It didn't used to be so easy. The history of hassles stems from the fact GM used different intake manifolds and front dress on the light truck / SUV based Vortec engines than it did on non-Vortec ...

It's also known as the Vortec 6000, as a V8 member of GM's Gen ... The cylinders also have a unique shape that improves air intake, allowing for more power and torque. Additionally, the L96 ...