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RE: Towing... - 2/7/2008 3:49:05 AM
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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.
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RE: Towing... - 2/7/2008 10:55:00 AM
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SabrToothSqrl
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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...
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RE: Towing... - 2/7/2008 1:52:39 PM
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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.
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RE: Towing... - 2/15/2008 9:50:42 AM
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The 6-speed transmission will be standard on all GMT900 half ton GM trucks and SUV's for 2009.
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RE: Towing... - 2/15/2008 12:02:07 PM
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You mentioned ordering starts in April. When do you expect to see a 2009 on the lot?
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RE: Towing... - 2/15/2008 2:52:17 PM
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SabrToothSqrl
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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?
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RE: Towing... - 2/15/2008 4:41:23 PM
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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.
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RE: 2009 Tahoe new features and Options - 2/15/2008 7:40:07 PM
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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.  Blue granite is pretty sharp too!
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RE: 2009 Tahoe new features and Options - 2/16/2008 9:12:22 AM
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SabrToothSqrl
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If the milage is the same; then why add more gears?
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RE: Towing... - 2/16/2008 6:43:32 PM
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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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