KevinBroadwater
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Guys with them do you like them or not?What kind of milage do you get with them?Looking at an ex cab. auto 4x4.Thank You
Chevy 2500HD 6.0 liter
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We have 2000 Yukon XL with an iron head 6.0 and 4X4 and 4.11 gears.
10 mpg towing 8,000 lbs, 13 to 13.5 mpg around town, maybe 14 mpg on the hiway @ 70 mph, never more than this. It has 70K miles now. Finally was broken in around 35K miles. Piston slap on cold startup doesn't seem to affect anything, but they all have it.
It's no duramax. It's not even a Dodge V-10 or Hemi. Better than Ford gas V-8's/V-10's in terms of power/performance/economy, though.
10 mpg towing 8,000 lbs, 13 to 13.5 mpg around town, maybe 14 mpg on the hiway @ 70 mph, never more than this. It has 70K miles now. Finally was broken in around 35K miles. Piston slap on cold startup doesn't seem to affect anything, but they all have it.
It's no duramax. It's not even a Dodge V-10 or Hemi. Better than Ford gas V-8's/V-10's in terms of power/performance/economy, though.
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KB, I had a 2003 HD with 6.0L and I averaged around 13 mpg doing about half city half highway driving. Personally I loved the truck, obviously 13mpg isn't anything to call home about but it towed my car, hauled load of croncrete and dirt, and never flinched once. Here is a helpful site that I frequent for questions and advice about these trucks. http://www.gm-trucks.com/
Unfortunately I lost my truck to a stupid teenage female driver(who I am convinced was on the cell phone but she wouldn't admit it). She lost control of her car on the expressway, clipped the rear fender of my truck and pointed me to the wall which I proceeded to hit head on doing 65 MPH. Obviously the safety features worked their magic, but the truck was totaled. Here are some pics of what's left over http://turboburge.home.comcast.net/truckcrash/
On the bright side, I have a new one on order, this time with the Diesel and Allison!!
Unfortunately I lost my truck to a stupid teenage female driver(who I am convinced was on the cell phone but she wouldn't admit it). She lost control of her car on the expressway, clipped the rear fender of my truck and pointed me to the wall which I proceeded to hit head on doing 65 MPH. Obviously the safety features worked their magic, but the truck was totaled. Here are some pics of what's left over http://turboburge.home.comcast.net/truckcrash/
On the bright side, I have a new one on order, this time with the Diesel and Allison!!
KevinBroadwater
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Thanks guys I know it's not a Duramax but I dont think I need it.Thanks again
I have 2 company trucks.. Bought em both new and have both have low mileage on both em..
95 Ram 2500 with v10 and 4.10's and a 01 2500 hd Silverado with a 6.0 and 4.11's. I can tel ya the Chevy is a better truck. BOTH have more power then I could ever need, both are quiet and trouble free. (the 6.0 does NOT have the dreaded piston slap)..
Racing em (in 4wd cause you cannot launch the Dodge at all in limited slip rwd). .. The Dodge with its fantastic torque will pull the chevy but soon after 60 mph the chevy catches and passes the dodge.
I highly recommend the GM 6.0 in a 2500..
95 Ram 2500 with v10 and 4.10's and a 01 2500 hd Silverado with a 6.0 and 4.11's. I can tel ya the Chevy is a better truck. BOTH have more power then I could ever need, both are quiet and trouble free. (the 6.0 does NOT have the dreaded piston slap)..
Racing em (in 4wd cause you cannot launch the Dodge at all in limited slip rwd). .. The Dodge with its fantastic torque will pull the chevy but soon after 60 mph the chevy catches and passes the dodge.
I highly recommend the GM 6.0 in a 2500..
If you do not have plans on doing some heavy weight towing, I don't think the 6.0 is worth it, better yet the total packages with the 6.0 as a whole vs. the 5.4. Most people don't even push the capabilities these days and it is a status thing.
I really don't like how they force you into 4.11 gears with the 6.0 option on 2500 models, that kills fuel economy.
You can go for the 1500 HD that gives you the 6.0 motor with 3.73 gears, but for the $$ you are not far off a Diesel. I have taked to a few people and the mileage is in the 15's on the highway and 13 around town.
The V8 Ford has the torque curve where is should be for towing, better than the 6.0. We don't tow at 3000 RPMS and up. I have talked to a lot of guys who pull snowmobile trailers and they say the 6.0 has to rev to pull well.
In summary, the 5.4 Chevy vs. the 6.0. is not really worth the sacrifice in fuel economy.
My opinion, and you know what they say about opinions.
I really don't like how they force you into 4.11 gears with the 6.0 option on 2500 models, that kills fuel economy.
You can go for the 1500 HD that gives you the 6.0 motor with 3.73 gears, but for the $$ you are not far off a Diesel. I have taked to a few people and the mileage is in the 15's on the highway and 13 around town.
The V8 Ford has the torque curve where is should be for towing, better than the 6.0. We don't tow at 3000 RPMS and up. I have talked to a lot of guys who pull snowmobile trailers and they say the 6.0 has to rev to pull well.
In summary, the 5.4 Chevy vs. the 6.0. is not really worth the sacrifice in fuel economy.
My opinion, and you know what they say about opinions.
That's because of the 4.10 gears in the Dodge. If it had 3.55's the Chevy wouldn't catch it to well over 75 mph. The V-10 runs out of breath at 3.5K RPM so you have to gear it like a Deisel.
Our Yukon didn't have any piston slap until about 40K miles. I used to be one of those people that said they don't all slap, until mine started slapping
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I just bought a 1999 Suburban 2500 turbo diesel. I figured I needed a turbo vehicle to tow my TR... Mileage is about the same around town and on the highway, about 18 MPG. Towing it'll get about 12-13 on cheaper fuel. I love it. Although not as cool sounding at a turbo whine, I really like the diesel rattle... I drive 35 miles each way to work so at 30K a year fuel economy was a big consideration and a pick-up wouldn’t cut it with kids. Look for the big red Sub Diesel at the track next year!
If they would ever come out with the D-MAX Suburban I'll really be happy. It's got plenty of power for me but then again anything is a step up from the 4-cyl Subaru Outback I had been driving for the past 4 years...
Art.
Mileage is about the same around town and on the highway, about 18 MPG. Towing it'll get about 12-13 on cheaper fuel. I love it. Although not as cool sounding at a turbo whine, I really like the diesel rattle... I drive 35 miles each way to work so at 30K a year fuel economy was a big consideration and a pick-up wouldn’t cut it with kids. Look for the big red Sub Diesel at the track next year!If they would ever come out with the D-MAX Suburban I'll really be happy. It's got plenty of power for me but then again anything is a step up from the 4-cyl Subaru Outback I had been driving for the past 4 years...
Art.
2001 Yukon XL 2500 4x4 with 4.11 gears, all the toys, 6.0 L ... about 50K miles on it now.
Piston slap when cold... gets about 12-13 mpg around town and about 15-16 at 75 MPH when all warmed up and with the cruise on.
Pulls great, IMHO (much better than my 1500 GMC Suburban did ... and it pulled well). More stable and hard to tell the trailer is even there if it isn't overloaded.
I like the truck for the utility, the comfort, and the capability when needed. Probably pay a bit more in mpg, but I don't think it really affects the overall cost of ownership that much. Also, the 2500s seem to hold their value really well around here.
Piston slap when cold... gets about 12-13 mpg around town and about 15-16 at 75 MPH when all warmed up and with the cruise on.
Pulls great, IMHO (much better than my 1500 GMC Suburban did ... and it pulled well). More stable and hard to tell the trailer is even there if it isn't overloaded.
I like the truck for the utility, the comfort, and the capability when needed. Probably pay a bit more in mpg, but I don't think it really affects the overall cost of ownership that much. Also, the 2500s seem to hold their value really well around here.
Originally posted by UNGN
That's because of the 4.10 gears in the Dodge. If it had 3.55's the Chevy wouldn't catch it to well over 75 mph. The V-10 runs out of breath at 3.5K RPM so you have to gear it like a Deisel.
Our Yukon didn't have any piston slap until about 40K miles. I used to be one of those people that said they don't all slap, until mine started slapping
I have been known to slap mine on occasion...
matt
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Kevin I love my truck its a 6.0 2wheel 2500 HD
Ken is right on on the mileage and it pulls anything I own however the 23 foot crownline lets the truck know its back their.The car is no problem to haul around.
Piston slap when cold... gets about 12-13 mpg around town and about 15-16 at 75 MPH when all warmed up and with the cruise on.
This is right on.mine is a 2002 2500 hd
Ken is right on on the mileage and it pulls anything I own however the 23 foot crownline lets the truck know its back their.The car is no problem to haul around.
Piston slap when cold... gets about 12-13 mpg around town and about 15-16 at 75 MPH when all warmed up and with the cruise on.
This is right on.mine is a 2002 2500 hd
The chevy has 4.11's too.. And your right. if I nail the Dodge and wind out the gears it shifts at 4500 and sound like 7500 rpm lol
Originally posted by UNGN
That's because of the 4.10 gears in the Dodge. If it had 3.55's the Chevy wouldn't catch it to well over 75 mph. The V-10 runs out of breath at 3.5K RPM so you have to gear it like a Deisel.
Our Yukon didn't have any piston slap until about 40K miles. I used to be one of those people that said they don't all slap, until mine started slapping
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Bobby how you doing?You seen the trailer I pull it does kill the little 1/2 ton 5.3.So going to pick the HD up tomarrow.Thank for all the post people.
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I have had a GMC 2500 HD for a little over a month now. The gas milage as reported is right on the money and I dont expect mine to be any better.
The reason I chose a 2500 over a 1500 is the towing capabilities. The 2500 is heavier and can hadle the weight.
I cant let Dads Ford beat me so I am looking around for a good turbo kit to put on mine in the future.
I was thinking that a set of 3.73 gears might help the milage out some but we will see.
The reason I chose a 2500 over a 1500 is the towing capabilities. The 2500 is heavier and can hadle the weight.
I cant let Dads Ford beat me so I am looking around for a good turbo kit to put on mine in the future.
I was thinking that a set of 3.73 gears might help the milage out some but we will see.
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I tryed to order 3.73s for mine it was not avalible for the 6.0 liter however it is standard for the 8.1 liter
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What if you put a 265 or a 285 tire on it.That should help shouldn't it.
If your going to buy a truck, might as well get a real truck. While the 2500 is a nice setup, get the larger engine. I have a 91, 7.4L, 2500 with the over 8,500# GVW brake option. I can tow all I want, when I want, at the speed I want. Cruise on at 75, running heavy, is like a no brainer.
Uphill, leaving rest areas, or on ramps that are uphill, have never been a problem.
I've towed and driven alot of rigs, and there is nothing like having engine and brakes to spare.
BTW, I get right at 13 around town, and just under 10, running with 5,000#s of trailer, and 1,000#s in the bed. And cruised at 70 with a 40 MPH head wind, that had me in the 9s, but even most of the cars weren't even running at the speed limit.
Uphill, leaving rest areas, or on ramps that are uphill, have never been a problem.
I've towed and driven alot of rigs, and there is nothing like having engine and brakes to spare.
BTW, I get right at 13 around town, and just under 10, running with 5,000#s of trailer, and 1,000#s in the bed. And cruised at 70 with a 40 MPH head wind, that had me in the 9s, but even most of the cars weren't even running at the speed limit.
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yep thats what Im goin to do .
Need to reprogam the computer though.
Bruce Ill go tug of war my 6.0 againt yer 7.4 that 6.0 is a pulin little piston slappin momma
Need to reprogam the computer though.
Bruce Ill go tug of war my 6.0 againt yer 7.4 that 6.0 is a pulin little piston slappin momma
We took the crappy 245 Firestone steeltexs and put on 265 Michelins. The michelin's have already outlasted the firestones with about 1/2 the wear.
According to my GPS accurate to .1 mph, the 265's are dead on with the speedometer. With the 245's the speedo read a couple to 3 mph fast.
Originally posted by BobbyBuick
yep thats what Im goin to do .
Need to reprogam the computer though.
Bruce Ill go tug of war my 6.0 againt yer 7.4 that 6.0 is a pulin little piston slappin momma
I went from a TBI 454 ('94 2500) to a '97 V-10 Dodge and it was night and day. The dodge would outpull the 454 at any speed with any load and got 2 mpg better fully loaded, towing nearly 10 mph faster.
The 6.0L is no V-10, but I have to go with Bobby on this one. It's stronger than the TBI 454 and gets better mpg towing, too.
