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Old 12-29-2012, 09:05 PM   #13
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Re: 454 vs. 5.3 efi vs. 5.3 carbed

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Originally Posted by bloodybigblock View Post
You think i can pull that off in my truck? It is a crew cab 3/4 ton. Ill usually cruise around 55mph on the highway since i live in the country. Also I will convert it to swb to make it attractive and save some weight. Im pretty sure my gears are 373 right now if that matters. Thanks man
I do 14/17 with a 6l and heavy/parasitic drivetrain and wheels. I'd think that with an o/d trans, reasonable wheel/tire combo, and a stock 5.3 there would be no reason you couldn't hit 19+, cruising. These are actually pretty efficient on the highway, locked up in top gear .
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