2003 INDUSTRIAL ENGINES

Vortec 4300
TM

A midsized V6 with advanced technology

and a proven history of reliability

The Vortec 4300 V6 engine features

overall size and weight advantages with
superior power-to-weight ratios and
proven durability.
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• Designed to use gasoline, propane gas and • Composite rocker arm cover and front cover for noise
natural gas reduction
• Roller valve lifters and roller rocker arms for reduced • World-class engine sealing system for superior leak
friction and improved fuel economy protection
• Nodular iron crankshaft has undercut and rolled • Cast aluminum oil pan for increased strength and noise
fillets for durability reduction
• Counter-rotating balance shaft for smooth perfor- • Common rear face on most GM Powertrain industrial
mance and low noise engines for easy hookup with housing

The Vortec 4300 industrial engine

offers smooth performance and
excellent durability.

Available Options
• A fourth-generation electronic control module
(MEFI IV) and related parts are available in kit
form. The ECM uses state-of-the-art hybrid
technology to optimize fuel and spark
requirements.
• Integral Air Fuel Module (IAFM) 2V inlet
manifold (gasoline only).
• EST and HEI distributors and coils are
available in kit form.
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Vortec™ Engines: Uncompromised Power
Vortec Engines are GM Powertrain's premier engine line for trucks and
SUVs. Motorsports events and on-the-job performance have proven
that Vortec Engines deliver outstanding power with no sacrifice in fuel
efficiency.
Equally important to industrial engine users is the fact that Vortec
Engines are designed to require very little maintenance while providing
extraordinary reliability.

Hydraulic roller valve lifters and roller rocker arms

help provide smooth, quiet and efficient operation.

A counter-rotating balance shaft

cancels the primary engine
vibrations found in 90° V6 engines.
The result is smooth performance
and low noise.

Stainless steel tip Stainless steel

fuel injectors fuel rail

The new Integral Air Fuel Module

(IAFM) incorporates several
features into one integral assembly.
The bottom of the inlet manifold is
made of iron and the top is made
of aluminum. Integrated into the
module are a stainless steel fuel rail,
stainless steel tip fuel injectors, and
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a throttle body that includes a

Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) and
an Idle Air Control (IAC) motor
(available in kit form).
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Product Specifications

Type: 90° 4.3L V6

(112) 150 300 (407)
Displacement: 262 cid (4294 cc) 140 hp (LPG)

Compression Ratio: 9.4:1 127 hp (NG)

Valve Configuration: Pushrod Actuated (93) 125
243 lb-ft (LPG)
250 (339)
Overhead Valves
Manufactured: Tonawanda, New York

HORSEPOWER: hp (kW)
223 lb-ft (NG)
Valve Lifters: Hydraulic Roller

TORQUE: lb-ft (Nm)

(75) 100 200 (271)
Bore x Stroke: 4.00 x 3.48 in
(101.60 x 88.39 mm)
Main Bearing Caps: 2-Bolt (56) 75 150 (203)

Balance Method: External

Intake Manifold: TBI, Carburetor or Mixer
Port fuel kit available (37) 50 100 (136)
Firing Order: 1-6-5-4-3-2
Oil Pan Capacity: 4.5 qt with oil filter
(19) 25 50 (68)
Fuel Type: Gasoline, Propane or Natural Gas
Engine Rotation: Clockwise (from the front)
Paint Protection: Completely Component 0 0
Painted
1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
Shipping Weight: 434 lb (197 kg)
ENGINE SPEED (rpm)
Horsepower:
Actual power levels may vary depending on OEM calibration and application.
140 hp @ 3000 rpm (Propane)
127 hp @ 3000 rpm (Natural Gas)
Torque:
243 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm (Propane)
223 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm (Natural Gas)
Actual power levels may vary depending on OEM calibration
and application.

Materials:
661.50 510.10
Block: Cast Iron (26.04) (20.08)
Cylinder Head: Cast Iron
Intake Manifold: Cast Iron
Information may vary with application. All specifications listed
are based on the latest product information available at the time
of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time
without notice.
677.78
(26.68)

283.09
(11.15)

255.05
(10.04)
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