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STOCKISH · 03-16-2010, 09:02 PM

4.8 vs. 5.3 isnt really that much difference. 285hp vs. 295hp. The torque is a bit less in the 4.8 though. If you are putting it in such a big truck I'd honestly save some money and look for a 6.0 You'll be glad you did.

03-16-2010, 09:02 PM	#4
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: CCSB Build 4.8 vs. 5.3 isnt really that much difference. 285hp vs. 295hp. The torque is a bit less in the 4.8 though. If you are putting it in such a big truck I'd honestly save some money and look for a 6.0 You'll be glad you did. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.