5.3 vortec engine
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 871
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From: Memphis Tennessee
http://www.hotrod.com/articles/415hp...5-3-ls-engine/
Lots of potential. Supposedly will also make a bunch of power on a stock long block with a turbo.
Lots of potential. Supposedly will also make a bunch of power on a stock long block with a turbo.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2004
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I'm running a stock 5.3 in my 72 olds, and a 6.0 in my 68 vette. Very happy with the 5.3 as a DD, great torque curve.
If you want a performance upgrade, the 6.0 is your choice. 400hp with headers and a tune. Cam and heads put it over 500hp easy.
If you want a performance upgrade, the 6.0 is your choice. 400hp with headers and a tune. Cam and heads put it over 500hp easy.
Team Owner
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 81,241
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From: altered state
St. Jude Donor '05
5.3 is ok for driving around but the cubes and stroke thing at the end of the day still applies. The advice of the 6.0 is good
Have been driving a 5.3 for 15 yrs not impressed other than it doesnt leak easy. Power? find a bigger engine.
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2016
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From: Napa Valley California
I've had the 5.3 Vortex motors in the last three Chevy 4X4 trucks I've owned. My current is in a 2014 4X4 1500 with 3.48 rear gears and a 6 spd auto trans. I get about 19 mpg, good torque and good power. Never had any problems. As far as putting the same setup in my Corvette? I would for a good dependable daily driver, with good mpg and a good amount of get up and go. As far as a top performance hot rod setup, I would want something more.
