Chevy Truck forums?

[Airslot]

Anybody know of a good Chevy forum, specifically for the 88-98 C/K trucks? I just picked up a 98 k-1500. It was my Dad's and the dealer tried to steal it from him on trade, so I bought it. It's in good shape, and we needed another truck anyway...wife always wants the HD 2500...and I hate the #$#$ mini-van of hers....which is now FOR SALE

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[THEFERMANATOR]

Try this one.

http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/

[macojoe]

:news:I go there all the time, some of them guys know there chit!

[Pipe_Dream]

That looks like a good one! I may join for occasional help with my old Suburban.

[garagenc]

What's There To Know?? As Long As The Doors Will Open To Throw Your Trash In What's There To Know!!!

A Unlocked Chevy On The Side Of The Road Is What We Rednecks Call A Trash Dump!!!!

[DaveDownSouth]

Like he said "what's to know, throw your stuff in it, get in and drive". :D

My 1997 Silverado 1500 (18/21 mpg) has 234,000 miles without any major problems and drives like a car with her new Michelin's.

My 2002 one ton GMC has 60,000 miles on it and I just put it's first set of tires on her and other than oil changes she's never had any service.

I've been driving Chevy/GMC trucks with 350/5.7 engines since I got rid of 3 2yr old Dodge vans in 1981.

[macojoe]

In 2002 GMC you have 5.3 they no longer had 350 at that time:p

I have 2002 Chevy 1500 Just turned 112.000 and besides new U joints and tires I just added, I haven't had to anything else to it!

Well I did replace the rear springs with 3/4 ton springs, cranked T Bars and Extyended shocks so would tow better.

[Monkey Butler]

In 2002 GMC you have 5.3 they no longer had 350 at that time:p

I have 2002 Chevy 1500 Just turned 112.000 and besides new U joints and tires I just added, I haven't had to anything else to it!

Well I did replace the rear springs with 3/4 ton springs, cranked T Bars and Extyended shocks so would tow better.

Yeah, maybe if you put brakes on your trailer the truck wouldn't mind so much.

[Skools Out]

this site has 1947 to current

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/index.php

[macojoe]

Yeah, maybe if you put brakes on your trailer the truck wouldn't mind so much.

Had nothing to do with braking, It towed and stoped fine with the V20, Its towing my 30 foot camper which has brakes, its the tounge weight that the truck had a problem with.
nd now I have the 23 foot Sea Ox I am glad I did it!

[Airslot]

Thanks guys, lots of good reading material. I think I'm gonna like this old truck:)

[Monkey Butler]

Had nothing to do with braking, It towed and stoped fine with the V20, Its towing my 30 foot camper which has brakes, its the tounge weight that the truck had a problem with.
nd now I have the 23 foot Sea Ox I am glad I did it!

I was just bustin' 'em buddy. There was supposed tp be a smiley at the end but I'm still tryin to figure out how to use them. Let me try again... :)
:D

[DaveDownSouth]

In 2002 GMC you have 5.3 they no longer had 350 at that time:p

I have 2002 Chevy 1500 Just turned 112.000 and besides new U joints and tires I just added, I haven't had to anything else to it!

Well I did replace the rear springs with 3/4 ton springs, cranked T Bars and Extyended shocks so would tow better.

You got me there for a moment. I was positive that it was a 5.7, so even though I have the Flu I went out in the freezing rain.........yep, it says 5.7, mfg 02/2002

[C YENSEN]

DODGE RULES!!!!:clap::booty::fight::jump:

THAT IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY IN THIS THREAD:D

[randlemanboater]

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r222/randlemanboater/101_0126.jpg

Thats all I have to say.

[macojoe]

You got me there for a moment. I was positive that it was a 5.7, so even though I have the Flu I went out in the freezing rain.........yep, it says 5.7, mfg 02/2002

That must be the last year!! They did not put them in PU that year they went all 5.3 Better take care of that thing as its the last year for a great motor!:drool:

[DaveDownSouth]

Is the new 6.0 the same old 5.7 with minor changes or a completely different engine? I know the 350/5.7 has served me well through a lot of trucks. I had a 305? in 79? that blew around 50K.

[macojoe]

I don't know about the brand new stuff but 6.0 was total different motor then the 350.
My brother runs a 6.0 in his 2001 2500 GMC and now has 170.000 miles and has not had any problmes with the motor except the injectors cloging up one time when he started using the new gas, afte the cleaned them out its been fine.

[willy]

I've had a pleasure in my life that it is unlikely my kids are going to have, I have owned Chevy trucks, Ford trucks and the use of one Dodge truck years ago that belonged to the guy I shared an apartment with when I got out of the army. Currently (and probably for a long time to come) own a F250 Super Duty which has been great.
I have also owned a Nissan 4x4 PU and a Toyota 4x4 Tacoma TRD that was a joy(especially off road)
Loved them all.
But driving an American built pickemup is a great pleasure period. And a hot chick driving one is one of the most beautiful of all of Gods creations:D:D

[Pipe_Dream]

And a hot chick is one of the most beautiful of all of Gods creations:D:D
Fixed it for you. ;)

[THEFERMANATOR]

The 350 was used up until 04 I believe in some van's for specific use, 2000 in the regular HD's, 98 in the 1500 trucks, 99 in the TAHOE/SUBURBAN, and up until 03/04 in the solid front axle HD set-up's like the U-HAUL trucks. The 6.0 is an updated 350 in a sense. They share many bottem end designs, but they use the cylinder head design that GM came up with for NASCAR and drag racing back in the mid 90's. They use the splayed valve styling with the equally spaced runners. It helped to even out the cylinder balance. GM is known for getting a design and just updating it, not wiping the slate clean and starting over.

[spareparts]

one more from the Chevy camp

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n175/spareparts_photos/MYTRUCK.jpg

[DaveDownSouth]

The 350 was used up until 04 I believe in some van's for specific use, 2000 in the regular HD's, 98 in the 1500 trucks, 99 in the TAHOE/SUBURBAN, and up until 03/04 in the solid front axle HD set-up's like the U-HAUL trucks. The 6.0 is an updated 350 in a sense. They share many bottem end designs, but they use the cylinder head design that GM came up with for NASCAR and drag racing back in the mid 90's. They use the splayed valve styling with the equally spaced runners. It helped to even out the cylinder balance. GM is known for getting a design and just updating it, not wiping the slate clean and starting over.

So, in your opinion, would you say that the 6.0 is as good as the 5.7 or maybe even better. I realize the there may be other issues here, such as EPA, etc..

BTW, I have a 1978 Vette with a 350/190hp that only get 12mpg and a 1997 Silverado that gets 18/21mpg. All this new stuff that I can't work is more efficient.

[spareparts]

that 6.0 is a great motor, I would love to put one in my '72. But for what it cost to get it to work, I'll stick with what I got. Hot Rod magazine just did an article on a 6.0 build up, they made a bunch of power, but it cost$$$$$$

[Monkey Butler]

that 6.0 is a great motor, I would love to put one in my '72. But for what it cost to get it to work, I'll stick with what I got. Hot Rod magazine just did an article on a 6.0 build up, they made a bunch of power, but it cost$$$$$$

Would it be feasible to drop a 6.0 crate motor in my 5.3 Suburban? I have the Castech heads and did have a leak which sealed up with Bars Leaks but I gotta think I lost some engine life.

[THEFERMANATOR]

Would it be feasible to drop a 6.0 crate motor in my 5.3 Suburban? I have the Castech heads and did have a leak which sealed up with Bars Leaks but I gotta think I lost some engine life.

The major hurdle with the 6.0L in your SUB would be the transmission. The 4L60E isn't redily up to the par of a 6.0 in stock form. The 5.3L has proven very hearty as well though.

So, in your opinion, would you say that the 6.0 is as good as the 5.7 or maybe even better. I realize the there may be other issues here, such as EPA, etc..

I personally really like the 6.0L. I have a friend with an 05 that has close to 175K on the clock with minumum issues. The 6.0 will really scream up high to:happy:. It's a bit different compared to the grunt that the old 350 could produce, but does have some good power. On one of the forums I go to they compared the 6.0 to the old 454, and the only downside to the 6.0 that was talked about was that it was a higher RPM engine. It takes some getting used to for the different RPM range, but it sure is a stout little V8.

[DaveDownSouth]

The major hurdle with the 6.0L in your SUB would be the transmission. The 4L60E isn't redily up to the par of a 6.0 in stock form. The 5.3L has proven very hearty as well though.



I personally really like the 6.0L. I have a friend with an 05 that has close to 175K on the clock with minumum issues. The 6.0 will really scream up high to:happy:. It's a bit different compared to the grunt that the old 350 could produce, but does have some good power. On one of the forums I go to they compared the 6.0 to the old 454, and the only downside to the 6.0 that was talked about was that it was a higher RPM engine. It takes some getting used to for the different RPM range, but it sure is a stout little V8.

Thanks for the reply. I know that someday I might have to replace the old girl and I was wondering what I have watch out for. A friend of mine was looking at low mileage/couple yr old trucks and I kept seeing the 6.0 and wondered what happened to the 5.7. When the time comes, I won't be afraid of the 6.0.

BTW, I know several people that have bought 06, 07 and 08 Duramax with reviews from "mileage not what they were led to believe" to "best vehicle I've ever owned". Of course if one pays 50k+ for a vehicle, it's hard to objectively evaluate it. Even a used one is out of my price and/or need range.

[macojoe]

My brother has a 2001 GMC 2500 4x4 with the 6.0 and gets 12 to 14 mpg But its a great motor at 155,000 so far.

[phatdaddy]

I've been following this thread with interest. I've always had dodge PU & vans since the old slant six days, my current truck is 95 dodge (5.9) with 215,000 miles. no engine problems, just a tranny at 125,000. we bought a 02 tahoe with 85,000 miles 2 years ago for my wife(tired of the minivan) i love that truck, first chevy i have ever owned. i am currently looking for a new work truck & it will be a chevy. I can't believe the difference in gas mileage alone.

[macojoe]

Dodge has always been a gas hog!! I use to uise Dodge Van's for my cleaning Co. But ha chevy's for my personal car.

I started out as a kid with Fords, then went to Dodge, then back in the 80's Chevy. But in between when I was poor it was anything that goes!! I have had them all!! and I mean all!

[Skools Out]

Just give me a 66 Chevelle SS 396/375 w/ 4 spd and that will do. hell i'd trade my Vette Conv. for one in s sec.

[wpearch]

DODGE I get the family price :sand: DODGE RULES!!!!:clap::booty::fight::jump:

THAT IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY IN THIS THREAD:D