The L94 is a 6.2L, Gen. 4, small block engine used in GM luxury trucks and SUVs between 2010 and 2014.
For marketing purposes, it was also known as the Vortec 6200. The engine specs and information listed here is for a stock L94 engine.
Mechanically similar, General Motors’ LS and LS-based Vortec engines wound up on almost every branch of the GM family tree: Chevy, Pontiac, GMC, Cadillac, Buick—heck, even Saab, Hummer, and Isuzu got some LS love.
Since LS and Vortec engines are so common, they’ve become the go-to performance and swap engines of the modern era.
These motors are capable of making a lot of horsepower, and respond well to upgrades like turbos, superchargers, high-flow cylinder heads, intake systems, cams, and nitrous oxide.
[Looking to upgrade your L94 engine? Check out L94 6.2L Engine Upgrade Guide: Expert Advice for L94 Mods to Maximize Performance.]
The aftermarket is strong, crate engines are available, and used motors are often cheaply sourced through junkyards.
Summit Racing has created a series of comprehensive guides for each engine in the LS family, so engine builders and tuners can have a handy reference for their projects.
This specific guide is for the GM L94 6.2L Vortec 6200.
You can find more LS engine spec guides and LS-related information here.
(Summit Racing’s Paul Spurlock and Brian Nutter contributed to this article.)
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L94 6.2L Vortec 6200 Engine Specs
L94 Performance Specifications
| Engine Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Horsepower Rating | 403 hp |
| Torque Rating | 417 ft./lbs. |
L94 Applications
| VIN 8th Digit | Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| F | 2010-14 | Cadillac | Escalade ESV, EXT |
| F | 2010-14 | GMC | Yukon |
| F | 2010-14 | GMC | Yukon XL |
L94 Engine Blocks
| L94 Block Specs | |
|---|---|
| Casting Number | 12584724 |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Displacement | 6.2L / 376 c.i.d. |
| Bore Dia. | 4.065 in. |
| Stroke | 3.622 in. |
| Deck Height | 9.240 in. |
| Bore Spacing | 4.400 in. |
| Thrust Bearing Location | #3 Main |
| Main Cap Style | 6-Bolt |
| Main Housing Bore Dia. | 2.751 in. |
| Cam Housing Bore Dia. | Bore 1/5 = 2.346, Bore 2/4 = 2.326, Bore 3 = 2.307 |
| Cam-to-Crank Centerline | 4.914 in. |
L94 Rotating Assembly
| L94 Rotating Assembly Specs | |
|---|---|
| Piston Material | Hypereutectic Cast Aluminum Alloy |
| Piston Style | Flat Top with Valve Reliefs |
| Piston Volume | +3cc |
| Wrist Pin Dia. | 0.9431 in. (full floating) |
| Connecting Rod Material | Powdered Metal |
| Connecting Rod Style | I-Beam |
| Connecting Rod Length | 6.098 in. |
| Connecting Rod Housing Bore | 2.225 in. |
| Connecting Rod Bolts | M9 x 1 x 43 |
| Connecting Rod Part Number | 12649190 |
| Crankshaft Material | Cast Iron |
| Crankshaft Part Number | 12588613 |
| Crankshaft Main Journal | 2.559 in. |
| Crankshaft Rod Journal | 2.100 in. |
| Reluctor Wheel | 58x |
L94 Cylinder Heads
| L94 Cylinder Head Specs | |
|---|---|
| Casting Numbers | 823 |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Combustion Chamber Volume | 70cc |
| Intake Port Shape | Rectangle |
| Intake Runner Volume | 257cc |
| Exhaust Port Shape | D-Port |
| Exhaust Runner Volume | 87cc |
| Intake Valve Diameter | 2.165 in. |
| Exhaust Valve Diameter | 1.590 in. |
| Cylinder Head Bolt Style | Torque to Yield (TTY) |
| Cylinder Head Bolt Size | (10) M11 x 2 x 100, (5) M8 x 1.25 x 45 |
L94 Cam Specifications
| L94 Camshaft Specs | |
|---|---|
| Camshaft Part Number | 12623066 |
| Duration @ .050 in. (int./exh.) | 195°/201° |
| Valve Lift (int./exh.) | 0.500 in./.492 in. |
| Lobe Separation | 115° |
| Cam Gear Attachment | 1-Bolt |
| Cam Gear Poles | 4x |
| Active Fuel Management (AFM) | Yes |
| Variable Valve Timing (VVT) | Yes |
L94 Valvetrain
| L94 Valvetrain Specs | |
|---|---|
| Lifter Style | Hydraulic Roller |
| Lifter Link Style | Plastic Lifter Tray |
| Lifter Body Diameter | 0.842 in. |
| Pushrod Length | 7.385 in. |
| Rocker Arm Mounting Style | Pedestal |
| Rocker Arm Style | Die-Cast, Roller Fulcrum |
| Rocker Ratio | 1.7 |
| Rocker Offset | Intake Rocker |
| Valve Spring Style | Beehive |
| Valve Spring Color | Natural |
| Valve Angle | 15 Degrees |
| Intake Valve Material | Steel - Solid Stem |
| Intake Valve Dia. | 2.165 in. |
| Exhaust Valve Material | Steel - Solid Stem |
| Exhaust Valve Dia. | 1.590 in. |
Other Key L94 Specs
| Throttle Body, Fuel Injectors, Oil Pan Specs & More | |
|---|---|
| Intake Manifold | Truck-style |
| Throttle Body | 87mm, 4-bolt |
| Throttle Control | Electronic (drive-by-wire) |
| Fuel Injector Part Number | 12609749 |
| Fuel Injector Flow | 54 lbs./hr. at 58 psi |
| Flex Fuel Capable (E-85) | Yes |
| Fuel Injector Length (between O-Rings) | 1.500 in. |
| Fuel Injector Connector | EV6-USCAR |
| PCM | E38 |
| Crankshaft Reluctor Ring | 58x |
| Camshaft Sensor | Front mount, 4x on cam |
| Oil Pan Sump Location | Deep rear sump |
| Oil Pump | High volume (1.25 c.i. per rev. @ 33 psi) |
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NOTE: You can find engine specs and detailed engine upgrade advice for every LS and LS-based Vortec truck engine in one place: The Definitive Guide to LS Engine Specs and LS Engine Upgrades.
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It will say 6.2 ltr on the block
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Not sure what my 2019 Cadillac Escalade has. Its rated at 420/460. The info above doesn’t match for the 2015 and beyond.
Hey Chris, GM started switching to the new “Gen 5” engine by the mid-2010s, thanks to the introduction of direct injection technology. That means, while the engines share basic architecture, you don’t technically have an fourth-generation “LS” engine in your Caddy, you have an fifth-generation “LT” instead.
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And for 2019, all Escalades were equipped with the 6.2L “LT” series engine dubbed the L86. Click here to find plenty of specs on the Gen. V L86 6.2L EcoTec 3 LT engine.
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Thanks for reading – hope this helps!