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5.3 versus 6.2

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nomadicdogg Enthusiast

nomadicdogg

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I think if you drive the 5.3 first then the 6.2 you will notice it more...

I had a 6.2 camaro, to me the difference in the 6cyl camaro and the 6.2 is almost as noticable as the 5.3 to the 6.2... that being said I only can compare with the 3:73 gears which helps..
as for using the e-85 argument...
yea... no.
there is nothing wrong with the 5.3.. its personal choice.. but for me, it wasnt about being able to say I have a 6.2 or such. it was ass in seat feel and towing capabilities and fun factor. giving up my 450 hp camaro up in a larger plan meant I wanted to keep as much fun factor as possible

no matter what, do whats best for you. if you dont need the extra hp, dont go for it. If mpg is your biggest issue.. well maybe you shouldnt be in a full size truck anyways.. Ill add my 6.2 with 3:73's is averaging 1-2 mpg more than my 2010 5.3 with 3:08's did.

as for price... 2000 msrp was not a big issue for me, however I went big and got the toys. if your looking for a budget truck, dont need the hp, then no need to spend the money.. thats why they make the 6cyl. if your not towing, dont need the big power and just want a truck then its perfect.
thats not for me, but no reason why its not right for someone else
as for supercharging the 6.2
yea... monster. and why not :D didnt some tool man used to say... More power grr grr grr :D

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KARNUT Senior Enthusiast

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Yea more power, hold the sun roof, adaptive cruise, moon roof, leather seats, Bose radio, I have the rest in the Texas package, 30K drive out, it's not just a two k up grade, if it was I'd pay it for the 40 hp .

 

 

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patriot Enthusiast

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Well said. It's not worth the $7,000.00 upcharge for the little bit of difference. (Numbers from GM's website) For me, the All Star package had more than enough gadgets in it, and with the 5.3, it was 32K out the door. 10K under sticker.

T.gleason Enthusiast

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When you run e85 on the 5.3 what kind of mpgs do you get? And what kind of price do they get for e85? It seams like you get lower mpgs with a 5.3 on e85 than a 6.2 on premium?

jcchevy Enthusiast

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Love all the thoughts and opinions on the two motors including pro's,con's, and tons of reasons to get one or the other that should help anyone wondering which one they should get.

KARNUT Senior Enthusiast

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I was running 93, so e85 was cheaper, and more power. I went from 19 to 17 on the hwy.

 

 

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nomadicdogg Enthusiast

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Yea more power, hold the sun roof, adaptive cruise, moon roof, leather seats, Bose radio, I have the rest in the Texas package, 30K drive out, it's not just a two k up grade, if it was I'd pay it for the 40 hp .

 

 

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you know some guys like some luxuries in their truck like the bose or moonroof and leather. its all in what you want... Some guys dont. Pretty sure thats why they offer a w/t all the way to a high country..

however.. lets look at your way of thinking...

 

5.3 to 6.2 numbers 6.2 is 420hp and 460lbs of torque compared to the 5.3 at 355hp and 383 torque

thats a difference of 65hp and 77lbs of torque

 

if your saying the upgrade to that isnt worth it.. than by your own logic why does your truck not have the 4.3 v6? It has 285hp and 305 lbs of torque, a difference of 70hp and 78lbs of torque compared to the 5.3 Almost the same numbers. The cost msrp for the 6.2 is 1995.00, the cost for the 5.3 msrp is 1095.00

Thats 900 less than the 6.2 upgrade...

but for 900.00 more you go from 285hp to 420hp and from 305lbs of torque to 460 lbs of torque. A plus of 135 HP and 155lbs of torque...

For bang for your buck, that is one hell of deal in my opinion

About the same as adding a supercharger at 1/2 the price or even better.

 

just thought we might want to argue apples to apples since everyone was using the 1995 price... and no one seemed to remember the 5.3 is not the base engine and it comes at a price too...

 

patriot Enthusiast

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...and the ONLY way to get a 6.2 is to get an LTZ, so you're paying for a bunch of crap you might not want.

nomadicdogg Enthusiast

nomadicdogg

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...and the ONLY way to get a 6.2 is to get an LTZ, so you're paying for a bunch of crap you might not want.

so is your issue with the fact the 6.2 is only available in the LTZ or that you dont want all the stuff the LTZ has or price total?

Because Ill agree the 6.2 should be an LT option hands down all day. But I dont make those decisions, and if I was planning to get an LTZ anyways "I was" the cost difference to add the big dog motor was nothing compared to the $55K the truck was before the motor anyways.

Thats why you deal deal deal or walk if your set on that, or as others have done, got the 5.3 in a nicely equipped LT

nothing wrong with either one... just stating some apples to apples facts above since its beginning to seem like those with the 6.2 are being put into an "elitist" catagory or "compensating" catagory.

I had a 2010 SS camaro. I got the ss solely because I wanted the 426hp V8. Sure the 300HP 6 was nice.. but I want every ounce of power available. its also why I did an exhaust, CAI ect... the same things I am doing to my truck... I wasnt compensating for anything, surely wasnt an elitist for wanting an SS. Just wanted the most for what my budget was... Which I think from talking to some above, they did the same thing. The most they wanted, within their budget.

thats all anyone can ask for, if your able to get more thats all gravy on the biscuits

KARNUT Senior Enthusiast

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so is your issue with the fact the 6.2 is only available in the LTZ or that you dont want all the stuff the LTZ has or price total?

Because Ill agree the 6.2 should be an LT option hands down all day. But I dont make those decisions, and if I was planning to get an LTZ anyways "I was" the cost difference to add the big dog motor was nothing compared to the $55K the truck was before the motor anyways.

Thats why you deal deal deal or walk if your set on that, or as others have done, got the 5.3 in a nicely equipped LT

nothing wrong with either one... just stating some apples to apples facts above since its beginning to seem like those with the 6.2 are being put into an "elitist" catagory or "compensating" catagory.

I had a 2010 SS camaro. I got the ss solely because I wanted the 426hp V8. Sure the 300HP 6 was nice.. but I want every ounce of power available. its also why I did an exhaust, CAI ect... the same things I am doing to my truck... I wasnt compensating for anything, surely wasnt an elitist for wanting an SS. Just wanted the most for what my budget was... Which I think from talking to some above, they did the same thing. The most they wanted, within their budget.

thats all anyone can ask for, if your able to get more thats all gravy on the biscuits

I go for more performance than bling , not say all I want is motor, but for the difference of 40 HP I'll save the bucks. The Texas package is hard loaded for the 30k as stated above. You want the bling for 50k that's great. I got all that in my Geneses sedan, any truck would be hard pressed to get around that, performance and bling for 35k. I'm just a bang for buck guy, it's not about the money, I can afford it, I'm just not paying 10k or more for 40hp

 

 

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nomadicdogg Enthusiast

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I go for more performance than bling , not say all I want is motor, but for the difference of 40 HP I'll save the bucks. The Texas package is hard loaded for the 30k as stated above. You want the bling for 50k that's great. I got all that in my Geneses sedan, any truck would be hard pressed to get around that, performance and bling for 35k. I'm just a bang for buck guy, it's not about the money, I can afford it, I'm just not paying 10k or more for 40hp

 

 

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if leather is bling Im guilty. moonroof? yea guilty.. Bose.. oh hell yea its bling but music is air to me so guilty also

but your off on the hp numbers, its 65.. and if your bang for buck you would be rocking the 4.3 just for the mpg rating...

10K for 40hp...

yea thats what it is :P good day sir

KARNUT Senior Enthusiast

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I'm not going to discount the E 85 which makes it 40.

 

 

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nomadicdogg Enthusiast

nomadicdogg

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I'm not going to discount the E 85 which makes it 40.

 

 

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e-85 reduces gas mileage, less bang for the buck...

and since e-85 isnt available everywhere... but hey.. what ever works for you.

your happy with yours, im happy with mine. all that matters

KARNUT Senior Enthusiast

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Not really to get max performance you need to run 93 good E 85 better, high compression engines need octane. That's why E 85 is best, and cheaper bang for the buck. Anything less KR detune. I mite add I have 3 choices, I don't have to run just one

 

 

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nomadicdogg Enthusiast

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so let me get this straight.. your now arguing your 5.3 is better because you can choose from 87-89-93? REALLY? :bs:
you seriously just jumped the shark lol

I have no other words, I cant stop laughing. have a good one bud. Im out.

Not really to get max performance you need to run 93 good E 85 better, high compression engines need octane. That's why E 85 is best, and cheaper bang for the buck. Anything less KR detune. I mite add I have 3 choices, I don't have to run just one


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