Does anyone have the 2500 chevy silverado with the 496/8.1L motor?

How do you like it?

How does it do on gas?

Thanks

I am looking to get a lifted one right now... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

<small>[ February 09, 2003, 05:53 PM: Message edited by: XLR8NSS ]</small>

 

Hey

Welcome to the site. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

There are a few guys around here with the 8.1L. It might take a while for them to chime in though since they don't post a whole lot.

There was some discussion a while back about gas mileage if you want to try a search. I think some of the 8.1L guys replied.

I think most of them REALLY like the 8.1 though. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

John

 

I edited the topic name so some of the 8.1L guys might check in faster. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

John

 

Thanks Bud <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by MOKER:
<strong> Does anyone have the 2500 chevy silverado with the 496/8.1L motor?

How do you like it?

How does it do on gas?

Thanks

I am looking to get a lifted one right now... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I have the 8.1L in my K2500 AV - not with Allison, but you can expect 10 around the city, 12 + on the road.

As to the engine, what is there left to say about a born again "Rat", love it, sure has the ponies. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

 

Two 8.1s here -

Supercharged 8.1 Suburban - 11-12 for city/highway driving

8.1 Silverado HD - 6" lift and 35" tires - 8-9 for city/highway driving.

I don't do alot of highway only driving unless I'm pulling a trailer. Mileage for both vehicles then goes down to about 7.5.

Tom

 

So it may soon be $2 for every 10 miles you drive ? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

 

I try not to think of it that way <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

 

8.1 4x4ccswb 46,000 miles avg.9.7 city highway some towing 28ft car hauler.I have to mention average oil-burning 1qt. ever 900 miles in town a little less on freeway.Also more noise on start-up than my ls1 ever made.If these issues dont bother you go for it,I recommend Dmax.

 

2002 8.1 4x4 allison tranny, 34" tires, no lift. I pull a 3500 pound trailer for the majority of my miles and I get about 10mpg. I burn about a quart and a half of oil every 3000k miles. It has awsome low end and great pulling power but it's slower than a dead horse <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> . I love the Dmax if you have the choice go with the Dmax it's a lot better motor imho.