15 posts - 12 authors - Last post: Oct 9, 2009I know very little about trucks. A family friend is buying a 2009 Silverado. He doesn't tow much of anything, but he is a land surveyor and .

Nov 8, 2006 . 11/9/2006 12:35:00 PM Submitted by scwildbill (198.253.25.51) from AL says 4.8 vs 5.3. Scott,. In the past year I've owned both in a 1500 .

Oct 21, 2010 . My dilemma is the choice of V8 engines: 4.8 or 5.3. Good deals can be had on the 4.8, while the 5.3 can command a premium price. .

6 posts - 5 authors - Last post: Sep 1, 2008should I look for a 5.3 or is the 4.8 ok? I probably wont be towing anything to big. but is the 4.8L underpowered? what about fuel economy?

10 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Jun 12, 2010anyone have opinions on the 4.8 vortec? is it worth the saved fuel? how similar is it to the 5.3?

8 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Sep 5, 2006Anyone with a crew cab 4x4 that has the 4.8 Vortec? I'm looking at one and .

14 posts - 11 authors - Last post: Mar 5, 2008RE: 4.8 vs 5.3 Tuesday, March 04, 2008 3:56 PM (permalink). I've got a 2000 Z-71 , and I get over 16 MPG. All I've got is a K&N filter and a .

20 posts - 14 authors - Last post: Apr 19, 2010Smaller V8 Pickups (4.8 vs. 5.3 etc.) and tow rig questions Tow rigs . Chevy's 4.8 vs. 5.3 vs. 6.0 or dodges 4.7 vs 5.7 or fords 4.6 vs. .

I don't think there is much mpg diff 4.8 vs 5.3, I think window stickers were maybe 1 mpg better city.(check a local dealer) .

14 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Oct 2, 2009HotspotOutdoors includes Fishing Minnesota, Wisconsin fishing reports New York, Iowa hunting reports, North & South Dakota hunting resorts, .

6 posts - 3 authors - Last post: May 7, 2006[Archive] 4.8 vs 5.3 identification High Tech Retrofits.

10 posts - 8 authors - Last post: Jan 5, 2010Hello, I'm new here. In the process of trying to purchase a 2005 or 2006 Chevy Tahoe. Tahoes with 5.3 engine harder to find with lower .

12 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Jan 6I towed a TR196 with a regular cab 4.8 Z71 for three years. I now have an extended cab 5.3 Z71 and have towed with it for three years. .

16 posts - 11 authors - Last post: Jul 16, 2010The biggest difference I personally notice between the 4.8 and 5.3 is where .

18 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Aug 11, 20106.0 vs 5.3 or 4.8 swap LSx Discussion. S10Forum.com is the place to discuss 6.0 vs 5.3 or 4.8 swap.

12 posts - 9 authors - Last post: Apr 8, 2004I dont know about the 99 versions of the 4.8 and 5.3 other then their numbers ( 255 hp/270 hp) but the 2000 4.8 and 5.3 will scoot! .

5 posts - 5 authors - Last post: Jun 3, 2007I was driving our tahoe the other day, when my cousin pulled up beside me .

10 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Mar 3, 2002We had the opportunity yesterday to dyno test a bone stock '02 4.8L truck .

10 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Feb 25I have a 2007 sierra w/4.8L V8 and i was just wondering what are the differences between this engine and the 5.3L? Is it the same block just .

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10 posts - 8 authors - Last post: Jun 21, 2009lookin at gettin a new rcsb prolly 06-07. how much of a difference is there between the 4.8 and 5.3? all im finding that i like are 4.8s.

7 posts - 5 authors - Last post: May 22, 2010Boost on 4.8 vs 5.3/6.0 FORCED INDUCTION. . The engine will respond better to boost than a 5.3 or 6.0 or ANY other LS series engine." .

20 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Sep 2, 2010I just want to verify something. I have a friend selling the 4.8 out of his truck. I did the research and found that the 4.8 and the 5.3 .

7 posts - 3 authors - Last post: May 7, 2006Veteran Member. Join Date: Dec 2000. Location: Farmington Hills, MI, USA. Posts: 163. 4.8 vs 5.3 identification .

10 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Jul 18, 2001Chevy/GMC: 4.8 vs. 5.3 discussion in the car forums by Edmunds.com.

22 posts - 11 authors - Last post: Sep 2, 2010Thread: 4.8 vs 5.3 Questions. Page 1 of 2; | Next » . I did the research .

13 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Apr 30will a 4.8 work the same as a 5.3 wit headers and cams i heard they are almost thsame.

5 posts - 5 authors - Last post: Mar 16, 2008If you plan on large tires or all out performance, try to find a 5.3. If you regear for the larger tires, the 4.8 is great. .

Jun 23, 2009 . My father is going to buy a new Silverado/Sierra to replace his 1997 K1500. he needs it for a farm truck, with some towing, around town, .

2 posts - 2 authorsIt seems like I hear and read advertisements for the 4.8 getting good mileage. . Re: 4.8 vs 5.3 Mileage 07-14-06 01:00 AM - Post#968535 .

10 posts - 9 authors - Last post: Jul 8, 2010The biggest difference I personally notice between the 4.8 and 5.3 is where the power is at. In the 3500-5500rpm range they feel the same to .

Apr 17, 2011 . 4.8L vs. 5.3L - Anyone have any opinions on Chevy Silverado 1500 4.8L Vs. 5.3L. I am looking at used 2008 or 2009 and was wo.

10 posts - 8 authors - Last post: Apr 27, 2007I am just wondering what engine everyone prefers. I do not own a Silverado yet, but will eventually. I will be hauling a 2000 Lb Bass Boat .

10 posts - 5 authors - Last post: Mar 20, 2010what is the main difference in these two engines, besides displacement? I sometimes tow my quad on an aluminum trailer, or I'll tow two .

15 posts - 12 authors - Last post: Feb 22, 2008VERY happy with the 4.8 in my RCSB 2WD truck - BUT - I wouldn't even consider anything less than the 5.3 in a Crew or Excab 4x4 truck. .

Chevy Silverado question: What engine is best Chevrolet's 4.8 or 5.3 V8? 4.8 for 3 mpg higher but 50 less horses and 5.3 with 3 less mpg but 50 more horses.

10 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Jan 28Chevy 4.8 L VS. 5.3 L Trucks/Towing/Trailering Forum.

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3 answers - Aug 16, 2010I am about to buy a truck and the dealership has two Silverados. . The NHTSA is currently investigating brake line safety on more than 6 .

5 posts - 5 authors4.8 vs. 5.3 vs LS1 vs LS2. « on: February 17, 2011, 02:48:49 PM ». I was told I should make a thread about this. .

GM 4.8 vs. 5.3. 10-08-2009 08:11 PM #1. I know very little about trucks. A family friend is buying a 2009 Silverado. He doesn't tow much of anything, .

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20 posts - 13 authors - Last post: Jun 19, 2008Both engines have about the same hp rating so which one is faster?? Im .

9 posts - 8 authors - Last post: Mar 20, 2001I notice that everyone has the 5.3 engine and I realize that gm makes most of the trucks with the 5.3 but what do people think of the 4.8? .

19 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Jun 2, 2010The 4.8 litre is cheaper and I only pull a small (20 ft) light wieght trailer. I know the 5.3 litre is a good engine but this fuel .

10 posts - 4 authors - Last post: Sep 25, 2005hey all new here and there is a ton of info I will be sorting through for a while. I am going to do a swap and installing a Gen 3 motor into .

8 posts - 8 authors - Last post: Apr 8, 2007If you look at the numbers (4.8 or 5.3). There is only .5 liters difference, and that is split between 8 cylinders. .

4 posts - 3 authors - Last post: Aug 16, 2008The 5.3L has dished pistons vs the flat for the 4.8L, but some of the later 05 up I believe had flat tops as well but they will be DBW also. .

5 posts - 4 authors - Last post: Nov 15, 2008H.P. difference 4.8 vs 5.3 VORTEC V8 in an '04 1500 General GM Discussions. . You had 3.73 gears and a 5.3. The 4.8 probably had 3.23 or .

32 posts - 14 authors - Last post: May 6, 20094.8 vs 5.3. nickyreno. 04-21-2008, 11:36 PM. What are the pros/cons between the 4.8 L and 5.3 L 1500 gas engines? .

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