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e -> RE: Towing... (2/7/2008 3:49:05 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: SabrToothSqrl ok, so the new one gets the caddy engine; which is 6.2L, 403 HP right? nope. the 6.2l is rated at 380hp on the tahoe platform.

SabrToothSqrl -> RE: Towing... (2/7/2008 10:55:00 AM)
thats Bull... stupid chevy... o well, it doesn't tow more... anyone make a super charger for the 5.3L yet? maybe i can just put some wicked dual exausts on my Tahoe and keep it another 2 years...

ZX1100F1 -> RE: Towing... (2/7/2008 1:52:39 PM)
The max tow rating of a 5.3L Tahoe with 4.10 and also a 6.2L Escalade is not power limited, the max tow rating is derived from the vehicles ability to safely stop a loaded trailer (brakes) as well as the strength of the suspension and frame.

ZX1100F1 -> RE: Towing... (2/15/2008 9:50:42 AM)
The 6-speed transmission will be standard on all GMT900 half ton GM trucks and SUV's for 2009.

shellbmb -> RE: Towing... (2/15/2008 12:02:07 PM)
You mentioned ordering starts in April. When do you expect to see a 2009 on the lot?

SabrToothSqrl -> RE: Towing... (2/15/2008 2:52:17 PM)
sweet 6 speed! I guess this means delaying my Tahoe order until 2009... any EPA MPGs on the 6 speed? Everyone seems to be adding more gears (5-6 speed autos)... is it worth the weight? I see ford uses a 5 speed right? but the chevy 4 speed gets more MPG... Will they give us a flappy paddle gearbox too?

ZX1100F1 -> RE: Towing... (2/15/2008 4:41:23 PM)
Two gears don't weigh all that much. Ford uses a 6-speed in Expedition. Anybody else care to answer why a Chevy (that has more horsepower and fewer gears) gets better fuel economy than Ford's best effort? The 2009 Tahoe 4X4, 5.3L w/6-speed auto is projected to get 15/20 MPG.

Tahoe2Go -> RE: 2009 Tahoe new features and Options (2/15/2008 7:40:07 PM)
I'm curious if there will be any changes to exterior/interior color selections? I've seen white diamond in person on a Tahoe and it is stunning. [sm=smiley20.gif] Blue granite is pretty sharp too!

SabrToothSqrl -> RE: 2009 Tahoe new features and Options (2/16/2008 9:12:22 AM)
If the milage is the same; then why add more gears?

73shark -> RE: Towing... (2/16/2008 6:43:32 PM)
quote: Anybody else care to answer why a Chevy (that has more horsepower and fewer gears) gets better fuel economy than Ford's best effort? I'll take a stab. Maybe Tahoes are lighter, more aerodynamic, Ford's sandbagging hp, 5.3 is more efficient, . . . Just guessing.

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