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RKeeper1
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Hauled this precious cargo home for the first time from the NICU after 40 days!   Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

Mileguru
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I installed this thingy on the top of my 2017 6.2L. Not really sure what it does, but my truck goes really fast now.  

pgamboa
pgamboa

Found an hour of free time yesterday and installed GM - Illuminated Door Sills. Love the way they look! Of course, made a how to video. The box didn't come with instructions and tried searching he

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chuckl1218 Senior Enthusiast

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Nope. It's come with chrome grill and chrome headlight bezel. But I'm gonna change them out once it gets here.

 

That's how I got my HC grill...a 2015 Black HC owner swapped out the chrome HC grill for a black color matched one. I know you can't wait to get her and start the mods. But this way, you'll get the HC interior that you like...can't wait to see and watch your fun!

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Ryan698 Enthusiast

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30 inch light bar installed

 

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Low beam

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High beam

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Low beam and fogs

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Low beam and just the light bar

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And that's the wireless button for the bar no drilling into the dash :) very stoked everything and this my truck leaving the shop 8cb2d01570fc5775313ad443a94cb809.jpg

 

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Txjose Senior Enthusiast

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Added a B&W tow and stow with all 3 ball options. Literally just got it like 20min ago.... Delivered earlier via Amazon Prime [emoji1]

 

 

 

Here is the hitch..... Yes i have several browning rifles and a few buckmark 22s lol

 

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mjj Enthusiast

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....the larger rear-end and 3.73 gears.

That's a good point regarding the rear end. You don't hear people mention it much only the increased engine power of the 6.2. Larger tougher rear end is definitely a plus. And with the 8 speed fuel economy is not far off from the 5.3 isn't it.

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30 inch light bar installed

 

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Low beam

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High beam

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Low beam and fogs

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Low beam and just the light bar

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And that's the wireless button for the bar no drilling into the dash :) very stoked everything and this my truck leaving the shop 8cb2d01570fc5775313ad443a94cb809.jpg

 

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where you get that light bar? link? thanks

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amfr Enthusiast

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The physical size of both engines is exactly the same at 25.2" wide x 32.2" tall. What creates the larger displacement size is the bore. The bore of the L83 is 96.01mm where as the L86 is 103.25mm. Also, between the 5.3L crew cab/short box with max tow and 6.2L crew cab/short box with max tow the weight difference is 185lbs. For comparison the same configurations but with the standard bed (6'6") the weight difference is only 174lbs. I choose this configuration because both trucks will have the exact same drivetrain including the larger rear-end and 3.73 gears. In reality I have absolutely no clue what the difference in weight is between just the two engines but between the two trucks it's a very small difference of about 3%. Check out the two links below about each engine, it shows the materials used in the engine, horsepower & torque ratings, engine rpms and so on.

 

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I just don't understand why you would get the 6.2 in the truck. Especially since the 5.3 can tow the same with 3.73 gears. It's not a race car since it's not aerodynamic nor is the gearing correct....to each his own I guess. I prefer the chance at better fuel millage

 

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Travis Whitmore Enthusiast

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Got my 8mm billet wheel spacers today. Drinking wine after the work week though so they'll have to wait for install!

 

 

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I just don't understand why you would get the 6.2 in the truck. Especially since the 5.3 can tow the same with 3.73 gears. It's not a race car since it's not aerodynamic nor is the gearing correct....to each his own I guess. I prefer the chance at better fuel millage

 

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And what are you getting for mileage?! My 6.2 is averaging 18.5 back/forth to work. I've gotten 22 before on a 350 mile trip.

 

 

Fat fingered, and shot from the hip.

amfr Enthusiast

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And what are you getting for mileage?! My 6.2 is averaging 18.5 back/forth to work. I've gotten 22 before on a 350 mile trip.

 

 

Fat fingered, and shot from the hip.

I get 15 on my 2 mile commute to work 13 towing and If I'm on Highway it's 25 ish depending on traffic and weather..... winter I get over 25 summer I get 23
amfr Enthusiast

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And what are you getting for mileage?! My 6.2 is averaging 18.5 back/forth to work. I've gotten 22 before on a 350 mile trip.

 

 

Fat fingered, and shot from the hip.

4x4 with a 2.5" leveler, exhaust, 3.42 rear end
block8head Enthusiast

block8head

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I just don't understand why you would get the 6.2 in the truck. Especially since the 5.3 can tow the same with 3.73 gears. It's not a race car since it's not aerodynamic nor is the gearing correct....to each his own I guess. I prefer the chance at better fuel millage

 

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Simple: Power! ;)

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Ryan698 Enthusiast

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where you get that light bar? link? thanks

Got it from infinite off-road it's the 30 inch curved bar. With the wireless switch works great so bright I love it

 

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