5.3 is the best in mpg out of the Ls engines
I have had all 4.3-6.2 lol
I went from a 5.3 in my 01 ecsb to 5.7 out of a 01 Camaro and picked up 1-2 mpgs I used the car intake, don't know if thats the difference or not. Alot more power and better mileage, win win deal