Joe490

Thinking of purchasing 2003 Silverado 1500 with 4.8 liter engine. Not sure of any issues with engine as far as reliability and performance. Would like to make a decision and let dealer know by tomorrow morning. Thanks.

BlownChevy

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I would go with the 5.3.

stall speed

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5.3 without a doubt.

Joe490

There is no choice. It's a used vehicle. I realize the 5.3 is a better option, but how does the 4.8 stack up, all things considered?

Sport Side

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weaker

BlownChevy

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The 4.8 has less power, if you are asking if it will last.....Yes, it is just as "strong" as the 5.3.

onequick5.3

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I was also in the same position as you. I had the change to buy a Silverado with the 4.8, but I held out and purchased the 5.3. The 4.8 are great motors, however for a stock truck the 5.3 and 4.8 stack up to the horsepower, but not the torque. The 5.3 also responds better to aftermarket bolt ons, making more power.

gonzo 6.2

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You could do like so many,they buy the smallest V8 then spend another $1500 trying to make it run as good as the bigger brother.

FILE

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Another vote for the 5.3. Just make sure you negotiate a good deal.

Z1500

I was just in the same situation. After driving several of both 4.8L and 5.3L trucks I could hardly tell any differance. The super clean/ good price 2002 Silverado that I ended up with is a 4.8L. I always had the intention of super/turbo charging what ever I got and the limitation at that point would be other parts of the truck (trans), so didn't matter too much to me. 10psi on a 4.8L with good tunning should be about all the trans can handle, that'll do for me.