2017 2500 Silverado, 6.0 Motor

Big Whiskey · September 26, 2017

LOL

Maybe they could've copied the styling of this for the 2500HD version of the T1XX:

https://www.cstatic-images.com/stock/900x600/1456162351211.jpg

LOL! I'll take the current design and 12 mpg instead!

SMiller · September 26, 2017

If it makes you guys feel any better my work truck ('14 Super Duty 6.2) gets 8mpg as it idles with all the lights on and a/c on full blast all day everyday.

Guessing a 6.0 would get the same, 6.2 pulls a hell of a lot harder though AND no shift flair...

Big Whiskey · September 27, 2017

If it makes you guys feel any better my work truck ('14 Super Duty 6.2) gets 8mpg as it idles with all the lights on and a/c on full blast all day everyday.

Guessing a 6.0 would get the same, 6.2 pulls a hell of a lot harder though AND no shift flair...

I've heard lots of guys say those Ford 6.2's are strong. Never driven one myself. I wonder about their longevity compared to the GM 6.0 though. Does your work truck have 3:73 or 4:30 gears?

SMiller · September 27, 2017

I've heard lots of guys say those Ford 6.2's are strong. Never driven one myself. I wonder about their longevity compared to the GM 6.0 though. Does your work truck have 3:73 or 4:30 gears?

Have a fleet of them, 50/50 mixed of 3.73's and 4.30's, the 4.30 trucks are freaks, the 6.2 sounds and runs damn hard and the Torqueshift trans is known for zero issues.

I will still take my 6.0 though.

These OHV 6.2's rattle on start-up and have exhaust manifold leaks around 50,000 miles.

2016HD · September 29, 2017

Pretty sure if you put 4.30 behind a 6.0l you would have the same grunt as the 6.2. I know the 6.2 is rated higher. But Im also guessing those are a bit inflated numbers. Plus im sure the mpg is worse etc. Just my thoughts. The 6.0 will out last it without a problem.

SMiller · September 29, 2017

Pretty sure if you put 4.30 behind a 6.0l you would have the same grunt as the 6.2. I know the 6.2 is rated higher. But Im also guessing those are a bit inflated numbers. Plus im sure the mpg is worse etc. Just my thoughts. The 6.0 will out last it without a problem.

I do not like Ford's, having said that the 6.2 does have more power and gets better mileage.

4.10 vs 4.30 is not much difference at all. I am positive a 3.73 6.2 would take a 4.10 6.0.

I could care less that the 6.2 has more power, will still take the GM HD truck as I feel it is a better truck.

gearheadesw · September 29, 2017

I really like the 6.0, it's like an old Molar slant 6, gas, oil, filters and plugs, it'll last forever. Won't beat anything at anything, but does it all. Idle, air on, Florida, 98 degrees, just no sweat for it. It's been there, done that. Just being able to run in the commercial industry, where none of the drivers give a crap about a vehicle that's not theirs, says a lot.

Edited September 29, 2017 by gearheadesw

TRKLGND · September 29, 2017

I do not like Ford's, having said that the 6.2 does have more power and gets better mileage.

4.10 vs 4.30 is not much difference at all. I am positive a 3.73 6.2 would take a 4.10 6.0.

I could care less that the 6.2 has more power, will still take the GM HD truck as I feel it is a better truck.

Been a GM guy my whole life. I won't say I'd never own a Ford truck but the chances are pretty slim.

I know and agree that specs aren't everything but it is the only metric we have to measure with. We hope that the manufacturers use a standardized series of test to come up with the specs that they publish. In our world, numbers sell. Everyone wants the most HP, TQ, Towing or whatever.

That being said, this is what I pulled from each mfg's towing guide.

2017 F250 CC 4WD SB 6.2L

3.73 = 12,500lb conventional towing

4.30 = 15,000lb conventional towing

2017 Chevy 2500HD CC 4WD SB 6.0L

3.73 = 9,600lb conventional towing

4.10 = 13,000lb conventional towing

The 3.73 is only available to fleet owners.

Like you said, the F250 with the 3.73 is rated to tow almost as much as the 2500HD with the 4.10 gears.

I didn't do the math but I'm pretty sure having a 4.30 gear in the 2500HD would get you to about 14,000lb.

WT35002017 · July 8, 2022

I use my 6.0 3500HD as a towing ehicle for my business but I love spirited driving. I’m relieved that I was able to get the L96 since no DI. I have tuned it and got my 0-60 down to 8.5 seconds. It is fun to drive even though so heavy! I plan on some engine mods in the near future, and a lockup diff in the back. I’m running 3 extra trans coolers bringing summer highway towing at 70mph down to 180 degrees. The box trailer I tow is about 10 feet high. I think this is the last new truck I’ll ever buy because I love the LS motor!