GM Lost a BILLION Dollars Because of THIS Engine!

[Byrds8]

Nope

Booo

 

[Byrds8]

Next weekend i might go in and see what they will give me for my 22 zr2 with 22k miles on it and a brand new engine on a new 6.6 gasser 2500.

I got 45k for mine with 35k miles on it and a wreck on the carfax.

 

[AXE]

For what? Only thing I'd look at instead of the ZR2 is a Raptor. Heard they have tons of issues also.

There's no other better option, just other options.

 

[8ball_99]

Next weekend i might go in and see what they will give me for my 22 zr2 with 22k miles on it and a brand new engine on a new 6.6 gasser 2500.

That's what I did. I traded my 22 ZR2 with 20k miles on it a couple of years ago for a 24 2500 ZR2 Gasser. Been very happy with the gas HD. MPG is worse of course. Bigger, heavier truck on factory 35s vs 33s on the 1500. But if you do the math regular vs premium. Actual fuel cost is pretty even. HDs also come with a 36gallon tank Vs the 1500s 24 so you don't lose range either.

 

[8ball_99]

Everything has issues today. However, with that being said, and I'm sure I'll get flack for this and that's ok, I would be looking at 2026 RAM if I only needed a 1500. If you are ok with stepping up to a 2500, you should look at the 6.6L gasser. Yes, the 2500s, along with the 1500s, are known to have valve body issues but that's an easy fix...the motors in the 2500s (both 6.6L DMAX and 6.6L gasser) are pretty bullet proof.

I'm not a Dodge fan at all, But no flack from me. If I wanted a 1/2 ton. I'd personally look pretty hard at a Dodge Rebel, lol. Wouldn't trust a 6.2 and now they are saying the 3.0s are having problems

 

[Byrds8]

That's what I did. I traded my 22 ZR2 with 20k miles on it a couple of years ago for a 24 2500 ZR2 Gasser. Been very happy with the gas HD. MPG is worse of course. Bigger, heavier truck on factory 35s vs 33s on the 1500. But if you do the math regular vs premium. Actual fuel cost is pretty even. HDs also come with a 36gallon tank Vs the 1500s 24 so you don't lose range either.

Agree with this statement for sure. I’m on 34s but gas seems to be a wash. Not as fast as the 6.2l but maybe I need to slow down a little lol

 

[8ball_99]

Agree with this statement for sure. I’m on 34s but gas seems to be a wash. Not as fast as the 6.2l but maybe I need to slow down a little lol

The 6.2 ZR2 isn't fast either really. It's slower then most other 1/2 tons. Especially the other off road trims. RHO is something like 540HP, lol. But yeah the HD is definitely less sporty than the 1500. Bigger and Heavier. 6.6 is a Long stroke iron block. Definitely more of a work engine then sport. Mine feels good though. The down low pep around town is great. The top end is a bit meh.

 

[Byrds8]

The 6.2 ZR2 isn't fast either really. It's slower then most other 1/2 tons. Especially the other off road trims. RHO is something like 540HP, lol. But yeah the HD is definitely less sporty than the 1500. Bigger and Heavier. 6.6 is a Long stroke iron block. Definitely more of a work engine then sport. Mine feels good though. The down low pep around town is great. The top end is a bit meh.

Wasnt comparing with other 1500's was comparing to the 6.6L. Supposedly, the ZR2 1500 is 5.4 secs 0-60 where the 2500 is 7 flat. Huge difference in throw you in your seat. Not complaining about my 2500 by any means though. I love it and love it just has a plain engine.

 

[AXE]

If you want a fast 2500HD, its gotta be a tuned and deleted diesel to get 9000 lbs moving. Mine rips pretty good though stock, 1000 ft lbs of torque helps. But my average speed is 25-30 mph, so how fast is fast.

 

[Byrds8]

I am definitely it expecting fast. If I wanted that, I’d still have my 2013 Camaro SS.

 

[AXE]

I am definitely it expecting fast. If I wanted that, I’d still have my 2013 Camaro SS.

Fast hasn't ever really excited me unless it's got two wheels and an element of death!

 

[Byrds8]

Fast hasn't ever really excited me unless it's got two wheels and an element of death!

I have owned six Camaros in my day. Starting with my first ride that was a 1979. I have always loved muscle cars. However, a few years back, I punched it one too many times and got accused of racing. Granted the same trooper also said he heard an Acura that was near by and my car both rev engines...LOL I had LTHs and no mufflers since it had a J-Pipe system....he did NOT hear anyone else After that, I figured it was time to let it go and bought the first truck I ever owned lol.