2014 Byron Overall Track Champion Byron's actual elevation is 730' because that matters more than winning anything ever....
January 04, 2015, 06:44 PM
Bucky
This isn't another one of those "What do you think?....You are wrong!" threads is it? Everybody line up to help the Allknowing Ed!
Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
January 04, 2015, 06:49 PM
Woody B
That's not really Ed.
Anyway, I've got 3 of them. They have no issues and they get great mileage.
I used to be a people person, but people ruined that.
January 04, 2015, 07:16 PM
1320racer
Ed already knows and ordered one, just wanted to hear the opinion of those that bought one, after a few months and several thousand miles of driving one.
There are some have issues...
GMC Sierra 2500HD
General Motors is recalling 57,192 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500 HD and 2015 GMC Sierra 2500/3500 HD pickup trucks for a clamp problem that could lead to a loss of power-steering fluid. Read More
General Motors is recalling 58 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD pickup trucks because retention clips attaching the generator fuse block to the vehicle body can become loose and lead to a potential fire. Read More
General Motors is recalling 51 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD pickup trucks equipped with the diesel engine and dual fuel tanks to fix a problem that poses a fire risk. Read More
General Motors is recalling 477 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks and the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV for possible tie-rod separation and loss of steering. Read More
General Motors is recalling 9,466 2012-'13 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD pickup trucks equipped with 6.6-liter V8 diesel engines and dual fuel tanks because of a problem with the fuel pump. Read More
General Motors is recalling 54,686 2013 vehicles, including the 2013 GMC Sierra, because of two "scenarios" that may cause the vehicle to roll away. Read More
GMC Sierra 3500HD
General Motors is recalling 57,192 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500 HD and 2015 GMC Sierra 2500/3500 HD pickup trucks for a clamp problem that could lead to a loss of power-steering fluid. Read More
GM announced six new recalls covering 8.4 million vehicles globally and reported seven crashes, eight injuries and three fatalities linked to the recalled vehicles. Read More
General Motors is recalling 58 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD pickup trucks because retention clips attaching the generator fuse block to the vehicle body can become loose and lead to a potential fire. Read More
General Motors is recalling 51 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD pickup trucks equipped with the diesel engine and dual fuel tanks to fix a problem that poses a fire risk. Read More
General Motors is recalling 477 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks and the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV for possible tie-rod separation and loss of steering. Read More
General Motors is recalling 9,466 2012-'13 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD pickup trucks equipped with 6.6-liter V8 diesel engines and dual fuel tanks because of a problem with the fuel pump. Read More
General Motors is recalling 54,686 2013 vehicles, including the 2013 GMC Sierra, because of two "scenarios" that may cause the vehicle to roll away. Read MoreThis message has been edited. Last edited by: 1320racer,
January 04, 2015, 07:19 PM
"The Bender"
Bucky, you called it!
272" Spitzer 540 Chevy The Blower Shop XR1 FTI XPM Series Converter FTI Level 6 Powerglide 3.69@199 .916 60'
2017 Bradenton Heads Up Madness Open Outlaw Champ
2018 PDRA T/D #5 2019 PDRA T/D #2
2020 Retired From T/D Competition....
2020 Bradenton NMCA Hemi Shootout Winner
2021 getting back into bracket racing with a Gen3 Hemi powered 87 Cutlass.
January 04, 2015, 07:43 PM
1320racer
Ed also knew he wasn't buying a ford or a dodge!
January 04, 2015, 07:48 PM
<DOTracer>
Known problems, plus you previously posted this...
quote:
Originally posted by 1320racer: This^^^.
My Duramax diesel has been a money pit!
...and your buying another one?
January 04, 2015, 07:53 PM
1320racer
yep!
January 04, 2015, 08:35 PM
adv ET 266
Who has the aluminum chassis, GM? I expect that to be a turd.
2005 2000lb 4 link dragster home brew 582 BBC Dart 355 1.058 2.98 4.629@149 6.094 7.310@185
January 04, 2015, 08:46 PM
1320racer
quote:
Originally posted by adv ET 266: Who has the aluminum chassis, GM? I expect that to be a turd.
not GM
January 04, 2015, 08:48 PM
Zoom Zoom
I have a 2012 Chevy 3500 4x4 DRW CC 6.6 diesel. Has the same motor/trans as 2015 models. I drive it daily for work. Currently has 65,000 miles. Gets about 12.5-13.5 mpg city. I really never go anywhere on the highway unloaded, but when I haul my 32'Haulmark the mileage is in the 9 mpg range. Really no major issues in the three years I've owned it.
Mark Brown
January 04, 2015, 08:51 PM
1320racer
thanks for your reply Mark.
I have a 2005 2500HD CC with the LLY Duramax and Allison trans. Get's 19MPG as my daily driver, 10MPG at 65MPH pulling 10,000 lbs. behind it, 9MPG at 70 and faster.
January 04, 2015, 08:53 PM
TD6297
quote:
Originally posted by adv ET 266: Who has the aluminum chassis, GM? I expect that to be a turd.
No one as far as I have seen or heard. Ford is using aluminum in the body and box, but a steel frame.
January 04, 2015, 09:42 PM
1320racer
Nicely done(except for the wind) video walk around presentation of the SRW, 11,500 GVWR, 3500 DENALI HD CREW DURAMAX which is what I ordered.
272" Spitzer 540 Chevy The Blower Shop XR1 FTI XPM Series Converter FTI Level 6 Powerglide 3.69@199 .916 60'
2017 Bradenton Heads Up Madness Open Outlaw Champ
2018 PDRA T/D #5 2019 PDRA T/D #2
2020 Retired From T/D Competition....
2020 Bradenton NMCA Hemi Shootout Winner
2021 getting back into bracket racing with a Gen3 Hemi powered 87 Cutlass.
January 04, 2015, 10:09 PM
1320racer
Has all I need and want.
January 04, 2015, 11:22 PM
Will Harrison
Please don't buy one, they'll end up out of buisiness like your dragster manufacturer. We have a '14 and it gets 20 mpg towing, I think thats pretty decent, our freightliner only gets 13 mpg towing that stacker.
.991 60' 4.36 @ 159 so far..... 6.86 @ 198 trying for more......
533" single carb 235" Harrison 4-link
January 05, 2015, 05:55 AM
Woody B
quote:
Originally posted by Woody B: That's not really Ed.
Anyway, I've got 3 of them. They have no issues and they get great mileage.
I thought that was the "fake" Ed, since the real one's on my ignore list. Apparently if someone on your ignore list starts a thread that post shows up.
Anyway, I work at a Chevy dealer, so I know a little about these trucks. Starting with the 2011's there was some additional emission equipment required. I've seen..........(I hate to say a "bunch" of problems, but it's more than a "few")..... problems with these new emission components, but only on 2011 models. Obviously the 2015's haven't been out long, but the engine/drivetrain hasn't changed, only the body style. I love the new body style. FWIW the 2014 1500's were the new body style, but the 2500 and 3500 models didn't get the new body until 2015. A coworker of mine has a 2015 Dmax 2500HD. He loves it.
The recalls are basically a joke. Apparently there was some trucks that made it through the assembly line with some clamps improperly installed on the power steering return lines. The recall is a simple visual inspection...that should be performed as part of a pre delivery inspection anyway.
I can't comment on the Fords or Dodges. I haven't even seen a new one in person. If I had made "poor life choices" I might own a Ford or Dodge, but I haven't.
I used to be a people person, but people ruined that.
January 05, 2015, 06:50 AM
HS professor
quote:
3500 DENALI HD CREW DURAMAX which is what I ordered.
and ordered one, 
just wanted to hear the opinion of those that bought one, after a few months and several thousand miles of driving one.
