How does the new Silverado tow w/ the 5.3L?
I have been toying with the idea of getting a truck lately. I currently have a newer Dodge Durango and it fits our family perfect on a day to day basis (3rd vehicle) for running kids and travel. It ha...
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ordually wrote:
GM puts really deep gearing into the 6 (and now 8) speed transmissions, so to make it apples-apples you'd need to compare the overall ratio (1st gear * rear axle), plus tire size differences to get an idea. Your Durango with the 6 speed has only a 3.00:1 first gear and a huge drop to 2nd at 1.67 and mostly nothing third at 1.50.
I'd expect a GM 5.3L would a big improvement in take off performance, and overall a much better suited powertrain to towing.
That said, it might be some of sway could be remedied with some hitch adjustments on your Durango.
Ord.
Wow, that sounds like some soft gearing in my TV huh? Its a dog off the line and its close to 400hp! I knew it had to be geared high. So is the 3.41 like the Silverado has a good middle of the road gear w/ regard to gas mileage and towing? I know some folks have some pretty low gear ratios but its a dedicated TV to them. For me I still want to get decent mileage if I am not towing, which is 98% of the time. Guessing this look I like on this particular truck is not conducive to the best mileage either w/ the lift and bigger tires. Thanks for the great info.
