Re: Pulling with 8.1L Avalanche
 

sure its ok....no problem....can't stop it....can't control it....no problem...can't deal with the sway...sway....what's sway at 70.....I don't understand...these other guys are doing it...so....I just don't get it....

Re: Pulling with 8.1L Avalanche
 

I was thinking the same thing :drink: :D :p

Re: Pulling with 8.1L Avalanche
 

I tow with an 05 Yukon XL w/ 8.1 and it pulls great and I trailer every weekend with it. Sometimes 3-4hrs at a time. I bought it specifically for the purpose of towing my current and next larger boat. Lots of power, lots of torque. Love it..

Re: Pulling with 8.1L Avalanche
 

Will my big 6cyl Ranger pull my 43 Nortech, safely, cause you know I'll keep it under 70mph :rolleyes: :D

Re: Pulling with 8.1L Avalanche
 

how is the 8.1 overall? I bought a 2003 chevy crew cab dually 4x4 with the 8.1. how does it pull and what kind of mileage? How will it compare to my ford v-10?

ill be pulling a 36 outlaw with it.

Re: Pulling with 8.1L Avalanche
 

Baja: The 8.1 pulls fine and will get better mpg than the Ford V10 pulling loaded AND unloaded. I Would get an aftermarket exhaust since that is where it is corked up. That and a Hypertech programmer will give you another-400-500 rpm safely.

MPG- probably around 9 towing, 12 unloaded.

I pull my 5000 lb horse trailer and it is fine. Your in a dually and might have the Allison tranny.

Wannabe

Re: Pulling with 8.1L Avalanche
 

As long as you're not going far and you're really careful- plus you don't do it very often, you should be just fine!

Re: Pulling with 8.1L Avalanche
 

The 8.1 in the dually is a better setup than the Yukon/Suburban/AV 2500s since you have the Allison with a stronger first gear and a tall/extra 5th gear. My 8.1 towed great.



I agree with the FACT that "you can't have too much truck." I also will state that I like towing with my PSD dually moreso than my Avalanche 2500.

I pulled several rigs with my Avalanche 2500; the heaviest being my own boat. I also found out that my brake system was marginal at best on my boat trailer due to have the improper master cylinder installed at build.

I was in several panic and sticky situations with my Avalanche while towing, and it never let me down, never lost control. It NEVER swayed. That's why my rating of "adequate." If I had ever had a bad incident, I would advise that platform is marginal, or not adequate for towing. I would definitely ONLY tow as such WITH the modifications that I had performed to mine.

Re: Pulling with 8.1L Avalanche
 

In all honesty...with all the modifications you do with all that anti sway and sag crap....which is good......isn't that saying the truck is not right......which basically it is not right for the application on todays roads....tell him what is going to happen....quit sugar coating it....you guys are waaaaaay over the limit.....crap...it is bad enough with a dually...pleeeeze :D

Re: Pulling with 8.1L Avalanche
 

More single wheel trucks with the mother load on the hook....sure no problem.... :fish: