When you look at the specification and descriptions of the GM Chevy K1500 pickup trucks and engine options, you realize quickly that these truck engines have lots to live up to in terms of tradition, reputation, power and performance delivery:

Body Styles: 2-Dr Ext Cab; 4-Dr Utility; 2-Dr Reg Cab;

Engines: 4.8L V 8; 5.3L V 8; 4.3L V 6;

Transmissions: 4 Speed Automatic; 5 Speed Manual;

Drive-trains: Four Wheel Drive

For power plants that make all the difference, the GM OEM complete crate engines offer a handy solution to many a car owner and automotive project.

Chevrolet / Chevy K1500 Pickup Engines, engine cores, long or big block, small block engine configurations and solutions, cylinder heads and more, can all be sourced and supplied from hierformer.com. 9see our product pages below for extensive listings and technical details, as well as pricing, warrantee information, technical specification and special discounts and offers.

Chevy V6's

* V6, 4.3 L, 262 CID (88-92) FI with roller cam, block #011, 867, 683 retails for around $1,146 and fits nicely within affordability and budget constraints that you might have.

* On the newer V6, 4.3 L, 262 CID (96-98) iteration, you find a CPI, balance shaft, roller cam, block #090, head #772, plastic timing cover with crank sensor, retailing around $1,427.

* Others might include a 1993 V6, 4.3 L, 262 CID FI with roller cam, block #073, 011, 061, 756, head #103. No balance shaft, detonation sensor in block not head, starting at $1,162 or a

* V6, 4.3 L, 262 CID (94-95) CFI balance shaft, roller cam, two temp/detonation sensors in left head. Block #534, 535, 359, head #064, 181, 209, crank #865, starting at $1,296

Chevy V8's

Another popular option comes from the American engine-proud GM family of V8s This is a powerful 5.7 L, 350 CID (88-95) with flat lifters, 2-bolt main, block #638, head #191, 193, valve cover bolts through the center of cover for exact fitment and sturdy, snug balance and sit within the engine compartment for the ultimate performance and silent running under-hood.

The ever popular V8, 6.5 L, 395 turbo diesel, block #599, head #567, crank #592 retails for around $2,869. (prices will vary* - see notes elsewhere on this website).

V8, 6.2 L, 379 CID non-turbo diesel is also often chosen and trusted for ultimate and high-performance options. Be sure to ask our in-house engine experts about compatibility, fitment and any technical upgrade that you might be considering.