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Title: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: tony on February 28, 2015, 03:27:05 PM

New to me 2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 z71
5.3l
22k miles
All star package
Soft tonneau cover
Z71 off road package
Side steps
Towing package
locking rear diff

Not sure what gear ratio it is

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: tony on February 28, 2015, 03:28:56 PM

Looking to add a lifetime bar and headlights..   Currently shopping trailers for after academy to move and transpo jeep

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: Wingman on February 28, 2015, 04:33:06 PM

Sharp!  8)

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: JEEPWERX on February 28, 2015, 06:36:02 PM

Very nice!

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: Harrison on February 28, 2015, 07:48:12 PM

Looks really nice. Let us know real life mileage numbers!

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: M on February 28, 2015, 08:25:22 PM

Electronic locking rear diff

is that aftermarket?


to find out what gear ratio u have, look at the RPO code list and then look at this: http://www.sierragear.com/gm-rpo-axle-ratio-identification-codes-3/

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: tony on February 28, 2015, 08:42:09 PM

No all z71 offroad packages have them per chevy I guess eaton g80 locking diff

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: mr.mindless on February 28, 2015, 10:12:06 PM

G80 = gov lock = limited slip if I recall right. Electronic locker would've something else.


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Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: tony on February 28, 2015, 10:25:46 PM

Owners manual says eaton g80 E locker..  Not sure

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: dubt on February 28, 2015, 10:41:55 PM

http://youtu.be/KbMZ9vcYVSg

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: dubt on February 28, 2015, 10:48:13 PM

He might have a switch for the newer electric g80....

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: tony on February 28, 2015, 10:54:35 PM

 not sure much about it..  I only drove it home.

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: jacel86 on March 01, 2015, 12:35:40 AM

My e-locker ruled. New trucks have sweet toys.

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: M on March 01, 2015, 12:37:16 AM

Its a locker. Not a limited slip.  I have one in my sierra. 

Its complicated to explain, so google how it works.  Basically when g80 notices a big difference of speed, it becomes a locker otherwise it is an open diff. 

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: Wingman on March 01, 2015, 07:32:06 AM

Mmmm, clutch packs on both sides of the carrier...

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: Wingman on March 01, 2015, 07:49:15 AM

Good G80 video here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTGZOJQQBeE)

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: tony on March 01, 2015, 08:39:46 AM

Informative..  So what makes this electronic then....  Seems like someone with a heavy foot can grenade this

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: Wingman on March 01, 2015, 08:57:01 AM

No electronics at all in this version of the G80.  The only "E" explanation that I can come up with is "Eaton".

It's a slow-speed traction device.  Keep your foot out of it.  :(

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: SlvrJK on March 01, 2015, 09:09:52 AM

Nice score.  You'll be very happy with that truck. 

G80's work well and will last a good long while if not overly abused. 

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: M4wdFab on March 01, 2015, 08:06:38 PM

sharp truck!

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: tony on March 02, 2015, 06:00:41 PM

Thanks  all....

Just installed one of Ryans led headlights in driver side...  Passenger side needs to have airbox removed to install.   I will wait until I install my CAI later this week

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: M on March 02, 2015, 09:11:55 PM

Quote from: tony on March 02, 2015, 06:00:41 PM

Thanks  all....

Just installed one of Ryans led headlights in driver side...  Passenger side needs to have airbox removed to install.   I will wait until I install my CAI later this week

CAI is waste of $   drop in know filter does the job fine. 

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: tony on March 03, 2015, 01:19:53 PM

Found some type of Snake oil product inside my engine compartment

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: Ryan on March 03, 2015, 01:30:08 PM

Those do work, up to a point.

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: Wingman on March 03, 2015, 04:13:04 PM

Haven't seen one of those since the 80s

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: tony on March 05, 2015, 11:38:30 AM

20mpg Highway my ass

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: M on March 05, 2015, 01:22:10 PM

Thats worse than my truck.

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: M4wdFab on March 05, 2015, 01:29:40 PM

15-17 ya thats about what id expect

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: dubt on March 05, 2015, 01:35:54 PM

Better than mine, I'm at 13-14 with the way my wife drives

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: tony on March 05, 2015, 01:49:41 PM

That's the average from day one.. Given I drive more city than Highway but..  I'm getting g 15-18 Highway depending on grade of road

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: JEEPWERX on March 05, 2015, 06:00:23 PM

89 octane fuel?

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: tony on March 05, 2015, 06:18:12 PM

87.. Says I can use e85 not sure if that will be better

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: dubt on March 05, 2015, 07:15:09 PM

it will be worse
my truck is supposed to run on e85 and millage sucked

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: mr.mindless on March 05, 2015, 07:51:39 PM

Ethanol contains fewer Btu/gallon. #science


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Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: JEEPWERX on March 06, 2015, 07:50:03 AM

Give the 93 a try.
Always better milage in my experience.

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: mr.mindless on March 06, 2015, 08:04:07 AM

But almost never fewer $/mi, if that's your goal. E85 can potentially win on that front with all its fucking subsidies. I don't think its THAT cheap here in NY though.


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Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: KingtheZJ on March 06, 2015, 08:09:22 AM

my coworker has a 2014 f150 with the 5.0. 18.5mpg on 89. 12mpg on E85. F that

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: KingtheZJ on March 06, 2015, 08:10:35 AM

Tony,
This is the brake controller I was talking bout. IMO, the only one to get. It should be plug and play.

http://www.amazon.com/Tekonsha-90195-Electronic-Brake-Control/dp/B000P17NXQ

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: tony on March 06, 2015, 10:56:37 AM

Thanks.   Keep it in mind when I buy a trailer

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: M on March 06, 2015, 11:16:52 AM

Quote from: KingtheZJ on March 06, 2015, 08:10:35 AM

Tony,
This is the brake controller I was talking bout. IMO, the only one to get. It should be plug and play.

http://www.amazon.com/Tekonsha-90195-Electronic-Brake-Control/dp/B000P17NXQ

That's the same brake controller I have in my Sierra. Fantastic!  Don't get anything else other than the P3.

BTW it wasnt plug n play for me. I had to splice wires together, but it was such an easy job. The wiring harness was under the dash.

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: Wingman on March 06, 2015, 05:17:37 PM

...and under the hood by the fuse box.  Easy.

'07+ GM made you work for it.

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: tony on March 10, 2015, 11:05:43 PM

CAI installed .. 2 mpg more from Rochester to buffalo and back...

Title: Re: Tonys White Diamond Z71
Post by: mr.mindless on March 11, 2015, 07:44:02 AM

Hand calculated? Lieometer isn't worth anything for that.


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