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Strodder · 07-27-2009, 10:09 AM

My 2006 2500HD 6.0 had a rod knock after I bought it used from a Chevy Dealer. Even though it was out of the factory warranty, Chevrolet paid for it. They replaced the crank, and rod & main bearings. This 6.0 is a stronger engine than the 5.3 I had, but still don't like the gas mileage.

Gray Ghost · 07-27-2009, 06:24 PM

Well I got a surprise while trying to find the spid sticker on Coop's 2500HD....seems to be nowhere in sight on either my truck or his...where is the darn thing?

Gray Ghost · 07-27-2009, 06:43 PM

I just remembered I have both the 2000, 2003 & 2005 GMC brochures and e3ach one states the availability of the 5 speed manual on certain models. Coop's truck is a 2006 so we know it's been available from 00-06 at the very least. I would gamble you could still get the 5 speed today.

Coop did say it took the dealer several days to find his when he bought it. He thought he was going to have to order one, but the dealer finally found one.

Mountaineer 1977 · 07-27-2009, 09:14 PM

The rpo sheet should be on the inside of the glovebox door. If the glovebox door has been replaced, then it is probably gone. I have a 1500HD, I am pretty sure they didn't come with a 5 speed. They usually came pretty loaded and their lowest trim level is the LT I think.

Gray Ghost · 07-27-2009, 09:20 PM

He has owned his since day one and nothing was ever in the glovebox door. I know the older trucks have it there but neither mine nor his has one. His glove box door has never been touched.

Mister laugh · 07-28-2009, 12:17 AM

Its on the glove box door on my truck

glock35ipsc · 07-28-2009, 08:23 AM

Glove box door on my 1500HD too. They never put them anywhere else that I know of.

07-27-2009, 10:09 AM	#26
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 5.3L vs. 6.0L Questions My 2006 2500HD 6.0 had a rod knock after I bought it used from a Chevy Dealer. Even though it was out of the factory warranty, Chevrolet paid for it. They replaced the crank, and rod & main bearings. This 6.0 is a stronger engine than the 5.3 I had, but still don't like the gas mileage. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

07-27-2009, 06:24 PM	#27
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: 5.3L vs. 6.0L Questions Well I got a surprise while trying to find the spid sticker on Coop's 2500HD....seems to be nowhere in sight on either my truck or his...where is the darn thing? __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

07-27-2009, 06:43 PM	#28
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: 5.3L vs. 6.0L Questions I just remembered I have both the 2000, 2003 & 2005 GMC brochures and e3ach one states the availability of the 5 speed manual on certain models. Coop's truck is a 2006 so we know it's been available from 00-06 at the very least. I would gamble you could still get the 5 speed today. Coop did say it took the dealer several days to find his when he bought it. He thought he was going to have to order one, but the dealer finally found one. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

07-27-2009, 09:14 PM	#29
Mountaineer 1977 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tornado WV Posts: 17	Re: 5.3L vs. 6.0L Questions The rpo sheet should be on the inside of the glovebox door. If the glovebox door has been replaced, then it is probably gone. I have a 1500HD, I am pretty sure they didn't come with a 5 speed. They usually came pretty loaded and their lowest trim level is the LT I think.

07-27-2009, 09:20 PM	#30
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: 5.3L vs. 6.0L Questions He has owned his since day one and nothing was ever in the glovebox door. I know the older trucks have it there but neither mine nor his has one. His glove box door has never been touched. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

07-28-2009, 12:17 AM	#31
Mister laugh Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 423	Re: 5.3L vs. 6.0L Questions Its on the glove box door on my truck

07-28-2009, 08:23 AM	#32
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: 5.3L vs. 6.0L Questions Glove box door on my 1500HD too. They never put them anywhere else that I know of. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE



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