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Old 11-11-2006, 01:14 PM   #1
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Re: Engine Suggestions Please

I have thought about a newer engine but it gets expensive fast. If I was going to going new it would have to be at least the 6.0 and 4l80e to stay within the same ratings.
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Old 11-11-2006, 01:32 PM   #2
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Re: Engine Suggestions Please

personally i would go for a 383 in a towing vehicle these make about 450 ft pnd
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Old 11-11-2006, 02:07 PM   #3
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I have thought about a newer engine but it gets expensive fast. If I was going to going new it would have to be at least the 6.0 and 4l80e to stay within the same ratings.
Ive got an '03 Silverado with a 5.3/4L60E that I just hauled 5,000 pounds of Blazer and trailer at 65 on the interstate and I know HartRod is putting a 5.3 in his Suburban project. Im not saying its a towing dreadnaught, im just saying it works pretty good. Just a suggestion.

Oh, my buddy has the same truck I do but its a Z71 and he has put a chip in it, headers, cold air intake and exhaust and it IS a dreadnaught! That thing will get up and go and he uses it to haul around equipment for his underground utilities company.
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