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thedon42
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Jul 04, 2013

2008 chevy suburban 6.0 L

I am confused . Going to look at a suburban that's listed as a 1500 with. 6.0 L engine . I understand that this engine is an option on this vehicle vs the standard 5.3 L . I an trying to research this model and it keeps bringing up the 2500 model . So what's the difference between the 1500 and 2500 if both have the 6.0 L ??? The girlDon
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    ktosv
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    Jul 04, 2013
    According to the GM media website, the 2008 Suburban 1500 was available with the L76 6.0L V8. This is different than the LY6 in the 2500. The other difference is that in 08 the 2500 got the 6 speed HD tranny while the 1500 got the 4 speed 4L70E tranny. You are most likely looking at an LTZ.

    If you were talking a GMT800 platform and can get by on payload, the 1500 with the 6L and 4 speed would give better performance (acceleration/get up and go)then a 2500 with the 6L and HD 4 speed.

    However, when comparing the GMT900 I would take the 2500 with the 6 speed tranny over a 1500 6L/4speed anyday.

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