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Was The 5.3l Avaible For 3/4 Ton Pu In 2000 & 2001?

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tylerjenkins92@aol.com Senior Enthusiast

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I laugh at them saying a 5.3 wouldnt have the power to match a 3/4 ton.. Shit remember the 3500 cab / chassis that would get huge huge tool box beds and what not thrown on them? Or DUMP BOXES? The majority of those only had a 350 chevy, which if you compare the specs, is no contest.

 

A 350 has much more torque and no GM bs to limit power the 5.3l is what a 5.0l used to be, IMO. The 350 was plenty sufficient because of the PURE power it made, a 5.3l in a 3/4 ton pulling a heavy trailer would be straining much more than a 6.0l and it would get worse mileage.

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tylerjenkins92@aol.com Senior Enthusiast

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The Vortec 5700 produces 255 horsepower (190 kW) and 330 ft·lbs torque

 

My 05 5.3 has 295 HP and 335 ft lbs torque...

 

Well, HP and torque numbers aren't always true measures of real usable power. In the 5.3l, you won't use all that power because of TM and AM and whatnot computer stuff that limits power. Now the TBI 350s were also the same way, but the ones with carbs weren't controlled or limited by a computer.

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I laugh at them saying a 5.3 wouldnt have the power to match a 3/4 ton.. Shit remember the 3500 cab / chassis that would get huge huge tool box beds and what not thrown on them? Or DUMP BOXES? The majority of those only had a 350 chevy, which if you compare the specs, is no contest.

 

A 350 has much more torque and no GM bs to limit power the 5.3l is what a 5.0l used to be, IMO. The 350 was plenty sufficient because of the PURE power it made, a 5.3l in a 3/4 ton pulling a heavy trailer would be straining much more than a 6.0l and it would get worse mileage.

 

 

 

I have to disagree somewhat. I'm not sure which 350 you are referring to, but I have had 2 different 94 1500's with the 350, and my 2009 5.3 will do everything better than the 350 would, including towing 6000lb boats. Maybe the later ones were much better.

 

My Boss has the 2003 2500HD Crew Cab 2wd truck with the 6.0l and it gets 13mpg in the city, and if you drive it extremely carefully, you can get 13.8 on the highway. It does have a LOT more torque right off the bottom, but once the little 5.3 gets the revs up above 2500 or so, it will pull right there with the 6.0.

 

I do think the 5.3 would have done fine in a 2500HD with the 3.73 for the use the OP is looking at, but that wasn't an option. I do think a 1500 with air bags would be a better solution if he isn't pulling very much weight.

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My trucks not limited by computer nanies either, I have no TM on my engine, and if you look at the the original poster needs the truck for, surely even you will agree a 5.3l would be MORE then adequet. My funniest thing is you guys on this forum who always chime in saying oh no, thats not enough, you need airbags and a 6.0L and and and... to pull a fricken camper, REALLY? I don't think many on here are more then weekend atv warriors or hauling lawn clippings, if you wanted a real truck you'd just get a dmax, end of story, not any of this i cant justify the 6-7k add on, truth is, I like my truck cause it's a D/D that I can haul a skidsteer with, pull a camper, or just tote around my motorcycle which is mainly what it's used for.

The Vortec 5700 produces 255 horsepower (190 kW) and 330 ft·lbs torque

 

My 05 5.3 has 295 HP and 335 ft lbs torque...

 

Well, HP and torque numbers aren't always true measures of real usable power. In the 5.3l, you won't use all that power because of TM and AM and whatnot computer stuff that limits power. Now the TBI 350s were also the same way, but the ones with carbs weren't controlled or limited by a computer.

 

tylerjenkins92@aol.com Senior Enthusiast

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Late 70s early 80s truck 350 with a carb....

 

V-8 350 - Net HP 155 at 3600 RPM. Max. torque 225 ft. lbs at 2400 RPM.

 

Look, I'm not starting an argument all I'm saying is that carbed vehicle had a different kind of power than EFI cars do. :ughdance: I.e. more power at low end.

dlstewart01 Senior Enthusiast

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Wow now we have different kinds of horse power :ughdance:

 

To get serious, I have been driving since 1960. I have had all the small blocks made, 262, 265, 272, 283, 302, 307, 327, 350, and a 400 plus a couple pf 348s and a 409. Yeah I know they weren't small blocks.

 

The trucks today do every thing better, not even a contest...

 

Have a good one

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I have friends with the 6l--they do not like it one bit, and is more problematic than the 5.3. And it gets a lot poorer gas mileage, I asked around and it seems the 5.3l get a good 3 MPG better.

 

 

As I always say who buys a truck for gas mileage? My 6.0l gets about the same than my 2006 5.3l got to let you know. My 6.0 is faster and could haul & tow better than my old 5.3. Both engines are pretty reliable though. Liked the 5.3 a lot but after owning a 6.0 I don't think I can go back to a 5.3l, next truck will be a 6.2l with 6 speed auto with 3.73 gears, screw the mileage.

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I have had no problems at all with my 6.0l, not even one! It's also pretty efficient, it gets 16 mpg with the tuner and about 14-15 without it. I've outrun every 5.3l I've raced and the 4.8l are SLOW. I love the 6.0l, it's the same engine as the 5.3l with a bigger bore. I don't know how you can justify problems with the 6.0l and not with the 5.3l since they're the same setup and same parts. The only thing I don't like about it are the 4.10s in the rear, I wish it had 3.73s for a little less rpms when cruising.

 

 

Wanna race a newer 6.0? I'm thinking of adding 4.10, I got 3.73 now.

tylerjenkins92@aol.com Senior Enthusiast

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I have had no problems at all with my 6.0l, not even one! It's also pretty efficient, it gets 16 mpg with the tuner and about 14-15 without it. I've outrun every 5.3l I've raced and the 4.8l are SLOW. I love the 6.0l, it's the same engine as the 5.3l with a bigger bore. I don't know how you can justify problems with the 6.0l and not with the 5.3l since they're the same setup and same parts. The only thing I don't like about it are the 4.10s in the rear, I wish it had 3.73s for a little less rpms when cruising.

 

 

Wanna race a newer 6.0? I'm thinking of adding 4.10, I got 3.73 now.

 

 

I believe I could take a newer 6.0l with a 4 speed without NOS or my supercharger I put on for track racing.

tylerjenkins92@aol.com Senior Enthusiast

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Wow now we have different kinds of horse power :ughdance:

 

To get serious, I have been driving since 1960. I have had all the small blocks made, 262, 265, 272, 283, 302, 307, 327, 350, and a 400 plus a couple pf 348s and a 409. Yeah I know they weren't small blocks.

 

The trucks today do every thing better, not even a contest...

 

Have a good one

 

I never said that there were different types of HP, I said there were different types of power, in general. I've driven many 350 and 305 trucks in my past, yes they feel low on power, but when you hook them up to a trailer they still pull like there's nothing behind them. A 5.3l feels powerful and pulls pretty good, but putting one in a 3/4 ton is just plain stupid. Oh, yeah, I will have a "good" one! :lol: Thank you.

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I have had no problems at all with my 6.0l, not even one! It's also pretty efficient, it gets 16 mpg with the tuner and about 14-15 without it. I've outrun every 5.3l I've raced and the 4.8l are SLOW. I love the 6.0l, it's the same engine as the 5.3l with a bigger bore. I don't know how you can justify problems with the 6.0l and not with the 5.3l since they're the same setup and same parts. The only thing I don't like about it are the 4.10s in the rear, I wish it had 3.73s for a little less rpms when cruising.

 

 

Wanna race a newer 6.0? I'm thinking of adding 4.10, I got 3.73 now.

 

 

I believe I could take a newer 6.0l with a 4 speed without NOS or my supercharger I put on for track racing.

 

 

What performance mods have you done to your 6.0? My 4 Speed Is a HydraMatic 4l70e Heavy Duty Transmission With Overdrive lol.

FargoZ71 Enthusiast

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Sure i'll race ya :ughdance: My bike will run 11's all day long :lol:

I have had no problems at all with my 6.0l, not even one! It's also pretty efficient, it gets 16 mpg with the tuner and about 14-15 without it. I've outrun every 5.3l I've raced and the 4.8l are SLOW. I love the 6.0l, it's the same engine as the 5.3l with a bigger bore. I don't know how you can justify problems with the 6.0l and not with the 5.3l since they're the same setup and same parts. The only thing I don't like about it are the 4.10s in the rear, I wish it had 3.73s for a little less rpms when cruising.

 

 

Wanna race a newer 6.0? I'm thinking of adding 4.10, I got 3.73 now.

 

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