2002 chevrolet suburban engine 5.3 l v8

All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise noted.

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Engine	Vortec 5300 V8	Vortec 6000 V8	Vortec 8100 V8
Type	5.3-liter, V8 w/cast iron block	6.0-liter, V8 w/cast iron block	8.1-liter, V8 w/cast iron block
Displacement (cu in / cc)	327 / 5328	364 / 5967	496 / 8128
Bore & stroke (in / mm)	3.78 x 3.62 / 96 x 92	4.00 x 3.62 / 102 x 92	4.25 x 4.37 / 108 x 111
Cylinder head material	cast aluminum	cast aluminum	cast iron
Valvetrain	OHV	OHV	OHV
Ignition system	composite distributor, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires	composite distributor, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires	coil near-plug ignition platinum- tipped spark plugs
Fuel delivery	sequential fuel injection	sequential fuel injection	sequential fuel injection
Compression ratio	9.5:1	9.4:1	9.1:1
Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm)	285 / 213 @ 5200	320 / 239 @ 5000	340 / 254 @ 4200
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @rpm)	325 / 441 @ 4000	360 / 488 @ 4000	455 / 617 @ 3200
Recommended fuel	87 octane	87 octane	87 octane
Maximum engine speed	6000	5600	5000
Emissions controls	three-way catalytic converter, exhaust gas recirculation, positive crankcase ventilation, evaporative collection system	three-way catalytic converter, exhaust gas recirculation, positive crankcase ventilation, evaporative collection system	exhaust gas recirculation, air injection reaction (available)

Transmission	4L60-E	4L80-E	4L85-E
Type	four-speed electronic automatic	four-speed electronic automatic	four-speed electronic automatic
Gear ratios (:1)
First	3.06	2.48	2.48
Second	1.63	1.48	1.48
Third	1.00	1.00	1.00
Fourth	0.70	0.75	0.75
Reverse	2.29	2.08	2.08
Final drive ratio	N/A	N/A	N/A

Chassis / Suspension	2002 Chevy Suburban
Front	independent with torsion bars
Rear	1/2-ton: 5-link coil spring 3/4-ton: two stage, semi-elliptic, multileaf springs and semifloating rear axle
Traction control system	full-function standard; Precision Control System
Steering type
1/2-ton 2WD	power electronic
1/2-ton 4WD	power, variable-assist, speed-sensitive
3/4-ton	power electronic
Ratio
1/2-ton	12.7:1
3/4-ton	15 / 13:1 variable ratio
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock
1/2-ton	3.0
3/4-ton	3.25
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m)
1/2-ton	42.3 / 12.9
3/4-ton	44.3 / 13.5

Brakes	2002 Chevy Suburban
Type	four-wheel disc, four-wheel ABS, dual piston calipers w/ Dynamic Brake Proportioning
Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm)
1/2-ton: Front	12.01 x 1.14 / 305 x 29
1/2-ton: Rear	13.0 x 1.18 / 320 x 20
3/4-ton: Front	12.80 x 1.50 / 325 x 38
3/4-ton: Rear	13.0 x 1.14 / 330 x 29

Wheels	2002 Chevy Suburban
Wheels
1/2-ton	16-inch x 7-inch cast aluminum
3/4-ton	16-inch x 7-inch steel forged aluminum
Tires
1/2-ton	P265/70R16 all-season, steel-belted radials
3/4-ton	LT245/75R16 all season, steel-belted radials

Exterior Dimensions	2002 Chevy Suburban
Wheelbase (in / mm)	130 / 3302
Overall length (in / mm)	219.3 / 5570
Overall width (in / mm)
1/2-ton	78.9 / 2004
3/4-ton	79.8 / 2027
Overall height (in / mm)
1/2-ton: 2WD	2WD: 75.8 / 1925; 4WD: 75.7 / 1923
3/4-ton: 2WD	2WD: 76.8 / 1951; 4WD: 77.1 / 1958
Min. ground clearance (in / mm)
1/2-ton	8.4 / 213.4
3/4-ton	7.1 / 1803
Ground to top of load floor (in / mm)
1/2-ton	2WD: 29.3 / 74422; 4WD: 32.4 / 822.96
3/4-ton	2WD: 30.6 / 777.24; 4WD: 31.8 / 807.72
Base curb weight (lbs / kg)
1/2-ton	2WD: 4947 / 2244; 4WD: 5219 / 2367
3/4-ton	2WD: 5520 / 2504; 4WD: 5796 / 2629
Weight distribution (front / rear)
1/2 ton	2WD: 52 / 48; 4WD: 54 / 46
3/4-ton	2WD: 51 / 49; 4WD: 53 / 47

Capacities	1/2 Ton	3/4 Ton
GVWR, standard
2WD	7000	8600
4WD	7200	8600
Payload, maximum*
2WD	8800 / 3992	12000 / 5443
4WD	8600 / 3901
Fuel tank (gal / liters)	31.0 / 117	37.5 / 142
Engine oil less filter (qts / liters)	5.5 / 5.20	5.5 / 5.20
Cooling system (qts / liters)	9.6 / 9.08	9.6 / 9.08
* Includes weight of driver, passengers, Optional equipment and cargo.