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83 Silverado · 01-03-2016, 11:52 AM

I had seen a few 2016 Silverado's on the road and I kind of like the look of new front clip, so I got looking at the GM sites build your own looking at Reg Cab swb's and the only motor option showing is the 4.3l v6 across board (Short,Long,2wd,4wd) all trim.

67ChevyRedneck · 01-04-2016, 03:55 PM

If you go under "specs" then "mechanical" it shows the 5.3L as "optional" for all cabs/wheelbases. The 6.2L is NOT available in the regular cabs.

I did a "build your own" on Chevrolet.com and it even shows up for me in the base WT's.

What I am seeing is that the 4.8L has been dropped from the entire lineup. I wonder when they did that? It's only the 4.3, 5.3, and 6.2L now for gas.

It's going to be a tough truck to find though, if it's something you really want, you may have to order it. I looked off and on for my truck (double cab Z71 5.3L) for a few months and only remember seeing a couple 5.3L regular cabs. Most regular cabs were base WT's or LS.

GM-power · 01-05-2016, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

If you go under "specs" then "mechanical" it shows the 5.3L as "optional" for all cabs/wheelbases. The 6.2L is NOT available in the regular cabs.

I did a "build your own" on Chevrolet.com and it even shows up for me in the base WT's.

What I am seeing is that the 4.8L has been dropped from the entire lineup. I wonder when they did that? It's only the 4.3, 5.3, and 6.2L now for gas.

It's going to be a tough truck to find though, if it's something you really want, you may have to order it. I looked off and on for my truck (double cab Z71 5.3L) for a few months and only remember seeing a couple 5.3L regular cabs. Most regular cabs were base WT's or LS.

They dropped the 4.8 because of the redesigned 4.3. The specs I believe are quite similar, and I'll admit it really doesn't feel like a v6 when your driving it!

67ChevyRedneck · 01-06-2016, 04:24 PM

I never test drove one, but seeing the power numbers and how much cheaper most 4.3L trucks were... it was tempting to get one, but I just couldn't bring myself to buy a full size truck with a V6.... if that's what I wanted, a Colorado would have made more sense.

01-03-2016, 11:52 AM	#1
83 Silverado Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Windsor, Ontario Posts: 78	No V8 option for 2016 Reg Cab 1500? I had seen a few 2016 Silverado's on the road and I kind of like the look of new front clip, so I got looking at the GM sites build your own looking at Reg Cab swb's and the only motor option showing is the 4.3l v6 across board (Short,Long,2wd,4wd) all trim.

01-04-2016, 03:55 PM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: No V8 option for 2016 Reg Cab 1500? If you go under "specs" then "mechanical" it shows the 5.3L as "optional" for all cabs/wheelbases. The 6.2L is NOT available in the regular cabs. I did a "build your own" on Chevrolet.com and it even shows up for me in the base WT's. What I am seeing is that the 4.8L has been dropped from the entire lineup. I wonder when they did that? It's only the 4.3, 5.3, and 6.2L now for gas. It's going to be a tough truck to find though, if it's something you really want, you may have to order it. I looked off and on for my truck (double cab Z71 5.3L) for a few months and only remember seeing a couple 5.3L regular cabs. Most regular cabs were base WT's or LS. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 01-04-2016 at 04:02 PM.

01-06-2016, 04:24 PM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: No V8 option for 2016 Reg Cab 1500? I never test drove one, but seeing the power numbers and how much cheaper most 4.3L trucks were... it was tempting to get one, but I just couldn't bring myself to buy a full size truck with a V6.... if that's what I wanted, a Colorado would have made more sense. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!



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