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Tropical Snowstorm · 09-20-2006, 03:37 PM

I just picked up a 2006 GMC. I've never had a newer vehicle before and I stepped up from a 260k mile S10 so I love it. Pulled my Camaro around just fine, same with my boat and it's only a 4.8 with the crappy 3.23 gears.

76liftedshortie · 09-20-2006, 04:13 PM

Anyone with a NBS Chevy/GMC I highly reccomend a custom tuned pcm....with my crappy 99' computer i was at 12 mpg city 13.5city/highway. After upgrading to a 2001 computer and having it tuned for performance/economy I now average 14 in town and 15-17 highway, plus the performance increase is about .4 in the quarter mile.

vtblazer · 09-21-2006, 05:40 PM

Work truck/hauler/tow vehicle.

2001 HD 2500 Duramax/Allison w/3:73's.

H2 wheels w/Terra Grappler 285 tires.

Loaded with work gear (600lbs at least) I get 16/17mpg daily around town.
Unloaded highway travel exceeds 22mpg.
Towing a 'normal' car/truck it averages 15mpg but towing my offroad blazer @ better than 8K total it drops down to high 12's.
Pulls like a beast and never "has" to go below 70mph on the grades.

84 400 · 09-28-2006, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Work truck/hauler/tow vehicle.

2001 HD 2500 Duramax/Allison w/3:73's.

H2 wheels w/Terra Grappler 285 tires.

Loaded with work gear (600lbs at least) I get 16/17mpg daily around town.
Unloaded highway travel exceeds 22mpg.
Towing a 'normal' car/truck it averages 15mpg but towing my offroad blazer @ better than 8K total it drops down to high 12's.
Pulls like a beast and never "has" to go below 70mph on the grades.

is the blazer street legal? if so why tow it? unless your going a long distance. i don't know just thought i would ask

vtblazer · 09-28-2006, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 84 400

is the blazer street legal? if so why tow it? unless your going a long distance. i don't know just thought i would ask

Yes it is but barely.

We were heading for Paragon in that pic which is 400 miles each way.

Joe67 · 09-29-2006, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Yes it is but barely.

We were heading for Paragon in that pic which is 400 miles each way.

Plus it's a good idea to tow it in case something brakes while you're out playin'

Joe67 · 09-29-2006, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 76liftedshortie

Anyone with a NBS Chevy/GMC I highly reccomend a custom tuned pcm....with my crappy 99' computer i was at 12 mpg city 13.5city/highway. After upgrading to a 2001 computer and having it tuned for performance/economy I now average 14 in town and 15-17 highway, plus the performance increase is about .4 in the quarter mile.

I concur.
I have the tuned PCM from www.wait4meperformance.com - great upgrade

09-20-2006, 03:37 PM	#1
Tropical Snowstorm Lurky lurky Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 553	Re: Post Your Ride 99+ Trucks I just picked up a 2006 GMC. I've never had a newer vehicle before and I stepped up from a 260k mile S10 so I love it. Pulled my Camaro around just fine, same with my boat and it's only a 4.8 with the crappy 3.23 gears. Attached Images __________________ Current slooooow build 1972 Cheyenne Super 1972 C10, sold thread 1970 Camaro RS Family Heirloom

09-20-2006, 04:13 PM	#2
76liftedshortie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 24	Re: Post Your Ride 99+ Trucks Anyone with a NBS Chevy/GMC I highly reccomend a custom tuned pcm....with my crappy 99' computer i was at 12 mpg city 13.5city/highway. After upgrading to a 2001 computer and having it tuned for performance/economy I now average 14 in town and 15-17 highway, plus the performance increase is about .4 in the quarter mile.

09-21-2006, 05:40 PM	#3
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Post Your Ride 99+ Trucks Work truck/hauler/tow vehicle. 2001 HD 2500 Duramax/Allison w/3:73's. H2 wheels w/Terra Grappler 285 tires. Loaded with work gear (600lbs at least) I get 16/17mpg daily around town. Unloaded highway travel exceeds 22mpg. Towing a 'normal' car/truck it averages 15mpg but towing my offroad blazer @ better than 8K total it drops down to high 12's. Pulls like a beast and never "has" to go below 70mph on the grades. Attached Images Last edited by vtblazer; 09-21-2006 at 05:49 PM.



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