Antonm
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More horsepower and torque from the same design and architecture. The 5.3s last longer because they put out less power.
Take a marine diesel engine for an example. At 1800 rpm for a 100% duty cycle it may last 12,000 hours but at 2400 rpms for a 100% duty cycle it might last 8000 hours.
I'm sure you can think of something aboard those boats you served aboard that were rated similarly from radars to pumps, scrubbers, etc.
I get what you're saying, but I think your logic is slightly flawed.
Yes, the 6.2 is capable of producing more horsepower, but during the normal daily driving part throttle usage, it's only making enough to move the vehicle, which is the exact same amount the 5.3 would be making.
Sure if prolonged/ repeated full throttle acceleration was happening or in heavy towing use type scenario I could see the extra HP its capable of making being a hinderance to longevity, but getting the groceries from the store and taking the kids to school, and only very , very , very seldomly actually using more than say 150 hp, not so much.
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