chevrolet k5 vs tahoe

[tavi10]

Hello I came to steal a little time because I am very complicated with a decision, I was proposed to change my blazer chevrolet k5 1986 with new engine v8 350, for a chevrolet tahoe lt 2 door 1997 in very good condition
I'm giving the truck a very soft use, a bit of road and a bit of earth , my big problem with the K5 is that it has small wheels and a very slow gearbox, besides the k5 mia is very simple, what I see The good thing about the tahoe is that it brings big wheels and a much better gearbox and a beautiful luxury
My big question is if I should change my k5 for tahoe, I would like to know that they recommend me, and what differences have these 2 vans, if you have better ride the tahoe and If it is resistant and if it will generate me some future problem.

It would be very helpful to help me with this decision.
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[Russell]

Hello I came to steal a little time because I am very complicated with a decision, I was proposed to change my blazer chevrolet k5 1986 with new engine v8 350, for a chevrolet tahoe lt 2 door 1997 in very good condition
I'm giving the truck a very soft use, a bit of road and a bit of earth , my big problem with the K5 is that it has small wheels and a very slow gearbox, besides the k5 mia is very simple, what I see The good thing about the tahoe is that it brings big wheels and a much better gearbox and a beautiful luxury
My big question is if I should change my k5 for tahoe, I would like to know that they recommend me, and what differences have these 2 vans, if you have better ride the tahoe and If it is resistant and if it will generate me some future problem.

It would be very helpful to help me with this decision.
Message sent from argentina

Hello from Canada!

I've driven both and definitely prefer the newer Tahoe platform. It has a Vortec fuel injected engine with way more power than a carburated 350, electronic automatic transmission and a far more comfy interior with way more options and features. The suspension and axles on the K5 are much stronger and better for offroad use than the Tahoe. The K5 will definitely be far better for offroad purposes. If you want to get really fancy, you can put the K5 suspension and axles under the Tahoe to have the best of both worlds though!

Other weak points on the Tahoe would include the fuel injector pod under the intake and the fuel pressure regulator on the engine. Otherwise those trucks are rock solid and work great!

 

[tavi10]

Thank you very much for your answer, I put a new 350 v8 300 hp to my Chevrolet K5, what happens is that my k5 was in the Argentine army and that's why it's basic very basic, but it's like you say it's an all terrain. The tahoe has a 6-cylinder gasoline engine of 200 hp, I think like you, I think that the soft use that I give is more suited to me the tahoe