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JantzenOKC · 09-02-2015, 03:53 PM

Looks like I'm going to be in the market for a new truck. It will definitely be a 2016 MY. I'm wondering what everyone's opinion is on which motor would be the better choice. Window sticker only shows 1mpg difference but I just find that hard to believe. Especially with the 5.3 having cylinder deactivation and the 6.2 not. If the mileage is really that close then it would be a no brainer. But I'm thinking real world mileage would be a different story. I don't pull a ton of stuff but I do pull some and would like to be able pull my car around with no problems.

09-02-2015, 03:53 PM	#1
JantzenOKC Drives: '13 2LT/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 3,073	5.3 vs 6.2 for new Silverado? Looks like I'm going to be in the market for a new truck. It will definitely be a 2016 MY. I'm wondering what everyone's opinion is on which motor would be the better choice. Window sticker only shows 1mpg difference but I just find that hard to believe. Especially with the 5.3 having cylinder deactivation and the 6.2 not. If the mileage is really that close then it would be a no brainer. But I'm thinking real world mileage would be a different story. I don't pull a ton of stuff but I do pull some and would like to be able pull my car around with no problems. __________________ 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 Garrett GT28 turbos -- Jacfab forged connecting rods -- Diamond forged pistons(10.5:1) -- Alky Control Methonal Injection -- CircleD 2E triple disc torque converter -- BMR suspension 10.75 @ 131mph