GMC 5.3 or 6.2 Liter Engine?
Hi everyone, I am considering trading my Chevy Diesel for a 2014 GMC Gas. I no longer need a Diesel as we tow a 25 foot Travel Trailer rather than a Fifth Wheel. I have an option of 5.3 or a 6.2 Liter Engine. We Tow a 6000 Lb Travel Trailer with approximately a 600 Lb pin Weight.
I am looking for any comments from others that have either of these engines. I realize I will not get the mileage from a gas engine that I would from my present Diesel but I really don't need a Diesel going forward. I am leaning towards the 6.2 Liter Engine although a bit concerned on the fuel usage.
I have "Pasted" the GMC specs of the two engines below.
Any helpful comments are welcome, thanks.....Ernie
Engine: 6.2L V8 EcoTec3 FlexFuel Incl.
Includes active fuel management, direct injection, Variable Valve Timing (VVT) and aluminum block construction. Capable of running on unleaded or up to 85% ethanol.
• Active Noise Cancellation
• Auxiliary External Transmission Oil Cooling
• 3.42 Rear Axle Ratio
This option features:
• OHV valvetrain
• Variable valve timing
• V-8
• Direct gasoline injection
• Front mounted
• Regular unleaded fuel
• Electronic ignition
• Longitudinally mounted
• Aluminum engine block
• Aluminum cylinder head
• Cylinder deactivation
• SAEJ1349 AUG2004 compliant
• Transmission oil cooler
• Active noise cancellation
Engine: 5.3L V8 EcoTec3 FlexFuel Incl.
Includes active fuel management, direct injection, Variable Valve Timing (VVT) and aluminum block construction. Capable of running on unleaded or up to 85% ethanol. Horsepower: (hp / kw @ rpm): 355 / 265 @ 5,600.Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm @ rpm): 383 / 520 @ 4,100.
This option features:
• OHV valvetrain
• Variable valve timing
• V-8
• Direct gasoline injection
• Front mounted
• Regular unleaded fuel
• Electronic ignition
• Longitudinally mounted
• Aluminum engine block
• Aluminum cylinder head
• Cylinder deactivation
• SAEJ1349 AUG2004 compliant
More info on the 6.2 Liter: EcoTec3
Silverado's EcoTec3 6.2L V8 is the most powerful V8 Chevrolet has ever offered in a full-size light-duty pickup. It will be available this fall and has an estimated 420 horsepower and 450 ft.-lb. of torque and an ultimate towing capacity of 5443 kg (12,000 lb.) surpassing the already best-in-class 5.3L V8.
I am looking for any comments from others that have either of these engines. I realize I will not get the mileage from a gas engine that I would from my present Diesel but I really don't need a Diesel going forward. I am leaning towards the 6.2 Liter Engine although a bit concerned on the fuel usage.
I have "Pasted" the GMC specs of the two engines below.
Any helpful comments are welcome, thanks.....Ernie
Engine: 6.2L V8 EcoTec3 FlexFuel Incl.
Includes active fuel management, direct injection, Variable Valve Timing (VVT) and aluminum block construction. Capable of running on unleaded or up to 85% ethanol.
• Active Noise Cancellation
• Auxiliary External Transmission Oil Cooling
• 3.42 Rear Axle Ratio
This option features:
• OHV valvetrain
• Variable valve timing
• V-8
• Direct gasoline injection
• Front mounted
• Regular unleaded fuel
• Electronic ignition
• Longitudinally mounted
• Aluminum engine block
• Aluminum cylinder head
• Cylinder deactivation
• SAEJ1349 AUG2004 compliant
• Transmission oil cooler
• Active noise cancellation
Engine: 5.3L V8 EcoTec3 FlexFuel Incl.
Includes active fuel management, direct injection, Variable Valve Timing (VVT) and aluminum block construction. Capable of running on unleaded or up to 85% ethanol. Horsepower: (hp / kw @ rpm): 355 / 265 @ 5,600.Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm @ rpm): 383 / 520 @ 4,100.
This option features:
• OHV valvetrain
• Variable valve timing
• V-8
• Direct gasoline injection
• Front mounted
• Regular unleaded fuel
• Electronic ignition
• Longitudinally mounted
• Aluminum engine block
• Aluminum cylinder head
• Cylinder deactivation
• SAEJ1349 AUG2004 compliant
More info on the 6.2 Liter: EcoTec3
Silverado's EcoTec3 6.2L V8 is the most powerful V8 Chevrolet has ever offered in a full-size light-duty pickup. It will be available this fall and has an estimated 420 horsepower and 450 ft.-lb. of torque and an ultimate towing capacity of 5443 kg (12,000 lb.) surpassing the already best-in-class 5.3L V8.
