Originally Posted by electricmarquis
Yup, 250k is a common achievement with GM 5.3l. Plus with its powerband, upper RPMs are hardly touched.
Lifespan is entirely dependent on use.
People hauler - sure.
When used in a truck as a tow vehicle towing from So cal to the colorado river and lakes - Ive seen more clapped out 5.3's than any other mill.
When they spend a good chunk of time revving lifespan drops significantly.
Being a partner in a boat shop I get to know owners and their trucks, and I see this combo a lot.
This from just last week....
Yup, 250k is a common achievement with GM 5.3l. Plus with its powerband, upper RPMs are hardly touched.
Lifespan is entirely dependent on use.
People hauler - sure.
When used in a truck as a tow vehicle towing from So cal to the colorado river and lakes - Ive seen more clapped out 5.3's than any other mill.
When they spend a good chunk of time revving lifespan drops significantly.
Being a partner in a boat shop I get to know owners and their trucks, and I see this combo a lot.
This from just last week....
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