hillbillyjake
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Yeahs or nays? Experience? Looking at a `12 CC,SB,4X4, 4SPD., 3.42. Is there a big difference between this setup and a 5.3/6spd.? Is the 4L60E more reliable than it Was?
GM 4.8?
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CampStewart
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I would think it would be slow and not likley to hurt a 4l60. How heavy would you anticipate the truck weighing when loaded, and would you plan on pulling a trailer? How fast would you want to cruise on the highway? A 5.3 6 speed would probably get at least the same gas mileage and far better performance.
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4.8s don't have that junk DOD.
Never met an owner who liked their 5.3/6spd truck or SUV. They hunt for gears constantly and are DOGS around town and on the highway. Most have 3:42 or lower gears due to the 6 speed.
Never met an owner who liked their 5.3/6spd truck or SUV. They hunt for gears constantly and are DOGS around town and on the highway. Most have 3:42 or lower gears due to the 6 speed.
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Are you guys comparing diesel engine to gas (petrol, benzine)?
4.8L is what I'm looking for, ideally in a 4WD "shorty" schoolbus
or maybe forestry truck, or firetruck?
Capable of modding to tow a 15K lb loaded trailer
anyone knowing how to go about searching systematically for such a beast, I will throw money at you to help me
4.8L is what I'm looking for, ideally in a 4WD "shorty" schoolbus
or maybe forestry truck, or firetruck?
Capable of modding to tow a 15K lb loaded trailer
anyone knowing how to go about searching systematically for such a beast, I will throw money at you to help me
Smileyshaun
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If you want to tow a 15k trailer I would skip the 4.8 and 5.3 and look for a 3/4 ton with a 6.0 that way it will be paired up with a 4l80e and much better suited for towing .
CampStewart
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The OP is comparing 2 gas engines from the GM LSX family used in 1/2 ton pickups.
ZMagic97
Explorer
The 4.8 is just a smaller 5.3 really. Very reliable LS platform engine.
I honestly don't think the 4L60E is a bad trans. Failures are often due to overheat and dirty fluid (like many transmissions) and people changing gears without coming to a full stop (back up and then going to drive while in motion).
I honestly don't think the 4L60E is a bad trans. Failures are often due to overheat and dirty fluid (like many transmissions) and people changing gears without coming to a full stop (back up and then going to drive while in motion).
OK thanks. I want to stick with gas.
Got my wires crossed, the one I want is the 8.1L
as used in Kodiak / Topkick midranges, say up to C7500 ? I think retired there maybe 2008?
example forestry trucks seems to have manual 6-speed, dunno what model box or diff.
Sometimes the PTO / hydraulics available from the cherry picker or dump.
But lots pricier than the school buses, have yet to see 4WD, why I was thinking of wilderness fire trucks.
Also used in Suburbans, but not sure their chassis / suspension up to it.
Got my wires crossed, the one I want is the 8.1L
as used in Kodiak / Topkick midranges, say up to C7500 ? I think retired there maybe 2008?
example forestry trucks seems to have manual 6-speed, dunno what model box or diff.
Sometimes the PTO / hydraulics available from the cherry picker or dump.
But lots pricier than the school buses, have yet to see 4WD, why I was thinking of wilderness fire trucks.
Also used in Suburbans, but not sure their chassis / suspension up to it.
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Better than a 4.3, lags behind the 5.3.
The 8.1 is s good motor, plenty of low end grunt, but don't plan on winning any races...lol.
The 8.1 is s good motor, plenty of low end grunt, but don't plan on winning any races...lol.
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We have a high top 2500 van with the 4.8... It's tolerable when the van is empty, absolutely gutless when towing an enclosed trailer.
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