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First year for 5.3 in Silverados??
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07/15/18 11:31 AM
07/15/18 11:31 AM
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Gary Benson
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I'm thinking 99 but don't know that for sure. I have a 98 with a 5.0 that just doesn't quite have it to pull a camper. It will, just have to leave early.
Life ain't supposed to be easy.
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Re: First year for 5.3 in Silverados??
[Re: Gary Benson]
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07/15/18 12:41 PM
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99 is the first year fueleconomy.gov has average mileage for the 5.3 in a Silverado.
formerly posting as white dog
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Re: First year for 5.3 in Silverados??
[Re: Gary Benson]
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07/15/18 01:02 PM
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I would go with '99. I had a '98 with the 5.7. great truck and better mileage than the '03 5.3 ltr I am driving now. Still, great engine with 250K and still kicking and burns no oil.
"The voice of reason!"
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Re: First year for 5.3 in Silverados??
[Re: Gary Benson]
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07/15/18 09:02 PM
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They even had a few 5.7(350) in 99.
Vietnam--1967 46th. Const./Combat Engineers
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Re: First year for 5.3 in Silverados??
[Re: Gary Benson]
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07/16/18 07:36 PM
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I had a 99 with a 5.3 and I know it was the first year for them. now I have a new body style 07 with a 5.3 first year for economy cutout on that engine and its a piece of junk. I got it fixed but what a hassle.
Perserverance is a virtue,,,unless your an idiot
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