4.3L v6....fast?

[drumset5994]

My 99 Silverado has the 4.3L V6 with 3:08's...thats right...3:08s...and this thing is FAST...it almost feels like i have 3:73's in the rear end...

 

Could my truck have been tampered with electronically? Or is that setup (if anyone has it) fast? It doesnt seem like it would be.

[sjspor]

I've used many adjectives to describe my Truck, fast never was one.

 

The 4.3 in use now, has been the same since 96, when the HP was upped to 200, I really don't think that motor has much more to give. It pulls great up to about 2500 RPM, but the shows over then. I briefly toyed with trading it last year, and the guy appraising the truck said I lost a little because I only had the 4.8 V-8. This is after he drove and looked at it.

 

Just enjoy the good gas mileage you are getting with the 3:08's. I bet you see close to 20 even around town.

[drumset5994]

When im going 55....my engine rides at a nice 1300-1500 RPM. My dad's (same setup) GMC Sierra Longbed with 3:73's hovers allmost near the 1800-2000 range sometimes.

[buck50]

what were you driving before?

[I-H8-4Ds]

I used to have an '03 with the 4.3 and 3.42 axle. It was decent and had a lot of low end torque for its size, but it did tend to slow down over 2500 RPMs. It was still willing to rev, though.

[JAMIEZ71]

I have a 2004 truck here at work with the 4.3 and I think it is a big TURD. Then again I'm used to the 5.3 and 5.7 and there is no comparison. Especially saying it's fast.