The Specs on a '98 Silverado 4x4 5.7L
Before 1999, full-size Chevrolet pickup trucks were known by three model numbers. The 1500 was a 1/2-ton truck, the 2500 a 3/4-ton truck, and the 3500 had a 1-ton capacity. The Silverado name, which became the standard name for full-size Chevy pickups beginning in 1999, referred to a particular trim level in the 1998 model year and before. Thanks to a range of choices between models and optional features, there were several ways to get a 1998 Silverado with a 5.7-liter V-8.
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Engine
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The base engine offerings for Chevrolet's 1998 C/K were a 4.3-liter V-6 in the 1500 and a 5.0-liter V-8 in the 2500, so to get your hands on a 5.7-liter V-8, you had to step up a rung or two on the feature ladder for these models. The 16-valve, fuel-injected 5.7-liter engine was an option for the Silverado 1500, and upgrading to the HD Silverado trim level in the 2500 got you the same engine. The 5.7-liter engine was standard on the Silverado 3500.
Drivetrain
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The Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 mated their engines with a 5-speed manual or an optional 4-speed automatic, with the combination of a V-8 engine and the four-speed automatic being one of the most common configurations among full-size Chevy trucks of this period. All models were available in four-wheel-drive versions, with the capability to shift between four- and two-wheel drive on the fly.
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Body Styles
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The Silverado 1500 and 2500 were offered in regular cab and extended cab versions, while the 3500 added a crew cab version to the lineup. The trucks were also offered with fleetside and sportside bed options. The fleetside's bed extended over the rear wheel, providing a wider cargo space, while the rear wheels of the sportside were positioned outside the width of the cargo box and covered by fenders.
Features
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The Silverado trim level was the most luxurious of three tiers; the other two trim levels were the Cheyenne and the Scottsdale. The Cheyenne was intended to be a no-nonsense work truck, the Scottsdale a middle ground between comfort and functionality, and the Silverado a top-of-the-line luxury truck. The Silverado trim featured halogen headlamps, power windows and locks, a chrome step rear bumper, daytime running lights, power mirrors, a tilt steering wheel, air conditioning and intermittent windshield wipers.
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