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So... you can get it with the "max tow pkg", but only in high-end trim? Do folks really buy $50k "half tons" to tow heavy stuff? GM needs to get their heads out of their hinies, and put this motor in a LT / SLE trim 1500 truck. Then again, the new 5.3 w/ a 3.73 axle would be *plenty* of power for the rest of the truck to handle when towing at max ratings. GM originally announced that the "max tow" would be available w/ the 5.3, but I haven't seen that option yet. Did I misunderstand?

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So... you can get it with the "max tow pkg", but only in high-end trim? Do folks really buy $50k "half tons" to tow heavy stuff? GM needs to get their heads out of their hinies, and put this motor in a LT / SLE trim 1500 truck. Then again, the new 5.3 w/ a 3.73 axle would be *plenty* of power for the rest of the truck to handle when towing at max ratings. GM originally announced that the "max tow" would be available w/ the 5.3, but I haven't seen that option yet. Did I misunderstand?

 

5.3 3.73 NHT will be available later this year.

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That torque rating is impressive! Too bad they went the way of Ford, and only offer it in high trim levels now. Glad I bought my 11 even if it has a significant less amount of torque.

 

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5.3 3.73 NHT will be available later this year.

 

That may be the tipping point for my personal interest in the new trucks. We shall see...

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That may be the tipping point for my personal interest in the new trucks. We shall see...

 

I think it's stout with the 3.08's, can't imagine how it would run with 3.73's.

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It's not E85 capable?

 

 

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Seems that way. I read somewhere that the credit automakers get for E85 vehicles is set to expire so they will likely stop manufacturing engines that can run it and in turn, you'll probably see E85 go away.

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It's not E85 capable? Ryan

 

According to the GM training manual, but the training manual also said 425/450, and now the official numbers are 420/460. They could send out an update.

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