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.

GMC gasoline V8 LS based GM small-block Generation III 293 CID (4.8 L) Vortec 4800 LR4 (2000-2004) engine performance rating according to SAE J1349 (SAE Net) standard.
Parameter Output
Power Rating 275 hp (205.07 kW) at 5200 RPM
Torque Rating 285 lbf⋅ft at 4000 RPM
GMC gasoline V8 LS based GM small-block Generation III 293 CID (4.8 L) Vortec 4800 LR4 (2000-2004) engine general specifications.
Parameter Value
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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GMC gasoline V8 LS based GM small-block Generation III 293 CID (4.8 L) Vortec 4800 LR4 (2000-2004) engine block, crankshaft and pistons specifications.
Parameter Value
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
GMC gasoline V8 LS based GM small-block Generation III 293 CID (4.8 L) Vortec 4800 LR4 (2000-2004) spark plugs and wires specifications.
Parameter Value
Spark Plugs 25171803, 12567759
Spark Plug Gap 0.06 in
Wires Resistance (nominal) 1000 ohms per foot
GMC gasoline V8 LS based GM small-block Generation III 293 CID (4.8 L) Vortec 4800 LR4 (2000-2004) engine head and valvetrain specifications.
Parameter Value
Head Material Cast aluminum alloy
Valvetrain Type OHV
Valves per Cylinder 2
Camshaft Material Billet steel one piece
GMC gasoline V8 LS based GM small-block Generation III 293 CID (4.8 L) Vortec 4800 LR4 (2000-2004) air intake specifications.
Parameter Value
Air Intake Method Naturally Aspirated
GMC gasoline V8 LS based GM small-block Generation III 293 CID (4.8 L) Vortec 4800 LR4 (2000-2004) fuel injection specifications.
Parameter Value
Injection Type Single Point
GMC gasoline V8 LS based GM small-block Generation III 293 CID (4.8 L) Vortec 4800 LR4 (2000-2004) oil pump specifications.
Parameter Value
Oil Pump Gerotor type
Oil Pump Pressure 0.0035 Psi at 4000 RPM
GMC gasoline V8 LS based GM small-block Generation III 293 CID (4.8 L) Vortec 4800 LR4 (2000-2004) water pump specifications.
Parameter Value
Water Pump Centrifugal vane impeller type pump
Condition Value
expand_moreGeneral specifications
expand_moreCamshaft
Camshaft end play 0.000980.012 in
Camshaft journal ⌀ 2.162.17 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 2.2252.225 in
Connecting rod bearing bore out-of-round 0.000160.00031 in
expand_moreConnecting rod bearing clearance
Production 0.000910.0026 in
Service limit 0.000910.003 in
Connecting rod side clearance 0.00430.02 in
expand_moreCrankshaft
expand_moreCrankshaft bearing clearance
Production 0.000790.002 in
Service 0.000790.0026 in
expand_moreCrankshaft connecting rod journal ⌀
Production 2.0992.1 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 0.00160.0079 in
expand_moreCrankshaft main journal diameter
Production 2.5592.559 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 1.031.03 in
Service 1.03 in
Maximum
expand_moreCylinder bore
expand_moreCylinder bore diameter
Production 3.783.78 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 ⌀ 2.332.33 in
Camshaft bearing bore 2 and 4 ⌀ 2.322.32 in
Camshaft bearing bore 3 ⌀ 2.312.31 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 9.249.24 in
expand_moreMain bearing bore diameter
Production 2.7512.752 in
Main bearing bore out-of-round 0.0002 in
expand_moreValve lifter bore diameter
Production 0.8430.844 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 3.783.781 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 0.000470.00087 in
Service limit 0.000470.00094 in
Maximum
Piston pin diameter 0.9450.945 in
Piston pin fit in connecting rod 0.000790.0017 in
Interference
expand_morePiston rings
expand_morePiston compression ring end gap
Top production (measured in cylinder bore) 0.00910.015 in
Second production (measured in cylinder bore) 0.0170.025 in
Top service (measured in cylinder bore) 0.0120.018 in
Maximum
2nd service (measured in cylinder bore) 0.020.028 in
Maximum
expand_morePiston oil ring end gap
Production (measured in cylinder bore) 0.00710.027 in
expand_morePiston oil ring end gap-service limit
Measured in cylinder bore 0.00980.03 in
Maximum
expand_morePiston compression ring groove clearance
Production top 0.00160.0033 in
Production second 0.00160.0031 in
Service top 0.00160.0033 in
Maximum
Service second 0.00160.0031 in
Maximum
expand_morePiston oil ring groove clearance
Production 0.000390.0087 in
Service limit 0.000390.0087 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 0.000980.0026 in
Production intake 0.000980.0026 in
Service exhaust 0.0037 in
Maximum
Service intake 0.0037 in
Maximum
expand_moreValve stem diameter
Production 0.3130.314 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 0.710.75 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
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
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