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Replying to: muskyhunter (Mar 11, 2007 7:50 am) But you've made extremely good points muskyhunter. Saratogalake- If you could've bought the same drivetrain we have now in that Yukon as an option back in 96, I'd bet that it would be better for overall fuel efficiency than the 5.7l. The fuels we use now combined with the extra weight of the new generation of these vehicles usually means that most of us are just seeing break-even numbers for economy, if that. Chop the extra weight out and get back to completely non-ethanol gasoline blends and things improve quite a bit. I've actually seen at least a 2mpg difference in mileage just between pure gas versus 10% ethanol blend gas with the one vehicle I owned and was able to use both in back to back. But as a final note- it's not the midrange where the 5.3l suffers against the 5.7l, as the mid and high end is where the 5.3l makes the most power (and why it is rated as much stronger than the 5.7l for both horsepower and torque numbers). It's the low end, where the 5.7l would gladly leave the line carrying twice the payload without a single groan, the new generation of smaller displacement engines needs extra-low gearing and a heap of throttle to even come close. Our new engines need to spin at a higher rpm to make the same torque and horsepower, while the 5.7l could be geared higher (and spin slower) at just about any speed and load. I'd personally like to see a real successor to the 5.7l available with some of the updates that the 5.3l has, though maybe that's what the 6.0 is now? |
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I am getting some scratches from road debris and stains from bugs on my front bumper. Also, I am going on a road trip in about 2 weeks.I am looking to get a bra for the front bumper, as my truck is only a weekend/spare vehicle and spends most of it's time in the garage. Does anybody have reccomendations for a black LeBRa or the new clear versions? Any prices or compliments/complaints on these would help. Thanks! PS- I have the 2007 LT3 model, Dark Blue.
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Replying to: tony97gt (Mar 12, 2007 8:30 am) |
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Replying to: aron2 (Mar 08, 2007 7:10 am) |
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We're getting freezing rain/snow here.. I just had to make a 4 mile drive and both windsheild wipers froze solid making them useless...I had to stop 4 times and break the ice free so I could see for a while... I'd like to meet the engineer who designed them and give him a piece of my mind..He must live in Florida because i know they could not have tested them in a real winter climate.. They are an outright disaster... And.. The company with the patent says they have no plans to make a winter wiper!!! I've always purchased winter wipers for all my cars and they really work great.. There covered in rubber which prevents the ice from forming..If I would have known this before hand I would never have purchased this vehicle.. What good is having a 4WD vehicle with worthless wipers???
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Just bought a new '07 LTZ model (5.3). Great body style, interior and ride...but no power  . In fact, it seems to be very flat on the bottom unless you stomp on it, then of course your gas mileage goes in the toilet. I'm toying with chipping it, new exhaust and air cleaner. It's going to run about $1000. Wondering if it's worth it. Any comments or experience?  Thanks
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| Backing out of my driveway this morning, I tore the rubber piece mounted below the front bumper off.. I really have to know.. Who came up with the need for this piece and did they ever expect it to survive winter?? I give up. | |
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Replying to: saratogalake (Mar 16, 2007 12:18 pm)  #$%^ and that they use same mount and blade on high end imports, yea that nobody drives in the snow. GM turned a work horse into a soccer moms ride. I also would have never purchased the 07 if I had the foresight to investigate the wiper blades. How that I have vented, here is what I have tried. (1) tried a set of 05 wiper arms, they did not work, wrong angle, etc. (2) tried to simply remove the rubber edge to see if I could replace it with silicone – no luck. (next) I am going to purchase a spare set of OEM blades at $30 each, drill out the rivet, and attach it to a set of quality winter blades. I have taken the measurements, and it looks like it will work if the rivet will come out with out damaging the mount. If it works I will post it here, I live 30 minuets south of you in Guilderland and experience similar weather/driving conditions. George
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Replying to: justgotsum (Mar 17, 2007 8:01 am)
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