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Imcrazy Senior Enthusiast

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I always will always opt for the biggest engine that my budget will afford. My current truck the 5.3L was the biggest available in an LT trim level so that is what I got... I'm happy with the motor, the 6 speed kinda sucks though.. 

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aseibel
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The 5.3 is more than adequate for any driving you need to do on public roads. The 6.2 is purely for fun/showing off/bragging rights. If you want to pay for the bigger engine, just do it. You don'

amxguy1970
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Let's correct some of the incorrect info posted in here. The difference isn't that big between the two, the 6.2 runs very well on 87 and the 5.3 is just as fast as the Hemi which is over rated and out

TXGREEK
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Having had both, 6.2 is much more powerful than the 5.3 in both the previous and new. Only thing to really consider is that the 5.3 takes regular fuel, the 6.2 prefers super/highest octane the better.

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7 hours ago, redwngr said:

I regretted buying a 6.2.  

Traded on a 5.3 NHT.

 

Eventually want back to a 2500 dmax, which was where I started in the first place.

 

I actually think my 6.2/10sp tows better than my previous 6.6/6sp.  

TXGREEK Senior Enthusiast

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I actually think my 6.2/10sp tows better than my previous 6.6/6sp.  

You think that your new 6.2 tows better than the 6.6 diesel ?


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10 hours ago, TXGREEK said:


You think that your new 6.2 tows better than the 6.6 diesel ?


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Yep.  Traded a 16 2500 6.6 on the 19 1500 6.2.  Towed the same travel trailer with both trucks.  

TXGREEK Senior Enthusiast

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Yep.  Traded a 16 2500 6.6 on the 19 1500 6.2.  Towed the same travel trailer with both trucks.  


This was my setup, 2016 loaded out DMax that my 6.2 could never EVER come close to. The 2500 DMax without a doubt destroys any 1500 for towing but travel trailers can easily be towed with a well equipped 1500 6.2 just not as well as a 2500 DMax which is much much more stable especially better on road hills maneuverability.

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31 minutes ago, TXGREEK said:

 


This was my setup, 2016 loaded out DMax that my 6.2 could never EVER come close to. The 2500 DMax without a doubt destroys any 1500 for towing but travel trailers can easily be towed with a well equipped 1500 6.2 just not as well as a 2500 DMax which is much much more stable especially better on road hills maneuverability.

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My 16 HC 2500 had a whole 400 more pounds of payload capacity.  This 19 does everything the 16 did, except ride like crap.  

TXGREEK Senior Enthusiast

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My 16 HC 2500 had a whole 400 more pounds of payload capacity.  This 19 does everything the 16 did, except ride like crap.  


You’re correct on ride quality, and if towing a travel trailer, you’re good but the 2500 is better at it especially a DMax.

Ok, Good Luck and be safe


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7 minutes ago, TXGREEK said:

 


You’re correct on ride quality, and if towing a travel trailer, you’re good but the 2500 is better at it especially a DMax.

Ok, Good Luck and be safe


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I'll be sure to borrow a 3500 dually when I need to tow my 18' aluminum boat.  ?

TXGREEK Senior Enthusiast

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I'll be sure to borrow a 3500 dually when I need to tow my 18' aluminum boat.  [emoji23]

That’s not what I said, I’ve had them all and when it comes to towing anything heavy, there’s a big difference between a 1500 and a 2500 especially between a gasser and a diesel

 

 

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On 10/18/2019 at 7:10 AM, greatmizzou said:

Ive heard the 6.2 is for playing and the 5.3 is for towing.  

 

the 6.2 might have the edge in every circumstance, but it does seem likely it is not going to be as durable as the 5.3.   An example was cited comparing the 6.0 HD engine to the 6.2. Or even the 6.6 gas to the 6.2.  

 


 

 

What?????

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TXGREEK Senior Enthusiast

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What?????


Sometimes it’s not worth even trying, lmao!


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39 minutes ago, Welder2014 said:

What?????

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I might be mixing my articles.   I think Im confused about comparing the 6.0HD engine with the 6.2 , and the comparisons to the 6.6HD gas to the 6.2.  I googled it to re read the article and found it.


As far as the 5.3 to the 6.2 it looks like the 6.2 beats it pretty soundly, just more $$$

 

 

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Looking at purchasing a 2500, I am trying to find a Duramax, but it has been tough finding one in my area, in my price range. I have however found alot of 2500 with the 6.0 Vortec. Most the 6.O have 150, 000 - 175,000 miles. What are anyone's experiences or opinion about buying a Vortec with 150,000 pluss miles? The truck I am finding are typically 2013-2014 models. 

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1 hour ago, Seth Culbertson said:

Looking at purchasing a 2500, I am trying to find a Duramax, but it has been tough finding one in my area, in my price range. I have however found alot of 2500 with the 6.0 Vortec. Most the 6.O have 150, 000 - 175,000 miles. What are anyone's experiences or opinion about buying a Vortec with 150,000 pluss miles? The truck I am finding are typically 2013-2014 models. 

You really have to test drive each one.  I drove a 2015 6.0 with 50k and it drove like a dream.   I drove a 2011 with 98k mi 6.6 diesel and it drove worse then my 2002.  Super awkward power steering response and felt like a squishy boat.

 

I imagine most 150k plus cars have pretty worn out steering and suspension components unless it was maintained top notch

mookdoc6 Senior Enthusiast

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Coming up on 97K?  Does it say 5.3L on engine never really looked or cared?  Heck never even knew they offered other engines? V-8 is a V-8 is it not?  Anyway, never put anything in other than 87 octane unleaded!  What size engine is least of my worries.  I am more worried about the ratio/blends of CRAP constantly going higher in concentrations on already CRAP Unleaded GAS..Oh well the catch can will catch all that crap and I will be driving the turd for 500K?

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