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2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1/2 & 3/4 Ton Pickups
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My buddy's truck is at 2600+ with the cruise control at 75. The engine sounds like it is going to explode at any time!
Base V8 6000 (6l/364 ci)
GMC dealer says this is just fine.
Just wondering if anyone with GMC expertise can answer this question.
Thanks,
Matt Herreid
matth@cgpmail.com
Has anyone heard anything about the possibility of GM using their I6 from the Envoy/Trailblazer models in the Silvverados?
you would never see that. Why because they put the larger engines in the crewcabs
thats not a large engine.
Tom
I don't know how wide spread the "knocking" problem is. I believe it is pretty common in the 6.0L, 5.3L, and less so in the 8.1L. Don't know that I have heard of it at all in the 4.8L, but I could be wrong. There are all kinds of opinions about whether this is something to be concerned about or not. My 6.0L "ticks" for about 45 seconds when you first start it after sitting overnight. I use Mobil 1 and have since 500 miles new. I would never have known the sound everyone is upset about was a problem, if I hadn't read it on this board. You do not hear the noise unless you are out of the truck, or have you window rolled down and are listening for it, at least in my case. There are people who already have 50,000+ miles on "knocking" engines with no serious problems developing. I have not seen ANY reported failures from this problem, even though it has been around since the new engines where introduced in (I think) 1999. Guys that know a lot more about engines than me are very upset, but I figure GM will stand behind their product if this does cause any serious damage. Haven't heard one single example of an engine being torn down and exhibiting damage from this. Wouldn't you think that would have been done by now if this was causing damage? Just my $.02 worth.
Tom
The I6 would be a desirable engine to a lot of Silverado buyers. I would be interested in such a configuration.
There is really no point in arguing this. You're comment about it never being an option is not valid.
Why not leave it alone?
And, has anyone heard about this being considered?
I could see the new I6 in an ext cab (maybe this is what you are talking about) but never a crewcab
You are probably an expert at this point in aftermarket bed covers.
You don't know jack about what GM is planning regarding engine options.
I understand that, in your opinion, they will nor put an I6 in a Crew Cab.
Thank you for that opinion.
My question to anyone who may be actually infomed is whether or not they have heard of any plans to put an I6 in the Crew Cab?
Shows what kinda person you really are
My wife has the trailblazer and for the smallish
SUV's it is great. But the way I see it, rated at 22 mpg, Yeah right.
Just look in the SUV forum here and you will see many owners
of the GM triplets (Envoy, Trailblazer, Bravada) that
complain that they doo not see even close to the
estimated MPG. We have yet to see it.
What I would like to see is the upcoming 5.3. This
one is going to be aluminum heads on an aluminum block.
Don't get me wrong the I6 runs like a raped ape.
but it does not have the torque.
Just my .02 cents.
I'd like to add different wheels/tires but concerned about mess'in up the works, these new computers can be cantakerous when you wander beyond their limits and the electronics field is not my cup of tea. Give me the 60's/70's cars anyday, those I can figure out.
Your buddies interpretation of the "Service Engine Soon" light is a ripper, I'm still laugh'in.
You got any pic's of the truck posted anywhere with the wheels?
Ray T.
I really haven't noticed much, if any, difference in the power, acceleration, braking or anything else due to the larger tires (although the mpg has dropped from 13 to 12, but that should be basically the difference in the speedo).
I don't have any pics posted anywhere, but if I can come across a digital camera and can figure out how to do it, I will post some pics and let you know.
-- Don
kip
The I6 will not be enough power for an 8600 or a 9200 GVW vehicle. You would not see much milage improvement either, since you would be working it hard and have to rev it to move the vehicle, it just aint gonna happen. I would put a much better chance at seeing a baby Duramax Diesel 6, 5, or 4 in some of GM's vehicles such as the 1500, 1500HD, Yukons, Trailblazers, ect.
Hunter
common sense prevails once again
Hope you have a good week.
Good luck all,
PS, Duramax is running great, averaging 18 mpg empty, and pulled about 20,000 lbs the other day beautifully.
Hunter
Hope you enjoyed that snow storm this past weekend, down in the southern part of Illinois, we just got alot of rain.
Oh yeah, the only thing good about dorm life is I only average 3 nights a week in it and range from 2-4. Love that king sized bed at home, and being with my friends and family. Kida funny but it is hard to make to many friends to mess around with on campus if you are always gone on weekends and busy on the days and nights you are there. LOL
Hunter
-- Don
I do agree with you that it would be a marketing disaster. Americans are in love with V8s.
The Dodge "I6"Cummins diesel is 5.9 L
kip
LOL
Tom
Well, judging from Trucktrend, the Tundra got 13mpg towing 5000lb. I would guess that your Lemonado would not do this well empty - let alone with a load. Do you have any objective proof otherwise?
I did not realize that the poster was talking about a 4.2L I-6 engine. That would never sell in a Crewcab - it would be a dog. Sort of like your 8.1 L at 10,000 ft.
My 8.1 at 10,000ft?Never done that but at 7,000 it pulls a 6% grade at 65 in 4th ,just like your tundra at sea level.
kip
Yore hero suggested I was stupid for asking it.
If no one knows the answer fine.
Otherwise I am really not interested in Ryan or anyone elses opinions.
Bunch of ignorant boobs...
Thanks for stopping by...
Watch that door....
LOL
Tom
WE DO KNOW THE QUESTION your just not listening to what we all said: the current I6 will never be put into a crewcab truck
I got $5 that says "delrick" is a Tundra owner!
kip
LMAO