10 posts - 8 authors - Last post: Jan 5, 2010As far as the 4.8 VS 5.3, I don't think the 4.8 is enough motor for these trucks . My '07 2WD LTZ with 5.3 averages 16.1 MPG and since it's .

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 .

3 answers - Aug 16, 2010Silverado Z71 4.8L vs 5.3L? I am about to buy a truck and the dealership has two Silverados. One is a 2003 z71 with the 5.3 v8 but it has a .

4 posts - 3 authors - Last post: Aug 16, 2008($400 for motor, all acc. and wiring)Remove a spark plug and look inside. The 5.3L has dished pistons vs the flat for the 4.8L, .

32 posts - 14 authors - Last post: May 6, 2009[Archive] 4.8 vs 5.3 GM Gassers. . a 2000 Silverado with the 5.3L in it and it has 191000 miles on it with zero maintenance to the motor. .

15 posts - 3 authors - Last post: Feb 20, 20074.8 vs 5.3 Engine & Performance. . *edit* by the way what all is involved in dropping a motor yourself?? IE. tools needed ,parts, time, .

15 posts - 8 authors - Last post: Jun 13, 2010Doesn't the 4.8 have cast iron heads and the 5.3 are aluminum heads? : confused0006: I believe that both motors have aluminum heads. .

20 posts - Last post: Feb 5, 2009Re: 4.8L vs. 5.3L differences. The 4.8 is a good motor but your going to be better off get the 5.3 if your going to tow or haul anything. .

Jun 23, 2009 . Join Date: Jun 2008. Posts: 381. Re: 4.8 4-speed vs 5.3 6-speed . I have heard more than a few compliants with the 5.3 AFM motor too. .

Oct 21, 2010 . GMT900 Platform: 4.8 vs 5.3 Off Topic. . Lots of good information on the GMT900 trucks and discussions of the 4.8 v the 5.3 motors. .

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

16 posts - 11 authors - Last post: Jul 16, 2010[Archive] 4.8 vs 5.3 NNBS? Performance. . Been searching a lot and found a good deal on an 07 tahoe but it ends up being the 4.8l motor .

10 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Jun 24, 2003The 4.8 is a far better and stronger motor than the 4.3. As far as the 4.8 vs 5.3 question. Your dad (if he never tows, overloads or hotrods .

2 posts - 2 authorsBrown wire coming from the wiper motor · a few ?'s about my big block swap in my 72 monte . It 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 .

15 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Jan 30, 20044.8 vs 5.3 Engine & Performance. . be to whip lets say a Lightning with .

20 posts - 9 authors - Last post: Jul 1, 2005Re: 4.3 vs 4.8 vs 5.3. I think the 4.8 is a great motor. It is so much more .

20 posts - 11 authors - Last post: Feb 28, 2006Re: 4.8 vs 5.3. Both of those motors love to rev. They both make most hp .

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 .

10 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Mar 20, 2000The 4.8L is a nice motor but it is no 5.3L. I have had a new warranty engine .

18 posts - 17 authors - Last post: Dec 28, 2010[Archive] Chevy 4.8L VS 5.3L TTMB. . I have the 4.8 in my 01 extended cab .

9 answers - Nov 7, 2007Should I go for the 4.8L or 5.3L motor? . Will I see a big difference .

10 posts - 8 authors - Last post: Nov 10, 1999Love the truck and would reccomend it to anyone. Love the 4.8L engine and see no need for the 5.3 unless you want to pull a 5000lb trailer. .

Nov 8, 2006 . chevy with 4.8 vs 5.3 Trailers and Towing. . seems to be good deals on some z71 ext cabs with 4.8 motors..is there that big a difference .

12 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Jan 11, 20105.3 is my preference. It seems they are harder to find with the lower .

12 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Jan 20, 2004The engines are the same except for the 5.3 has a longer stroke. The 4.8 is a sweet little quick-rev'ing motor, but if you want more power .

12 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Jan 6My last truck was a 4.8 now my 08 is a 5.3. The 5.3 was a very good . Both my motors were geared the same 3.73, I'm sure there are other .

Jul 17, 2008 . Maroon Silvy - 5.3 Stock Motor, Running on Stock 16's . Added to queue 2004 chevy 4.8 vs 2006 chevy 5.3by mike956da162466 views .

15 posts - 12 authors - Last post: Oct 9, 2009Re: GM 4.8 vs. 5.3 (sandiegan). 10-08-2009 08:25 PM #4. well, they are basically the same motor but the 5.3 has a longer stroke. .

10 posts - 5 authors - Last post: Jul 24, 20034.8 vs 5.3, which one should I get? . Click here to visit Mod Motor Tech .

The GM LS engine family is an engine design intended as the only V-8 engine used in . . Both the 4.8 L and the 5.3 L share the same engine block and heads. .

16 posts - 14 authors - Last post: Feb 8[Archive] Chevy 4.8 L VS. 5.3 L Trucks/Towing/Trailering Forum. . I have a 4.8 great motor/truck but been wanting the 5.3 every since i .

15 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Oct 14, 2008H.P. difference 4.8 vs 5.3 VORTEC V8 in an '04 1500 General GM .

10 posts - 7 authors - Last post: Jan 5, 20105.3 is my preference. It seems they are harder to find with the lower .

10 posts - 5 authors - Last post: Mar 20, 20104 place snowmobile trailer with either 3 quads or 4 sleds, again no problem. I think the 5.3 gets better mileage than the 4.8 The 5.3 in 09 .

5 posts - 5 authors - Last post: Feb 174.8 vs. 5.3 vs LS1 vs LS2. . Interesting post, these LS motors are indeed the future. the new super chevy a guy has a stock 5.3 running .

10 posts - 8 authors - Last post: Apr 27, 2007I cannot coment on the towing of the 4.8, but my 5.3 tows great. . the same motor. except for a slightly larger bore (290 vs 323-325) and .

10 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Jun 12, 2010TheBrettster, Have you heard about any of the problems with the 4.8 and 5.3 being garbage motors because of the cam problems at 70000 miles? .

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! .

14 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Oct 2, 2009GMC 4.8L vs 5.3L - How much of a difference is there. . I'd suggest the 5.3. On these engines miles mean very little as they easily go 200000 miles. . .. Trolling motor battery for canoe by Ed Carlson 04:04 AM .

10 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Mar 3, 2002DYNO GRAPHS - Stock '02 4.8L vs 5.3L V8 motors GM Engine & Exhaust . The 5.3L motor uses the same 3.62" stroke from the LS1 motor. .

19 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Jun 2, 20104.8 vs 5.3 Chevy Engines General Discussion. . However the 5.3 is a good motor too, heck all the LS based chevs are good. .

20 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Oct 8, 2007[Archive] 4.8 vs. 5.3 RCSB General GM Discussions. . Hit Man X. 10-08-2007 .

Apr 17, 2011 . Used Chevy Silverado 1500's. 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 .

2 posts - 1 author - Last post: Sep 14, 2010There are also 2 wires bolted to the motor, remove those and place the . Keywords: 4.8 5.3 6.0 Swap Engine Ground Straps Oil Sending Unit .

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

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 what . is only 20hp which makes me think why do they even make this motor anymore? . Here is some more info headers are the same for a 5.3 or 4.8. .

15 posts - 12 authors - Last post: Feb 22, 20086.0 is a far better motor (6 bolt mains, VVT, etc) and includes . . If the 5.3 and the 4.8 were the same price, or close, I'd get the 5.3. .

8 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Sep 5, 2006I have an extended cab 06 Silverado with the 4.8. It is very quick for a .

14 posts - 11 authors - Last post: Mar 5, 2008I notice that more of them have the 4.8 in it other then the 5.3. . but I wish I had more motor most of the time. The 4.8 aint much for .

10 posts - 9 authors - Last post: Jul 8, 20104.8 vs 5.3 NNBS? Performance. . Been searching a lot and found a good deal .

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