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..

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

my wife has zero input as to what I buy

6.2 A8 + boost


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