I'm buying Chevy 3/4 ton HD Crew Cab, Which Engine???

[Sandbar Mike]

I do not want a diesel, I'm in between the 6000 or the 8100 engine.
Do you guys think the 6000 will tow my 29 with out any problems?
Thanks in advance for you input.

[beer hunter]

The 6.0L would probably tow it OK, but I think you would be much happier with the 8.1L Mike

[j-rod]

Bigger is better I think if you get the 6 you would have wishes you would have got the 8.1L

[PerfectionDtail]

I pull 12000# with the 6L. I was amazed how well it actually did. Fuel mileage is the same between the 2. The 8.1 actually gets and extra mile per gallon when towing than the 6L. I have pulled a lot with both.

[SoCalOffshore]

The 8.1 is a better choice, but the Duramax is superior to both. That's what I purchased and I am glad I did. It tows my 32 Schiada at 75 mph to Havasu.

[boxscore]

I've got the 6.0 in my '04. It tows damn good, but with 4:10 gears. Wish I'd gone with the 8.1 with higher rear end. The big block doesn't work half as hard. Other times I wish I'd had sprung for that damn duramax!

[OGShocker]

I read your post and I still say DURAMAX! I hated Diesel engines before I owned one. I will never go back to gas! Takes a while to get use to the shift points but, I had the 8.1 Gas and could not drive past a gas station. That MOFO could burn some fuel... I am getting 14 MPG pulling the boat!
My .02

[Steamin' Rice]

I have the 8.1 with the Allison transmission and it tows great...The only problem is that I get about 6-8MPG towing and the truck only has a 26 gal fuel tank.......Mine is the x-cab, I think the crew cab has a bigger fuel tank......

[Froggystyle]

I know you don't want to hear it, but I am in the same boat as OG... I will never own a gas truck again, and I love gas!
This new Duramax with the Edge performance mod is insane. This is twice as much power as I have ever had in any truck, and it gets a little over 17 mpg on the freeway and about 14 towing.
With 37" tires mind you...
Sorry, but if the D-max is available, you should go for that.

[Jordy]

I'll never buy another truck without a diesel. Put 200,000 on my first one. Got 42K on my current HD. Never going back to gas.