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GM's VortecMAX V8: The powerhouse engine behind select luxury SUVs and trucks

The history and specs of the VortecMax V8 engine, a powerful GM small-block V8 used in select Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC models from 02–09.
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GM - Multilink Cranktrains with Combined Eccentric Shaft and Camshaft Drive System for Internal Combustion Engines - Patent 003

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