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I am thinking about downsizing from my 04 HD2500 8.1 to a new 1500 VORTEX MAX performance truck.

What transmission is it using? They say its an M70 on the order info but I can not find out if its a 4l80 or 4l60 or what ever.

I am thinking that this truck sould be good for 7,500 lb trailer.

I have the 8.1 now but its a killer on gas and I just down sized from a 9,000 trailer to a 6,500 loaded rig.

Any thoughts on this new truck.I had an 03 HD1500 with the 300 hp version and really liked it so with a lighter truck and an extra 45 horse it should be pretty nice.

Thanks

Phil

MS3DALE Senior Enthusiast

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In our parts catalog for '06 the M70 is listed as a 4L70-E SUPER-DUTY,4 SPD. A/TRANS.

I can't tell much more than that right now because we don't know much more than that right now! but I hope this helps give you a little more information.

And yes,This sounds like a hell of a truck,I wish I would of waited for one.

FSTDL Enthusiast

FSTDL

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There was a post a while back on the heavy duty forum asking when the 06 3500 info was available and it linked it to a GM website that had a lot of info on the 06 stuff.

They have 2 trucks with the high output 6.0.I think one was a 2wd with 3.73 gears and a 4wd with 4.10 gears.both with the 345 hp 6.0.

MS3DALE Senior Enthusiast

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The "VortecMax Performance Package" (RPO Code "NHT") is a package that gives you....

LQ9-345 horsepower 6-liter V8,

M70-"Super-Duty" 4-spd.Auto.Trans.,

GT5-4.10 Rear Axle Ratio,

G80-Locking Rear Differential,

ZX3-Ride-Control Suspension Pkg, (Z71 Suspension Pkg. Not Available)

NP8-Autotrac Transfer Case,

KC4-External Engine Oil-Cooler,

KNP-External Tranny.Cooler and

Z82-Heavy-Duty trailering package.

Its only avalable in the 1/2 tons w/4WD in either the ext.cab short-bed or crew-cab short-bed.

Thats all us dealers know right now.

FSTDL Enthusiast

FSTDL

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Thanks for the info.Would you know what the tow rating is?

I saw that with the 5.3 and 4.10 was 8,000 plus

MS3DALE Senior Enthusiast

MS3DALE

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Thanks for the info.Would you know what the tow rating is?

I saw that with the 5.3 and 4.10 was 8,000 plus

 

 

 

 

 

Nope,Sorry but as of May 27th they(GM)didn't have the tow specs on it yet.

And the 5.3 w/ 4.10's is rated at 8,700 lbs in an ext.cab or crew-cab 4WD 1/2 ton.

MrQuadrasteer Senior Enthusiast

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"Its only avalable in the 1/2 tons w/4WD in either the ext.cab short-bed or crew-cab short-bed."

 

 

 

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Of course. Why would I think otherwise :ughdance: ???

 

 

It really gets old..... I wish GM would pull it's head out of it's butt :bs:

 

 

That transmission sounds sweet... any other specs on it ??

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What's the advantage of this truck? How close will the price be to a 2500HD? Wouldn't it be more cost effective to get a 2500HD w/ 6.0 for towing? I'm just thinking you'd get a heavier built truck (axles, brakes, etc.) for similar money. I'd sure like to know what it's gonna run though, 345 horse would be sweet, could drag my Ski-Doo's around.

SteveCZ Enthusiast

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It doesn't sound like they are releasing it for the "Towing" group, more for the "Sport" group.... probably going to be along the same lines of the "Rumble Bee"s and the "Daytona" Dodge Rams I see floating around..

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It doesn't sound like they are releasing it for the "Towing" group, more for the "Sport" group.... probably going to be along the same lines of the "Rumble Bee"s and the "Daytona" Dodge Rams I see floating around..

 

 

 

 

I agree with your thinking, but GM should make a regular cab short bed version like Mopar does with those "Bee's and Daytona's"

FSTDL Enthusiast

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I have an 04 HD 2500 4X4 8.1 and just want something a bit smaller and better mileage.I went from a HD1500 to the HD2500 and you can really tell the weight difference.

The 1500 with the 6.0 looks like its more set up for towing to me than just a sport truck and I think it will be a real nice truck to drive and probaly get around 16 mpg on the high way instead of my 12.5 or so.

The weight difference I would figure will be around 6700 or so for the HD2500 compared to I am guessing around 5,200 for the 1500.

They also have a Silverado performance edition as more of a sport truck also comming out.

MS3DALE Senior Enthusiast

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It doesn't sound like they are releasing it for the "Towing" group, more for the "Sport" group....

 

 

 

 

 

Actually Its for the towing group,Its RPO code "NHT" stands for "Enhanced Towing Performance Package" and with the 345 horse 6-liter,4.10 gears,"Ride-Control Suspension" and both an auxilary transmission oil and engine oil coolers I think it'll do a fine job for towing.

FSTDL Enthusiast

FSTDL

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MS3DALE could you tell me when this truck could be ordered and maybe how much the option is ?

Thanks for your help.

I also wonder how it would run compared to the hemi.

MS3DALE Senior Enthusiast

MS3DALE

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MS3DALE could you tell me when this truck could be ordered and maybe how much the option is ?

Thanks for your help.

I also wonder how it would run compared to the hemi.

 

 

 

 

 

We are ordering '06's now,but prices are not released yet.

I would hope it would run a lot better then the HEMI! :thumbs: At least it better :thumbs:

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