{"product_id":"gm-5-3l-vortec-v8-vvt-remanufactured-engine-2010-2014-lmf-lh9","title":"GM 5.3L Vortec V8 VVT Remanufactured Engine (2010-2014, LMF \/ LH9, non-AFM)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRemanufactured GM 5.3L Vortec V8 with VVT, without AFM, for 2010-2014 engines (LMF, LH9). Zero miles, built to order, free shipping, no core charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild time: usually 5-7 days, plus shipping (varies by engine; contact us for current availability).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngine (RPO)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVIN 8th digit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlock\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicles\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCylinder deactivation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValve timing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLMF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2010-2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChevrolet Express \/ GMC Savana 1500 (2010-2014)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVVT (cam phaser)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLH9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2010-2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlex fuel (E85). Chevrolet Colorado \/ GMC Canyon (2010-2012)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVVT (cam phaser)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm by VIN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2010 Hummer H3 \/ H3T Alpha with the LH9 (VIN P) is listed by only one of our sources. Send us your VIN.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2008-2009 LMF and 2008-2009 LH8 (Express \/ Savana, Colorado \/ Canyon, H3) have no VVT:\u003c\/strong\u003e see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gm-5-3l-vortec-v8-remanufactured-engine-2003-2009-non-afm-non-vvt\"\u003eGM 5.3L non-AFM, non-VVT (2003-2009: LM7 \/ L59 \/ L33 \/ LM4 \/ LMF \/ LH8) listing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVIN P:\u003c\/strong\u003e on 2010-2012 Colorado \/ Canyon, VIN P means LH9 (this listing). On 2003-2005 mid-size SUVs and the SSR it means LM4: see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gm-5-3l-vortec-v8-remanufactured-engine-2003-2009-non-afm-non-vvt\"\u003eGM 5.3L non-AFM, non-VVT (2003-2009: LM7 \/ L59 \/ L33 \/ LM4 \/ LMF \/ LH8) listing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConfirm your engine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVIN:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 8th digit of your VIN is the engine code (4 = LMF, P = LH9).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRPO code:\u003c\/strong\u003e look for the engine RPO code on the Service Parts Identification (SPID) label, usually in the glove box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGen III vs Gen IV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1999-2007 Gen III 5.3L engines use a 24x crank reluctor with the cam sensor at the rear of the block; 2007-2014 Gen IV truck engines use a 58x crank reluctor with the cam sensor in the front cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVVT:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2010-2014 VVT engines have a cam phaser on the front of the camshaft (behind the timing cover) and a phaser control solenoid on the front cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAFM:\u003c\/strong\u003e AFM engines have the lifter oil manifold (solenoid assembly) under the intake manifold in place of a plain valley cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCasting numbers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlock (LMF, cast iron, Gen IV): 12576177, 12576178 or 12589779\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlock (LH9, aluminum, Gen IV): 12571048, 12601900, 12569513 or 12568573\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCylinder heads: 799 or 243 (cathedral port; last three digits of the casting number)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to find casting numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e the block casting number is on the driver side rear of the block, just above the bellhousing flange and below the driver-side cylinder head (hard to read in the vehicle; a mirror and flashlight help). On the cylinder heads, the last three digits of the casting number are cast into the head near the corner\/end, just below the valve cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the 8th digit of your VIN (4 = LMF, P = LH9) or the RPO code on the SPID label, and choose your engine code from the dropdown. Send us your VIN to confirm fitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe valley plate (lifter valley cover) is not included; reuse yours from your current engine. These engines have no AFM, so it is a plain cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot covered\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2010-2014 LMG (VIN 0) and LC9 (VIN 3 or 7) with VVT and AFM (Silverado, Sierra, Avalanche, Tahoe, Yukon, Suburban, Yukon XL): see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chevy-5-3l\"\u003eGM 5.3L VVT + AFM (2010-2014: LMG \/ LC9) listing\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2008-2009 LMF (VIN 4) and LH8 (VIN L) without VVT, and 2003-2007 Gen III engines: see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gm-5-3l-vortec-v8-remanufactured-engine-2003-2009-non-afm-non-vvt\"\u003eGM 5.3L non-AFM, non-VVT (2003-2009: LM7 \/ L59 \/ L33 \/ LM4 \/ LMF \/ LH8) listing\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2007-2009 AFM engines LY5, LMG, LH6, LC9: see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gm-5-3l-vortec-v8-afm-remanufactured-engine-2007-2009-ly5-lmg-lh6-lc9\"\u003eGM 5.3L AFM, non-VVT (2007-2009: LY5 \/ LMG \/ LH6 \/ LC9) listing\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1999-2002 LM7 \/ L59: see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gm-5-3l-vortec-v8-remanufactured-engine-1999-2002-lm7-l59\"\u003eGM 5.3L 1999-2002 (LM7 \/ L59) listing\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2014 and newer direct-injection 5.3L: see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/reman-chevrolet-5-3l-gdi-engine-2014-present\"\u003eGM 5.3L EcoTec3 direct-injection (L83 \/ L84 \/ L82) listing\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLS4 (VIN C) 5.3L front-wheel-drive car engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther 5.3L versions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot a 2010-2014 VVT, non-AFM engine? Check the 8th digit of your VIN and see:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1999-2002 LM7 (VIN T) \/ L59 (VIN Z): see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gm-5-3l-vortec-v8-remanufactured-engine-1999-2002-lm7-l59\"\u003eGM 5.3L 1999-2002 (LM7 \/ L59) listing\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2003-2009 without AFM or VVT (LM7 \/ L59 \/ L33 \/ LM4 \/ LMF \/ LH8): see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gm-5-3l-vortec-v8-remanufactured-engine-2003-2009-non-afm-non-vvt\"\u003eGM 5.3L non-AFM, non-VVT (2003-2009) listing\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2007-2009 with AFM, no VVT (LY5 \/ LMG \/ LH6 \/ LC9): see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gm-5-3l-vortec-v8-afm-remanufactured-engine-2007-2009-ly5-lmg-lh6-lc9\"\u003eGM 5.3L AFM, non-VVT (2007-2009) listing\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2010-2014 with VVT and AFM (LMG \/ LC9), including the 2014 Tahoe \/ Yukon \/ Suburban \/ Yukon XL: see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chevy-5-3l\"\u003eGM 5.3L VVT + AFM (2010-2014) listing\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2014 and newer direct injection (L83 \/ L82 \/ L84): see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/reman-chevrolet-5-3l-gdi-engine-2014-present\"\u003eGM 5.3L EcoTec3 direct-injection listing\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant more power? Cammed 1999-2014 5.3L with a Stage 1-3 cam, built non-AFM: see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cammed-gm-5-3l-vortec-non-afm-remanufactured-engine-stage-1-3-cam-motion\"\u003eCammed GM 5.3L Vortec Non-AFM (1999-2014, Stage 1-3) listing\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine Tech main and rod bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine Tech pistons (sizes vary) and piston rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory new camshaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine Tech cam bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory new lifters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFel-Pro head gaskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCloyes timing set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReman oil pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachined, milled and polished internals (crankshaft, block, cylinder bores)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCylinder heads fully machined: 3-angle performance valve job including seats, diamond mill finish, new valve seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended add-ons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gm-5-3l-vortec-engine-gasket-kit-add-on\"\u003eGM 5.3L Vortec Engine Gasket Kit\u003c\/a\u003e - $200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery type\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBusiness with dock\/forklift or terminal pickup: free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBusiness without dock (lift gate): +$100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResidential (includes lift gate): +$300\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping is free within the Continental United States to commercial addresses with a forklift\/dock or terminal pickup. If the delivery address doesn't match the delivery type selected, the difference will be charged before shipping. \u003cstrong\u003eAlaska \u0026amp; Hawaii:\u003c\/strong\u003e online checkout isn't available for engines shipping to AK or HI. Call 623-204-6365 for a freight quote before ordering. Approx. weight 400 lbs (aluminum block) \/ 550 lbs (cast iron block).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBreak-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first 1,000 miles are the break-in period. Use conventional oil only, change the oil and filter at 500 miles, vary your RPM, and avoid towing, heavy loads and long idling. Check your oil level regularly, since some oil burn-off is normal until the rings seat. Following the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/engine-break-in-procedure\"\u003ebreak-in procedure\u003c\/a\u003e is required to keep your warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty, core and performance parts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-year unlimited-mile warranty on the engine only; labor is not covered. Optional 3-year extended warranty available for $1,500 (includes labor coverage at $50\/hr). See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/warranty-refund-policy\"\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Refund Policy\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/3-years-warranty\"\u003eAdd the 3-year extended warranty to your order\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore charge:\u003c\/strong\u003e none. All engines are built to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance parts:\u003c\/strong\u003e we do not blueprint engines. We can install custom or performance parts you supply (you pay for the parts and shipping them to us; no extra installation charge), but this waives the 1-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about fitment? 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