So right now I have a '04 Z71 5.3l that is GUTLESS!!!!!!!!! I was thinking about buying a Srt10. I've always liked them but am curious about the towing. I have heard that you can tow with the Crew Cab, but not the reg cab. But, I've also heard that if you put a tranny cooler on the Reg Cab you can tow with it. Now what I'm talking about towing is a Yamaha Rhino on a 18ft flatbed. So nothing real big. Any input on this would be great. Thanks

It would be cheaper to do a 6.0 swap and cam and then throw on a supercharger on your current truck, and youll be making more power.

What he said! Either that or just wake that 5.3L up and you could be real happy! I know a great tuner in Conway that could hook you up. PM me if your interested

srt10s are way over rated. i wasnt impressed even with a supercharged one. like said above, do some work to your truck and bein way ahead in money and hp

and gas mileage, those things are serious hogs

+1 I drove a 6spd and it felt like a bitch even dropping the clutch. Not worth it and they're big and fugly. Do work! You'll be a shit ton happier doing your own work trust me

Granted you could drop tons of cash into your 5.3 or do a swap and make some serious power BUT Eh, I'd go for the SRT. Big wheels, Big brakes, Big motor, Big HP, 6 speed, pretty sick interior, I'm sold. And, you see worked up Chevys all over the place, how often do you see a SRT. I dont see them ever, maybe during the nice weather once or twice.
I dont think you'd have a hard time towing either.

Wow. Thanks ya'll for all the great input. Keep it coming. The more info I can get the better.

Toss a shift kit and a tranny cooler along with a tune and I think youd love your truck for towing

Bolt on a Maggie and let 'er rip!!! You can pick up a used M112 for a song nowadays and the 5.3L IMO is the best motor for the 112....get a 3.0 pulley on there instead of the stock 3.3 and HANG THE F#$% ON!!! :D

The r/c are 6 speeds but I've used mine to haul my 68 gmc short bed with no problems. As far as an Srt being a dog or disappinting, I think maybe those guys drove a hemi!!!
And now is the time to buy one, price wise. Check out vtcoa.com for any thing you want to know about these trucks, also there's a sweet deal on an 05 r/c on there.

Good luck!!!

You're asking about an SRT 10 on a chevy ruled forum (Think about it)
Then ask about it on an SRT 10 forum (Think about it)
Not very biased opinions
If you want 1 then get 1! They're attention getters,gas hogs,all aftermarket items are pricey, they take a curb like you wouldn't believe, I can sit here and type my opinion but ultimately the decision is yours

You're asking about an SRT 10 on a chevy ruled forum (Think about it)
Then ask about it on an SRT 10 forum (Think about it)
Not very biased opinions
If you want 1 then get 1! They're attention getters,gas hogs,all aftermarket items are pricey, they take a curb like you wouldn't believe, I can sit here and type my opinion but ultimately the decision is yours

Well said

"gas hogs" What kind of MPGs do they get anyway?
Thanks

I average 15 mpg, in town with me driving I get about 8 mpg, but I'm staying in second and third gear running 35-45mph. On the highway running 55-60, I get around 20-21 mpg. On the interstate running 75-80 I get 17-18mpg. As long as you are good in these trucks they get OK milage, but when you play you pay!!! And no one should buy on of these if the are concerned with fuel milage, and every time you change the oil it's gonna cost you $100 min. If you do it your self!!!

But they sure are fun!!!

I get about 24 highway (between 75-100) and 14 with mixed driving (I drive like an ass hole) on my 6.0/4L80e. And changing oil is about 40 bux....

OP, be smart and stick with a Chevy :chug:

Dang, I only get 22 at best in my 03 chevy with the 4.8.

Dang, I only get 22 at best in my 03 chevy with the 4.8.

Another thing is the SRT10 looks good but you said you have a Rhino which means you are towing it to go off roading or likely taking it to a trail head. Now you have a Z71 and getting where you need to go isn't a problem. Now get a lowered, crew cab, with Z rated 22 inch tires, that is heavy 2wd, and with a 18 foot trailer.....see my point??

There are alot more trucks that get worse gas mileage than these, the only thing to remeber is STAY off the pedal. Driving down the 1/4 mile you can actually see the gas needle moving towards the "E". LOL

Lol. Well, with my cruise set at 70, not loaded, I might get 17 if there are no hills and no wind. So fuel mileage is not really to big of a deal. Ya gotta pay to play like someone said. But thanks for the info guys. I'm gonna set on it a while in lieu of some points ya'll brought up.

I average 15 mpg, in town with me driving I get about 8 mpg, but I'm staying in second and third gear running 35-45mph. On the highway running 55-60, I get around 20-21 mpg. On the interstate running 75-80 I get 17-18mpg. As long as you are good in these trucks they get OK milage, but when you play you pay!!! And no one should buy on of these if the are concerned with fuel milage, and every time you change the oil it's gonna cost you $100 min. If you do it your self!!!

But they sure are fun!!!

$100 oil changes if you do it yourself? If so thats a lot of oil or an expensive filter. :ripped:

They hold close to11 qts of mobil 1 full sinthetic, or what ever you like, and if you go with mother mopars viper filter they aren't cheap either, but you can get a regular filter at any auto parts store for a few bucks.

I've had several daily driver hotrods, dodge chevy and ford, and this is buy far my favorit, and most exspecive!!!:nod:

15-20 mpg isnt bad at all.
I agree, you dont buy one of these for the mpgs. But, it can be a realiable means of transportation by all means. And 15-20mpgs (if you stay off it, lol) is pretty damn good for such a high hp truck.

I've also seen some pretty low trucks towing and going in places not meant for low pro tires or high dollar wheels. As long as he's easy, he should be fine.

I want one, hopefully in the near future.

This is like asking vette owners which trailer hitch to use. IF you want an srt 10 you dont want it for its towing capacity. You should be able to buy a RC truck which comes with a manual trans only for 20 - 25 thousand. Now the quad cab which comes with an automatic only i wouldnt want any how. Heavy long truck with a good motor but weighs in at what 7500 pounds. They put a diesel trans behind the viper motor and the automatics still dont last. Just my 2 cents worth

I remember seeing in a past issue of HR, CC or PHR (one of those mags), it was about either Auto X or going to the Strip. They showed different cars enroute, one was a Vette with a trailer. It was trailering his wheels/tires. I've seen it a couple of times with different cars not just Vettes.

Lol, I've seen discussions about which hitch in some vette forums.

I actually saw a new vette about two or three weeks ago pulling a 16ft utility trailer loaded with furniture. lol. I wish I had gotten a picture of it.

That must've been a site to see, lol.

I really dont see any problems hauling with an SRT-10, especially w/the 6spd.

Heavy long truck with a good motor but weighs in at what 7500 pounds. They put a diesel trans behind the viper motor and the automatics still dont last. Just my 2 cents worth


Not even close. Mine weighs in at 5350. With just a tune a QC will take a RC. The RC has the advantage but they are hard to shift. A QC is easier to launch and with a tune is a low 13 or high 12 second truck on street tires.

The SRT-10 is not the best towing option. Don't want to take it off road either.

Thanks guys for all your input. But I had an unexpected deal fall into my lap the other day. So now I own a 2002 C/C 2500hd 4x4 with a Duramax. Talk about a flip from a SRT-10, lol. But it was too good a deal to pass by. Thanks again. Maybe before too long I can just get one for a toy, lol.

Good luck, and congrats on the duramax, they are also great trucks!