More question on engines and rear Axle
I have my new tow vehicle truck search down to two different models what would be the better work horse. 1. A 5.7 liter V- 8 with a rear axle ratio of 3.55 2. A 5.3 liter V-8 with a rear axel ...
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Twain wrote:eHoefler wrote:
Option 1 has 395 horse power with 407 FTLB of torque
Option 2 has 355 horse power with 383 FTLB of torque
I believe those option 2 numbers are for the 2014 Ecotec 3. That's about 50lbs of torque more, at the same RPM, than the previous 5.3. And its rated for 16/23 MPG vs the 14/20 of the 5.7. I bet the 5.3 will have more payload capacity. Things have changed in 2014.
The OP is shopping 2013s, so why would the 5.3 have more payload?
