5.3 versus 6.2

[quickvert1]

I have 5.3 w 3.42 and test drove same exact truck even color with 6.2 and 3.73s...OMG is all i can say

 

There is no comparison between the 2...I can go half throttle and it rips shifts way higher rpms and makes tons more power

 

Its not only more powerful but a way way bettter factory tune..Im so impressed trying to turn mine in for it..offered me 33k for mine 2014 ltz with 1400 miles

[TX14Z71]

Funny how little they offer for practically a brand new truck.

[ChrisNJ]

what's first gear like? with the 3.73, first gear is a really high ratio. Does it even go 10ft before it hits second?

I have older 6.2/3.42 and don't like how it short shifts.

Does this new 6.2/3.73 still short shift?

when you go up and down hilly rural roads does it fall flat on it's face or go like you expect a 400+hp vehicle to perform?

I've been waiting for a review of this combo, as there are none around to test drive. Thanks.

what's first gear like? with the 3.73, first gear is a really high ratio. Does it even go 10ft before it hits second?

I have older 6.2/3.42 and don't like how it short shifts.

Does this new 6.2/3.73 still short shift?

when you go up and down hilly rural roads does it fall flat on it's face or go like you expect a 400+hp vehicle to perform?

I've been waiting for a review of this combo, as there are none around to test drive. Thanks.

what's first gear like? with the 3.73, first gear is a really high ratio. Does it even go 10ft before it hits second?

I have older 6.2/3.42 and don't like how it short shifts.

Does this new 6.2/3.73 still short shift?

when you go up and down hilly rural roads does it fall flat on it's face or go like you expect a 400+hp vehicle to perform?

I've been waiting for a review of this combo, as there are none around to test drive. Thanks.

[diannabill]

So how much would you end up losing with your trade? Seriously. Including what you paid for licensing, extras, etc. For me, it would probably be significant.

 

I've come to the place that I'd never go out of my way to test drive a vehicle that "might" be better than mine, especially when I just bought it. LOL - that's the reason I try to avoid auto shows. No matter what you buy, there's ALWAYS something better. And I guarantee you there's even something better than that 6.2 out there. I sympathize with you--I've been there and done that!

 

There were really only two outcomes to your test drive. Either you loved your 5.3 better, reported that to us, and started a riot here on this forum with the 6.2 lovers. Or, as it turned out, you loved the 6.2 better, which means you really can't stand driving your little go-cart of a truck anymore!

 

You really only have one choice: Your only choice is to lose your shirt on your trade, spend thousands more for the new one and get on here and let us know how you did. It's too late to save yourself!

[quickvert1]

what's first gear like? with the 3.73, first gear is a really high ratio. Does it even go 10ft before it hits second?

I have older 6.2/3.42 and don't like how it short shifts.

Does this new 6.2/3.73 still short shift?

when you go up and down hilly rural roads does it fall flat on it's face or go like you expect a 400+hp vehicle to perform?

I've been waiting for a review of this combo, as there are none around to test drive. Thanks.

 

what's first gear like? with the 3.73, first gear is a really high ratio. Does it even go 10ft before it hits second?

I have older 6.2/3.42 and don't like how it short shifts.

Does this new 6.2/3.73 still short shift?

when you go up and down hilly rural roads does it fall flat on it's face or go like you expect a 400+hp vehicle to perform?

I've been waiting for a review of this combo, as there are none around to test drive. Thanks.

 

what's first gear like? with the 3.73, first gear is a really high ratio. Does it even go 10ft before it hits second?

I have older 6.2/3.42 and don't like how it short shifts.

Does this new 6.2/3.73 still short shift?

when you go up and down hilly rural roads does it fall flat on it's face or go like you expect a 400+hp vehicle to perform?

I've been waiting for a review of this combo, as there are none around to test drive. Thanks.

it shifts when it hits 6500 rpm...pretty quick.lol...i drove it like 5 miles..i really enjoyed every minute of it..lol..its no comparison to my slow ass 5.3

[quickvert1]

So how much would you end up losing with your trade? Seriously. Including what you paid for licensing, extras, etc. For me, it would probably be significant.

 

I've come to the place that I'd never go out of my way to test drive a vehicle that "might" be better than mine, especially when I just bought it. LOL - that's the reason I try to avoid auto shows. No matter what you buy, there's ALWAYS something better. And I guarantee you there's even something better than that 6.2 out there. I sympathize with you--I've been there and done that!

 

There were really only two outcomes to your test drive. Either you loved your 5.3 better, reported that to us, and started a riot here on this forum with the 6.2 lovers. Or, as it turned out, you loved the 6.2 better, which means you really can't stand driving your little go-cart of a truck anymore!

 

You really only have one choice: Your only choice is to lose your shirt on your trade, spend thousands more for the new one and get on here and let us know how you did. It's too late to save yourself!

yes its not worth it...Im gonna see the numbers tomorow..But it maybe alot cheaper to buy the magnusun supercharger for mine..I still dont think it will be more powerful than the 6.2

[Aaron1085]

Hmmmm.....keep us posted.

 

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[bigdeaddux]

Thanks for confirming I made the right decision. Ordered a 6.2 4x4 w/3.73 last week. I was only able to test drive a 6.2 w/3.42 and was impressed. Coming out of a 11' 5.3, I can't see how anyone wouldn't seriously consider a 6.2 before signing the line.

 

Hopefully the numbers work out on your possible trade. Be prepared, it's probably going to sting a little.

[Mutau95]

Tuning yours will turn it into a new truck and save you money.

[Ulukslo]

Ive got a 6.2 3.73s!! Im telln you!!! Buy the supercharger!!! Your gonna get raped!! Or sell yours outright. 5.3 with magnacharger will smoke the 6.2 and be tons of fun and for the money your loosing on trade you can take chance on warranty.

[iCryWheniGoPoop]

Ive got a 6.2 3.73s!! Im telln you!!! Buy the supercharger!!! Your gonna get raped!! Or sell yours outright. 5.3 with magnacharger will smoke the 6.2 and be tons of fun and for the money your loosing on trade you can take chance on warranty.

 

What this guy said... I was going to say the same thing almost word for word. I know you really liked the power of the 6.2 but even the little Maggie will add an easy +50 hp/TQ on a really safe tune over the 6.2 but that is a whole different kind of power that will make you go "what just happened" the first time you suck back in the seat.

If you have a "good" tuner in your area, he should be able to give you an E85 tune that will be comparable in numbers to a "stock" 6.2.

[AaronIROCZ]

Cheese and rice!!!! I got 30,000 for my 12 with the 6.2L with 33,000 miles when I traded it in for my 14.

[chevyguy45]

Nice they do have so much more power than the 5.3. I was impressed with how well they pull. I drove one and floored it going 80mph and it still pulled.

[iCryWheniGoPoop]

yes its not worth it...Im gonna see the numbers tomorow..But it maybe alot cheaper to buy the magnusun supercharger for mine..I still dont think it will be more powerful than the 6.2

 

 

Well... The suspense is killing me... you bent over the counter and then brought a 6.2 home didn't you?

 

I refuse to test drive one now that I own a 5.3. I am just going to dyno tune mine with exhaust on E85, outrun a stock 6.2 and pretend like I'm satisfied. Oh... and pretend like 6.2's loose power if you tune them... oh and drink a ton a gas.... and suck.

[fondupot]

I'm sure a 5.3 would feel a lot better with 3.73's too.

 

I have yet to drive a new 6.2....i feel like that would be dangerous to my pocket book.