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Originally Posted by Nicul15
While the v8 is a good option the 4.3 is an excellent economical option that will take a beating for a long time and pull a load just fine
I always thought they’d boost it for their top dog tow pig
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4.3 is a dog - had one as a work truck for 2.5 years. Not to mention that my 6.2 gets better fuel econ (same crewcab 4x4 config).
The reason the Dodge 4.7 is better than the I4 Turbo is torque...and more importantly, having it available at lower RPM.
Any FI engine that needs boost just to maintain speed on the highway isn't going to be useful for anything - towing/hauling or fuel econ empty.
It's a terrible idea, always was, and won't help lower GM's fleet mileage like they hoped it might. Gamble failed.