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Question by sasquatch: Are the older 83-97 Chevy/GMC C/K 1500 good trucks?
Would like to get a regular cab with short or long box. Would be used as a daily driver as well as hauling light to moderate, rarely heavy loads of dirt, gravel, tools, furniture and other stuff. I’ve looked at some of the compact pickups, some of them burn just as much fuel as the full size. I’m 6’3″ so the full size is just right.

Would never use to tow. I have thought about the 4.3L V6 and 5.7L V8. I have been told that the 4.3L will burn about as much as the 5.7L V8. If that’s true, I’m all for it. It makes sense that the bigger 5.7L engine won’t have to work as hard as the 4.3L.

I’ve had a few people tell me they get about 14mpg (17L/100km) with 5.7L V8. That’s pretty good. I used to own a Dodge Dakota that had a 3.9L V6 with 5spd that didn’t have much power and it would use the same amount of fuel. My experience with the V6 engine are a big compromise.

What would be the difference between the two engines driving in the city/highway and mixed driving empty and with some weight? I’m thinking the 4.3L V6 may get worse gas mileage with loaded bed than the 5.7L V8. Is it worth it to go to the 4.3L V6 or be better to just skip it and go with the V8?

Here in Canada where I live, the roads are no flat and straight like most of the U.S. roadways. There are alot of hills, mountains, etc..

I’m not sure If I should get one with the non vortec throttle body injected, or multiport injected vortec engine. The TBI looks more simple. Was 1995 the last year of the TBI.
I’ve been told that the TBI is more reliable than vortec with less clutter under the hood.

The majority of these trucks that I’ve seen are automatic. It’s hard to find one with a manual transmission unless it’s 4.3L,I guess automatic is probably reliable.

I have never owned a GM truck, How do you guys like your trucks?

I’ve found a few for sale. To name a couple would be an
1997 Chevy C1500 2wd shortbox with 4.3L 5spd manual, 210,000km
1991 Chevy C1500 2wd longbox with 5.7L TBI and auto, 220,000km

Thanks.

Best answer:

Answer by Jackson
I’ve always had a gm truck.. reason being is they don’t break.. the 4.3l v6 is pretty much a 350 with 2 cylinders shaved off.. the 5.7 is going to make a good bit more power and torque.. around 50hp and maybe 75 ft lbs of torque.. however i do recommend something.. doing like a 2 inch body lift.. won’t only make it look cooler but it will seriouosly make the truck a bit more quiet.. or you could just do all new bushings for the same price.. so i’d rather get something out of it with the the 2″ lift.. you really can’t go wrong with these trucks.. however get the V8 because it’s better to have the power and not need it.. then to need the extra power and not have it

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