2001 Chev 3500 2wd Dually 8.1L Allison ??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**67 cst swb** · 01-08-2016, 09:42 AM

I bought a 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2wd Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison yesterday.
It has 181,000 miles on it. Does any one know of issues or problems I should watch out for?
Or maybe even recommended items to maintenance at this mileage?
I bought it out of California so it has no rust issues and is in real good shape. Other than looking at the odometer you would never know it has that many miles.
I will be using this truck very little, only for towing and longer trips when all the guys need to go to a Drag Race somewhere, because my Mini Cooper won't fit everyone. HaHa!

BTK · 01-10-2016, 11:14 PM

You sir bought an excellent truck, it's just not easy on fuel. Transmission is great, the new big blocks don't seem to give any issues other than not having a great aftermarket. I would recommend having someone tune it, there are a few people who have reported getting 17-18mpg with a tune. But anything is better than 10. I wouldn't be scared of the miles, I've seen a few local work trucks with 300,000. Yours being a 2wd you wont have to worry about the transfer case needing rebuilt eventually.

**67 cst swb** · 01-21-2016, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BTK

You sir bought an excellent truck, it's just not easy on fuel. Transmission is great, the new big blocks don't seem to give any issues other than not having a great aftermarket. I would recommend having someone tune it, there are a few people who have reported getting 17-18mpg with a tune. But anything is better than 10. I wouldn't be scared of the miles, I've seen a few local work trucks with 300,000. Yours being a 2wd you wont have to worry about the transfer case needing rebuilt eventually.

Any suggestions on a tune?
Or are you talking Hypertech or similar?

BTK · 01-21-2016, 06:45 PM

No the handhelds really are junk, they've shown some just bump timing up 2* and that's all.

It looks like you're in South Dakota? A quick search found two shops that seem to have a good reputation. Also when you're traveling to California or Vegas there will be a huge amount of tuners there. I'm sure someone at the racetrack could do it as well. Good luck, hope this helps!

http://dynotuneusa.com/Welcome.html
http://www.excessiveautosports.com/default.asp

01-08-2016, 09:42 AM	#1
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	2001 Chev 3500 2wd Dually 8.1L Allison ??? I bought a 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2wd Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison yesterday. It has 181,000 miles on it. Does any one know of issues or problems I should watch out for? Or maybe even recommended items to maintenance at this mileage? I bought it out of California so it has no rust issues and is in real good shape. Other than looking at the odometer you would never know it has that many miles. I will be using this truck very little, only for towing and longer trips when all the guys need to go to a Drag Race somewhere, because my Mini Cooper won't fit everyone. HaHa! __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White

01-10-2016, 11:14 PM	#2
BTK Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Leitchfield, KY Posts: 23	Re: 2001 Chev 3500 2wd Dually 8.1L Allison ??? You sir bought an excellent truck, it's just not easy on fuel. Transmission is great, the new big blocks don't seem to give any issues other than not having a great aftermarket. I would recommend having someone tune it, there are a few people who have reported getting 17-18mpg with a tune. But anything is better than 10. I wouldn't be scared of the miles, I've seen a few local work trucks with 300,000. Yours being a 2wd you wont have to worry about the transfer case needing rebuilt eventually. __________________ 69 C10 Longbed- 406 c.i. SBC, 175 shot, 7.52 in an 1/8th.

01-21-2016, 06:45 PM	#4
BTK Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Leitchfield, KY Posts: 23	Re: 2001 Chev 3500 2wd Dually 8.1L Allison ??? No the handhelds really are junk, they've shown some just bump timing up 2* and that's all. It looks like you're in South Dakota? A quick search found two shops that seem to have a good reputation. Also when you're traveling to California or Vegas there will be a huge amount of tuners there. I'm sure someone at the racetrack could do it as well. Good luck, hope this helps! http://dynotuneusa.com/Welcome.html http://www.excessiveautosports.com/default.asp __________________ 69 C10 Longbed- 406 c.i. SBC, 175 shot, 7.52 in an 1/8th.

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