Go5.3tt06

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i been research 2016 hard to decision where I should go 5.3 or 6.2 because most trucks already have 5.3 Which 6 or 8 speeds I should go. I want crew cab, 4x4, short or standard bed either. Can you guys help me out the feedback..

Choda

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bump.

Ive been thinking about this too. Do i really need the 6.2? ( cause ill be turboing whatever engine it is) and the pros/cons or each the 6 speed and 8 speed. Ill be setting a goal of 600 wheel.

wuznme

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For 2016 the 5.3 is 6 and the 6.2 is 8. So need to decide which motor you want and trans will be decided. Think for 2017 both get the 8.

For me I hate the 8-speed, even tuned. Once I change the gears to 4.10 it should be much better for my driving style.

07Softail

WOW 4.10's with an 8 speed first gear of 4.56! Damn with some 32" slicks would have brutal 60.ft times

RT

wuznme

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Yeah first gear will be useless. Lol..almost is now.

ezdaar

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edited my kaka out.


6.2 no question, it is factory 83 ftlbs more than the 5.3 @ 4100rpm
6.2 is 1mpg less city and 2 mpg less hwy.

according to chevy web site.

wuznme

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That is a 6 as in 6-Speed....hence the 6.2 8 ...as in 8-speed..

ezdaar

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meh, was reading it as engine's, sorry bud.. I go some more.

Snacktime

I can tell you the 2017 5.3 with the 8 speed shift all over the place going up a 5-7% grade. I didn't test drive the 5.3 with the 6 speed, because my wife didn't like the 2017.

I (and wife) didn't drive a 6.2 due to pricing... And needing decent fuel mileage

gonzo 6.2

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my wife has zero input as to what I buy

6.2 A8 + boost


tuned only 6.2 ...Awesome mileage...better than 5.3