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496 CUI 8.1L Big-Block Engine – Vortec 8100 Swap V2.1

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Creator: NERDBUG96

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Last checked: 2026-11-05
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Features:

  • 496 cubic inch, 8.1 liter V8
  • Built to the specifications of the GM Vortec 8100 from 2001-2010
  • Works in all vehicles included with the game
  • Compatible with modded vehicles built on supported platforms
  • Uses the same models and accessories as the stock 6.9L V8
  • Modified transmissions with adjustable tuning
  • Custom configurations for Gavril TC-Series and Cherrier Ardente
  • Swap configurations from sports cars and buses to dump trucks and rollers
  • Support for Cherrier Percheron, Hirochi WL-40 and Hirochi HT-55
  • For BeamNG.drive 0.40.x
  • Made by NERDBUG96

This engine pack adds an 8.1 liter, 496 cubic inch V8 based on the GM Vortec 8100 built from 2001 to 2010. It shares its models and accessories with the 6.9L V8 that comes with the game, with some changes from vehicle to vehicle.

The engine fits every vehicle included with the game, and modded vehicles such as the Gavril Durham, the Wentward pack and anything on a supported platform can use it too, though those have no configurations of their own. Ready-made setups range from a supercharged Rock Racer and an MD70 school bus to a gasoline front end loader and a three-wheeled Pigeon wheelie machine.

It suits players who enjoy oversized engine swaps and do not mind some tuning. Supercharged setups can hold the redline before shifting, which gear ratio tuning, a sport or race ECU, or less throttle will fix. Some vehicles also have loosely attached parts such as exhaust models, and the Cherrier FCV has a few known quirks.

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Changelog

V2.1:
- 0.40 compatibility update
- Added support for Cherrier Percheron, Hirochi WL-40 and Hirochi HT-55
- Fixed the Ibishu Miramar dashboard
- Fixed the air compressor on DT40L, DT30L, DT35L, DT45L, DT60L and DT65L
- Fixed configurations and took new thumbnail photos for all of them
- Added new configurations for Gavril TC-Series and Cherrier Ardente
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496 CUI 8.1L Big-Block Engine – which game and version is it for?

This mod was made for BeamNG.drive (game version: 0.40.x). The mod's own version: V2.1. After a major game update, older mods may stop working — check the version before installing.

496 CUI 8.1L Big-Block Engine – how do I install it?

Copy the downloaded .zip file (without extracting it) to the Documents/BeamNG.drive/<version>/mods folder, then enable it in the in-game Mod Manager.

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Is the download safe?

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How big is the download?

The mod's file size is about 6.5 MB.

496 CUI 8.1L Big-Block Engine – who made it?

The mod's original creator: NERDBUG96.

Is the mod free?

Yes, downloading from CrashMods is free; registration is not required.

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Latest Mod version: V2.1 BeamNG.drive 0.40.x 3 hours ago 6.5 MB
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