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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 04:00 PM
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im ready for a new truck i want a gmc 1500 ecsb is worth pay a little extra to get the 6.2 and will i notice the power difference any input would be helpful thanks
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 04:02 PM
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Big power difference and way more potential out of a 6.2
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 06:35 PM
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went from a 07 tahoe 2wd with 5.3 and 4 spd auto to a 09 sierra 4wd with 6.2 and 6 spd (non-denali). Performance difference is eye watering. I think the sticker upgrade for the 6.2 is like a grand. I would have payed twice that. FYI, I never got better than 15mpg in the HOE. I get 13.1 city and 19.9 hwy in the 6.2. Probably the biggest drawback is finding a truck with all the options you want AND the 6.2L. I got mine in May and the dealer had to go 500miles one way to pick it up. My buddy has got the same truck with ARH headers, Diablo handheld programmer, and flowmasters. Its like riding in a SVT mustang. Just raw power and quick shifts. He regularly does 120mph, effortlessly.
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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I would love to have a 6.2/6l80e combo
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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I'd buy the 6.2. and a new keyboard with working punctuation marks.
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 00ChevyScott
I would love to have a 6.2/6l80e combo
would you?
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by GMCtrk
would you?
yeah.
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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 01:14 AM
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6.2 is more than worth it IMO.They are nice!!
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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 09:35 AM
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worth every penny
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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 11:11 AM
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go with the 6.2. it comes with a very nice transmission too! 6 speed automatic
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