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Looking at a GMC Elevation with a 5.3l, and when I went to the GM Website to "Build & Price", when I added the 5.3l to the build, it made the 3:08 the only rear available.....is this thing gonna be a dog when I tow ??.... :ughdance:

BigBadSierra Senior Enthusiast

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That's not the best gear to tow with.

 

It drops the tow rating to 6600 pounds.

 

So that's even less once you start adding in things like the passengers and cargo.

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I have the 3.08 and I drove a 3.42 recently. HUGE difference. Get the 3.42, you will be much happier. Even with daily driving, the 3.42 is better.

Beer Belly Enthusiast

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I have the 3.08 and I drove a 3.42 recently. HUGE difference. Get the 3.42, you will be much happier. Even with daily driving, the 3.42 is better.

That bad, eh......Truck MRSP is a tad over $41k......looking at a deal for $33k.....but if it's gonna be an issue, I'll walk.....don't NEED a new truck, just rolling out of one lease and into another.....may buy this one out.

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That bad, eh......Truck MRSP is a tad over $41k......looking at a deal for $33k.....but if it's gonna be an issue, I'll walk.....don't NEED a new truck, just rolling out of one lease and into another.....may buy this one out.

I mean it isn't horrible, but if I had to buy another one I would look for the 3.42 specifically. Just seems to be more smooth. Maybe it is in my head, but I like it better.

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Once again, it's all subjective.....I have the 3.08 and it has plenty of power for me, but then I don't haul or tow anything.

Beer Belly Enthusiast

Beer Belly

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Whew !....just back from the dealer....it has the 3:42. Gave it a quick drive down the road....it's doable :driving:

Beer Belly Enthusiast

Beer Belly

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Salesman told me..."Not many people realize this, but run high octane gas and you get better mileage, and a boost to 400 horsepower" :lol:

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redwngr Senior Enthusiast

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Guess he doesn't know about E85?

 

(and that the increase is to 'only' about 375)

 

And that for the 15 model the 'flexfuel' is optional rather than standard on the 5.3L.

Beer Belly Enthusiast

Beer Belly

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can't find flex fuel around here......I was told on the Interstate, but never in the area.

HondaHawkGT Senior Enthusiast

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Running 89 or 91 is almost a must even for the 5.3. They seem to constantly pull timing on 87 and the economy definitely suffers. You won't get 400 HP with 91 but you're almost definitely not getting the power you paid for if you run 87.

Beer Belly Enthusiast

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don't get the 3.08 - 90% that do have it wish they got the 3.42 ....just read the forum

Got the 3:42 rear.....salesman said "it's part of the Trailer Equipment Package"....I told him "that's good, because that would of squashed the deal". This truck does seem to have a fair bit of giddy up.....not sure the budget manager (Wife) will allow the higher octane :idiot:

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