May 20, 2009 . 4.8l and 5.3l gas mileage?? GM Gassers. .

8 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Sep 5, 2006Also interested in the real world gas mileage, I know the 4.8 has a .

8 posts - 8 authors - Last post: Apr 8, 20074.8L vs. 5.3L Silverado Car Forums. . Does the 4.8L really get any better gas mileage than the 5.3L? And how much horsepower does each .

12 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Jan 11, 20105.3 is my preference. It seems they are harder to find with the lower mileage we 're lookin for. They are around 72000 vs. 45000 for the 4.8. .

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 - 5 authors - Last post: Mar 20, 2010I think the 5.3 gets better mileage than the 4.8 The 5.3 in 09 cuts out cylinders as you drive, from 8 to 6 to 4 and you would never know .

10 posts - 8 authors - Last post: Apr 8, 2000Silverado 4.8 vs. 5.3? discussion in the car forums by Edmunds.com. . Better gas mileage? I know 4.10 is more for towing, but what are the .

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 .

32 posts - 14 authors - Last post: May 6, 2009[Archive] 4.8 vs 5.3 GM Gassers. . have the perfect configuration for it.Id actually preffer it if your looking for the best mileage. .

15 posts - 12 authors - Last post: Feb 22, 2008My brother's new Silverado has a 4.8/3:42 configuration, while my Sierra has the 5.3/3:73, both 4x4's. He gets much better gas milage than I .

20 posts - 12 authors - Last post: Jul 7, 2005Re: 4.3 vs 4.8 vs 5.3. Ive never calculated my mileage,just how long a tank .

10 posts - 9 authors - Last post: Nov 8, 2000#21036 - 11/02/00 04:06 PM Re: 4.8l vs. 5.3l . I think the way people score their gas mileage varies too much to know exactly what mileage .

Nov 8, 2006 . chevy with 4.8 vs 5.3 Trailers and Towing. . Gas mileage while towing is actually @1.5 to 2 mpg better with the 5.3… about the same .

2 posts - 2 authors - Last post: Sep 18, 2005I rode in Daniel (01Thunders) truck which is a 4.8 but he has a TR224 cam,a Vig 3500RPM stall,does his own tuning using edit,headers and .

A similar gas model with a 4.8-liter V-8 engine paired with a six-speed automatic . The Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars · Hybrid Vs. Gas Chevrolet Yukon .

11 posts - 7 authors - Last post: May 23As far as the 4.8L vs. 5.3L, or what gearing you should get, hopefully some . Probably not too much difference between 4.8 & 5.3 mileage. .

10 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Jan 28Chevy 4.8 L VS. 5.3 L Trucks/Towing/Trailering Forum. . the 5.3 is far superior and gets better mileage 21 HWY verses 19 for the 4.8 .

20 posts - 9 authors - Last post: Jul 1, 2005Re: 4.3 vs 4.8 vs 5.3. Almost everyone here will tell you "Don't buy a 4.3 .

19 posts - 19 authors - Last post: Nov 26, 2005my friend is lookin at getting a nbs 4wd and is wondering what the mpg is on the 4.8 and 5.3 so post up what you get no matter if its stock .

19 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Jun 2, 20104.8 vs 5.3 Chevy Engines General Discussion. . your gas mileage will be less than what the 5.3 would be, but you will save that no problem .

6 posts - 5 authors - Last post: Sep 1, 2008Re: 4.8 vs 5.3. I get great gas mileage and have plenty of towing power with my 5.3. I wouldn't advise a 4.8 unless it's a great deal. .

Aug 9, 2002 . 4.8. Go for the 5.3. Like everyone has said resale will be .

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.

16 posts - 11 authors - Last post: Jul 16, 2010[Archive] 4.8 vs 5.3 NNBS? Performance. . buy gears and pay someone to .

I've got a 2003 tahoe with the 5.3 and love it. The 4.8 is not for towing, . Cloth versus leather?* Mileage? I think the 4.8 has been*beefed up for 2004 .

10 posts - 4 authors - Last post: Nov 12, 2007Two of my wife's nephews have the 5.3 and I have the 4.8, all 4x4. All our gas mileage is very close and so is the power. .

9 answers - Nov 7, 2007I get better gas milage out of my duramax than I do my 1/2 ton with the 5.3. If you want gas milage go with the 4.8 cause it won't suck as .

27 posts - 18 authorsIf you are concerned with mileage, the 4.8 doesnt do any better than the 5.3, . (2002 & 2004) Chevy Z-71 1500 Silverado Ext Cabs with the 5.3l V-8s both .

2 answers - Nov 4, 2009Realistic gas mileage diff.? Resale? Have heard the 4.8 sometimes .

There is not a big difference in gas mileage between the 4.8 and 5.3. . I don' t think there is much mpg diff 4.8 vs 5.3, I think window stickers were .

Now, I know us guys are not buying a BMW because it's got great gas mileage, it's still something to consider. I believe the 4.8 will get almost as.

10 posts - 5 authors - Last post: Apr 1, 2010Sanny do yourself a favor and get the 5.3 in a crew cab the ext wont cut it .

14 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Oct 2, 2009GMC 4.8L vs 5.3L - How much of a difference is there. . My dad has the 4.8L and he actually gets worse gas mileage than I did with my 5.3L .

10 posts - 5 authors - Last post: Jul 24, 20034.8 vs 5.3, which one should I get? . I could care less about gas mileage. . Or should I get the 4.8 and spend $800 in mods? .

12 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Jan 6Is it worth spending more to get the 5.3L for towing? . I would never go back to the 4.8 and honestly gas mileage is still same or better .

20 posts - 13 authorsPage 2- Smaller V8 Pickups (4.8 vs. 5.3 etc.) and tow rig questions Tow rigs and . Actual gas mileage is variable on so many factors unless it is .

14 posts - 11 authors - Last post: Mar 5, 2008RE: 4.8 vs 5.3 Sunday, March 02, 2008 7:52 PM (permalink). Gas mileage is .

10 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Jun 12, 2010If the truck were as light as my Blazer was, I'm sure I would have seen an improvement in gas mileage. Other than the LS9. the 5.3 is .

9 posts - 8 authors - Last post: May 8, 200808' V-Ride. With the weight your towing I would opt for a 5.3L. The 4.8 was a fuel milage attempt. I doubt you would be happy even if it had .

4 posts - 3 authors - Last post: Apr 19, 20094.8 has a different crankshaft, longer rods and flattop pistons, whereas earlier Gen III 5.3L's had dished pistons. .

10 posts - 8 authors - Last post: Apr 27, 2007As far as the 4.8L getting better gas mileage, all reports I have researched averages out to about a 1mpg increase over the 5.3L. .

18 posts - 17 authors - Last post: Dec 28, 2010[Archive] Chevy 4.8L VS 5.3L TTMB. . Which would you buy? The fuel mileage .

10 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Feb 254.8L vs 5.3L. I have a 2007 sierra w/4.8L V8 and i was just wondering . It doesnt get any better gas mileage cuz the 5.3 has the cylinder .

10 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Jun 24, 2003The 4.8 is slower than the 5.3, but the mileage on the 4.8 is about 3 mpg . As far as the 4.8 vs 5.3 question. Your dad (if he never tows, .

10 posts - 8 authors - Last post: Jun 23, 2003I don't know about the 4.8 but I can tell you this on our 5.3 .

12 posts - 11 authors - Last post: Sep 18, 2005If I don't see that big of gas milage difference, I would opt for a 4WD w/5.3, if I can really see 18+mpg with the 4.8 2WD I would do that. .

Jun 23, 2009 . Join Date: Jun 2008. Posts: 381. Re: 4.8 4-speed vs 5.3 6-speed . sometimes produces a shudder or vibration on the open road and mileage varies drastically from . I don't know much about the 4.8/4spd or the 5.3/6spd, .

Apr 27, 2008 . well i got a ext cab 4.8 with tune n mac cai ,3.73s, a shift kit n a cut out with a borla n the one i was racin is a 5.3 single cab with a .

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14 posts - 11 authors - Last post: Mar 5, 2008RE: 4.8 vs 5.3 - Sunday, March 02, 2008 7:52 PM. Gas mileage is right about the same. I would up for the 5.3. You will be very happy. .

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