Cylinder Block
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The engine block is made of cast iron and it has eight cylinders arranged in a 90 degree V shape with four cylinders in each bank. The engine block is a one piece casting with the cylinders encircled by coolant jackets.