4.8 or 5.3

[sqwezdajuice]

ok, i need help choosing an engine size for my new truck. the 4.8 has 285hp and 295 tq and the 5.3 has 295 hp and 300 tq. the heaviest thing i will be pulling is my grand fathers 25' grady white fishing boat. wll the 4.8 handle this weight or should i go w/ the 5.3. Help!

[bmanflyer]

no question 5.3 just test drive truckswith each engine. The 4.8 is guttless after you drive the 5.3

[vnotaro]

5.3 You won't regret it!

[Redneck_Cadillac]

Originally Posted by sqwezdajuice

ok, i need help choosing an engine size for my new truck. the 4.8 has 285hp and 295 tq and the 5.3 has 295 hp and 300 tq. the heaviest thing i will be pulling is my grand fathers 25' grady white fishing boat. wll the 4.8 handle this weight or should i go w/ the 5.3. Help!

5.3

if towing, see about the 5.7. no substitute for cubic inches when dragging weight behind you................

[01Blackerado]

you cant get the 5.7 in a truck unless its older and in that case the 5.3 out tows and performs it

[TwentyPints]

the 4.8 isnt slow by any means. but if you're gonna be doing alot of towing, get the 5.3 for sure.

[Phix_06]

go big or go home 5.3 all the way

[Vortec327]

5.3 all the way!!

[chevytrucks92]

Originally Posted by sqwezdajuice

ok, i need help choosing an engine size for my new truck. the 4.8 has 285hp and 295 tq and the 5.3 has 295 hp and 300 tq. the heaviest thing i will be pulling is my grand fathers 25' grady white fishing boat. wll the 4.8 handle this weight or should i go w/ the 5.3. Help!

5.3 has 330 lbs-tq, and in 2005 in extended cab and crew cab models, it gets bumped to 310 hp.

[12Mill]

I have a 4.8 and love it. I have pulled decent size boats with no problem. I am sure the 5.3 is stonger, but no complaints from the 4.8 from me.

[01Blackerado]

noonoonooonoonooo get the 5.3 or 5.7genIII or 6.0 do not get the 4.8 youll be beggin for more power later trust me

[sqwezdajuice]

thanks for all the input. i think im gonna go with the 5.3..

[Bowtie Bandit]

Originally Posted by sqwezdajuice

thanks for all the input. i think im gonna go with the 5.3..

You've chosen wisely.