I have a 2002 Chevy 1500 with the 5.3. It is just okay pulling my enclosed
18 foot trailer. If I had to do it over I would go with a bigger engine.
Bob Davis
Mt. Dora, FL
62TR4racer
67.5 Datsun2000
69 Zink FV
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Herrera" <jrherrera90@hotmail.com>
To: <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 4:46 PM
Subject: Chevy 5.3 Litre Powered Tow Vehicle
> Amici:
>
> Does anyone have any comments on the Chevy 5.3 litre V-8 and its
suitability
> as a tow vehicle engine?
>
> A while ago I picked FoT's brain about the towing problem poor Dale, my
5.0
> litre (305 c.i.d.) powered Chevy truck, has. The consensus was that I
should
> look into replacing the worn-out engine with a 5.7 (350 c.i.d.) litre
> engine.
>
> I just discussed this with my truck mechanic, who knows Dale very well.
Even
> though he stands to make some cash on the swap, he suggested that I look
> into buying another truck! And that it should have the towing package and
a
> 5.7 litre.
>
> I just looked at a 2000 and it has a 5.3 litre Vortec V-8. Did this
replace
> the 5.7, and is it suitable for towing?
>
> There are some steep hills between here and VIR!
>
> Thanks,
> John Herrera
>
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