Friend got a 2014 gmc 1500
06-24-2013, 10:53 PM
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Test drove one of the New Silverado crewcab Z71 over the weekend!
I liked it...Z
I liked it...Z
06-25-2013, 12:31 PM
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[MENTION=118343]Toddman34[/MENTION] Oh no, say it isn't so?...LOL You said you liked it, how was it? Whats some of the things you liked about it? Just curious.
06-25-2013, 12:43 PM
#94
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Gearing is a big difference at highway speeds, each truck will be different. My Tundra with 4.30s gets her best mileage around 55-60mph. My brother in laws Titan with 2.97 gears, best mileage is 60-65mph.
Mileage comparison with a Tracker Targa v18 Combo 4000lbs approximately
Tundra @ 60mph = 11mpg(no wind) 9-10(with small wind) 7-9(heavy headwinds)
Tundra @ 55mph = 12mpg(no wind) 10-11(small wind) 9-10(heavy headwinds)
Keep in mind, the Tundra will pull close to 10,000lbs and the mileage only drops to around 8-9mpg pulling 9500lbs with no winds....with headwinds she's down into 7-8 mpg range. The lower gears will not pull as well with heavier loads, thus get the rear end that will do what you need it to do.
Titan @ 60 mph = 14.8mpg(no wind) 13-14(with small wind) 11-12(heavy head winds)
Haven't tested the Titan anymore, but you can see the relation of the gearing. Although each truck power band is different, the gearing is a major player in mileage. Titan will only pull 7100lbs in current configuration... the max tow Titan has a 3.33 rear end and tops out at 9500lbs towing.
Back to the OP, the new GM direct injected engines are very efficient but only with the proper rear end and weight configuration. Your still firing 8 cylinders vs 6 cylinders on the EB and in the end 8 cylinders will use more fuel. I honestly can't wait to get my EB and see how it compares with a 3.73 rear end on the same boat setup.
Mileage comparison with a Tracker Targa v18 Combo 4000lbs approximately
Tundra @ 60mph = 11mpg(no wind) 9-10(with small wind) 7-9(heavy headwinds)
Tundra @ 55mph = 12mpg(no wind) 10-11(small wind) 9-10(heavy headwinds)
Keep in mind, the Tundra will pull close to 10,000lbs and the mileage only drops to around 8-9mpg pulling 9500lbs with no winds....with headwinds she's down into 7-8 mpg range. The lower gears will not pull as well with heavier loads, thus get the rear end that will do what you need it to do.
Titan @ 60 mph = 14.8mpg(no wind) 13-14(with small wind) 11-12(heavy head winds)
Haven't tested the Titan anymore, but you can see the relation of the gearing. Although each truck power band is different, the gearing is a major player in mileage. Titan will only pull 7100lbs in current configuration... the max tow Titan has a 3.33 rear end and tops out at 9500lbs towing.
Back to the OP, the new GM direct injected engines are very efficient but only with the proper rear end and weight configuration. Your still firing 8 cylinders vs 6 cylinders on the EB and in the end 8 cylinders will use more fuel. I honestly can't wait to get my EB and see how it compares with a 3.73 rear end on the same boat setup.
06-25-2013, 12:45 PM
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[MENTION=36339]cegan1825[/MENTION] Yeah no doubt. I know right? Duh, every company has a marketing department and it is their job to sell the company and its products.
06-25-2013, 12:49 PM
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[MENTION=58719]kgpat[/MENTION] LOL...Okay [MENTION=36339]cegan1825[/MENTION] @ coley909 [MENTION=141037]Azuri[/MENTION] and [MENTION=127497]dieselhunter44[/MENTION] ha ha ha I love ya'lls post and comment. The media as a whole is propaganda.
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06-25-2013, 01:28 PM
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I hope you don't call yourself a ford owner. And its very weird that this post had all those "Thanks"
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06-25-2013, 07:29 PM
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