Chevy's New Engine Trumps Ford! (2025 Silverado 6.6L Gas V8)

[@KyleBusch124]

I have a 24 Silverado HD with the gasser and really like the truck. I got the LT trim to have a few more options and the newer interior. The 6.6 is more than powerful enough and tows our 7500 camper like it’s not even there. In my opinion, the ride in the Chevy is better than Fords and you don’t have to worry about death wobble.

[@RVboatCURRYLIFE]

Thank you. I needed that detail. I have a travel trailer weight is about 6000 pounds. I was wondering how this would do. How many miles can you get when towing your camper?

[@KyleBusch124]

@@RVboatCURRYLIFEI normally get anywhere from 8-9mpg but it really depends on how fast you drive, going 60mph nets higher mpg’s than 70mph of course. One other thing to add, it take a good 5k miles for the engine to break in to start returning better fuel economy, when mine was new empty if only get 12-14 but now that it’s broke in I get anywhere from 15 mixed driving and upwards of 18-20mph on the highway.

[@ShadyGrady-x4d]

This is the only engine I would order in the truck market today. It has no cylinder deactivation, no stop/start technology, no active fuel management. None of the shit that breaks and causes reliability issues.

[@Will-j4y]

Hell yeah

[@iuyozx]

Kudos to GM for offering Z71 package on the Custom trim. Seems like that’s a unicorn, though.

[@samuelmottweiler3833]

Nothing sounds better than an old school V8!

[@aarons307]

Drove both ford and chevy 3/4 tons with all 3 engines, 6.6, 6.8 and 7.3. Got to drive both the 6.8 and 7.3 with 3.73 and 4.30 driveline. Ended up with xlt 6.8 with 4.30's which has a deeper final drive ratio than the chevy 6.6. This 6.8 truck is responsive and will not come out of the overdrive gears going up a 6% grade at 7500 feet altitude. As others have commented, the chevy needs a 4.10 option as it just a heavier truck than the ford.

[@calebking1452]

What are you getting for mpg with that engine and the 4.30 really looking into that for my best truck

[@aarons307]

@@calebking1452 On a 165 mile stretch coming back home from the dealer cruise set on 74 the trip meter said 15.9 mpg when I got home. This included slowing down to 35 thru 5 small towns. Haven't tried the ECO mode yet on a hwy trip. Maybe to early to tell, engine and gearing is new. Not expecting 1/2 ton or diesel mileage. Really like how Ford has programmed the 10 spd to the 6.8L. The LED headlights are just fantastic, what an upgrade from halogens.

[@billmcmeekin7909]

We have had these 6.6 gas in our BC Rockies oilfield. Mine is loaded with numerous tool boxes and loaded with gear. I climb steep mountain roads from +40 to -45'C, with doubled studded tires and abundant snow. Mine still has the six speed and has 120,000km of mostly offroad work, and had been an wonderful truck. It just idles between 1600 and 2100 rpm no matter the conditions, steep or flat. My work mates have new units with Allison trans, and like them even more. I personally have a Duramax, but would buy one of these if you don't trailer often. Great trucks.

[@MisterMikeTexas]

The Chevy Silverado HD looks like a truck! Much better looking than the half-ton version.

[@jay315-z5k]

Also built in America, unlike the half-ton version.

[@iuyozx]

@@jay315-z5kSome 1500s are built in Ft. Wayne.

[@trobbins88]

@@jay315-z5k Some of the half-ton trucks are built in the US (Indiana).

[@jsquare9860]

Lmao

[@zacwilkerson2424]

All half ton chevys look pretty bad imo

[@gs-pd5ox]

I wish ford made the supercab with 4 normal opening doors. A crew cab will not fit in my garage. I had a 2500WT for my job with the 6.6 gas and 6 speed. It was a decent enough truck. If chevy made the 2500 trail boss available in a double cab I would get one tomorrow.

[@RVboatCURRYLIFE]

Nice. Whats the towing capacity and fuel range. City/hwy?

[@panthermartin7784]

KatSkins makes a beautiful upgraded heated seat for this model, to the point opening the door quickly overwhelms most people on how attractive it is. Why exactly wouldnt anyone want heated seats on a work truck ?

[@deviouslaw]

Not a fan of aftermarket leather or seats

[@panthermartin7784]

@@deviouslaw I wasnt either till they redid mine, its better than factory by far.

[@advancedscarecrow]

As someone who lives in Alaska I ll say heated seats are great

[@MattTrakker350]

This truck is one of the few I'm considering as I may be forced to buy a new one. Gauges instead of a screen style instrument cluster, no AFM or stop/start, normal screen instead of some dust magnet that requires taking ones eyes off the road to use. I feel old saying that [I'm a millennial] but we've all seen the fragility and failures associated with these features. It honestly has most of the same options as a loaded Tahoe from 20 years back save for the moonroof, heated leather. I'm not crazy about the dash, I wish the new dash was offered in the custom with the old gauges and this screen, it reminds me of the GMT800 dash. I did notice if you build one online you can get the Custom with the older woodgrain door panels and a couple other interior things now

[@Na0uta]

You know, for 56k. Thats a decent ride with a lot of capability. I dont see a rewson not to like it other then the smallish back seating.

[@Still_46]

How does it trump ford? No gas mileage information? Kind of important information with the price of gas these days

[@Slythey]

There is no gas mileage difference between the 6.6 and 7.3 gassers.

[@bakid470]

lol your looking at the wrong vehicles if you’re concerned about mpg🤡

[@titantitan8750]

What's new about the 6.6 Ben? Its been out for years and how does it trump the 7.3?

[@joflewbyu2377]

The 6.6L V8 L8T is built on a cast-iron Small Block, enabling it to have long-term durability. Thanks to aluminum heads and direct injection, the engine delivers more precise fuel control resulting in a higher compression ratio of 10.8:1. That enables a power output of 401 horsepower and 464 pound-feet of torque (in the 2020 Silverado HD and 2020 Sierra HD), with strong performance at low rpm, where it is needed when pulling away with a loaded cargo box or trailer. The L8T also features a forged steel crankshaft, forged powder-metal connecting rods and additional high-strength components to provide the added strength and durability demanded by Heavy Duty truck customers. The L8T replaces the 6.0L V8 L96 / LC8 engine and makes over 11 percent more horsepower and over 21 percent more torque. Interestingly, the L8T does not use GM fuel saving technologies such as Active Fuel Management (AFM), Dynamic Fuel Management (DFM), or Auto Stop-Start (ASS).

[@bwaters698]

7.3 bigger Isn't Allways more powerful ! 6.6 💪

[@titantitan8750]

​@@bwaters698But in this case it does.

[@titantitan8750]

​@@joflewbyu2377Yes, I know all about the 6.6.

[@bwaters698]

@@titantitan8750 only in your dreams!!!!

[@JB.Olsen7]

Chevy needs to redesign that front end, GMC looks good though but not paying extra for styling. I’ll have to see how the Allison pans out with it for a while. Never been a fan of GM, but HD ram isn’t in the cards unless they change the Hemi gas to a Cummins gas power plant.

[@MattTrakker350]

I like the front of the GMC better, but not the side profiles with the half octagonal wheel openings, they don't really have an equivalent to the Custom on the Chevy either, just obvious base truck on the outside with dinky wheels and then the next level up is way more expensive than these. I do like the Chevy more with the bowtie and toned down grille now

[@bigmurph1447]

Chevy needs to offer 4.10 and 4.30 gearing like ford does for the 7.3

[@1234567890ZETA]

Ford only offers a 4.30 option no 4.10

[@bigmurph1447]

@@1234567890ZETA yeah 4.30. 4.10 in diesel

[@slaytanic921]

PASS. If you want more grunt off the line, just go diesel.

[@bigmurph1447]

@@slaytanic921 no new diesel trucks are junk. Chevy needs 4.10 behind the 6.6 gas

[@techs1smh13]

@bigmurph1447 why 430 or 410 with all that gorilla torque.

[@ronlind1757]

Nice truck... very homely front end styling

[@rhod8201]

Had the exact truck. Got rid of it. Weak engine. Struggling pulling my camper. 10 speed transmission is garbage. Was in the shop 3 time for transmission. Would give you whiplash when it shifted from 7th to 8th gear.

[@kennethrine8171]

I really REALLY like it. Thank you for the video

[@jerquart]

Every brand can have a bad apple. I have the LTZ version and I love it! Pulls my camper great. My 10 speed Allison transmission shifts like a dream. I’m sorry you had a bad experience but it doesn’t mean your bad experience correlates to the transmission being garbage.

[@rhod8201]

@@jerquart well when they screwed me the way they did I believe I have the right to call it garbage.

[@Chomchomz]

Mine drank oil, nice truck though. Sold it with 20k miles..very disappointing

[@gen1c8rs88]

The 7.3L should have 445 HP and 513ft.lbs to be on par with GM with the 6.6L V8 in performance per unit of displacement.

[@Jay-me7gw]

On paper the 7.3L might not make the same specific power, but all the testing I have seen the 7.3L is FAR stronger.

[@ramaswamynarayanaswamy4806]

Then why was it NOT sold in Qatar? Only the Ram 6.4 (very low nos) and the GMC/Chevrolet 2500s were sold here...

[@michaeljordan4571]

it's because the 7.3 is PFI not DI

[@gen1c8rs88]

@@michaeljordan4571 The 6.6 also has VVT, just not I-VVT or VVL.

[@AB-coyote]

Ford could squeeze a lot of extra power out of it but it’s a HD application. It’s not about peak power but where the power is available. This engine is expected to endure more severe duty cycles. For example the same 7.3 only makes 350HP in motor home applications. A Power Stroke 6.7 rated at 445 HP / 1050 lb ft in a F450 is derated to 330 HP / 900ish lb ft in a F550.

[@saxel1989]

Ben after driving the 6.6Gas custom and all the 1500s you have driven would you reccomend the custom for those who need to tow more over a 1500?

[@NoLimitsCommemorativ]

I like that it's IFS BUT holy hell, GM makes the worst seats and interior appointments compared to Ford and Ram. Ram offers the best bang for buck imo, Ford makes the most handsome and comfortable for the peice but a PITA to work on, then GM comes in with the transformer looking truck and price gouges you if you want anything decent inside the cab.

[@charlesb4267]

The window sticker was impossible to see with the dirt and glare from the sun but there was one thing you failed to mention or I didn't hear it said, this is not a crew cab but a double cab configuration which not everyone watching this would realize. I wasn't looking closely enough until you hopped in the rear and then realized the rear seat is sized for children, certainly not for full height adults.

[@davidjaskiewicz3461]

LED headlights available on custom? GMC made them standard on their lowest trim level for 2025.

[@wiilli7685]

Wow! $56K for that monster is Amazing. I would add a few options and were rolling. 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@DownInTexasDripp]

LOVE Chevrolet! been like that since My Great Grandfather back when the 1st Generation Silverado came out 1999/2000 🛻💨

[@ghilliemanreviews]

Someone help me. I thought the 6.6 has been out a few years? This something else or the same thing.

[@mikey12011]

Has GM fixed the engine problems? 5.3 and 6.2 notorious for dropping pistons right after warranty expires. And I see they’ve went with the Allison transmission. Hopefully that will fix the torque converter problems? GM has lots to do quality wise before I come back, and I drove Chevys for 40 years…

[@RoadieWingZZ]

Dtove my 2015 5.3L Silverado for 130k miles with no engine or transmission issues. It’s always the minority and exceptions screaming for validation 🙄

[@stuartmeier240]

They all have quality issues. But I agree Chevy has gotten very bad. The rust on our 22 2500 in the first year is was unbelievable and honestly quite pathetic. All of the American manufacturers should be able to make vehicles that hold up well for an affordable cost. The fact that they don't is pure greed.

[@mikey12011]

@@stuartmeier240 I fully agree with you. Chevy has totally disappointed me. I traded my Silverado Trail Boss for a 4Runner. I’ll never look back.

[@cliffmorrison1130]

Just saw a 2022 with 28k miles on it at a local dealer. Frame was rusted like an old truck that sat in the mud for a few years. Terrible frame coating that seems like you can scratch the finish off the frame. Wax maybe? How can they charge so much money for these and not even properly coat the frame to protect it from rust?

[@stuartmeier240]

I own a 22 Chevy 2500 with the 6.6L. It pulls whatever weight you want just fine, even with a 6 speed. I like the truck, but yes, it is the most pitiful thing ever to see the frame on the truck. At 1 year and less than 5000 miles it had more rust than anything I have owned that is 5 or more years old at any mileage. And the brakes on ours creek and squeal like a 1985 International school bus, the dealer told me that's normal. The quality of everything in this country has gone to shit.

[@craigg4246]

It is wax

[@MattTrakker350]

You really have to undercoat everything now with a non drying oily or waxy product including inside the boxed frame, where I live every brand is having these issues now because of the new road chemicals that stick and also corrode faster at lower temps

[@stephen255]

You always do a good job! BUT, there is NO SUCH WORD AS ANYWAYS! OR IRREGARDLESS!

[@csh000]

How much to upgrade the truck's L8T to the L8P? The extra performance would be appreciated.

[@dropshot5371]

L5p is about $10k more.

[@mjdgi1]

With the refresh front end it looks more like a first generation avalanche but bigger

[@chriswinters4644]

The actual problem is they use too high of gears, with that ten speed , shouldn't have any higher than 3.92 if you're gonna pull anything, why I won't buy a new truck, it's all about fuel economy

[@tbirdrob]

I guess I missed the part where you explain how the engine trumps Ford. Maybe you need to revise the title of the video.

[@Will-j4y]

I been eye balling them. Im ready to get rid of that mojave jeep for one.

[@richrock455]

how does a bigger than 6.2l engine make less hp and tq ?

[@Jim-su7en]

It gets the old interior ? Sweet

[@Slythey]

The GM 6.6 is a DI engine... the Ford 7.3 is port injected. Get ready for that GM carbon buildup.

[@danthompson1467]

They are getting motors replaced because they are burning oil bad the rings are to loose in them

[@Whodunnit4eva]

401 and 460? Isn’t the 6.2L like 420 and 460??

[@stevenpeterson7234]

My 23 Nissan Titan XD Pro-4X has more power and torque then that 6.6 and the 6.4 and 7.3 but I also have some upgrades done to it tho.

[@tylersaunders4472]

Still a Nissan though

[@stevenpeterson7234]

@@tylersaunders4472 And your point is? The Titan will outlast any truck on the road

[@BamaTidefan1967]

@@stevenpeterson7234 Discontinued and not a 3/4 ton truck. Does your Nissan have 3500 LBs of payload? I bet it doesn't even have half that much.

[@stevenpeterson7234]

@@BamaTidefan1967 The XD has 2,000lbs of payload. With the suspension upgrades I've done, it's around 3,000lbs of payload. It's not being discontinued. They are putting a 3.8 TTV6 in it. The GTR is being discontinued tho.

[@BamaTidefan1967]

@@stevenpeterson7234 Stuff that "you have done to it" is not the same as factory built. 2000lbs of payload is good for a 1/2 ton truck but still a long way from 3500lbs. Multiple sources including Nissan says that 2024 is it for the Titan. Now I'm not saying its not a good truck because I have a coworker who has a 2017 with 150K on it and he loves it although I can't get past the starter being under the intake myself.

[@amexna]

See if you can find a Trail Boss edition.

[@amexna]

Whoops! I see that you did! Awesome!

[@donschutte1418]

Ya ok

[@KenMcCune-wb3jp]

Chevy Silverado HD good looking truck to buy it and show it off

[@scottbrawley407]

2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Heavy-Duty Custom 6.6L Gas V8 Allison 10-Speed Automatic Z71 OFF-ROAD Package Double Cab 4X4!

[@Icutmetal]

What?

[@jay315-z5k]

Great engine, still prefer the 7.3 Godzilla. Any chance you can do a comparison of those two?

[@lyleswavel320]

Can you run 87 octane gasoline

[@TexasI45]

Yes it recommended to use 87 in the manual.

[@jockosboy17]

Typical deal talk... (I like the 6.6L gasser just fine) Horsepower and torque are lower than ford. MPG is similar and GM doesn't offer as good rear end gear ratios as Ford.....

[@slaytanic921]

The 3.73 is fine for the application. If you want more grunt or tow heavy everyday, maybe consider a diesel at that point.

[@stuartmeier240]

​@@slaytanic921agreed. I own a 21 Cummins and a 22 Chevy 6.6l gas. The Ram is the nicest truck I've ever owned and I love driving it, but if I hooked 15k pounds behind both, no one would be disappointed with either truck. The gasser does well. If a person is not regularly towing north of 15k for long distances, a diesel is a waste of money. It will take 500k miles to offset the fuel and engine costs alone. Most people are too lazy to do the math, and have a stigma about towing with gas vs diesel.

[@Jassman3536]

The motor needs a power boost. Ours is lacking in power especially when hooked up to our trailers. our 7.3 Godzilla is a much better engine and the tranny downshifts better than the GM. Otherwise, we love the truck

[@ramaswamynarayanaswamy4806]

Ford is a recall leader...so that causes me to hesitate buying them....

[@lyleswavel320]

It out sells general motors and gmc by far, more trucks on the road, why wouldn't it have more recalls, lol, I can even figure that out by multiplication ​@ramaswamynarayanaswamy4806

[@SuperTurbocoupe]

Ford has the same exact transmission as the Chevy. It’s a joint design between ford and Chevy

[@lyleswavel320]

They sell a lot more trucks than gm or dodge, hence the higher number of recalls, all 3 brands have recalls, it's like am i buying a nike, Adidas or new balance shoe, they all have issues. Some trucks are just better built on the assembly line

[@SuperTurbocoupe]

@@lyleswavel320 no they don’t

[@matw1x]

I see Trump in the title, I click.

[@absolute.freedom]

Congratulations, you've been successfully brainwashed 👍 "operation mockingbird"

[@craigg4246]

Better get used to seeing Trump a lot after Harris get’s fired!

[@absolute.freedom]

@@craigg4246 that's right! Just like lock her up, right?....oh wait 🤔

[@craigg4246]

@@absolute.freedom not locking Hillary up was probably his biggest mistake!

[@Wizalker]

😂💪💪💪

[@RoubidouxCreekOutdoors]

I want one but When Kamala gets in office before people don’t vote , I want be able to afford it

[@lyleswavel320]

6.6 has direct injection, after 100,000 to 150,000 miles it will have horrible carbon build up on valves, intake and into piston walls, just sell it after 150,000 miles and buy a new one

[@techs1smh13]

And you're ford will be In for 3rd recall

[@slaytanic921]

They recommend an ac Delco fuel system cleaner after every 10k miles. It works well. 31kmiles on my 6.6 with about 14 k of that towing my 5th wheel.

[@lyleswavel320]

​@slaytanic921 can you run 87 octane gasoline

[@Creep1ngDe4th]

Man, they really need to retire that stale interior. This is what, the 6th or 7th year with the same style interior?

[@JB-xd1fo]

Interior looks like Shit!

[@isaacstevenson7971]

This is a work truck. Higher trims look way nicer.

[@Creep1ngDe4th]

@@isaacstevenson7971 indeed, the higher trim models do look much better. This is actually the base model interior, the WT interior is even a little worse believe it or not. My point stands though, this style interior has been the same since like 2018 or 2019 if I’m correct. Time for an update

[@isaacstevenson7971]

@@Creep1ngDe4th The WT is the base model, what do you mean? They may update them soon, since they did refresh all the higher trim interiors in 2022.

[@Creep1ngDe4th]

@@isaacstevenson7971 my fault, I meant to say this is the actually the Custom model, not the Work truck model. The work truck model is actually worse.. smaller cab, no power seats, etc..

[@anthonybellamy3941]

WHAT'S THE GAS MILAGE????

[@santiagogomez1254]

It’s an HD truck if your worried about mileage , your looking at the wrong trucks

[@jamesmcclure3502]

That engine is not new. It’s been around since Covid

[@fredbickert9474]

Go to any jobsite. You will rarely see a gm truck because they are el casinos. 😂

[@markjohnson6498]

The exterior design is not so bad but that interior is downright shameful. I know it is done deliberately to push buyers to more expensive models. To do that at the 60k price point shows just how out of touch GM is with the buyers. I have owned many trucks from both Ford and GM. I have never nor will I ever own a Chrysler/Dodge/Ram. Exterior designs are what gets the buyer's attention. Interior design is what ultimately makes the sale. Looks alone are not enough to bring her home to Mom.

[@genebolton7795]

We took my buddy’s brand new 6.6 on a Canadian fishing trip towing my 19 foot bass boat. That truck was an absolute turd!!!! Gutless gutless gutless. Got a whopping 11 mpg. My half ton would out tow that truck any day of the week while getting 18 mpg towing the same boat. I feel sorry for anyone who buys this garbage!

[@outfitr9703]

I have one and it performs great. Tows WAY better than my 1/2 ton ever thought of. It's not a diesel but it's certainly not gutless. The 10 speed is fantastic. And the rest of the truck is really good. You get 18 mpg while towing with your 1/2 ton???

[@genebolton7795]

@@outfitr9703 sometimes a little more and sometimes less. Granted it’s only a 3500 lb load but being a bass boat it has a sleek profile and isn’t a kite behind the truck. 3.92 gears and 8 speed in my truck. I was really excited to have my buddy tow this trip and really disappointed in his truck. I wish you the best of luck with yours. God bless America!!!!

[@moth450]

Looks like chevy copied a ram big horn.

[@christophermunoz6132]

It’s not an Allison. Buyers do your homework please.

[@Icutmetal]

Yank, yank, yank…

[@yourfavoritewelder3162]

Front end still looks like 💩

[@rosasantos4717]

O Chevy silverado HD com o gás v8 🫶

[@rediron44]

Try all they might. They won't outsell Ford

[@stuartmeier240]

That's only due to Govt fleet purchases. Take those out it's a different story.

[@roadglide1142]

2024 and GM is still wax dipping their truck frames . Really? Hard pass !

[@ramaswamynarayanaswamy4806]

Aluminum is not an advantage in the Middle East...and is more expensive yo repair when there is a crash....

[@BamaTidefan1967]

@@ramaswamynarayanaswamy4806 How many trucks do they sell in the ME compared to the US? The Rust belt is more important.

[@Icutmetal]

@@ramaswamynarayanaswamy4806What’s that got to do wit the original comment t?

[@zebzilla2781]

I don’t get why the GMC is so much better looking. The Chevy version is horrendous. Chevy’s have always designed the ugliest American made car or truck. Total embarrassment.

[@Kyle-ut4jg]

Stop tailgating and RED lights mean STOP. You need your license taken away.

[@Icutmetal]

Nice troll.

[@andrew5916]

my gaaawwwd,,, GM do something with that ugly ass front clip. please ....!!!

[@Malachor8091]

No rear wheel liners. Chevy cheaps out again.

[@Donschmoodle]

"Trumps"? Does that mean it just says it's a better engine even though it's not, gets fact-checked, but keeps repeating the same lie?

[@TrazimDollare1982]

Ford is better

[@kamatekamatekaorakaora3459]

Not even close to the building quality of Toyota. Everything is cheap and plastic looking.

[@MisterMikeTexas]

The engine will probably outlast Toyota's turbo disaster though.

[@bostonaviation2010]

It’s a base model (something you Toyota fanboys wouldn’t know about) and the 6.6 gas is bullet proof.

[@mwedmonds]

@@bostonaviation2010naw i bet a .308 would go right through that ;)

[@sgtjohn4321]

@@bostonaviation2010Fr. Working truck don’t gaf bout the interior

[@bostonaviation2010]

@@mwedmonds lol

[@danvesa1182]

i like the setup ,but would prefer the GMC , i feel the Chevy is just ugly !