I sure hope you aren't talking about a RCSB 2wd 5.3 being a stock 16 second machine..

 

I actually don't know what you call the 2dr with an extended back, but yes I have seen those with 5.3's turn high 15's to 16 flat. But of course a lot has to do with gearing and tire size. I have never actually seen a true RC with a 5.3 (totally stock) run nor can I remember seeing a magazine test. But no doubt about it, a couple of mods and they scamper.

As for comparing HEMI gearing against a Titan - I would trade the running gear any day. The Titans have DEEEEP gearing which is why they run high (low numerically) rear axles. True the HEMI may run a 3.92 but that is with 20's and here is the gearing - 1st 3.00-1, 2nd 1.65 or 1.50-1 depending on situation, 3rd 1.00 (already) 4th .075 OD, 5th .069 OD. So you see we are basically a 3 speed with two OD's (have two 2nds but only can use one at a time). Not really condusive to acceleration.
The Titan doesn't reach 1.00-1 until 4th gear so it is a 4 speed with one OD.
That is what makes them run as well as they do. They would fall flat on their face with HEMI gearing.

Perfect scenerio is a hemi or 5.3 with Titan running gear with the lighter Chevy RCRB. Hope no one is offended, but the GM boys need to work on the Chevy looks. A little boxy and awkward looking. Chevy has traditionally been the best looker out there for years but I guess it is all about function over style now a day. I believe even some of the hardies Chevy faithful will agree.
The Titan is love or hate it. The HEMI Ram may be a looker but she is HEAVY!.

 

Be there my Man. But may not run as I havan't done any new mod. Hard to find the time. Next is going to be E-fan, short pulley and 190 thermostat. The HEMI runs with a 203 thermostat but a 180 will throw codes. See you guys are getting away with 160's. See ya there.

 

i personally dont like the look of the dodges, i dont know why but i havnt learned to like it yet. It looks disproprtional to me the big grille the small headlights i dont know what it is you said the hemi is a looker for some people, the new dodges some look ok but some looks like it has a dog nose or something close to that, if i was buying a truck for looks i would still go with chevy because of the mean look when you put a 3" lift and some beefy tires with a bull bar.

 

A 2dr with an extended back, I'm guessing you're thinking of an extended cab? You're right, an extended cab 5.3 should turn somewhere around high 15's. A stock RCSB 2wd 5.3 should hit somewhere around a 15.3 and possibly lower, you shouldn't come anywhere close to a 16 flat in one.

 

I have been running the 180 stat for way over a year now, have yet to throw a code yet..... but I have heard of a couple of guys with that prob out of a few dozen or so....


TJ