99 5.3 vs 02 4.8
May 13, 2003 | 02:35 AM
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99 5.3 vs 02 4.8
first off, i know it'll end up this way, but please keep this civil and don't let it turn into an ignorant pissing match. now..
99 is supposed to be the weakest of the years for the LS1 based engines. so i wanna know how a 99 5.3 compares to a 02 4.8. peak numbers, HP/TQ curves, how they would compare in similar setup trucks (both trucks RCSB, auto, 3.73 gears for example). i'm not all that worried about modded vs. modded, just stock vs. stock
99 is supposed to be the weakest of the years for the LS1 based engines. so i wanna know how a 99 5.3 compares to a 02 4.8. peak numbers, HP/TQ curves, how they would compare in similar setup trucks (both trucks RCSB, auto, 3.73 gears for example). i'm not all that worried about modded vs. modded, just stock vs. stock
May 13, 2003 | 03:09 AM
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Re: 99 5.3 vs 02 4.8
Why would you start such a horrble topic. You know its going to get ugly.
Even though the peek power is the same I think that the newer 4.8 is a more agresive motor. Hard to say
Even though the peek power is the same I think that the newer 4.8 is a more agresive motor. Hard to say
May 13, 2003 | 06:11 AM
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Re: 99 5.3 vs 02 4.8
It ought to be real close. If I were one of the drivers in that race, I'd pull every ounce of excess weight I could off my truck for the weight advantage. 
Got a 99 5.3 that wants to run ya or is this virtual racing?
Got a 99 5.3 that wants to run ya or is this virtual racing?
May 13, 2003 | 01:36 PM
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Re: 99 5.3 vs 02 4.8
just trying to figure out which motor is better on paper. i'm hoping people can stay civil. this isn't some of those other sites, we're a generally good group of guys here. so if you can't stay civil stay out my thread.
i know the peak numbers are about the same. i'm wondering about the TQ curves mostly. i know my 4.8 feel like a honda engine until it hits about 2500-3000 RPMs.
i know the peak numbers are about the same. i'm wondering about the TQ curves mostly. i know my 4.8 feel like a honda engine until it hits about 2500-3000 RPMs.
May 13, 2003 | 05:48 PM
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Re: 99 5.3 vs 02 4.8
Funny how some think smaller is better,save the speach for the wife/girl friend.
May 13, 2003 | 06:12 PM
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1. all things being equal why shouldent the bigger motor win if it has more torque?
2. all motors and trucks are different, some say 99's are weak, from the top of my head i can think of creedarado and his 14.3 sec time with basic bolt ons. thats great. your 4.8 crazy also seems fast for the mods it has, so its a on going topic that will never end.
concentrate on beating r/ts and ford 5.4's. i know i do. oh btw watch out for the altima 3.5's. holy smokes i had on on my **** today from a 25 punch. really suprising.
2. all motors and trucks are different, some say 99's are weak, from the top of my head i can think of creedarado and his 14.3 sec time with basic bolt ons. thats great. your 4.8 crazy also seems fast for the mods it has, so its a on going topic that will never end.
concentrate on beating r/ts and ford 5.4's.
i know i do. oh btw watch out for the altima 3.5's. holy smokes i had on on my **** today from a 25 punch. really suprising. Trending Topics
May 13, 2003 | 06:20 PM
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Re: 99 5.3 vs 02 4.8
Well, i know all of u are just waiting for me to comment on this one ....
j/k, im not gonna argue here, nothing to argue about. A 4.8 can beat a 5.3 and a 5.3 can beat a 4.8. both motors have potential to be real fast.
as long as u can make them both beat an L, who cares
....j/k, im not gonna argue here, nothing to argue about. A 4.8 can beat a 5.3 and a 5.3 can beat a 4.8. both motors have potential to be real fast.
as long as u can make them both beat an L, who cares
May 13, 2003 | 07:54 PM
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Re: 99 5.3 vs 02 4.8
how much torque difference is there in the two motors?
i'm also wondering if the 99 5.3 has a very broad torque curve starting earlier, whereas the 02 4.8s would come in much later.
i'm also wondering if the 99 5.3 has a very broad torque curve starting earlier, whereas the 02 4.8s would come in much later.
