displacement5.0 L
Cylinders8
AspirationNatural Aspiration
Rated speed1500 rpm
Gross power40 kW

Generator sets powered by this engine

1

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Oil filterCartridge find
OilFull Pressure6.2 L [qt]

Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.

Common questions

What is the displacement of the General Motors Vortec 5L?

The General Motors Vortec 5L has a displacement of 5.0 liters with 8 cylinders.

Which generators use the General Motors Vortec 5L engine?

The General Motors Vortec 5L powers 1 generator set(s), including SDMO G 50.