I'd love a 07 denali with eh 6.2. But 25K is what i'm looking at. I sold the 95 GMC but have a 16' car hauler for the Tahoe move. I could later buy a beater truck for general use.

I've researched the cts-v's for a few years now and the 04-05 rear is only an issue if you launch it hard or let it wheel hop. There are inexpensive suspension upgrades to cut most of the wheel hop out.
I'm wanting to pay cash so the 4-5k more for the 06 with comparable miles is unappealing right now. Realistically, is the LS6 vs LS2 worth that kind of money for a DD?

 

If you want to leave the T56 in it, then go with a 4.8. If you want a 5.3 in it, then go with an auto. I think that is the only way they came. Someone can correct me if I am wrong.

 

I believe that is the only way the Joe Gibbs came but I would more more likely to buy a 5.3 6 speed truck than a 4.8 6 speed truck. Used 5.3's are just a hundred bucks or so more than the 4.8's.
Besides, originality is kind of out the window anymore. Someone would be buying it for the look more than collectability.

 

I have nothing to trade, but would be willing to buy the setup outright I am keeping the stock 5 speed incase I want to return it back to stock someday like you're doing

 

Yeah, when I sold the stuff I knew I would regret it one day but needed to free up room in the shop. I'll keep you in mind if I decide to pull the tranny.

 

how much for the truck as is?

 

$15,000

 

put a stock 4.8 and 5 spd back in it and say it was never modded, lol

 

you are close, lets meet up and start swapping, lol

 

I've got a 2005 CTSV (Silver/Ebony) with Longtubes and Custom Exhaust, that I would be interested in trading for your truck if you're interested. I personally think the LS6 V's are better, but its just my opinion. However, I do have the 06-07 rearend in mine. PM me if you're interested. We can work something out.