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02-12-2011, 02:08 AM
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Whats so great about the 5.8 vortecs???
title says it all
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02-12-2011, 10:30 AM
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1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60
 
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Re: Whats so great about the 5.8 vortecs???
What is a 5.8vortec?
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02-12-2011, 10:36 AM
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Re: Whats so great about the 5.8 vortecs???
I assume you mean 5.3. In short, they are efficient, reliable, long lasting, and relatively inexpensive if you find a good used one.
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02-12-2011, 11:30 AM
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1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60
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Re: Whats so great about the 5.8 vortecs???
I was torn between the 4.8 and the 5.3.
I have the 4.8 and it is perfect for my needs and more.
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02-12-2011, 12:14 PM
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the boat guy
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Re: Whats so great about the 5.8 vortecs???
if you meant 5.3 their is almost no way to build a better smallblock for what it cost to convert over to a junkyard 5.3 300+hp and torque, better than 15mpg, cool factor, weight loss, and reliability. 4.8 are even cheaper but less hp 6.0 better power but usually command a premium price tag. 5.3 huge availability makes it a great choice for price and power.
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02-12-2011, 12:59 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Tempe, Az
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Re: Whats so great about the 5.8 vortecs???
The 5.3 stock is a beast. With a simple cam change they can pick up 100 horsepower, and its not a uber exotic or fancy cam, its the stock ls6 cam and lifters, which can be found on ebay for $50.
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