Does anyone regret getting the 5.3L over the 6.2?

wizard4878 · October 20, 2019

with that open of a question your going to get a million different opinions. I believe the question you need to ask yourself is do you want to spend more (initial cost - mpg) for more "smiles per mile" or not.

both are very capable engines

TXGREEK · October 20, 2019

OP, to answer your question, YES, I did regret buying the 5.3 instead of the 6.2 back in 2014, got rid of it primarily because competitors where more powerful and it’s an outdated motor when comparing HP to competitors, it always seemed to struggle when I needed it the most. I traded it in a few months later. Buying and owning a 6.2 will give you a much much more powerful vehicle which will make you want to keep it longer, as long as you can afford $5-$10 difference at the pump.

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aseibel · October 21, 2019

On 10/19/2019 at 8:53 PM, wizard4878 said:

with that open of a question your going to get a million different opinions. I believe the question you need to ask yourself is do you want to spend more (initial cost - mpg) for more "smiles per mile" or not.

both are very capable engines

This is the best answer on the thread. It comes down to how much you value your money vs. any perceived benefits of an extra 0.9 liters of displacement.

That fact that the OP even posed the question in the first place gives me a good indication of which way he's leaning.

TXGREEK · October 21, 2019

This is the best answer on the thread. It comes down to how much you value your money vs. any perceived benefits of an extra 0.9 liters of displacement.

That fact that the OP even posed the question in the first place gives me a good indication of which way he's leaning.

There’s a big difference between the 5.3 and the 6.2, cost is definitely a factor (depending on purchase price) but really just depends on what someone is using the truck for. Running to Home Depot, a 5.3 is great, especially the new lighter one’s. Actually using it for hauling and towing, the 6.2 rises above and is much more capable. One thing that all owners of 6.2’s have in common, along with myself, non have ever regretted buying their 6.2’s and tend to keep them longer as they’re powerful.

Depending on what year and EPA restrictions, adding mods will also wake both of them.

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TRKLGND · October 21, 2019

On 10/18/2019 at 10:10 AM, greatmizzou said:

Ive heard the 6.2 is for playing and the 5.3 is for towing.

the 6.2 might have the edge in every circumstance, but it does seem likely it is not going to be as durable as the 5.3. An example was cited comparing the 6.0 HD engine to the 6.2. Or even the 6.6 gas to the 6.2.

You can't compare the 6.0 or 6.6 to the 6.2. The 6.0 and 6.6 have very different design criteria.

amxguy1970 · October 21, 2019

Let's correct some of the incorrect info posted in here. The difference isn't that big between the two, the 6.2 runs very well on 87 and the 5.3 is just as fast as the Hemi which is over rated and outdated. So I will repost this...

Ignore the advertised power numbers as the 5.3 out performs everyone except the 3.7 ecoboost and 6.2. All numbers from Motortrend to keep them consistent. I really wish people would do a little homework before posting misleading info or regurgitating what a few people incorrectly spout (usually the ego driven 6.2 guys)...

2019 Silverado 5.3 - 1/4 mile 14.9 @ 94.6, mpg 16/22/18 (real not given), power 355/383

2019 Silverado 6.2 - 1/4 mile 14.4 @ 98.3, mpg 16/20/17 (real not given), power 420/460

2017 Titan 5.6 - 1/4 mile 15.0 @ 93.9, mpg 15/21/18 (real 12.6/19.2/14.9), power 390/394

2019 Ram 5.7 - 1/4 mile 14.7 @ 93.7, mpg 15/21/17 (real not given), power 395/410

2015 Tundra (no one tests these same old dogs anymore) 5.7 - 1/4 mile 15.2 @91.8, mpg 13/17/15, power 381/401

2018 F150 2.7 - 1/4 mile 15.5 @ 89.5, mpg 19/24/24 (real is shown as 14.9/23.2/17.7), power 325/400

So the Silverado has less power than all yet is faster (it is two tenths behind the Ram but faster through the traps by nearly 1 mph) and beats them all on MPG (probably 2.7 as well as we all know how it really does). What I think is funny when the 6.2 guys talk about how much of a dog the 5.3 is yet it is only a half second slower and less than 4 mph behind at the traps on regular 87. It can also run on E85 giving it a nice power bump. The 5.3 is a sweetheart of a motor, plenty of power, good mpg and a proven reliability rating over the years while running on 87 and being able to get a shot in the arm on E85.

I am not at all wanting for the 6.2, I doubt you would be to OP coming from the Hemi. Most 6.2 purchases are ego driven rather than necessity. The only reason I would get the 6.2 is if I was towing often at higher weights. I wouldn't get it for speed since as you can see it isn't massively faster and it is a truck, a V6 Camry will be door to door with the hand of god 6.2 in a full size truck... I am foot to the floor maybe twice a month in my truck, everywhere else the 5.3 vs 6.2 you won't tell a difference in daily driving traffic or highway cruising.

Tyler

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TXGREEK · October 21, 2019

I’ve owned 2009 6.2 which I replaced with a 2014 5.3...
never again, honestly horrible power and towing. I tow max weights.
Now have 2016 6.2 8 speed Yukon denali
and 2019 6.2 max tow Sierra. Will never drive a 5.3 again. Also the 6.2 mpg was better than the 2014 5.3 6 speed.
Best $2-3k option you’ll ever spend.

As far as reliability, never touched the 5.3 in 125,000km.
2016 6.2 had collapsed lifters which ruined the cam at 25,000km. However fixed in 3 days all on warranty and good as new. Like it never happened. Bad luck? Could it happen to the 5.3? I don’t know.

The forum is full of 5.3 issues, much less with the 6.2. No one I know, along with myself has ever had any issues with their 6.2 and yet they’re not on any forum talking about the reliability of their 6.2’s. Lots of made up BS on forums from insecure individuals patting themselves on the back by making crap up about something they don’t have. The majority of people with 6.2 problems are from buying them USED, previously abused and no way of telling that until the unsuspecting buyer comes along.

How many people on the forums have nothing else better to do then post modifications of what they’re doing to their used 5.3’s and 6.2’s, full of them, tons!

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jwhjr · October 21, 2019

14 minutes ago, TXGREEK said:

The forum is full of 5.3 issues, much less with the 6.2. No one I know, along with myself has ever had any issues with their 6.2 and yet they’re not on any forum talking about the reliability of their 6.2’s. Lots of made up BS on forums from insecure individuals patting themselves on the back by making crap up about something they don’t have. The majority of people with 6.2 problems are from buying them USED, previously abused and no way of telling that until the unsuspecting buyer comes along.

How many people on the forums have nothing else better to do then post modifications of what they’re doing to their used 5.3’s and 6.2’s, full of them, tons!

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My guess is that there are far more 5.3's so that's why you would see more?

SILVER SLED · October 21, 2019

9 minutes ago, amxguy1970 said:

Let's correct some of the incorrect info posted in here. The difference isn't that big between the two, the 6.2 runs very well on 87 and the 5.3 is just as fast as the Hemi which is over rated and outdated. So I will repost this...

Ignore the advertised power numbers as the 5.3 out performs everyone except the 3.7 ecoboost and 6.2. All numbers from Motortrend to keep them consistent. I really wish people would do a little homework before posting misleading info or regurgitating what a few people incorrectly spout (usually the ego driven 6.2 guys)...

2019 Silverado 5.3 - 1/4 mile 14.9 @ 94.6, mpg 16/22/18 (real not given), power 355/383

2019 Silverado 6.2 - 1/4 mile 14.4 @ 98.3, mpg 16/20/17 (real not given), power 420/460

2017 Titan 5.6 - 1/4 mile 15.0 @ 93.9, mpg 15/21/18 (real 12.6/19.2/14.9), power 390/394

2019 Ram 5.7 - 1/4 mile 14.7 @ 93.7, mpg 15/21/17 (real not given), power 395/410

2015 Tundra (no one tests these same old dogs anymore) 5.7 - 1/4 mile 15.2 @91.8, mpg 13/17/15, power 381/401

2018 F150 2.7 - 1/4 mile 15.5 @ 89.5, mpg 19/24/24 (real is shown as 14.9/23.2/17.7), power 325/400

So the Silverado has less power than all yet is faster (it is two tenths behind the Ram but faster through the traps by nearly 1 mph) and beats them all on MPG (probably 2.7 as well as we all know how it really does). What I think is funny when the 6.2 guys talk about how much of a dog the 5.3 is yet it is only a half second slower and less than 4 mph behind at the traps on regular 87. It can also run on E85 giving it a nice power bump. The 5.3 is a sweetheart of a motor, plenty of power, good mpg and a proven reliability rating over the years while running on 87 and being able to get a shot in the arm on E85.

I am not at all wanting for the 6.2, I doubt you would be to OP coming from the Hemi. The only reason I would get the 6.2 is if I was towing often at higher weights. I wouldn't get it for speed since as you can see it isn't massively faster and it is a truck, a V6 Camry will be door to door with the hand of god 6.2 in a full size truck...I am foot to the floor maybe twice a month in my truck, everywhere else the 5.3 vs 6.2 you won't tell a difference in daily driving in traffic or highway cruising.

Tyler

I wouldn't use one magazines test of a vehicle as a bible. Unless its a head to head comparison on the same day, you still will only be able to tell which vehicle is quicker. That 14.4 for a 6.2 is the slowest I've heard of. The old body style 6.2 consistently ran 14.0's. I can't imagine the new almost 500 lb lighter body style being that much slower. If I remember, that '19 6.2 was in about 100 deg weather.

And FYI, my truck has ran a 13.8. and ran across a new style Ram and it was all I could do to beat him.

KARNUT · October 21, 2019

GM could eliminate the 5.3 and have detuned 6.2 for reg gas. Simple adding premium gas or E-85 would give a power bump. I guess the same could be said for the 5.3 in reality. It’s been proven long ago there is a replacement for displacement.

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KARNUT · October 21, 2019

I wouldn't use one magazines test of a vehicle as a bible. Unless its a head to head comparison on the same day, you still will only be able to tell which vehicle is quicker. That 14.4 for a 6.2 is the slowest I've heard of. The old body style 6.2 consistently ran 14.0's. I can't imagine the new almost 500 lb lighter body style being that much slower. If I remember, that '19 6.2 was in about 100 deg weather.

And FYI, my truck has ran a 13.8. and ran across a new style Ram and it was all I could do to beat him.

I’ve seen testing that indicates the 10 speed slows it down. Early car and driver testing.

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TXGREEK · October 21, 2019

GM could eliminate the 5.3 and have detuned 6.2 for reg gas. Simple adding premium gas or E-85 would give a power bump. I guess the same could be said for the 5.3 in reality. It’s been proven long ago there is a replacement for displacement.

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I added two gallons of E85 with a full tank of 93 yesterday just for (possibility) cleaning lol

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TXGREEK · October 21, 2019

I think the best question would be, would anyone regret getting rid of their 6.2 for a 5.3?

My answer: NEVER GOING TO HAPPEN!

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KARNUT · October 21, 2019

I think the best question would be, would anyone regret getting rid of their 6.2 for a 5.3?

My answer: NEVER GOING TO HAPPEN!

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I use to think that way. Back in 95 my wife’s daily was a Z28. My toy was a 80 cutlass with a 400 engine a modified 700R4 and 373 gear. 13.50s at raceway park on street tires. One weekend I’m out driving and tuning for that nights test and tune later at the track. Up comes my wife windows up ac blowing in the Camaro. My cars cams got my car rocking, no ac I’m sweating, light turns green. All I saw was Camaro tail lights. The cutlass was sold. The Camaro became my toy. Then a friend of mine buys a T- type Buick, with a 3.8. Damn.

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TXGREEK · October 21, 2019

I use to think that way. Back in 95 my wife’s daily was a Z28. My toy was a 80 cutlass with a 400 engine a modified 700R4 and 373 gear. 13.50s at raceway park on street tires. One weekend I’m out driving and tuning for that nights test and tune later at the track. Up comes my wife windows up ac blowing in the Camaro. My cars cams got my car rocking, no ac I’m sweating, light turns green. All I saw was Camaro tail lights. The cutlass was sold. The Camaro became my toy. Then a friend of mine buys a T- type Buick, with a 3.8. Damn.

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That’s what I had, Grey in color with that soft interior. Loved mine but constantly had issues with the turbo. You should check out insanely fast cars in Europe, a 1.8 scared the crap out of me a few years back, now that’s mega power in a small package

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