2004-2006. Z71 Tahoe

[quadmanri]

Two questions. First 5.7 or 5.3 which is better/preferred? Second, what's the difference between LT LS and z71

 

[Yukon John]

In that era I would lean toward the 5.7 Vortec...longer stroke equals more torque and that's what moves these heavy trucks.

LT and LS are trim levels.Z-71 is an actual RPO-Option Code that depending on the year and model adds a list of off road goodies (heavier springs, shocks, sway bars, bushings as well as skid plates) to enhance performance and durability in off road situations.

 

[quadmanri]

In that era I would lean toward the 5.7 Vortec...longer stroke equals more torque and that's what moves these heavy trucks.

LT and LS are trim levels.Z-71 is an actual RPO-Option Code that depending on the year and model adds a list of off road goodies (heavier springs, shocks, sway bars, bushings as well as skid plates) to enhance performance and durability in off road situations.

thanks for the info much appreciated. im looking at an 04 with 140,000 miles truck is puff has 5.7 guy wants 5 grand for it. it was his wifes for the last 100,000 miles. ive seen some of theses trucks in the high 200's-300,000 miles. what do you think? which is better trim package LT or LS

 

[Yukon John]

thanks for the info much appreciated. im looking at an 04 with 140,000 miles truck is puff has 5.7 guy wants 5 grand for it. it was his wifes for the last 100,000 miles. ive seen some of theses trucks in the high 200's-300,000 miles. what do you think? which is better trim package LT or LS

I'm thinking LT.

 

[Fosscore]

Here's more detailed list to add on to what Yukon John as said that I found. Mine is an LS 2006 4.8L upgraded to leather and a friend has an LT 2005 5.3L. Can be slight differences here and there, but this should be a general guideline. Hope this helps a bit.

LS Standard Equipment:

Vortec 4800 V8 engine with 285 horsepower
Hydra-Matic four-speed automatic transmission
Standard six-passenger Custom Cloth seating
AM/FM stereo with CD and cassette players
Tri-zone temperature control
Driver Information Center
16-inch wheels and tires
Autotrac 4x4 system (4x4 only)
Recovery hooks (4x4 only)

In addition to or in place of Tahoe LS features, Tahoe LT key standard features include:

Vortec 5300 V8 engine with 295 horsepower
Standard first-row Custom Leather seating surfaces and second-row leather-appointed seating
Front heated bucket seats with 10-way power
Third-Row Seat Package
Six-disc in-dash CD changer and Bose speaker system
XM Satellite Radio-ready(1)
One-year OnStar(2) Safe & Sound Plan
Tri-zone automatic temperature control
Power-folding, heated outside mirrors
Driver Convenience Package with HomeLink transmitter, power-adjustable pedals, steering wheel-mounted controls for audio and
Driver Information Center
Cargo Package with cargo net and luggage rack center rails
Heavy-duty Trailering Equipment Package
Autotrac 4x4 system (4x4 only)
Recovery hooks (4x4 only)

 

[SRTH8R]

5.7L was never offered in a NBS.

 

[Martinjmpr]

5.7L was never offered in a NBS.

Wonder if he meant 6.0?


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[SRTH8R]

Think 06 was the only year you could get a 6L in the half ton. Those are like unicorns. 2500 you could get 6L or 8.1.

 

[massivespl]

5.7L was never offered in a NBS.

This is what I was thinking reading the comments... I was like hmmm, I never once seen a 2001+ with a 5.7, those came in 2000and under