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Question About 6 Speed And Gear Ratio..trade In Questions Too?

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I am looking at trading the 08 in for a 11. With the deals going on plus GM topped off my gm card I would be crazy not to look. I found one I like with 3.42 rear. Would that be equal to my 3.73 with the 4 speed trans? Would yo go for it if it was $6k more to upgrade of should I stick with the 08?

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3.42's with the 6spd are pretty comparable to 3.73's with the 4spd. In fact that combo is like a 3.73 4spd truck with the addition of a granny low (1st) and an additional overdrive (6th).

Stevens03 Senior Enthusiast

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Actually with the 3.42's and the 6-speed, it will be a better combo than your 4-speed 3.73's.

 

If your going for just the 6-speed, not sure if it's really worth it unless your towing alot. But.. if your going after a few more options plus the 6-speed then in my opinion yes.. it's worth it.

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Actually with the 3.42's and the 6-speed, it will be a better combo than your 4-speed 3.73's.

 

If your going for just the 6-speed, not sure if it's really worth it unless your towing alot. But.. if your going after a few more options plus the 6-speed then in my opinion yes.. it's worth it.

Dont really care about the 6 speed option. Its more about the warranty. My bumper to bumper is up. Options are about the same. I will be getting blue tooth, USB and brake controller which I prob wont use since I dont tow.

Matt_ Senior Enthusiast

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1st gear with the 3.42s in the 6spd is like having 4.56s in 1st gear of the 4spd.

 

Yeah... don't be scared of the 3.42s; its like a rocket off the line when they're behind the 6spd :D Saying that they're equivalent to 3.73s is a HUGE understatement.

 

Edit: can i have your truck?? i miss having a truck :(

Porter_ Enthusiast

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as a fellow non-tower i never had an issue with only having the 4sp. i understand wanting a renewed bumper to bumper warranty, but even so i would approach it with Stevens11's line of thinking and shoot for a few more options.

Stevens03 Senior Enthusiast

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as a fellow non-tower i never had an issue with only having the 4sp. i understand wanting a renewed bumper to bumper warranty, but even so i would approach it with Stevens11's line of thinking and shoot for a few more options.

 

6.2L :D

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as a fellow non-tower i never had an issue with only having the 4sp. i understand wanting a renewed bumper to bumper warranty, but even so i would approach it with Stevens11's line of thinking and shoot for a few more options.

 

6.2L :D

 

 

that would be one helluva way to add the fun-factor. i wonder how much the 6.2L option goes for? on my ram the HEMI was only a $1300 option...and it's *so* worth it.

Stevens03 Senior Enthusiast

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as a fellow non-tower i never had an issue with only having the 4sp. i understand wanting a renewed bumper to bumper warranty, but even so i would approach it with Stevens11's line of thinking and shoot for a few more options.

 

6.2L :D

 

 

that would be one helluva way to add the fun-factor. i wonder how much the 6.2L option goes for? on my ram the HEMI was only a $1300 option...and it's *so* worth it.

 

 

It's about the same price.. and it is a ball of fun. :(

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it's your money, don't let us tell you how to spend it! I usually keep a truck 7-10 years and don't really get an "itch" to trade in every few years. especially on trucks. the way i do it is buy EXACTLY what i want, no exceptions, and that usually keeps me happy for a long time. as for the 5.3 4spd vs 6spd i will go against the grain and tell you up front that the 2011 CC Silverado i test drove with 3.42 gears felt underpowered to me. well, i take that back, i won't say underpowered as much as i felt like my 04 Z71 ext cab with the 5.3 "felt" stronger then the 2011 did. that sold me right then and there on either getting a 6.2 or stepping up to an HD gas or diesel. i have every option on my truck with the exception of nav, dvd, and trailer brake(don't own a trailer with brakes so didn't see the need for it). if you can find one in the configuration you want, get a 6.2!!!! even if you don't tow it's still tons of fun to drive and my MPG's has rivaled that of my old '04 5.3, and has even bettered it on 3 tanks!

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When I was looking at getting an 2011 I was insisted on 3.42 gears . It works great with the 6speed and will also be a benefit if I upsize tires ( which I will ) :D

Porter_ Enthusiast

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When I was looking at getting an 2011 I was insisted on 3.42 gears . It works great with the 6speed and will also be a benefit if I upsize tires ( which I will ) :D

 

not to say that the 3.42's aren't perfectly fine, but you've got that backwards. if you intend to upsize tires you'll want to start out with shorter gears....not taller.

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