Truck shopping...

[GearheadSS]

Originally Posted by RPOLS3

We bought a 2.7T for one of our fleet work trucks in 2022 because we couldn't find a 5.3 anywhere at the time. Before we pulled the trigger I told the Sup't who it was for to go and drive it and left the decision up to him (wait for a 5.3 or go with the 2.7T) because I didn't want to hear about it for the next 7-8 years if he didn't like it. So far so good. He says it actually feels more powerful on the low end than the 5.3.

I have a 2023 Colorado Trail Boss with the 2.7L and I have no complaints other than the fuel economy. It's no better than the 5.3L in that regard. Plenty of power though.

[69L78]

Originally Posted by WILMASBOYL78

I am looking to replace the 04 Suburban [212,000 miles] with a better ride...the rust is winning

Been reading a lot about the 99-06 being the best 5.3 motors...and that the newer motors have issues because of AFM..?? Our 03 Tahoe went 365k miles...never an issue.

Interested to hear some thoughts on the subject. I don't mind an older truck, and I know the transmissions are the weak link.

Educate me and then I'll post the 'truck wanted ad'...

-wilma

Here is a 1-owner garage kept 1986 Suburban w/89,696 org miles, 5.7, it is located in Hershey, PA, a friend of mine is going to put it up for sale soon.

[Pro Stock John]

The newer GM small cube turbo engines are pretty trick, my takeway is they have reduced the number of parts. In this video he goes over a cutaway engine, describing features like priority oiling to the turbo, and lots of other cool stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLxeBzrhOHQ&t=436s

[Crush]

Originally Posted by 69L78

Here is a 1-owner garage kept 1986 Suburban w/89,696 org miles, 5.7, it is located in Hershey, PA, a friend of mine is going to put it up for sale soon.

That’s cool, 4x4?
What’s he asking?

[luzl78]

Originally Posted by Crush

That’s cool, 4x4?
What’s he asking?

It’s 2 wheel drive.