queston on GM 8.1 dually for towing

Kegracing · 05-19-2016, 10:37 AM

Tell me good and bad on the GM 8.1 for towing in a dually. What is high miles - stay away from point? Lets assume good service, oil and filters, not abused, etc. Has Allison trans.

What issues are common with these motors - trucks? Looking at a 2004 Chevy.

Please don't just tell me to get a diesel... I am driving a 2003 duramax 2500 I got new, now. Is a great truck, love the motor and Allison trans. BUT - Need 4 doors and want dually for 32' trailer I am pulling now. Cant afford to buy new truck, and finding used diesel in decent shape for decent price is really hard in TX. (or about anywhere). Would prefer diesel, but I am not traveling long ways, just racing local while boys are in JR's... so mileage is not huge issue for next few years. 2500 handles the trailer fine, just need bigger truck as kids don't fit anymore.

thanks
Ken

Stock 412 - now pulling hair out trying to tune JR Dragsters

05-19-2016, 10:37 AM	#1
Kegracing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Red Oak, TX Posts: 441 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	queston on GM 8.1 dually for towing Tell me good and bad on the GM 8.1 for towing in a dually. What is high miles - stay away from point? Lets assume good service, oil and filters, not abused, etc. Has Allison trans. What issues are common with these motors - trucks? Looking at a 2004 Chevy. Please don't just tell me to get a diesel... I am driving a 2003 duramax 2500 I got new, now. Is a great truck, love the motor and Allison trans. BUT - Need 4 doors and want dually for 32' trailer I am pulling now. Cant afford to buy new truck, and finding used diesel in decent shape for decent price is really hard in TX. (or about anywhere). Would prefer diesel, but I am not traveling long ways, just racing local while boys are in JR's... so mileage is not huge issue for next few years. 2500 handles the trailer fine, just need bigger truck as kids don't fit anymore. thanks Ken Stock 412 - now pulling hair out trying to tune JR Dragsters