Has anyone tried the Chevy or GMC with the Max Tow package, they are rated higher then the gas 2500HD? They have a bigger axle, bigger brakes and the 6.2 at 415hp, 425ft/lbs of torque. I tow infrequently and usually short distances, I'm looking to tow about 9,000lbs gross. I drive a ton for business and this would be my travel vehicle as well. I currently have over 300k on my tweaked Suburban and I'm looking to move up to a bigger boat after I pay for my daughters wedding. I've looked at diesel and it doesn't pay for me, if I need more power I can add a supercharger to the 6.2 that will give me 565hp, and I'm sure once I get into the ECM I will be making a lot more than stock anyway. I appreciate any feedback on personal experiences on the Max Tow.

I'm have your same thought process! I have a 2013 w/ 6.2 max tow of course as that's the only way to get the 6.2. I just picked up the CTS-V 1.9 TVS for it and plan on swapping everything maybe over the winter.. That swap has never been done before and all accessories change and I plan to run the ZL1 upgraded lid with bigger heat exchanger. Setup should net me some really good gains. Word of advice either look into PCMFORLESS for tunning and use HPtuners or Black Bear Performance and he uses EFI live. Both are great tuners. I also tow infrequently as well and my total weight package is about 8500lbs with trailer. And tows perfect. That 6.2 in stock form rolls pretty good! Traction control off and stabilitrack off. Mash the pedal and spins 1st,2nd and part of 3rd. That new 6-speed auto is not joke. I also get average of about 17/18 mpg around town. And I only did the spin test once because well I just had to know what it could do.

The max tow is good for 11,700lbs on the 1500. They do NOT have bigger axles than the 2500, they have a 3.73 ratio. The 2500 has a 4.10 anbd will tow more. But for infrequent towing get the 6.2. It is a HOT ROD. Power with the 6 spd transmission is NOT the issue at all. That engine has over 350 ft lb of torque from 2500 rpm up. And it peaks at 450ft lbs.

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I should have stated it has a bigger axle then the regular 1500. It's not the same style as the HD's though.
I have HP Tuner already, that's what I've been using on my Suburban. The difference feels more like a nitrous shot over stock. Of course the long tune headers didn't hurt either.

I had a 2011 crew cab with Max package
I had a black bear do a tune to the truck it was great after they removed all the torque management from the program truck was really snappy and quick felt great & I did not feel the desire to go adding a supercharger
I tow 8000 pounds / my boat here in there
it was great for daily driving vehicle that could still tow well

Now I have a Denali 2500 6.0 little harsh ride in comparison,
but I like both trucks...I would add a supercharger in a heartbeat before going to a diesel

Diesel have good pro's and cons. But I just couldn't swallow that monthly bill but still wanted a new truck before the new body style hit. I'm very happy with my final decision overall. Great around town more room incase family gets bigger. And wanted a truck. Still only has 7k miles for a 13' so modding isn't being rushed. And I'm saving for a stroker kit for my big block.... Boat needs some love. The truck is not my daily as I have a work provided f-250 also with the gas 6.2... Which is also very powerful. So I'm not biased. Biggest boat I'll ever own or tow would be a 32'. I can't afford anything bigger.. I'm glad people have had good experiences with this truck! Think I've posted this before on here but what the hell!

Have a boat with a BBC, a Chevy truck, and a Cobra mustang....when did the confusion come in to play??



Nice looking truck

Haha thanks! I can't be a true gear head and be biased. Love to build a 68 charger for the Mrs. Cobra is 1of 316 made with it's package. And that's (3) Chevy trucks! Haha (2) 86 short beds and the new one.

I had a Yukon Denali with the 6.2 and 6 speed. The trans did not like heavy loads. If you weren't manually controlling the shifting on hills the trans would overheat.

LARGER REAR AXLES
The rear axle size has been increased to handle the increased torque. The 6.2L V8 engine, features a 9.5-inch ring gear in the rear axle, and the V6 models feature an 8.6-inch ring gear. A 9.76-inch ring gear in the rear axle is included with the optional Max Trailering Package, available to order fall 2013.

Straight from GM website