Suburban 2500…6.0 vs 8.1 vs Excursion V10
I have been really considering buying a Suburban 2500 from the early to mid 2000's. We are an SUV family and I think we will be well served by our future TT with a Suburban 2500. My wife and I ri...
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The tow rating of the 6.0L with 3.73 is only 7500 pounds and about 9500 for 4.10. So that's borderline for a 9000 pound RV. I love my 6.0L but I wouldn't touch it with the 4-spd trans. V10 is probably your best compromise. About GM 6.0L fuel economy and about GM 8.1L power. I really wanted an 8.1L, but it would not be a primary commuter then.
Now I understand DickB's problem with the 6.0L if he never revs over 3000rpm. Mine just starts to wake up and 3000rpm and pulls strong to over 5500rpm. I get 14mpg mixed commuting/kid hauling and 18mpg unloaded highway. We love ours, but again the 6-spd makes such a huge difference IMHO.
Now I understand DickB's problem with the 6.0L if he never revs over 3000rpm. Mine just starts to wake up and 3000rpm and pulls strong to over 5500rpm. I get 14mpg mixed commuting/kid hauling and 18mpg unloaded highway. We love ours, but again the 6-spd makes such a huge difference IMHO.
