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5.3L--->6.2L Swap or Supercharge the 5.3L?

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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 04:03 AM
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Default 5.3L--->6.2L Swap or Supercharge the 5.3L?

6.2L/6L80E swap est $5000 minus $1800-2300ish after sale of stock 5.3L/4L60E
Or Longblock only est $3000-4000 minus $1500-2000
less fuel efficient 17-18mpg (less 1-2mpg)
Gain 50rwhp and more with I/H/E

Supercharger est $6000, more fuel efficient est 20-21mpg (1-2mpg gain)
Gain 120rwhp? Recommended/Requires stronger trans 4L80E/6L80E swap
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 06:14 PM
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Go with the super charger.
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Old Jul 10, 2012 | 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by quicksilverado
Go with the super charger.
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