IWantACamaroSS

how much of a differance is the 5.3 compared to a 4.8 whats the break down on the reassons why you sohuld get either

and can you only get a 5 Sp manual with a 4.8


oh another thing sorry Does anyone know where i can get a Texas Flag Bowtie Emblem

PLEASE HELP thanks alot for even looking at these stupid questsion

GoldenVelvet

Welcome to the site. This has been talked about A LOT. Youll notice in the top right a button labeled “search” if you explore it you will find lots of good info. Now to answer your question.

There are only a few small advantages of the 4.8 over the 5.3 otherwise the 5.3 is better in every way.

The 4.8 is slightly cheaper. This might be of value if you are working on a budget or plan on swapping to a 6.0 or greater. Why spend the money on the 5.3 if your just going to pull it.

The second (and this is not all that useful in a 5,000 lbs truck) is that the 4.8 has a higher red line potential. 7,000rpm or higher is not to hard to believe with a stock bottom end.

….Thats about it. The 5.3 has much more torque, power, and there is no replacement for displacement. If you are not going to swap motors or spin it hard go with the 5.3

cstchevy

also you can get the 4.8 with a stick you can't with the 5.3.

FILE

iTrader: (5)

Like it was mentioned above, if don't have any plans to swap it out for a 6.0 just get the 5.3. This is comig from some whow owns both them.

GoldenVelvet

I forgot that one. But if you plan on racing a 5 spd it is going to be necessary to upgrade the clutch as soon as you start.

litllered 4.8

Sorry about the hijack but what kind of upgrades for the stick are there?

GoldenVelvet

(Correct me if Im wrong but..) The 5-speed in the truck is a Borge/Warner T-5 and can be upgraded to a T-56.

litllered 4.8

I've been looking around I don't know if the t56 will straight mount up to the 4.8. Most guys do ls1and t56 same time. I have heard different things about which trans this is. I've heard nv4500, nv3500, and t5 makes a third tranny. At this point would just like to know which one

y2k_ta

iTrader: (80)

I can make you a decal of a Texas Flag Bowtie if you're interested. Email me at scott@car-art.net if you're interested.

6gear

NV3500