Reply With QuoteI just bought a 00 3/4 with the 6.0 and 373s. So far I love it. I think it has a ton of BALLS.. My first tank of fuel was almost 15 mpg.
Anyone towing with the Vortec 6.0 (345 Hp 385 Ft Lbs torque). If so what do you tow and your opinions?
I need to step up just a bit from this 5.3 with the 3:73's and wonder if that would do it towing 6K
I just bought a 00 3/4 with the 6.0 and 373s. So far I love it. I think it has a ton of BALLS.. My first tank of fuel was almost 15 mpg.
I forgot to mention I have towed NOTHING.....
I just got an '02 Chev 2500 hd crew cab with 6.0 and 4.10 rear end, i don't even hardly feel my boat, but it's a small boat, 20' Baja Outlaw, about 5,000 lbs fully loaded with fuel.
I would get a 4.10 rear end for anything heavier then that.
I've had three crew cab 6.0 they are nice for towing.I had 4.10 gears.What are you looking at buying? I towed about 6800 lbs got around 9.6 to 12 mpg
I had 285/75/16 tires as well ( that hurt on mileage and power).I was very happy with the way they towed.Now I have stepped up to a d-max.
Thanks, I just have a large 21' that weighs about 5800 loaded.
I was hoping for the 6.0 engine in the new avalanche 1/2 ton but no luck. Looks now like I am going with the new 1/2 ton crew cab with the 6.0 Vortec Max option and the 4:10's. Hopefully the degraded ride ( compared to the avalanche) will be made up in the towing capabilities.
I have an Escalade with the 6.0L @ 345HP. I tow a 28' Nordic, but only in town in Havasu. I used to have a F150 w/ 260 HP and it is unbelieveable what the difference is. Off the line the 6.0L is MUCH stronger. And with the shorter wheelbase I can stick that trailer in any tight spot!
Oh, and it is FOR SALE!!!! (http://www2.***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103169) if anyone is interested!!
Thanks, I just have a large 21' that weighs about 5800 loaded.
I was hoping for the 6.0 engine in the new avalanche 1/2 ton but no luck. Looks now like I am going with the new 1/2 ton crew cab with the 6.0 Vortec Max option and the 4:10's. Hopefully the degraded ride ( compared to the avalanche) will be made up in the towing capabilities.
I would get the 1500 hd crew cab ....nice!
You will be fine towing 6K with the CC 1500 (Vortech Max package)
Your only issue is the gas mileage will be pretty crappy pulling hills.(I had a 03 1500HD with the 6.0L and never got better than 12MPG on the freeway)
I have an 05 cc 1500 with the 5.3 and 3:73 gears and it tows my 28' Sleek fine around town.(We only tow it home from Parker a couple times a year)
with the 6.0LHO motor you will have tons of power but the weight of the vehicle and tranny will be your downfall.
If your pulling heavy grades you might consider a D-Max and the Allison.
Anyone towing with the Vortec 6.0 (345 Hp 385 Ft Lbs torque). If so what do you tow and your opinions?
I need to step up just a bit from this 5.3 with the 3:73's and wonder if that would do it towing 6K
I used to have a 2500 HD with a 6.0 and towed a 23' boat. Towed great. Now i have a 5.3 burb with 4.10 rearend and catback exhaust. I tow a 27' about 5,000 lb. bone dry. I get 11-12 mpg and slow down on the same grades the 2500 did. the 3.73's to 4.10's make a difference, runs a higher rpm at speed.
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