Truck was totaled, looking at GM 6.6 Gasser

[ls1mike]

Long story short someone pulled out in front of my 47,000 mile 3500HD 6.0 gasser. It was totaled yesterday. Frame is bent.

So looking for a brand new 10 speed 6.6 GM gasser anyone here have any experience with the 6.6 or the 10 speed.

I am going to miss that truck wasn't the best one on the planet, but it was mine, paid for and exactly what I need to tow between 7000 and 8500lbs.

I will post a picture when I get home.

[ksss]

The 10 speed in a gas makes a lot sense. What never made any sense was not offering the 10 speed with that when they released the 6.6 gas.

[Bionic_Man]

Congrats on the new truck.

I was just out at a friends ranch. They have switched from running Ford/RAM diesels to GM gassers mainly due to availability issues. Right now they have 4 6.6 gassers. Two with the old 6 speed that they don’t really like and two with the 10 speed that they do like.

The new tranny makes a huge difference in drive ability.

[ls1mike]

spoon059 wrote:
Sharp looking truck, hope it works out well for you. The 6.0 was a great, dependable engine, I imagine the 6.6 will be even better!

Thanks! I have 500 miles on it now, so far no complaints. The 6.6 is really nice as compared to the 6.0. It has been out 5 model years now and I have not really heard much bad about it. I hope is it as rock solid at my last 2 6.0s gassers were.

[spoon059]

Sharp looking truck, hope it works out well for you. The 6.0 was a great, dependable engine, I imagine the 6.6 will be even better!

[ls1mike]

cptqueeg wrote:

ls1mike wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:
Congrats on the new truck. Is that a Custom Deluxe package?

Just a plain old custom, so just below an LT but about a W/T. What was weird was the this had more options that I wanted then the LT. Like two 120 volt outlets.

The thing the LT had that this didn't was the huge digital displays which I am not a huge fan of so this one worked out perfect for me.

As long as no one pulls out in front of me this one should last a good long time.

So it has the old style gauges(40 across the top?

I really like those, but not available on a 3500.

I guess that is what it is. Is is closer to my 17. They did have a 3500HD gasser on the lot, I drove it, but like I said I didn't need all the digital stuff.

[cptqueeg]

ls1mike wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:
Congrats on the new truck. Is that a Custom Deluxe package?

Just a plain old custom, so just below an LT but about a W/T. What was weird was the this had more options that I wanted then the LT. Like two 120 volt outlets.

The thing the LT had that this didn't was the huge digital displays which I am not a huge fan of so this one worked out perfect for me.

As long as no one pulls out in front of me this one should last a good long time.

So it has the old style gauges(40 across the top?

I really like those, but not available on a 3500.

[ls1mike]

Grit dog wrote:
Nice looking truck! Congrats!

Thanks Grit

[ls1mike]

FishOnOne wrote:
Congrats on the new truck. Is that a Custom Deluxe package?

Just a plain old custom, so just below an LT but about a W/T. What was weird was the this had more options that I wanted then the LT. Like two 120 volt outlets.

The thing the LT had that this didn't was the huge digital displays which I am not a huge fan of so this one worked out perfect for me.

As long as no one pulls out in front of me this one should last a good long time.

[FishOnOne]

Congrats on the new truck. Is that a Custom Deluxe package?

[ls1mike]

Dadoffourgirls wrote:
Thanks for showing the new truck! I hope it does everything you want it to do! I have enjoyed my 24.

This truck is going to be way better than 17. I have just at 500 miles on it now and I like it way more than I wanted to. I love the 10 speed, really nice addition to that engine.

[ls1mike]

MFL wrote:
Sorry Mike, but I just can't say I like the looks of your new truck. The step slots are well placed, but not the best looking either. I put black step bars on my truck, that work really well, and look good IMO. I noticed your mention of nerf bars, that should be a great addition.

The good thing...that should be a great TV for you, and last many years!

Congrats on the new truck,

Jerry

The newer onces are an aquired taste. I like it for what it is and have found I enjoy driving this one more than trucks I have owned in the past.

[Grit_dog]

Nice looking truck! Congrats!

[Dadoffourgirls]

Thanks for showing the new truck! I hope it does everything you want it to do! I have enjoyed my 24.

[MFL]

Sorry Mike, but I just can't say I like the looks of your new truck. The step slots are well placed, but not the best looking either. I put black step bars on my truck, that work really well, and look good IMO. I noticed your mention of nerf bars, that should be a great addition.

The good thing...that should be a great TV for you, and last many years!

Congrats on the new truck,

Jerry