Wolfmanjohn

Wow! If that's the case, we may be sitting on a rarer breed than we think! Could there possibly be fewer 6.2 Silverados per MY offered on the road than Corvettes of the same MY? Where would one find the production figures to confirm or repudiate that supposition?

The more information I read here, the more I think a BB tune may be in my near future.

......and we all know carfax is junk, anyway. It's just a tool (take the term, "tool" anyway you like).

vette servo holds the 2-4 band tighter in the 7004r-4l60e,no vette servo in the 6l80e in these newer 6sp auto trans trucks Thanks for the info. This sounds like something my Son might like for his '07 'Hoe 4L60E. The 6L80E in my truck feels pretty good so far, but I haven't really gotten on it yet, as it has only clocked 1300 miles.

What is this "Corvette servo" I hear spoken of? Where does it fit in on the powertrain and how does it affect performance?

I can only speak for the 5.3 in my son's '07 'Hoe (which used to be mine); at 39k, it uses no oil whatsoever. And this kid personifies the term, "lead foot"! I put that motor on Mobil1 5W-30 full syn at 10k after 3 dino oil/filter changes to wear it in.

You need to do 100mph to pass? Really? Hope you don't get clocked at that speed you'll be posting from jail My sentiments exactly...... if you need to exceed 92MPH to pass another vehicle, may you should consider giving yourself more distance before executing a pass, not more speed. Assuming the person that you are passing is doing less than 80, you would be passing the person @ over 12MPH. @ 12MPH, it should take about 5 seconds to pass. About 10 years ago, in my '98 Silverado 5.7, I came up on a Cavalier doing ~65 on a long, straight, level 2 lane road in the middle of a clear, sunny day. Son and I saw headlights of an oncoming truck waaaaay off in the distance, and both agreed there was ample space and time, so I began my pass at 70. Our truck went to 98, when the limiter kicked in; meanwhile, that oncoming truck got real close real fast. Yeah, we made the pass in less than 5 seconds, but that didn't mean squat in light of the fact the oncoming vehicle was probably doing the average speed of 95 that all people do on that road (SR 198; Coalinga - Hanford). But we could not gauge that when the truck was so far away at the onset of the maneuver. See why I would like the extra fudge factor? It's not about me; it's about the speed of oncoming vehicles and the ability to accurately assess it from a great distance. Sounds like this is a road to tell your son not to pass on Most roads in the CA Central/Northern Valley are like that; those agricultural people drive when they get out there!

You need to do 100mph to pass? Really? Hope you don't get clocked at that speed you'll be posting from jail My sentiments exactly...... if you need to exceed 92MPH to pass another vehicle, may you should consider giving yourself more distance before executing a pass, not more speed. Assuming the person that you are passing is doing less than 80, you would be passing the person @ over 12MPH. @ 12MPH, it should take about 5 seconds to pass. About 10 years ago, in my '98 Silverado 5.7, I came up on a Cavalier doing ~65 on a long, straight, level 2 lane road in the middle of a clear, sunny day. Son and I saw headlights of an oncoming truck waaaaay off in the distance, and both agreed there was ample space and time, so I began my pass at 70. Our truck went to 98, when the limiter kicked in; meanwhile, that oncoming truck got real close real fast. Yeah, we made the pass in less than 5 seconds, but that didn't mean squat in light of the fact the oncoming vehicle was probably doing the average speed of 95 that all people do on that road (SR 198; Coalinga - Hanford). But we could not gauge that when the truck was so far away at the onset of the maneuver. See why I would like the extra fudge factor? It's not about me; it's about the speed of oncoming vehicles and the ability to accurately assess it from a great distance.

You need to do 100mph to pass? Really? Hope you don't get clocked at that speed you'll be posting from jail I don't plan on it, but the need to could arise unexpectedly, and I'd like the "headroom" to do it available.

The Helm 2007 GMT/07-CKUV-2 manual states in volume 2, chapter 9, page 721, Engine Content Specification chart, that the L92 of that year, both first and second design, are not E85 capable (first design=AFM hardware, but AFM system inactive; second design=no AFM hardware). 92 speed limiter? Really!? That's WAY too low! Too easy to get into a 2 lane road/highway passing situation and not be able to complete it because of that, with possibly fatal consequences! I think of my kids' driving habits when I write this; they'll never remember until too late if I tell them. Looks like that'll be getting tuned out real soon! Next, I guess I'll be looking into the tire situation, as exceeding speed ratings carry consequences of their own. My kids still think they're driving my old 'Vette when behind the wheel of the truck.

Thanks! This is some good ol' ego boosting educational information and knowledge!

I've got a case # open with GM CAC right now over 3 deep battery discharge events and TSB#11-08-44-003 (Gen 9 Onstar/VCIM failure) on my 2 month old Silverado. So far, I'm satisfied with the way things are proceeding, but will keep you all posted.