New member with new 2013 Suburban 3/4 Ton

[rrpalma]

Hello everyone,

 

I've been lurking here for a while, and finally took delivery 2 weeks ago of my new 3/4 ton, 4x4 Chevy Suburban.

 

I am very really very satisfied with this truck, but been my first GM vehicle, I have some questions that perhaps someone can help me with:

 

1. Is this truck considered a 1500 platform? I would assume it's a 2500, but the Suburban forum here is under the 1500 heading.

2. Why does it have 2 batteries? Nowhere in the manual do they mention 2 batteries

3. It has a very nice V8 rumble... I love the sound coming from the exhaust! Does it make sense to change the exhaust system? My friend has a huge Express van and he did change the exhaust.... nice deep rumble. If the answer is yes, which do you all suggest?

 

Thanks for reading!!!

[travishale84]

i dont know about the platform being considered a 1500 or not. the two batteries are part of the snow plow prep package, atleast thats what its about in the HD trucks. As far as changing the exhaust sound, its all preferance. i dont believe many people see anything huge as far as mpg or power increases. I myself like flowmaster mufflers, IMO their 50 series has the right amount of sound outside and very low drone inside. a lot of people like magnaflow but from my experience go with a longer muffler.

 

lets see some pictures of your new ride

[music]

The 2500 Suburban has a chassis somewhere between the 1500 and 2500HD trucks. It's more like the older non-HD 2500 and 1500HD trucks, which are no longer built. It has the same motor/transmission as the newer 6.0 2500HD trucks.

[rrpalma]

Thanks Music & Travis for your replies --- funny, I don't recall ordering the snow package; perhaps it's part of the "prep", as Travis mentions?

 

PS. How do I attach pictures on this forum? --- OK, I guess I figured it out.

 

 

[MB2008LTZ]

8 lug wheels = 2500/HD platform

[99silveradoz71]

Welcome aboard

[Chris]

2 batteries could be a stand alone option as well. And for exhaust I love the sound of my 6.0 with a Corsa system. Its expensive, but carries a long warranty and sounds amazing. Quiet until you want it to be loud.

 

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[newdude]

i dont know about the platform being considered a 1500 or not. the two batteries are part of the snow plow prep package, atleast thats what its about in the HD trucks. As far as changing the exhaust sound, its all preferance. i dont believe many people see anything huge as far as mpg or power increases. I myself like flowmaster mufflers, IMO their 50 series has the right amount of sound outside and very low drone inside. a lot of people like magnaflow but from my experience go with a longer muffler.

 

lets see some pictures of your new ride

 

Plow prep does not get you a second battery to the best of my knowledge. It is a stand alone option.

 

The 2500 Suburban has a chassis somewhere between the 1500 and 2500HD trucks. It's more like the older non-HD 2500 and 1500HD trucks, which are no longer built. It has the same motor/transmission as the newer 6.0 2500HD trucks.

 

You pretty much nailed it. GVWR for the 2500 Suburban is 8600lbs. That is the same GVWR as the 2500 non HD trucks and the 1500hd trucks. Still is on the carryover frame.

[rrpalma]

Ended up buying the Magnaflow complete cat-back system. Was the only one complete system I could find for the 2500 3/4 ton Suburban.

 

http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/shopexd.asp?zone=all&id=2748

[STINSAN3]

Ended up buying the Magnaflow complete cat-back system. Was the only one complete system I could find for the 2500 3/4 ton Suburban.

 

http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/shopexd.asp?zone=all&id=2748

 

That thing is gonna sound good!

[rrpalma]

 

That thing is gonna sound good!

 

Hopefully! My friend had it put on his Chevy Express Van (I understand it's the same platform and motor as my Suburban??) and the sound is pure music.

[txab]

Welcome

[pm26]

There is so little difference in price between a 1500 Suburban and a 2500 series one, that it is a no brainer. The 2500 series does not have the AFM, has heavier duty transmission, bigger standard engine, and heavier duty chassis and drive train in general. There is some MPG penalty , but it is a large vehicle.

[ATMINF]

I loved my old 2001 3/4ton Suburban. It was a beast. I remember it had a tow rating of 10,000. It also got around 17mph on the hwy, around town it was around 13-14 depending on how much stop and go. It was also the reason why I got my 2006 3/4ton Silverado.

[Black02Silverado]

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