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usmcchevy · 03-25-2011, 08:43 AM

I wanted a 5.3, but my 07 4.8 with only 30K on it came to me too cheap to pass up. Plan is to run it until it blows, then 5.3/6.0/6.2 time

Also you can get a 4.8 in a 3500 full size van or a Crew cab 4x4 truck and a 4.8 moves those just fine. With the size of our trucks, I think I'll be ok.

03-25-2011, 08:43 AM	#14
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: Choice between 4.8 and 5.3 I wanted a 5.3, but my 07 4.8 with only 30K on it came to me too cheap to pass up. Plan is to run it until it blows, then 5.3/6.0/6.2 time Also you can get a 4.8 in a 3500 full size van or a Crew cab 4x4 truck and a 4.8 moves those just fine. With the size of our trucks, I think I'll be ok. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index Last edited by usmcchevy; 03-25-2011 at 08:45 AM.