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Posted: 5/4/2024 10:07:21 PM EDT
I’m planning on picking one up on Monday, it will be a DD for me with the occasional towing of a 5,500 lb camper to local parks in the flatlands of Indiana. I know there will be naysayers but I only would like to hear from those that have one. What are your thoughts? Just about every YouTube video on the truck is positive for the most part.
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Posted: 5/4/2024 11:32:41 PM EDT
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@midcap
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Posted: 5/5/2024 12:26:42 AM EDT
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But why?
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Posted: 5/5/2024 1:02:44 AM EDT
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LS3 swap it.
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OR, USA
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Posted: 5/5/2024 1:25:38 AM EDT
[Last Edit: AS556]
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I have one in a 24 Trail Boss. Lot of torque, accelerates fast, 20 on Highway and 16 combined. I haven’t tried towing with it but 5500 should be fine.
I’ve only put 2000 miles on it so time will tell. It’s a relatively complex engine though. 
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Posted: 5/5/2024 1:30:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GenYRevolverGuy: But why? |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 1:30:21 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Scoobysmak]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AS556: I have one in a 24 Trail Boss. Lot of torque, accelerates fast, 20 on Highway and 16 combined. I haven’t tried towing with it but 5500 should be fine. I’ve only put 2000 miles on it so time will tell. It’s a relatively complex engine though. https://i.ibb.co/6tptpcb/IMG-7512.jpg I I am looking to see what the length of the block is, any specs I have found does not contain any size/measurement information.... 
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Posted: 5/5/2024 1:36:16 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Scoobysmak]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Positronic: Why TURBOCHARGE puny fragile shitbox four bangers, when for LESS MONEY you can Turbo Charge a V8 ? Its a toss up on which one will last longer, both engines have gotten fucked by the EPA. Diesels for all the emissions stuff like EGR and shit. The gas engines are having hell with the cylinder deactivation crap. The Diesel has more TQ factory and better fuel mileage towing. Pick the options you can live with....like if you want to have any type of warranty. ETA....humm.... I admit I thought this was a diesel, it is not. 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/5/2024 1:40:29 AM EDT
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The little four cylinders don't come with the better 10 speed trans, if I remember correctly.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 5/5/2024 1:59:04 AM EDT
[Last Edit: ThEWayOftheGUn1]
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The new Silverados with the Turbomax now has 5yr/100000 mile warranty. If you are buying used or a Colorado with the 2.7 that may not apply.
This guy does a decent engine review. Read the YT comments by a few folks that have high mileage. That’s who you want feedback from.  Chevy 1500 2.7L TURBO 4 Cylinder (L3B) **Heavy Mechanic Review** | Should You Buy It ?? |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 2:12:23 AM EDT
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That video review pretty much made me give up any hope on that engine.
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Posted: 5/5/2024 6:18:46 AM EDT
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From what I understand it's a pretty shit engine. If you really want a small displacement turbo go grab a 2.7 EcoBoost. It's probably the most trouble free engine in the F150 lineup and it will blow the mother fucking doors off of the 2.7 i4 in the Chevrolet.
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Posted: 5/5/2024 7:43:40 AM EDT
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I have a 2023 Trail Boss with the 2.7 turbomax and it has been good so far but I only have 12,000 miles on it. I pull a trailer with some 4-wheelers (about 3100lbs) and it does fine, pulled a 7000lb trailer once and it did fine too just noticed the weight more since it's a half ton truck.
It has an 8-speed transmission instead of 10-speed because instead of gearing down the engine just adds boost allowing it to keep the same rpms with less gears. I have heard that the 8 speed transmission can be the weak spot in the truck but so far I haven't had any problems. The truck does what I want, plenty of power, quiet, capable off road getting to my hunting spots. I believe it will be replacing the 5.3 liter V8 that chevrolet currently offers. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 8:18:25 AM EDT
[Last Edit: RIP-Yataski]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ThEWayOftheGUn1: The new Silverados with the Turbomax now has 5yr/100000 mile warranty. If you are buying used or a Colorado with the 2.7 that may not apply. This guy does a decent engine review. Read the YT comments by a few folks that have high mileage. That’s who you want feedback from.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFoRDdBkNQcHmmm... 3-pos sliding cam (2) crank balancing shafts Carbon buildup by 60-80k miles Turbo Gas mileage no better than a 2000 v8 pickup Whatever else he said about negatives Any positives are 100% negated by that stuff... ...hard pass unless there were 0.0 other options available ETA: Crossed out wrong info... |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 8:28:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RIP-Yataski: Hmmm...a sideways engine on a rear wheel drive truck. Wonder what that drivetrain looks like and how many failure points it has. 3-pos sliding cam (2) crank balancing shafts Carbon buildup by 60-80k miles Turbo Gas mileage no better than a 2000 v8 pickup Whatever else he said about negatives Any positives are 100% negated by that stuff... ...hard pass unless there were 0.0 other options available And the piece of shit 8 speed |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 8:31:37 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RIP-Yataski: Hmmm...a sideways engine on a rear wheel drive truck. Wonder what that drivetrain looks like and how many failure points it has. 3-pos sliding cam (2) crank balancing shafts Carbon buildup by 60-80k miles Turbo Gas mileage no better than a 2000 v8 pickup Whatever else he said about negatives Any positives are 100% negated by that stuff... ...hard pass unless there were 0.0 other options available  Maybe I misunderstood your comment.....go to 9:46 of the video posted. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 8:35:24 AM EDT
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If you'd told me 20+ years ago that we'd have full size pickups with turbo four and six cylinders, and they would be good and powerful, I would have told you back then that there ain't no way. Crazy times today.
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Posted: 5/5/2024 8:42:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Quintin: If you'd told me 20+ years ago that we'd have full size pickups with turbo four and six cylinders, and they would be good and powerful, I would have told you back then that there ain't no way. Crazy times today. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 8:46:58 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Quintin]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MethaneMover: That still seems to be the case. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MethaneMover: Originally Posted By Quintin: If you'd told me 20+ years ago that we'd have full size pickups with turbo four and six cylinders, and they would be good and powerful, I would have told you back then that there ain't no way. Crazy times today. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 8:49:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Scoobysmak: Maybe I misunderstood your comment.....go to 9:46 of the video posted. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Scoobysmak: Originally Posted By RIP-Yataski: Hmmm...a sideways engine on a rear wheel drive truck. Wonder what that drivetrain looks like and how many failure points it has. 3-pos sliding cam (2) crank balancing shafts Carbon buildup by 60-80k miles Turbo Gas mileage no better than a 2000 v8 pickup Whatever else he said about negatives Any positives are 100% negated by that stuff... ...hard pass unless there were 0.0 other options available Maybe I misunderstood your comment.....go to 9:46 of the video posted. Watched the whole video. Did I miss sonething. Thought he said that the 4-cylinder engine was sideways (my wording) or vertical? (his wording?) which means its orientated like a typical 4-cylinder would be in a front wheel drive car. I totally missed it if he stated otherwise... |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 8:54:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Nosler180: I have a 2023 Trail Boss with the 2.7 turbomax and it has been good so far but I only have 12,000 miles on it. I pull a trailer with some 4-wheelers (about 3100lbs) and it does fine, pulled a 7000lb trailer once and it did fine too just noticed the weight more since it's a half ton truck. It has an 8-speed transmission instead of 10-speed because instead of gearing down the engine just adds boost allowing it to keep the same rpms with less gears. I have heard that the 8 speed transmission can be the weak spot in the truck but so far I haven't had any problems. The truck does what I want, plenty of power, quiet, capable off road getting to my hunting spots. I believe it will be replacing the 5.3 liter V8 that chevrolet currently offers. I watched a YT video where a guy towed 10k lbs in the hills and that little engine didn't bog down at all. It seems it does a good job at what half tons do I doubt I will keep it once I hit 100k miles but who knows.... |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 8:58:58 AM EDT
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I bought one recently. It gets a combined 19mpg. Plenty of power which surprised me. I needed a DD that wasn't a total pig on fuel. So far it has been solid.
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Posted: 5/5/2024 8:59:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RIP-Yataski: Watched the whole video. Did I miss sonething. Thought he said that the 4-cylinder engine was sideways (my wording) or vertical? (his wording?) which means its orientated like a typical 4-cylinder would be in a front wheel drive car. I totally missed it if he stated otherwise...  Attached File Attached FileIt’s not transverse mounted like a car |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:02:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Quintin: I'm one of those dudes that don't understand what some of y'all are doing to your cars and trucks where they explode and fall apart. I've driven ~440k miles on 4 GM pickups between professional and personal needs with (2) repairs. A defroster fan motor and a HVAC controller. The 2 work units had the 5.3, 1 personal had the 4.3, and currently driving an L5P. They've been great. In the past I have posted some of my then employer's fleet data and it falls on deaf ears. It's all junk unless it's a Tacoma. 
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ME, USA
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:04:09 AM EDT
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My neighbor has one. All I know about them is that it sounds like one of the flying cars from the Jetsons when he drives by.
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:05:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By heavy260:   It’s not transverse mounted like a car Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By heavy260: Originally Posted By RIP-Yataski: Watched the whole video. Did I miss sonething. Thought he said that the 4-cylinder engine was sideways (my wording) or vertical? (his wording?) which means its orientated like a typical 4-cylinder would be in a front wheel drive car. I totally missed it if he stated otherwise... It’s not transverse mounted like a car Well, that makes alot more sense. Thanks... |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:18:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MethaneMover: I'm with you on that one. I've driven ~440k miles on 4 GM pickups between professional and personal needs with (2) repairs. A defroster fan motor and a HVAC controller. The 2 work units had the 5.3, 1 personal had the 4.3, and currently driving an L5P. They've been great. In the past I have posted some of my then employer's fleet data and it falls on deaf ears. It's all junk unless it's a Tacoma. My experience with GM has been similar. I typically keep them 6 years or more. I had the infotainment screen die on the last one but that was the only problem with that truck. The one before that had the starter go out in the 8th year of ownership. I looked at Toyota and their mileage sucked and the looks don't appeal to me. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:20:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By onthebreeze: And the piece of shit 8 speed Correct. Has been, and remains, a deal breaker. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:21:34 AM EDT
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I have the 6.2l in my truck but I have driven a few of the 2.7Ls in loaner trucks. It makes decent power and accelerates pretty close to a 5.3L truck. The gas mileage for me was a little worse than my truck. The only thing I would be concerned about is longevity. The 8 speed trans problems appear to be solved by them getting the fluid type right. My 8 speed was rebuilt at 77k and I'm at 200k now.
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:25:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TODD-67: My experience with GM has been similar. I typically keep them 6 years or more. I had the infotainment screen die on the last one but that was the only problem with that truck. The one before that had the starter go out in the 8th year of ownership. I looked at Toyota and their mileage sucked and the looks don't appeal to me. So far I've not found anything fwature/function that can't be executed via the buttons or speech controls and I loathe touchscreens so I'm going to unplug the digitizer. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:25:51 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Positronic: Why TURBOCHARGE puny fragile shitbox four bangers, when for LESS MONEY you can Turbo Charge a V8 ? what da fuck dis mean? you think its cheaper to buy a v8 truck and turbo it then to buy a truck with a turbo 4? or is it some weird comparison where it would be better to buy some old v8 truck and hack together a turbo engine? |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:29:03 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Scoobysmak]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RIP-Yataski: Watched the whole video. Did I miss sonething. Thought he said that the 4-cylinder engine was sideways (my wording) or vertical? (his wording?) which means its orientated like a typical 4-cylinder would be in a front wheel drive car. I totally missed it if he stated otherwise... ETA....beat He said most 4 cylinder engines are faced horizontally, this one is in the proper direction and longitudinally. Now honestly it is faced in the proper direction for a vehicle with any RWD capabilities, a FWD car it makes sense to put it horizontally. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:30:26 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Scoobysmak: He said most 4 cylinder engines are faced horizontally, this one is in the proper direction and longitudinally. Now honestly it is faced in the proper direction for a vehicle with any RWD capabilities, a FWD car it makes sense to put it horizontally. The term he's looking for is transverse. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:31:58 AM EDT
[#33]
I have the 6.2L in mine. I just can’t see owning a full size truck without an 8 cylinder be it the 5.3 or the 6.2. I’m just not into these smaller engines with turbos
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:39:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ghostface: I watched a YT video where a guy towed 10k lbs in the hills and that little engine didn't bog down at all. It seems it does a good job at what half tons do I doubt I will keep it once I hit 100k miles but who knows.... There's no fucking way a half ton towed 10k through any sort of hills without struggling, let alone that engine. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:40:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ghostface: I watched a YT video where a guy towed 10k lbs in the hills and that little engine didn't bog down at all. It seems it does a good job at what half tons do I doubt I will keep it once I hit 100k miles but who knows.... Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ghostface: Originally Posted By Nosler180: I have a 2023 Trail Boss with the 2.7 turbomax and it has been good so far but I only have 12,000 miles on it. I pull a trailer with some 4-wheelers (about 3100lbs) and it does fine, pulled a 7000lb trailer once and it did fine too just noticed the weight more since it's a half ton truck. It has an 8-speed transmission instead of 10-speed because instead of gearing down the engine just adds boost allowing it to keep the same rpms with less gears. I have heard that the 8 speed transmission can be the weak spot in the truck but so far I haven't had any problems. The truck does what I want, plenty of power, quiet, capable off road getting to my hunting spots. I believe it will be replacing the 5.3 liter V8 that chevrolet currently offers. I watched a YT video where a guy towed 10k lbs in the hills and that little engine didn't bog down at all. It seems it does a good job at what half tons do I doubt I will keep it once I hit 100k miles but who knows.... The diesel mechanic with the YT review earlier in the thread also did a towing video with the turbomax.  Chevy 1500 2.7L TURBO MAX 4 cylinder (L3B) **Heavy Mechanic Review** | How Does it TOW?? I get 13mpg pulling my 4-wheelers to my land on the plateau, 50% hwy and 50% back roads, regular driving (no trailer) I get 20 hwy and 16 around town, but my truck has mud tires and a 2" lift. I go out west a couple times a year and with cruise set at 77 mph I get around 20 mpg. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:44:28 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Scoobysmak: ETA....beat He said most 4 cylinder engines are faced horizontally, this one is in the proper direction and longitudinally. Now honestly it is faced in the proper direction for a vehicle with any RWD capabilities, a FWD car it makes sense to put it horizontally. Originally Posted By AgeOne: The term he's looking for is transverse. 10-4, appreciate the clarifications & info. I did edit my original post to |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:53:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BigHumidity: There's no fucking way a half ton towed 10k through any sort of hills without struggling, let alone that engine. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BigHumidity: Originally Posted By Ghostface: I watched a YT video where a guy towed 10k lbs in the hills and that little engine didn't bog down at all. It seems it does a good job at what half tons do I doubt I will keep it once I hit 100k miles but who knows.... There's no fucking way a half ton towed 10k through any sort of hills without struggling, let alone that engine. With a hair dryer and 8 gears it wouldn’t be an issue. Always in the boost and correct gear. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:59:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By madmathew: I have the 6.2l in my truck but I have driven a few of the 2.7Ls in loaner trucks. It makes decent power and accelerates pretty close to a 5.3L truck. The gas mileage for me was a little worse than my truck. The only thing I would be concerned about is longevity. The 8 speed trans problems appear to be solved by them getting the fluid type right. My 8 speed was rebuilt at 77k and I'm at 200k now. They did some engineering changes to the 8spd. At least that’s what the engineers said in a video I watched. Couple that with the fluid change and they should have everything right. Time will tell though. The 4L60 got a bad rap but I had over 160k on one when I sold and it was still on the road 3 years later. All I do was replace the fluid 3x and put in a Vette servo. I wasn’t grandpa jones with that truck either. It was well used LOL. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 10:52:25 AM EDT
[#39]
I have one in my 23 Colorado ZR2.
I like it. Plenty of power. Reasonable economy. Hauls my 3,250 lb travel trailer just fine. Oil and filter changes are easy. Plugs too, when I have to get to it. I've always been a Ford or Jeep guy. This was my first new Chevy in 40 years so I did a fair amount of research before purchase. The engine has been around for 5 years in full size trucks and seems to be doing fine. Looking at Silverado and Colorado forums there are not a lot of complaints about it. GM is even putting it in some Cadillacs now. I watched a few interviews with one of the engineers that was on the design team and came away impressed. This was one of them.  Chevy's Newest Truck Engine Is Hiding These SECRET Features: Here Are the Details! Anyway, so far, no complaints with engine or the 8L80 transmission.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 11:02:55 AM EDT
[Last Edit: FreefallRet]
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Quintin: If you'd told me 20+ years ago that we'd have full size pickups with turbo four and six cylinders, and they would be good and powerful, I would have told you back then that there ain't no way. Crazy times today. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 11:08:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By madmathew: I have the 6.2l in my truck but I have driven a few of the 2.7Ls in loaner trucks. It makes decent power and accelerates pretty close to a 5.3L truck. The gas mileage for me was a little worse than my truck. The only thing I would be concerned about is longevity. The 8 speed trans problems appear to be solved by them getting the fluid type right. My 8 speed was rebuilt at 77k and I'm at 200k now.  I haven't done a transmission fluid change since 90k and mine has 321k on it. I guess you do a lot of towing? |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 11:20:44 AM EDT
[Last Edit: ALostKey]
[#42]
 Attached File50/50 city/highway. I don’t see the point of the 2.7. I’ve averaged 18 since I’ve had the truck. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 11:30:28 AM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryI don't see the point of the 2.7. CAFE! I bet the test is largely conducted just below boost. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 11:33:53 AM EDT
[Last Edit: diamondd817]
[#44]
I have the 5.3 in mine but I test drove both extensively before buying. The 2.7 sounds great on paper but doesn't live up to the hype, even with almost 50 lb-ft more torque than the 5.3. I found the 5.3 is a full second quicker to 60 mph, and widens the gap even more into the 1/4 mile. This is probably why you can't find official performance numbers published anywhere for the 2.7. The 5.3 also performs much better at highway speeds when you need to pass. The 2.7 falls flat on highway passing. There is almost no fuel mileage benefit over the 5.3, and the 5.3 just sounds better. Plus you get GM's possibly best transmission ever made with 5.3 - the 10 speed. GM is still having lawsuits filed against them over that 8 speed, but they still put it in vehicles for some reason.
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Posted: 5/5/2024 11:37:10 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Square66]
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By heavy260: They did some engineering changes to the 8spd. At least that’s what the engineers said in a video I watched. Couple that with the fluid change and they should have everything right. Time will tell though. The 4L60 got a bad rap but I had over 160k on one when I sold and it was still on the road 3 years later. All I do was replace the fluid 3x and put in a Vette servo. I wasn’t grandpa jones with that truck either. It was well used LOL. The 4L60s are fine when serviced regularly and the owner isn’t an idiot and trying to tow in overdrive. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 11:40:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By diamondd817: I have the 5.3 in mine but I test drive both extensively before buying. The 2.7 sounds great on paper but doesn't live up to the hype, even with almost 50 lb-ft more torque than the 5.3. I found the 5.3 is a full second quicker to 60 mph, and widens the gap even more into the 1/4 mile. This is probably why you can't find official performance numbers published anywhere for the2.7. The 5.3 also performs much better at highway speeds when you need to pass. The 2.7 falls flat on highway passing. There is almost no fuel mileage benefit over the 5.3, and the 5.3 just sounds way better. Plus you get probably GM's best transmission ever made with 5.3 - the 10 speed. GM is still having lawsuits filed against them over that 8 speed, but they still put it in vehicles for some reason. A huge 2.7 ding is the 8 speed. I want to know if the 2.7 electromechanical deactivation is better than the 5.3s oil pressure lifter method. Better would be none, but that's not an option. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 12:00:12 PM EDT
[Last Edit: diamondd817]
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DriftPunch: I'm not arguing your data or experience, but ETs are not a good way to judge pickups. A huge 2.7 ding is the 8 speed. I want to know if the 2.7 electromechanical deactivation is better than the 5.3s oil pressure lifter method. Better would be none, but that's not an option. 0-60 and 1/4 mile times have been the benchmark to gauge engine power/performance across all vehicle types forever. Again, there is a reason you can't find official performance numbers on the 2.7. I'm pretty sure GM isn't letting Road &Track, Motortrend, Etc., publish it. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 2:03:37 PM EDT
[Last Edit: curiomatic]
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Positronic: Why TURBOCHARGE puny fragile shitbox four bangers, when for LESS MONEY you can Turbo Charge a V8 ? The 2.7 Turbomax's block looks it was built for a Diesel. It doesn't appear to be puny and fragile. I might buy a Colorado with a 2.7 if they made one with a 6' box. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 2:32:22 PM EDT
[Last Edit: diamondd817]
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By curiomatic: The 2.7 Turbomax's block looks it was built for a Diesel. It doesn't appear to be puny and fragile. I might buy a Colorado with a 2.7 if they made one with a 6' box. This is true. It's an early stage engine with a lot of potential for sure. But they really need to bump the horsepower side. When it gets to 400hp/450lbft I'll be a buyer. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 2:39:41 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AS556: I have one in a 24 Trail Boss. Lot of torque, accelerates fast, 20 on Highway and 16 combined. I haven't tried towing with it but 5500 should be fine. I've only put 2000 miles on it so time will tell. It's a relatively complex engine though. https://i.ibb.co/6tptpcb/IMG-7512.jpg My 3/4 ton duramax gets similar mileage. 16 combined, 19 highway if I keep under 75 in the warmer months. mileage sucks donkey balls in the winter |
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