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#2027 of 2035 4.1 VS 3.73 by z71bill Dec 02, 2003 (9:14 am)
I have the 3.73 in my 99 Silverado Z-71 - I wish I had the 4.1's. I have the 3.42 in my 01 2WD Tahoe - wish I had the 3.73. Next truck I buy will have the lower rear end gears. Do the math - at 75 MPH with 3.73 gears your engine RPM will be about 2,083, with the 4.1's it is only 2,290. Yes that is 10 % faster - but still not - IMO - a high RPM level for these engines. My advise - drive both - and get the one you like.
#2028 of 2035 Avalanche cap?? by stakeout Dec 02, 2003 (4:53 pm)
I've been looking at the new Avalanche.. butt.. would like to know before I buy if there is a cap available from an aftermarket source for the rear deck.. thought I saw one a while back on I-95 but going in opposite direction.. haven't seen one since.. not even sure if a cap is possible also we presently have two '01 burbans..both are 4x4..1500 series ... my wife's is an LT with 3.73 gears.. I have a Z71 with 4.10 gears... I get 10% less mileage on mine both in mixed city-road driving as well as over the road on trips... mileage comparison taken while I was driving in both trucks.. I usually drive either truck over the road on a trip.. let her sleep...
#2029 of 2035 CAP by ygmn Dec 03, 2003 (12:43 pm)
SNUGTOP....they make the GM approved top.....and are the only ones too..... Check CHEVY accessory site for pics
#2030 of 2035 ygmn.. by stakeout Dec 03, 2003 (9:13 pm)
many thanx... I knew I saw one on the road.. but never saw another one since.. again appreciate the info.. I checked them out on their site.. http://www.snugtop.com/wn_02xuv.htm
#2031 of 2035 Installation info Avalanche cap by stakeout Dec 04, 2003 (5:21 am)
if you didn't see my post on the other board.. looks like more complicated than the average cap install..but do-able http://www.campway.com/products/snugtop/xuv/install.pdf
#2032 of 2035 Cap by brucecr_ms Dec 04, 2003 (12:28 pm)
From what I've read, people are happy with their AV caps. You can even decorate the plastic widget that goes into the triangular openings.
#2033 of 2035 Caps by mcrendog Dec 05, 2003 (6:48 am)
You can see pictures of the caps (and a whole lot more for Av owners) at www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com!
#2035 of 2035 Death ... by VSC ... or by Traction Control by dmathews3 Dec 20, 2003 (9:44 am)
Yeh, and you could get hit by lightning, Sadam may excape and kill you too or the tie rods falls off Joe Blows 15.1 year old car crosses the road and hits you while you walk down the street. Come on, get a life.