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Old 04-13-2008, 06:30 PM   #20 (permalink)
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Re: 2009 Chevrolet Trucks Official Changes

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Originally Posted by JM9777 View Post
Hmm...after looking a little closer, I'm a little less impressed with the powertrain changes to the Silverado.

The 6.2L V-8 is only available on crew cab LTZ models. The 6-speed automatic transmission is included on crew cabs with the 6.2, 6.0 and 5.3 engines, and on extended cabs with 6.0 engines. All other models still have the 4-speed. Still no 6.0 in regular cabs.

Toyota lets you get their 381-hp 5.7L V-8 and 6-speed on a base regular cab (of course, Tundra regular cab only comes with a long bed). I bet the new Ram will let you get the 380-hp Hemi and 5-speed on every model like they do now. GM has the most powerful engine available in a half-ton, but continues to insist on handicapping their models because of a perceived hierarchy.

http://eogld.ecomm.gm.com/NASApp/dom...page=6&butID=3

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NEW! Transmission, 6-speed automatic
1 - On C*10543 models, included and only available with (LY5), (LMG), (LH6) or (LC9) Vortec 5.3L engines. Included and only available with (L76) Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI engine or (L9H) Vortec 6.2L V8 SFI engine on all Cab types.
6 speed is available for all Crew Cabs, and all versions of the 6.2, which seem to only come in Crew/Extended cab.


You can get the 6.2/6 in LTZ Extended Cab.
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