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Old 01-27-2008, 11:40 PM
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ok so it makes less power and uses more gas lol.......

vortec engines are awesome powerplants. just like the lsx engines

OHV all the way, torque + gearing + low revs = power & mileage.

like i've said a million times
My 6.0 Vortec got HORRIBLE gas mileage.
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Old 01-27-2008, 11:41 PM
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I`ve driven a few 15 passenger van with both the 5.3 and 6.0 motor :P They are pretty nice motor to carry heavy ---- and have some serious tork
the 6.0 is WAYYYYYYYY more powerful and both gets 10mph hwy with full load of ---- :1
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My 6.0 Vortec got HORRIBLE gas mileage.
it also had huge ------ wheels on it
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Old 01-27-2008, 11:43 PM
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those things do not get 17mpg, maybe idling while being pulled by a tow truck. they get 10-12 at best.
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Old 01-27-2008, 11:43 PM
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C1500 Series - 5.3L (2WD)
19 / 27 / 22

K1500 Series - 5.3L (4WD)
18 / 24 / 20

C1500 Series -6.0L (2WD)
17 / 23 / 19

Silverado SS - 6.0L (AWD)
14 / 19 / 16
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Old 01-27-2008, 11:44 PM
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http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/17203.shtml
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Old 01-27-2008, 11:45 PM
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2005 Chevy Tahoe

Vortec 5300 5.3L V-8 (L59)
2WD: 14 / 18 / 16
4WD: 13 / 17 / 15
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Old 01-27-2008, 11:46 PM
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my pathfinder gets 17mpg Its exspensive comming from a 4 cyl
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Old 01-27-2008, 11:50 PM
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yeah johnny, we all know how accurate fuel economy ratings are

go drive one around for a week, ill bet you 500 you DONT get over 12MPG with ANY kind of driving.
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Old 01-27-2008, 11:53 PM
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it also had huge african american wheels on it
I drove it with stock rims/tires for a few months and it still got ---- for mpg. I towed a trailer loaded with ---- in it out of state, still got 9mpg.
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