Long story short someone pulled out in front of my 47,000 mile 3500HD 6.0 gasser. It was totaled yesterday. Frame is bent.So looking for a brand new 10 speed 6.6 GM gasser anyone here have any experience with the 6.6 or the 10 speed.I am going to miss that truck wasn't the best one on the planet, but it was mine, paid for and exactly what I need to tow between 7000 and 8500lbs. I will post a picture when I get home.

Wow, hard to believe that the frame was bent from what otherwise looks like minor damage... Hope the at-fault driver's insurance makes you whole. Nothing worse than losing an adequate paid-for vehicle because of someone else's negligence...

spoon059 wrote:Wow, hard to believe that the frame was bent from what otherwise looks like minor damage... Hope the at-fault driver's insurance makes you whole. Nothing worse than losing an adequate paid-for vehicle because of someone else's negligence...No license, no insurance, expired registration. Thank goodness for uninsured Motorists and USAA! Said it was bent at the shock tower mount.

enblethen wrote:Dave SmithThey couldn't beat my local guy. I just want to know if anyone has one. I want to know if they like it.

MikeNot too many folks posting recently. The few that have posted about them like them. Better than the 6sp you have.Being as the 10 sp has a 4.5-1 fist gear vs the 6 @ 4.1-1. Going with a 3.73, ene a 3.42 will have as much or more go power as you current rig. Lower rpm at 60....I'd probably choose a 3.73, or the 4.1, only because I've put a 1-2" larger diameter tire on the last few I've owned. That 2" tire changes GR from a 4.1 to an effective 3.73. An inch to a 3.95'ish ratio.Go buy one, don't look back!Marty

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ksss
Explorer
Oct 06, 2023
The 10 speed in a gas makes a lot sense. What never made any sense was not offering the 10 speed with that when they released the 6.6 gas.
Bionic_Man
Explorer
Oct 05, 2023
Congrats on the new truck.

I was just out at a friends ranch. They have switched from running Ford/RAM diesels to GM gassers mainly due to availability issues. Right now they have 4 6.6 gassers. Two with the old 6 speed that they don’t really like and two with the 10 speed that they do like.

The new tranny makes a huge difference in drive ability.
ls1mike
Explorer II
Oct 03, 2023
spoon059 wrote:
Sharp looking truck, hope it works out well for you. The 6.0 was a great, dependable engine, I imagine the 6.6 will be even better!

Thanks! I have 500 miles on it now, so far no complaints. The 6.6 is really nice as compared to the 6.0. It has been out 5 model years now and I have not really heard much bad about it. I hope is it as rock solid at my last 2 6.0s gassers were.
spoon059
Explorer II
Oct 02, 2023
Sharp looking truck, hope it works out well for you. The 6.0 was a great, dependable engine, I imagine the 6.6 will be even better!
ls1mike
Explorer II
Oct 02, 2023
cptqueeg wrote:
ls1mike wrote:
FishOnOne wrote:
Congrats on the new truck. Is that a Custom Deluxe package?

Just a plain old custom, so just below an LT but about a W/T. What was weird was the this had more options that I wanted then the LT. Like two 120 volt outlets.

The thing the LT had that this didn't was the huge digital displays which I am not a huge fan of so this one worked out perfect for me.

As long as no one pulls out in front of me this one should last a good long time.

So it has the old style gauges(40 across the top?

I really like those, but not available on a 3500.

I guess that is what it is. Is is closer to my 17. They did have a 3500HD gasser on the lot, I drove it, but like I said I didn't need all the digital stuff.
cptqueeg
Explorer II
Oct 02, 2023
ls1mike wrote:
FishOnOne wrote:
Congrats on the new truck. Is that a Custom Deluxe package?

Just a plain old custom, so just below an LT but about a W/T. What was weird was the this had more options that I wanted then the LT. Like two 120 volt outlets.

The thing the LT had that this didn't was the huge digital displays which I am not a huge fan of so this one worked out perfect for me.

As long as no one pulls out in front of me this one should last a good long time.

So it has the old style gauges(40 across the top?

I really like those, but not available on a 3500.
ls1mike
Explorer II
Oct 02, 2023
Grit dog wrote:
Nice looking truck! Congrats!

Thanks Grit
ls1mike
Explorer II
Oct 02, 2023
FishOnOne wrote:
Congrats on the new truck. Is that a Custom Deluxe package?

Just a plain old custom, so just below an LT but about a W/T. What was weird was the this had more options that I wanted then the LT. Like two 120 volt outlets.

The thing the LT had that this didn't was the huge digital displays which I am not a huge fan of so this one worked out perfect for me.

As long as no one pulls out in front of me this one should last a good long time.
FishOnOne
Nomad
Oct 02, 2023
Congrats on the new truck. Is that a Custom Deluxe package?
ls1mike
Explorer II
Oct 02, 2023
Dadoffourgirls wrote:
Thanks for showing the new truck! I hope it does everything you want it to do! I have enjoyed my 24.

This truck is going to be way better than 17. I have just at 500 miles on it now and I like it way more than I wanted to. I love the 10 speed, really nice addition to that engine.

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