Ed HD
Formerly: Dad's 05 LLY
You can't get the 6.2 gasser in the 3/4 ton, they're still using the Gen IV 6.0 with 360-ish HP. Only in 1500's and the SUV's. Just fair warning.
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Drove a L5P today
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BIGR
Lucky To Be Here
I knew that it would be a 6.2 gasser in the 1500, or 6.0 in the 3/4, maybe I was not clear on that.
Big question of the day is why the heck can't GM put a more powerful gas engine in the 3/4 ton??? They had the 8.1 years ago. The 6.2 liter in the 1/2 ton puts out more guts than the 6.0 in the 3/4 ton. Is it something to do with fuel mileage requirements from the FEDS?
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Has to do with the duty rating of the engines. The 8.1l got done in by low sales and emissions. The 6.0l is the only gas engine left in GM's arsenal that is classified as a constant duty engine. Before the 6.2l we had the 6.0l vortec maxx at 345hp(the lq9) while the regular 6.0l rated for hd use never surpassed 325 for the lq4 in the early years. So it boils down to which one is rated to be run at full load, while towing heavy, AND be expected to last through warranty.
cwq21
Member
Hey guys, it's been a while since I've been on here. Just a little catch up on why I've been gone so long. Finally retired from working overseas in West Central Africa and bought a local tire and automotive service center on July 1st.
Talking about the new L5P, I like the new body style and couldn't find what I wanted on the lot or by locating one so I went and ordered a 2018, LTZ, 3500 SRW that's scheduled to be built the week of 01/15/18. Finally gonna get rid of the '03...
Talking about the new L5P, I like the new body style and couldn't find what I wanted on the lot or by locating one so I went and ordered a 2018, LTZ, 3500 SRW that's scheduled to be built the week of 01/15/18. Finally gonna get rid of the '03...
btfarm
America First!
Hey Charlie! Great to see you back... Best of luck with the new one. As a retired guy, no way am I in the market to afford a new one. Still having good luck with the '06 at 326k+
Will L.
Well-Known Member
Welcome back to this half of the world.
We will be waiting for show and tell pictures.
And buying a tire store to deal with how fast you can burn the tires off the new truck- wow! Haha.
We will be waiting for show and tell pictures.
And buying a tire store to deal with how fast you can burn the tires off the new truck- wow! Haha.
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- #47
These things just keep getting better and better and more refined.
But unfortunately, cost alot more too.
But unfortunately, cost alot more too.
cwq21
Member
I’m sure one of the first things I’ll do is upsize & change out the tires for a set of Toyo open country R/Ts. Mainly cause I have them on my ‘03 and like the look and the mileage I can get out of them.
BIGR
Lucky To Be Here
You guys hearing about the issues with the DEF and Codes on the new trucks?
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- #50
I havent heard anything, but I admit I have been out of the loop for a bit.
What issues? DEF freezing?
What issues? DEF freezing?
BIGR
Lucky To Be Here
A whole slew of engine code stuff, looks like emissions crap.
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- #52
Yikes. Makes me feel good about my 2006 Duramax. Lol
BIGR
Lucky To Be Here
It is mentioned on some of the other websites.
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- #54
They better get those issues fixed!
BIGR
Lucky To Be Here
Oh yea, I think the 2006 or 2007 LBZ was the right engine for sure. No particle filter, no DEF and plenty of power for sure.
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- #56
True Dat! [emoji106]
BIGR
Lucky To Be Here
Sometimes more power or performance and a new engine design comes at a price.
BIGR
Lucky To Be Here
My little LBZ is at around 82,600 miles and I have had it 12 years, so I think if it does not rust down I can get another 12 years or so out of it before it dies.
Big T
Well-Known Member
Someone told me that GM is now like the Ford in that the cab must be removed for major repairs. Is that correct?
My son bought a 2017 F250, 4 door, 4wd with the 6.7 diesel. He said the Ford interior was bigger than the GM and he needed the room for baby seats. The neighbor's kid whom he works with, went and bought the same truck but a 1 ton F350. He had blown one of the timing chains in his 5.3 liter F150.
My son bought a 2017 F250, 4 door, 4wd with the 6.7 diesel. He said the Ford interior was bigger than the GM and he needed the room for baby seats. The neighbor's kid whom he works with, went and bought the same truck but a 1 ton F350. He had blown one of the timing chains in his 5.3 liter F150.
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- #60
Ford's have been like that for several years now.
I have not heard that about Chevrolet/GMC having to remove the cab for engine work.
I have not heard that about Chevrolet/GMC having to remove the cab for engine work.