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Because this L8T is intended for heavy-duty truck pulling applications, GM lowered the static compression in order to operate this engine continuously on 87-octane gasoline.
The L8T V8 is a gasoline engine produced by General Motors for use in Heavy Duty pickup trucks.
The L8T V8 is a gasoline engine produced by General Motors for use in Heavy Duty pickup trucks.
Because this L8T is intended for heavy-duty truck pulling applications, GM lowered the static compression in order to operate this engine continuously on 87-octane gasoline.