GMC gasoline V8 LS based GM small-block Generation III 293 CID (4.8 L) Vortec 4800 LR4 (2000-2004)
GMC gasoline V8 LS based GM small-block Generation III 293 CID (4.8 L) Vortec 4800 LR4 (2000-2004) is an 4807 cc (4.23 UK qt.) internal combustion reciprocating V8 engine. It has bore/stroke ratio of 3.78 in × 3.268 in (9.6 cm × 8.301 cm), and uses 9.50:1 compression. This engine was rated 275 hp (205.07 kW) at 5200 rpm and 285 lbf⋅ft (386.41 N⋅m) of torque at 4000 rpm. It was used in Chevrolet and GMC cars.
Parameter | Output |
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Power Rating | 275 hp (205.07 kW) at 5200 RPM |
Torque Rating | 285 lbf⋅ft at 4000 RPM |
Parameter | Value |
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Type | Internal Combustion Reciprocating |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Cylinder Configuration | V8 |
Engine Displacement | 293.34 in³ |
Bore | 3.78 in |
Stroke | 3.268 in |
Compression Ratio | 9.50:1 |
Firing Order | 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3 |
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Parameter | Value |
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Block Material | Cast alloy iron |
Crankshaft Material | Cast nodular iron |
Piston Material | Cast alloy aluminum; flat or recessed top and barrel shaped skirt |
Piston Pin Material | Chromium steel |
Connecting Rod Material | Powdered metal |
Parameter | Value |
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Spark Plugs | 25171803, 12567759 |
Spark Plug Gap | 0.06 in |
Wires Resistance (nominal) | 1000 ohms per foot |
Parameter | Value |
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Head Material | Cast aluminum alloy |
Valvetrain Type | OHV |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 |
Camshaft Material | Billet steel one piece |
Parameter | Value |
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Air Intake Method | Naturally Aspirated |
Parameter | Value |
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Injection Type | Single Point |
Parameter | Value |
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Oil Pump | Gerotor type |
Oil Pump Pressure | 0.0035 Psi at 4000 RPM |
Parameter | Value |
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Water Pump | Centrifugal vane impeller type pump |
Condition | Value |
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expand_moreGeneral specifications
expand_moreCamshaft
Camshaft end play | 0.00098–0.012 in |
Camshaft journal ⌀ | 2.16–2.17 in |
Camshaft journal out-of-round | 0.00098 in |
expand_moreCamshaft lobe lift
Intake | 0.27 in |
Exhaust | 0.27 in |
expand_moreCamshaft runout
Camshaft runout | 0.002 in |
Measured at the Intermediate Journals |
expand_moreConnecting rod
Connecting rod bearing bore diameter | 2.225–2.225 in |
Connecting rod bearing bore out-of-round | 0.00016–0.00031 in |
expand_moreConnecting rod bearing clearance
Production | 0.00091–0.0026 in |
Service limit | 0.00091–0.003 in |
Connecting rod side clearance | 0.0043–0.02 in |
expand_moreCrankshaft
expand_moreCrankshaft bearing clearance
Production | 0.00079–0.002 in |
Service | 0.00079–0.0026 in |
expand_moreCrankshaft connecting rod journal ⌀
Production | 2.099–2.1 in |
Service limit | 2.099 in |
Minimum |
expand_moreCrankshaft connecting rod journal taper
Production | 0.0002 in |
Maximum for one half of the Journal Length | |
Service limit | 0.00079 in |
Maximum |
expand_moreCrankshaft connecting rod journal out-of-round
Production | 0.0002 in |
Service limit | 0.00039 in |
Crankshaft end play | 0.0016–0.0079 in |
expand_moreCrankshaft main journal diameter
Production | 2.559–2.559 in |
Service limit | 2.559 in |
Minimum |
expand_moreCrankshaft main journal out-of-round
Production | 0.00012 in |
Service limit | 0.00031 in |
expand_moreCrankshaft main journal taper
Production | 0.00039 in |
Service limit | 0.00079 in |
expand_moreCrankshaft reluctor ring runout
Measured 1.0 mm (0.04 in) below the tooth diameter | 0.028 in |
Maximum |
expand_moreCrankshaft runout
At the rear flange | 0.002 in |
Maximum |
Crankshaft thrust wall runout | 0.00098 in |
expand_moreCrankshaft thrust wall width
Production | 1.03–1.03 in |
Service | 1.03 in |
Maximum |
expand_moreCylinder bore
expand_moreCylinder bore diameter
Production | 3.78–3.78 in |
expand_moreCylinder head
expand_moreCylinder head engine block deck flatness
Measured within a 152.4 mm (6.0 in) area | 0.0031 in |
Measuring the overall length of the cylinder head | 0.0039 in |
Cylinder head exhaust manifold deck flatness | 0.0087 in |
Cylinder head height | 4.73 in |
Measured from the Cylinder Head Deck to the Valve Rocker Arm Cover Seal Surface, Minimum | |
Cylinder head intake manifold deck flatness | 0.0087 in |
expand_moreEngine block
Camshaft bearing bore 1 and 5 ⌀ | 2.33–2.33 in |
Camshaft bearing bore 2 and 4 ⌀ | 2.32–2.32 in |
Camshaft bearing bore 3 ⌀ | 2.31–2.31 in |
expand_moreEngine block cylinder head deck surface flatness
Measured within a 152.4 mm (6.0 in) area | 0.0043 in |
Measuring the overall length of the block deck | 0.0087 in |
expand_moreEngine block cylinder head deck height
Measuring from the centerline of crankshaft to the deck face | 9.24–9.24 in |
expand_moreMain bearing bore diameter
Production | 2.751–2.752 in |
Main bearing bore out-of-round | 0.0002 in |
expand_moreValve lifter bore diameter
Production | 0.843–0.844 in |
expand_moreIntake manifold
Intake manifold cylinder head deck flatness | 0.12 in |
Measured within a 200 mm (7.87 in) Area that Includes Two Runner Port Openings |
expand_moreOil pan and front/rear cover alignment
expand_moreOil pan to rear of engine block alignment
At the transmission bellhousing mounting surface | Maximum |
expand_moreFront cover alignment
expand_moreAt the oil pan
expand_moreRear cover alignment
expand_moreAt the oil pan
expand_morePiston
expand_morePiston
Piston diameter measured over skirt coating | 3.78–3.781 in |
expand_morePiston to bore clearance
Production | −0.0014–+0.00063 in |
Piston to bore clearance service limit with skirt coating worn off | 0.0028 in |
Piston out-of-round service limit | 0.00071 in |
expand_morePiston pin
expand_morePiston pin clearance to piston bore
Production | 0.00047–0.00087 in |
Service limit | 0.00047–0.00094 in |
Maximum |
Piston pin diameter | 0.945–0.945 in |
Piston pin fit in connecting rod | 0.00079–0.0017 in |
Interference |
expand_morePiston rings
expand_morePiston compression ring end gap
Top production (measured in cylinder bore) | 0.0091–0.015 in |
Second production (measured in cylinder bore) | 0.017–0.025 in |
Top service (measured in cylinder bore) | 0.012–0.018 in |
Maximum | |
2nd service (measured in cylinder bore) | 0.02–0.028 in |
Maximum |
expand_morePiston oil ring end gap
Production (measured in cylinder bore) | 0.0071–0.027 in |
expand_morePiston oil ring end gap-service limit
Measured in cylinder bore | 0.0098–0.03 in |
Maximum |
expand_morePiston compression ring groove clearance
Production top | 0.0016–0.0033 in |
Production second | 0.0016–0.0031 in |
Service top | 0.0016–0.0033 in |
Maximum | |
Service second | 0.0016–0.0031 in |
Maximum |
expand_morePiston oil ring groove clearance
Production | 0.00039–0.0087 in |
Service limit | 0.00039–0.0087 in |
Maximum |
expand_moreValve system
Valve face angle | 45° |
expand_moreValve guide installed height
Aluminium head (from the cylinder head spring seat surface to the top of the valve guide) | 0.68 in |
Valve lash | Net Lash, No Adjustment |
expand_moreValve lift
Exhaust | 0.47 in |
Intake | 0.46 in |
Valve lifter | Hydraulic |
Valve margin | 0.049 in |
Valve rocker arm ratio | 1.70:1 |
Valve seat angle | 46° |
Valve seat run-out | 0.002 in |
Maximum |
expand_moreValve seat width
Exhaust | 0.07 in |
Intake | 0.04 in |
Valve spring free length | 2.08 in |
expand_moreValve spring installed height
Exhaust | 1.8 in |
Intake | 1.8 in |
expand_moreValve spring pressure
Closed | 340 N |
at 45.75 mm | |
Open | 980 N |
at 33.55 mm |
expand_moreValve stem clearance
Production exhaust | 0.00098–0.0026 in |
Production intake | 0.00098–0.0026 in |
Service exhaust | 0.0037 in |
Maximum | |
Service intake | 0.0037 in |
Maximum |
expand_moreValve stem diameter
Production | 0.313–0.314 in |
Service | 0.31 in |
Minimum |
expand_moreValve stem oil seal installed height
First design seal measured from the valve spring shim to the top edge of the seal body | 0.71–0.75 in |
expand_moreElectric engine
expand_moreBattery
expand_moreBase
Cold Cranking Amperage (CCA) | 600 A |
Reserve capacity rating | 115 Minutes |
Replacement Battery Number | 78-6YR |
expand_moreDual (optional)
Cold Cranking Amperage (CCA) | 770 A |
Reserve capacity rating | 115 Minutes |
Replacement Battery Number | 78-7YR |
Starter motor | PG-260G |
expand_moreGenerator
expand_moreBase
Generator model | Delphi AD230 |
Rated Output | 102 A |
Load test output | 71 A |
expand_moreDual (optional)
Generator model | Delphi AD244 |
Rated Output | 130 A |
Load test output | 91 A |
expand_moreBosch Generator
Generator model | Bosch 15755900 |
Rated Output | 130 A |
Load test output | 91 A |
Condition | Value |
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expand_moreGeneral specifications
Accelerator cable bracket screws | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Auxiliary drive belt tensioner screws | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Air conditioning belt tensioner screws | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Automatic transmission oil level pipe bracket nuts | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
Battery wiring harness channel bracket screws | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Camshaft retainer screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Camshaft sensor screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Camshaft sprocket screws | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Clutch pressure plate screws | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
expand_moreCrankshaft balancer screws
Installation pass | 243.4 lbf⋅ft |
to Ensure the Balancer is Completely Installed | |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace bolts. | |
Final stage | 140° |
Crankshaft oil deflector nuts | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Crossbar screws | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
expand_moreCylinder head screws
First stage (all M11 bolts in sequence) | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage (all M11 screws in sequence) | 90° |
Final stage (all M11 screws excluding the medium length bolts at the front and the rear of each cylinder head) | 90° |
Final stage (M11 medium length bolts at the front and the rear of each cylinder head in sequence) | 50° |
M8 inner screws (in sequence) | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Drive belt idler screws | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
expand_moreEngine flywheel screws
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Final stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Engine front cover screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Engine mount screws | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Engine mount bracket screws | 55.32 lbf⋅ft |
Engine mount bracket screws | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Engine rear cover screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
expand_moreEngine service lift bracket
M10 screws | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
M8 screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Engine shield screws | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Engine sight shield screws | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Engine sight shield retainer screws | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Engine wiring harness bracket nuts | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Engine valley cover screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
EGR valve pipe to the cylinder head screws | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
EGR valve pipe to the exhaust manifold screws | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
EGR valve pipe to the intake manifold screws | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
EVAP purge valve screws | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Fuel rail cover screws | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Generator bracket | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Generator output terminal nuts | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
expand_moreGround harness screws
At the rear of the block | 11.8 lbf⋅ft |
Hood hinge screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Ignition coil bracket stud screws | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
expand_moreIntake manifold screws
First stage (in sequence) | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Final stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Knock sensor | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Oil filter | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Oil level indicator tube screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Oil level sensor | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
Oil pan drain plug | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Oil pan screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Oil pan (to front cover) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Oil pan (to rear cover) | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Oil pan skid plate screws | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Oil pump screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Oil pump screen nuts | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Oil pump screen screws | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Positive battery wiring harness bracket screws | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Power steering pump rear screws | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Secondary air injection (AIR) pipe screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Spark Plug | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Transmission stud screws | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Transmission cover screws | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Valve lifter guide screws | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Valve rocker arm screws | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Valve rocker arm cover screws | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
expand_moreCooling system
Air cleaner outlet ducts bracket screws | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
Coolant air bleed tube stud screws | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Coolant heater cord screws | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Coolant heater | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Engine block coolant drain plug | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Fan clutch screws | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Fan clutch nuts | 41.3 lbf⋅ft |
Fan shroud screws | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Radiator screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Surge tank screws and nuts | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Thermostat housing screws | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Transmission control module (TCM) cover screws | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Transmission control module (TCM) electrical connector screws | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
expand_moreWater pump screws
First stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Final stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
expand_moreElectric engine
Auxiliary battery wiring harness bracket screws | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Auxiliary battery relay nuts | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Auxiliary positive battery wiring harness screws | 12.54 lbf⋅ft |
Auxiliary positive battery wiring harness nuts | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Auxiliary positive wiring harness to relay nuts | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Battery wiring harness bracket screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Battery wiring harness channel bracket screws | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Battery wiring harness junction block bracket screws | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Battery hold down retainer screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Battery tray screws | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Battery tray nuts | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Auxiliary battery ground wiring harness screws | 11.8 lbf⋅ft |
Engine wiring ground harness screws | 11.8 lbf⋅ft |
Engine wiring ground harness screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Front axle mounting bracket nuts | 70.07 lbf⋅ft |
Forward lamp wiring ground harness screws | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Front end diagonal brace screws | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Generator bracket | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Generator screws | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Generator wiring harness nuts | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Ground strap nuts | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Negative Battery wiring harness screws | 12.54 lbf⋅ft |
Positive battery wiring harness screws | 12.54 lbf⋅ft |
Positive wiring harness at underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC) screws | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Starter screws | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Starter lead nuts | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Starter solenoid nuts | 2.51 lbf⋅ft |
Surge tank screws and nuts | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Transmission cover screws | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
expand_moreEngine controls
Accelerator cable bracket screws | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Accelerator pedal bracket screws | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Camshaft position (CMP) sensor screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Crankshaft position sensor (CKP) screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Engine coolant temperature sensor (ECT) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Engine sight shield screws | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Engine sight shield bracket screws | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
expand_moreEGR
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Final stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
EGR valve pipe to the cylinder head screws | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
EGR valve pipe to the exhaust manifold screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
EGR valve pipe to the intake manifold screws | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Engine wiring harness retaining nuts | 4.06 lbf⋅ft |
EVAP canister bracket screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
EVAP canister bracket screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
EVAP canister bracket nuts | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
EVAP canister purge valve shoulder screws | 8.11 lbf⋅ft |
EVAP canister ventilation valve bracket screws | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Fuel filler hose clamps | 1.84 lbf⋅ft |
Fuel filler hose bracket screws | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Fuel filler hose ground strap screws | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Fuel filler hose housing to filler hose screws | 1.7 lbf⋅ft |
Fuel filler ventilation hose clamps | 1.84 lbf⋅ft |
Fuel filler bracket screws | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Fuel filter bracket screws | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Fuel filter fitting | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Fuel rail attaching screws | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Fuel rail crossover hose bracket screws | 2.8 lbf⋅ft |
Fuel return line attaching screws | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Fuel tank shield to frame screws | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
Fuel tank strap screws | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Heated oxygen sensor | 30.98 lbf⋅ft |
Idle air control attaching valve screws | 2.21 lbf⋅ft |
Ignition coil mounting screws | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Intake manifold sight shield fasteners | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Knock sensor | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Powertrain control module (PCM) connector end | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Throttle body attaching bolts and nuts | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Throttle position sensor (TPS) screws | 1.48 lbf⋅ft |
expand_moreExhaust system
Engine shield screws | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
EGR valve pipe to the cylinder head screws | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
EGR valve pipe to the exhaust manifold screws | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
EGR valve pipe to the intake manifold screws | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Exhaust heat shield screws | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
expand_moreExhaust heat shield nuts
Body panel | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
expand_moreExhaust manifold screws
First stage (in sequence) | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Final stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Exhaust manifold heat shields | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Exhaust manifold pipe bracket | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Exhaust manifold pipe nuts | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Exhaust muffler clamp | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Exhaust muffler hanger nuts | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Exhaust muffler nuts | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Exhaust pipe clamp | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Hood hinge screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Oxygen Sensor | 30.98 lbf⋅ft |
Rear shock absorber lower screws | 70.07 lbf⋅ft |
Transmission screws | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |