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Sea_Six
Explorer
Jul 13, 2013

Towing: Is a 1Ton 5.7L gas Chevy ok to tow 10,000 lb 5er?

2000 year model Chevrolet 3500, 5.7L gas engine. Long bed (8 foot). I don't know for certain the exact engine specs, but Wikipedia lists a 5.7L Vortec engine producing 255hp and 330 ft-lb of torque...
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jerem0621
Explorer II
Jul 13, 2013
Check out this link for the 2000 Towing Guide

2000 Towing Guide

It mentions a HD towing package was required for the 2000 HD 3500 truck with the 5.7 in order to get the 10,000 lb tow rating.

I would do some googleing for the RPO code for the 2000 3500 series HD towing package.

The RPO codes should be listed in the glove box. I am sure a GM expert will chime in with more info here.

I "Think" that I read that the HD towing package consisted of a transmission cooler and a HD radiator.. but I may be mistaken.. I would google that as well if I were you.


Thanks!

Jeremiah

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