4.8 vs 5.3
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4.8 pistons are flat, 5.3 pistons are dished.
4.8 crank has a shorter stroke than the 5.3.
4.8 rods are longer than the 5.3's.
I don't think one is "superior" over the other, they are just different.
4.8 crank has a shorter stroke than the 5.3.
4.8 rods are longer than the 5.3's.
I don't think one is "superior" over the other, they are just different.
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Originally Posted by GoldenVelvet
The 4.8 is clearly the superior motor.
The 4.8's hp maybe rated 10 less, but there's a huge difference in tq.