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Old 05-21-2009, 04:13 PM   #114
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Re: 383 or 5.3?????????

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Originally Posted by Jim_PA View Post
I don't see how you can be so sure of yourself. Fuel mileage isn't necessarily a factor of displacement. It's about efficiency.
Both being gen1 engines, the efficiency of each is about the same. But generally speaking the 383 will pull in more air (more displacement) and then more fuel to have a good air/fuel ratio.

Same thing holds true with the 5.3L vs 6.0L. 5.3L will be more fuel efficient.
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