Jan-30-2018 11:04 AM
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Feb-04-2018 02:42 PM
Feb-04-2018 10:42 AM
kw/00 wrote:Samsonsworld wrote:kw/00 wrote:
Even though some want the 6.0 dumped, it's a great engine. Just got off the phone with my friend who hauls trailers and sheds all over Florida. He's got the first gen 6.0 with 300 hp... he now has 360k on it. That's 360k hard pulling miles, not a grocery getting by any means, he really works trucks. He likes it so much he's looking at another 6.0 truck to replace it with. Not because of any engine issues mind you... just needs a transmission cause he's got no reverse now. I'm sure he will keep the old one around for a secondary truck... So if GM does replace that engine, it has to live up to the 6.0... my thought only but they will probably keep the 6.0 and add direct injection and other mods to bump the power around 400 horse. It's actually pretty easy with this engine...
But would it be as reliable with gdi?
Good question, I've have read some vehicles have excess carbon buildup due to GDI, so I watched a few videos on YouTube explaining the mechanics behind it. It's hard to say what GM will do, given there history in keeping the tried and true 350 around with occasional changes makes me think the 6.0 will stay longer. It's been a solid engine, power on paper is not as high as the others, but with a tune it really changes. I have always said that these engines are detuned from the factory. I'm sure it's keeping the engine to meet the long duty cycles that it will endure. Time will tell I guess, I'm happy with mine.
Feb-04-2018 04:57 AM
Samsonsworld wrote:kw/00 wrote:
Even though some want the 6.0 dumped, it's a great engine. Just got off the phone with my friend who hauls trailers and sheds all over Florida. He's got the first gen 6.0 with 300 hp... he now has 360k on it. That's 360k hard pulling miles, not a grocery getting by any means, he really works trucks. He likes it so much he's looking at another 6.0 truck to replace it with. Not because of any engine issues mind you... just needs a transmission cause he's got no reverse now. I'm sure he will keep the old one around for a secondary truck... So if GM does replace that engine, it has to live up to the 6.0... my thought only but they will probably keep the 6.0 and add direct injection and other mods to bump the power around 400 horse. It's actually pretty easy with this engine...
But would it be as reliable with gdi?
Feb-03-2018 08:47 AM
kw/00 wrote:
Even though some want the 6.0 dumped, it's a great engine. Just got off the phone with my friend who hauls trailers and sheds all over Florida. He's got the first gen 6.0 with 300 hp... he now has 360k on it. That's 360k hard pulling miles, not a grocery getting by any means, he really works trucks. He likes it so much he's looking at another 6.0 truck to replace it with. Not because of any engine issues mind you... just needs a transmission cause he's got no reverse now. I'm sure he will keep the old one around for a secondary truck... So if GM does replace that engine, it has to live up to the 6.0... my thought only but they will probably keep the 6.0 and add direct injection and other mods to bump the power around 400 horse. It's actually pretty easy with this engine...
Feb-03-2018 06:59 AM
All the 1/2 ton mfg’ers have stepped up their game to provide suitable towing rigs for those that don’t want to deal with 3/4 ton or diesel. They are hitting the sweet spot for the growing number of TT customers that want the capabilities And the creature comforts without the big size that comes with 3/4 and 1 ton.
Feb-03-2018 05:32 AM
IdaD wrote:Bingo, when used as a daily driver, parking garages and my garage at home are a big issue for me. And besides that, you can't get the 3.5 ecoboost w/10 speed transmission in a F250.
... Taller is the only dimension that could come into play in a low parking garage situation...
Feb-02-2018 05:47 PM
Feb-02-2018 01:10 PM
BenK wrote:
Toni...have you measured a Sub vs your Sierra's length? Looks like you have the short bed and that is about the same as a Sub of that year. Look at where the rear passenger door edge is to the bumper vs my Sub pictured below...about the same
Remember, a half ton and 3/4 ton Sub are the exact same length. Just taller for the 3/4 ton because of the higher rated stuff below the body sheetmetal...
Fleet service has a 3500 Suburban and they are hitting the used market now
My K3500 Suburban (tongue n cheek...cuz the 6K RGAWR is the exact same axle as the dually of that year {upgraded the MC & cylinders to the 1 ton dually}...and AAM rates it at 10,000 GAWR...ordered the F60 option, which begets the snow plow prep and 1 ton front springs)
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Feb-02-2018 12:45 PM
Feb-02-2018 10:08 AM
Feb-02-2018 07:44 AM
MFL wrote:Samsonsworld wrote:
Power Torque
Ford 6.2L V8 385 hp @ 5,750 rpm 430 lb-ft @ 3,800 rpm
GM 6.0L V8 360 hp @ 5,400 rpm 380 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm
Ram 6.4L V8 410 hp @ 5,600 rpm 429 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Maybe Bowti should take a newly designed SuperDuty 6.2 for a test drive. The numbers... 385 hp/430 lb-ft @ 3,800 look good, and the engine/transmission a proven winner.
Jerry
Feb-02-2018 06:51 AM
IdaD wrote:Ralph Cramden wrote:martinto wrote:
And the creature comforts without the big size that comes with 3/4 and 1 ton.
I always scratch my head at the above? Big size where. 1500 or 2500 or 3500 in the same cab/bed, is the exact same wheelbase, width, and overall length. The 2500/3500 usually has a slightly larger turning radius due to the suspension. Overall height is a few inches higher as is ground clearance, but it's basically the same size as the body panels are exactly the same....at least with GM.
Bigger springs, brakes, axles, driveshafts, u joints, and a whole host of other things too, but thats not exactly a bad thing?
I have never been able to grasp the bigger thing on boards. Hell I've seldom been able to digest a truck thread lol.
Ditto. My Ram actually turns quite a bit tighter than a same year/configuration F150. Taller is the only dimension that could come into play in a low parking garage situation. Beyond that HD trucks are heavier but they aren't any "bigger" in dimensions. I personally think HD trucks are a better value proposition than half tons because they don't cost materially more so the additional capability is basically free. But they also don't incur the downsides of living with a dually, so to me they're the sweet spot. YMMV.
Feb-02-2018 06:42 AM
Ralph Cramden wrote:martinto wrote:
And the creature comforts without the big size that comes with 3/4 and 1 ton.
I always scratch my head at the above? Big size where. 1500 or 2500 or 3500 in the same cab/bed, is the exact same wheelbase, width, and overall length. The 2500/3500 usually has a slightly larger turning radius due to the suspension. Overall height is a few inches higher as is ground clearance, but it's basically the same size as the body panels are exactly the same....at least with GM.
Bigger springs, brakes, axles, driveshafts, u joints, and a whole host of other things too, but thats not exactly a bad thing?
I have never been able to grasp the bigger thing on boards. Hell I've seldom been able to digest a truck thread lol.