I see all sorts of love for the 3.0, and the 6.2. The 6.2, I get. the 3.0, I ran from, and seeing threads on here, I am kind of glad I did. I have the 5.3, and I am more than happy with it. This is my 3rd GM truck in a row with a 5.3, 2nd eco-tech, and I have no complaints. I do not tow, nor use it for work, never have. However, I do load them up from time to time, and yet to have a complaint. The factory tune is terrible, but I plan to do to this truck just like my last two. A cold air intake, a tuner, and cut that restrictive exhaust off. That 1k investment does wake it up quite a bit, and really brings out an animal you didn't know was hiding. Will it out torque a 6.2, or the diesel? Hell no. But the 5.3 has a lot of potential.
Why no love for the 5.3?
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Andystoy AT4
Active member
The 5.3 is a fine engine for those who don't need the 6.2l and are unsure of what the 3.0 diesel has for benefits.
Rle312
Member
The 5.3 has the same gas mileage as the 6.2, so not sure why one would go with the 5.3. I went with the 3.0 for the power and MPG. Averaging 22 MPG.
adeerchaser
Well-known member
Just me, but no love for 5.3 cause they make something bigger!
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.Cabin4
New member
3.0 with no regrets or any problems. I love this motor and will never go back to gas in a 1/2 ton if I can avoid it. I never went further with the Ram Eco or the Ford. Talk about problems........read those. It's no wonder Ram and Ford dropped those motors from the lineup. As a point, if I was to go with a 3/4 or 1 ton, I'm likely not going with the Duramax. I would mostly likely go Cummins. There's no comparison other than name of the 3.0 to the larger Duramax v8.
Riverdog
Active member
I've had a dozen trucks with the 5.3L and love that motor. But....I'm not trading as often as I used to....and I was afraid that this might be my last truck purchase before they outlaw gasoline in NY. So I went with the 6.2L. Still love the 5.3 though. I used to love diesels in my towing rigs but once they started with the emissions crap I lost my taste for them. RIP LBZ
