[lil_freak_66]

just go with the I6

much easier to come by...and from what ive read they are fairly similar in power to the V8

i think i read that the I6 has 290 something and the 5.3 is about 300 while the LS2 is 390 hp

im no mechanic though,and am just going by what i read( i dont even remember where it was read)

 

[lil_freak_66]

the 5.3 also puts out 53lbs more torque than the I6, but I wouldn't trust GM ratings for either. According to the K&N dyno they publish for their kit, the I6 falls 70hp short of what GM says, not sure how far off the V8 would be.

But 5.3s are rare around here, I gave up looking for one.

didnt the older I6 engines put out like 50 less up than the newer ones? that might be the reason for the big number change...but not for all of it.

they get up and go pretty good and ive had no problems with anything from driving 110,2 trackin towing or daily use.

id suggest an I6,4wd with the G80 Locker.