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TJShaw · 04-03-2007, 07:05 PM

I'm contemplating the purchase of a used Chevy or GMC 2500 gasser crewcab, somewhere in the 2001 to 2003 range. I will be using it for pulling a trailer but not a lot. I've had a couple of people tell me that the 8.1 gets as good as gas mileage as the 6.0 so why not have the extra HP of the 8.1. The 6.0s are a lot more plentiful but I'm willing to be patient and wait for the right 8.1. If you folks that are familiar with these pickups could weigh in, I'd appreciate it. Thanks!

BTW, I'm new to the forums. Looks like a great place.

04-03-2007, 07:05 PM	#1
TJShaw Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 3	6.0L or 8.1L I'm contemplating the purchase of a used Chevy or GMC 2500 gasser crewcab, somewhere in the 2001 to 2003 range. I will be using it for pulling a trailer but not a lot. I've had a couple of people tell me that the 8.1 gets as good as gas mileage as the 6.0 so why not have the extra HP of the 8.1. The 6.0s are a lot more plentiful but I'm willing to be patient and wait for the right 8.1. If you folks that are familiar with these pickups could weigh in, I'd appreciate it. Thanks! BTW, I'm new to the forums. Looks like a great place.