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6.2 with 3.23s or 5.3 with 3.42s if I lift.

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I'm in the market for a new truck and I'm trying to decide between the 6.2 and the 5.3. Either way it's going to be a pearl ltz z71 crew cab with the standard bed. After talking with a couple dealers it looks like I'm going to have to order one to get the package I want. I've always had leveled trucks and now if considering a 4" or 6" lift on the next truck. Which combo should drive better? I'm not worried about mpgs. Both engines come with the 8 speed trans. I wish the 6.2 would come with 3.73s or at least 3.42s.

 

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6.2L. There's no replacement for displacement.

 

Can't you still get the 6.2L with NHT to get 3.42 gears?

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6.2L. There's no replacement for displacement.

 

Can't you still get the 6.2L with NHT to get 3.42 gears?

 

This.. 5.3 will work, but as stated above..

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6.2L. There's no replacement for displacement.

 

Can't you still get the 6.2L with NHT to get 3.42 gears?

I asked about it when I talked to the dealer about ordering. He said he was pretty sure it was a no. Only 3.23s. He said he would have to look into it.

 

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I was leaning towards the 6.2. Looks like that's what I'll be ordering. Thanks

 

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