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All good replies. Thanks guys !

 

I WILL get a full size truck. Now it is a bit silly to say get something less than a full size truck because I am considering a 5.3L. C'mon - the 5.3 has over 100 HP more than my old '86 w/ a 305 and a 4bbl, and it got the job done. I asked about MPG, but have already committed to a 1500 w/ a 5.3L . That's what we have in our Tahoe and I am satisfied w/ it's milege.

 

I love HP - just look at my toys. The info about the all aluminum 6 bolt / cross bolted mains (like my LS3), the 4L70E vs. the 4L60E and the beefier differential - now those are good reasons. Please keep that sort of info coming. Also, I'll be getting the 1500 AND stabilitrak, but I think the only way to get 4 wheel discs is to get the 2500 HD. Do y'all know different?

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Hey need for speed, just don't plan on an 08 because of the American Axle strike. Negations are not going well and normally orders will be stopped in April but GM most likely wont take any 08 orders. Plan on a 09 and price increases.

 

You are correct sir! My salesman warned me about that - not good. As you say, if I have to, I'll just wait for an '09. WRT price increases -GM is pretty decent about keeping price increases down at the beginning of a new model year, at least they are with Corvette.

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Depending on where you live, it may be hard to find a 2wd on the lot, nevermind one with 3:42's. Though it is possible.

 

I agree! However, I live in the Houston area, so we have lots of 2WD's. Also, I will order this truck. I like to order all of my vehicles. To me, it's worth the wait to get exactly what I want, not to mention a vehicle that has not been sitting on a lot or test drivin, and I usually get a better price (GM Supplier) and avoid the haggling.

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Also, I'll be getting the 1500 AND stabilitrak, but I think the only way to get 4 wheel discs is to get the 2500 HD. Do y'all know different?

 

Wrong. ALL 1/2 tons with the 6.0 and Stabilitrak come with 4 wheel disc brakes. How do I know? I have one. :D

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Hey , Vmax was that just for the '07. Isn't stabilitrak standard on '08? Is the only way to get disc all around on an '08, the max trailering package?

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Hey , Vmax was that just for the '07. Isn't stabilitrak standard on '08? Is the only way to get disc all around on an '08, the max trailering package?

 

Not sure if Stabilitrak is std on all the 08's or not. But if it is, then 4 wheel discs will be on all 6.0's. It is NOT dependant on the NHT Max trailering Pkg. I do not have the NHT pkg on mine and I have 4 wheel disc brakes.

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Hey , Vmax was that just for the '07. Isn't stabilitrak standard on '08? Is the only way to get disc all around on an '08, the max trailering package?

 

Not sure if Stabilitrak is std on all the 08's or not. But if it is, then 4 wheel discs will be on all 6.0's. It is NOT dependant on the NHT Max trailering Pkg. I do not have the NHT pkg on mine and I have 4 wheel disc brakes.

 

 

Is your truck a 1/2 t or 3/4 ton ?

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Hey , Vmax was that just for the '07. Isn't stabilitrak standard on '08? Is the only way to get disc all around on an '08, the max trailering package?

 

Not sure if Stabilitrak is std on all the 08's or not. But if it is, then 4 wheel discs will be on all 6.0's. It is NOT dependant on the NHT Max trailering Pkg. I do not have the NHT pkg on mine and I have 4 wheel disc brakes.

 

 

Is your truck a 1/2 t or 3/4 ton ?

 

 

 

1/2 ton. They don't call any 3/4 tons "Vmax". :P

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1/2 ton. They don't call any 3/4 tons "Vmax". :D

 

Hey, I'm just learn'in all about these trucks :lol: One thing' for sure - you guys are a bad influence. I can already see , me going from ordering a 5.3L to ordering a 6.0L :P

 

This place is very similar to the Corvetteforum - lots of good info, but you also get "tempted" to buy mods, spend more money etc :D

 

I believe someone asked above about stabilitrak. I do know that stabilitrack is an extra $425 , even if you get the 6.0L I do have a few questions:

 

1. So, your 1500 w/ the 6.0 came with 4 wheel discs? Interesting.

 

2. So, you don't have to buy the max trailering pkg to get the 4 wheel discs? Does it come w/ the Vmax?

 

3. Is the Vmax the same as other 6.0L in trucks? Is it new for 2008? It sounds like the 6.0L in the 3/4 ton is different. Which one is more better?

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1/2 ton. They don't call any 3/4 tons "Vmax". :D

 

Hey, I'm just learn'in all about these trucks :lol: One thing' for sure - you guys are a bad influence. I can already see , me going from ordering a 5.3L to ordering a 6.0L :P

 

This place is very similar to the Corvetteforum - lots of good info, but you also get "tempted" to buy mods, spend more money etc :D

 

I believe someone asked above about stabilitrak. I do know that stabilitrack is an extra $425 , even if you get the 6.0L I do have a few questions:

 

1. So, your 1500 w/ the 6.0 came with 4 wheel discs? Interesting.

 

2. So, you don't have to buy the max trailering pkg to get the 4 wheel discs? Does it come w/ the Vmax?

 

3. Is the Vmax the same as other 6.0L in trucks? Is it new for 2008? It sounds like the 6.0L in the 3/4 ton is different. Which one is more better?

 

 

The Vmax is differnt from the 6.0 in the 3/4 T. The Vmax has AFM and VVT for sure, the other 6.0L does not have AFM not sure about VVT but im sure it doesn't. The power rateing are also differnt. 364 for the 6.0L in the 3/4T and 345 in Vmax. And no it's not the first year for the Vmax. I think 04 was the first year.

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1/2 ton. They don't call any 3/4 tons "Vmax". :D

 

Hey, I'm just learn'in all about these trucks :lol: One thing' for sure - you guys are a bad influence. I can already see , me going from ordering a 5.3L to ordering a 6.0L :P

 

This place is very similar to the Corvetteforum - lots of good info, but you also get "tempted" to buy mods, spend more money etc :D

 

I believe someone asked above about stabilitrak. I do know that stabilitrack is an extra $425 , even if you get the 6.0L I do have a few questions:

 

1. So, your 1500 w/ the 6.0 came with 4 wheel discs? Interesting.

 

2. So, you don't have to buy the max trailering pkg to get the 4 wheel discs? Does it come w/ the Vmax?

 

3. Is the Vmax the same as other 6.0L in trucks? Is it new for 2008? It sounds like the 6.0L in the 3/4 ton is different. Which one is more better?

 

 

Stabilitrak (based on 07 specs) is std on all Crewcabs and optional on ext cabs. Not available on reg cabs.

 

Yes, all 6.0's with Stabilitrak come with 4 wheel disc brakes.

 

No, the 6.0 in the 1/2 tons (L76) is an all-aluminum engine and has AFM and VVT. The 6.0 in the 3/4 ton trucks (LQ9 I believe is the RPO) is a cast iron block and does not have AFM. The power ratings are also different. The L76 has more HP and Tq.

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The Vmax is differnt from the 6.0 in the 3/4 T. The Vmax has AFM and VVT for sure, the other 6.0L does not have AFM not sure about VVT but im sure it doesn't. The power rateing are also differnt. 364 for the 6.0L in the 3/4T and 345 in Vmax. And no it's not the first year for the Vmax. I think 04 was the first year.

 

You have that backwards. The 6.0 in the Vmax 1/2 tons has 367 HP/375 Tq. The 6.0 in the 3/4 tons has 353 HP/ 373 Tq. And I just found that the 6.0 in the 3/4 tons does have VVT, but not AFM.

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1/2 ton. They don't call any 3/4 tons "Vmax". :D

 

Hey, I'm just learn'in all about these trucks :lol: One thing' for sure - you guys are a bad influence. I can already see , me going from ordering a 5.3L to ordering a 6.0L :P

 

This place is very similar to the Corvetteforum - lots of good info, but you also get "tempted" to buy mods, spend more money etc :D

 

I believe someone asked above about stabilitrak. I do know that stabilitrack is an extra $425 , even if you get the 6.0L I do have a few questions:

 

1. So, your 1500 w/ the 6.0 came with 4 wheel discs? Interesting.

 

2. So, you don't have to buy the max trailering pkg to get the 4 wheel discs? Does it come w/ the Vmax?

 

3. Is the Vmax the same as other 6.0L in trucks? Is it new for 2008? It sounds like the 6.0L in the 3/4 ton is different. Which one is more better?

 

 

Stabilitrak (based on 07 specs) is std on all Crewcabs and optional on ext cabs. Not available on reg cabs.

 

Yes, all 6.0's with Stabilitrak come with 4 wheel disc brakes.

 

No, the 6.0 in the 1/2 tons (L76) is an all-aluminum engine and has AFM and VVT. The 6.0 in the 3/4 ton trucks (LQ9 I believe is the RPO) is a cast iron block and does not have AFM or VVT (not 100% sure about VVT on the LQ9?). The power ratings are also different. The L76 has more HP and Tq.

 

 

Hey thanks for the gr8 info VMax !! Well I think you guys have helped me make my mind up about the 6.0L, cuz I was definitely going to get stabilitrak, so having the 4 wheel discs included seals the deal. I plan to get an extended cab, which explains why I saw it as an additional cost on the GM "Build your own". It looks like the VMax is good for about 14 more HP than the other 6.0 which has VVT but not AFM.

 

Looks like the L76 is a great motor, very simliar to my LS3.

 

now - my wife has been supportive as I've moved my dream truck up from a WT to a LT1, to a LT2, to an LTZ . I think I'll just tell her I had to get the 6.0L to get the LTZ. She's supports getting the heated seats, and, of course, I have to get the LTZ to get that option :D

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The Vmax is differnt from the 6.0 in the 3/4 T. The Vmax has AFM and VVT for sure, the other 6.0L does not have AFM not sure about VVT but im sure it doesn't. The power rateing are also differnt. 364 for the 6.0L in the 3/4T and 345 in Vmax. And no it's not the first year for the Vmax. I think 04 was the first year.

 

You have that backwards. The 6.0 in the Vmax 1/2 tons has 367 HP/375 Tq. The 6.0 in the 3/4 tons has 353 HP/ 373 Tq. And I just found that the 6.0 in the 3/4 tons does have VVT, but not AFM.

 

 

Thanks for setting me straight VMax, i was sure about the power rating, i think the 345 was for the old Vmax. Are you by chance a salesmen or do you just look everything up quick.

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Thanks for setting me straight VMax, i was sure about the power rating, i think the 345 was for the old Vmax. Are you by chance a salesmen or do you just look everything up quick.

 

Salesman? I'll try not to be insulted. :lol: But I did ALOT of research b4 buying my truck (and haven't stopped yet...LOL), so I did learn alot. As far as the 3/4 ton info, yes, I simply went to Chevy's site and looked it up. It's amazing what you learn when you have no life and spend so much time on these boards. :D

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