I’ve been reading and researching the new gassers also. I’ve got a 2002 Chevy gasser that I’ll need to replace at some point. I think 13k is about max I’d want to tow with a gasser. In mountains I’m sure a diesel, but most of the time I think the gasser would be fine. The emissions on the new diesels worry me.
Right now the Ram 6.4 would be my first choice. Everyone is loving the new 8spd trans. Used to there were complaints with the 6 spd being 2 spread out and having bad shift points. I think GM screwed up using a 6spd, I’m beginning to here the same complaints about it. I think the ford will end up the leader of the gassers, having more power, and the 10 spd.
I really wanted to like the new Chevy since my old one has been so good, but I just don’t want that 6 spd.