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www.HDsilverado.com
enter code 30029 to get in. enjoy
pat
Thanks for the web site and information lots of great stuff.
Thanks again Richard Mc
Stan
Thanks
Hunter
Logged onto the above website, read all the old stuff. Called the info line, guy sending me the new documentation when it gets printed in a week and a half. Says that I'll get my copy before my dealer.
Figured out the CNG tank takes up a bunch of space in the bed. Probably not willing to go that way as the reason I drive these stupid trucks is for the LB....
Gonna check tomorrow to see if my vehicle gets allocated. When I ordered the vinyl seats in the crew cab, the order guy said something about deleting the head rests. I assume this is for the rear seats, not the front. Anybody know any different? Anybody seen the folding rear crew cab seat?
- Tim
....course I bet they don't drive like me...I might get 10 if I'm lucky?...
...course with an 8.1 I have to get an Allison?.....which I really don't need...
hmmmmm
- Tim
Now in a Chevelle......gimme an M-22 any day!
- Tim
Looks like GM finally updated their alternative fuel site, BUT looks like they do not even have the bi-fuel system option for the new engines. Yes they have the hardened valves, standard on 6.0L, and the option (available in July) for hardened valve seats (KL5). I have been waiting since July for the bi-fuel propane system option for the Silverado 6.0L engine, but could not wait any longer and ordered a 2001 Silverado 2500HD 6.0L CC on Sept. 6th and I will get it converted for bi-fuel here in Arizona. Could not pass up the Arizona grant money that is being offered.
I would have.
Worst I've heard was the 20 MPH in the dually crew (not exactly sure about configuation, but I think that is what I remember it to have been) cab from trailer life.
Ryan
I'm not going to dispute the Mileage figures for this test... But, I am also not going to say they are BAD considering the Duramax had very low miles..
I have also looked at MANY Cummins and Powerstroke Mileage figures, and from what I have seen the Duramax is ahead in when empty and the same when towing..
Steve O
I got a quote for a 3500 crew cab with every option but leather and the 8.1L. I was quoted a delivery date of June '01 and a price of $34,118. I have since decided to go with the diesel engine which will bring my price to around $38k and I don't know what that would do to the delivery date.
By the way, my wife and I got invited to the GM powertour. We are attending on the October 20th. I'll let you know what I learn. See you later.
For reference I tow a 5000lb boat and a 2200lb camper. (Soon to be 3500lb camper)
P.S. greggaucho, where in OR are you located. From what you have mentioned, it sounds eastern. I am in Boise. Later.
LOL
Hunter
I'm in Bend, Oregon. But I'm heading east tomorrow -- CHUKAR HUNTING in the Steens!!! So I'll be off radar until Monday. Sure would be nice to be towing my ATVs over with my new Duramax, but that'll have to wait.
Hunter,
You also don't have the option of autotrac on the HD. Like you said, the standard 2500 is a good option if you are getting the 6.0L.
Ryan
Thanks,
Henry
Ryan
I'd imagine in a year the "regular" 2500 won't be around....so kiss the 8600GVW "LD" goodbye..
- Tim
- Tim
Why did I get these options? I wanted every practical option I could ever imagine I might need. Being from Chicago originally, I could see moving back up North for the right opportunity, so that explains some of it. Basically though, I don't ever want to be forced to buy another truck because this one isn't up to the task. Always buy more truck than you need now, because you are bound to need it all later.
For anyone that cares, I compared frames on the 1500, 2500, and the new 2500HD last night. The big difference between the 2500 and 2500HD is the section under the bed that is just a stamped C channel. On the 2500HD it continues to be 8" high all the way back. On the 2500 it necks down at the joint of the middle frame section to about 6.5" for the rest of the way back. Everything else looks the same.
Ryan
I also pull 7 and 9% grades at 15mph. Even if it is not head and shoulders above a gas engine, I don't mind getting 10-12mpg loaded if it means cruising 65 up the grades.
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He said.. "In the October issue of North American Hunter on page 82, they have a report on the F*#D killer. With an unloaded 2500 Duramax four-door 4x4 got more than 21 mpg while driving OVER the speed limit on the highway and MORE than 14mpg while fully loaded! The picture they have in the article is a 4 door extended cab LWB 4x4 in Forest Green. Very Sharp Truck!"..
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I personally haven't seen the article.. If anyone happens to know see it please post on it..
I'm going to see if I can locate it tomorrow, And will comment then...
Steve
After reading the posts from everyone else, my 'puter is tired of me drooling on it!
Stan