phipps33 wrote:
I pulled an approximately 3500lb trailer out west several years ago with my Sierra with the 4.3L and she really struggled on the hills. Shortly after returning from the trip it trashed the tranny. It's a good engine, almost 250,000 miles on the engine and she's still going strong.
Way different output, maybe 200hp on that one, 4 speed trans, not even comparable.
ib516 wrote:
Wait for the 2015 GM 1500s - they will have an 8 speed auto trans replacing the current 6 speed.
Only on the top shelf 6.2 engine.
spud1957 wrote:
Interesting the last years of the Ford 5.8L V8 in the F250, it was rated at 210HP and 325TQ and a 4 speed tranny. If he was pulling with that there would be no opposition.
With the current 4.3L GM V6 @ 285HP and 305TQ and a 6 speed tranny there should have no problem pulling that.
Agreed. It should do it fine. But with a V6, you have to be comfortable with a higher operating rpm, and the operation will not be as effortless. Much depends on the trailer, as especially tall or wide trailer is tough to pull. Ours is around 4000#, but it is lifted, not rounded, and 8' wide, so weight is secondary.
