trimacar Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 I have a chance to buy a super low mileage (32000) 1995 Suburban, 3/4 ton, 7.4 L engine, all the goodies and in great condition.I thought this was a slam dunk, but now read on Internet that the 1996 was the first year of the Vortec engine, went from 230HP in 1995 to 290HP in 1996. and about a 10% increase in torque.It so happens the Suburban I'm trying to replace is a 1996 with 7.4 (and 160K miles), and I love the way it tows.Would I be disappointed in the 1995, with lower HP and slightly lower torque????Tow enclosed trailer plus heavy Classic cars, 9000 pounds minimum.thanks ---David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmazcol Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Any chance the seller would let you put your trailer behind it for a trip around the block? You know how your current truck pulls and will surely notice a immediate difference with the other truck should it not be performing as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 (edited) David,Considering the wear on your current Suburban, you'll probably not notice any decrease, especially with minimal wear on the new/older truck.The high-mileage one is still welcome here at my place, but if you don't make the swap - I might be interested in the '96. Edited May 8, 2011 by Marty Roth (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 The owner is an acquaintance through work, he'd mentioned a few years ago he had a low mileage Suburban, and I called him recently just to see if he'd consider selling. He thought about it and has said yes. Truck was garage kept for all but the last couple of years, it's in great shape...He'd probably let me take it for a spin and hook up my trailer, so might do that.We'll see what happens. Marty, will keep you in mind, of course....my brother mentioned he might want it for a "woods truck" at his camp.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted May 28, 2011 Author Share Posted May 28, 2011 Deal fell through, once he cleaned it up and put new tires on it, he couldn't part with it....seller's remorse before the sale.I'm looking for a big block 2500 Yukon or Chevrolet Suburban for towing, 7.4 or 8.1 engine, 4 wheel drive, less than 80K miles. There're out there, just hard to find or across the country....if you know of one available please contact me...thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 58packardwagon Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I have a 2004 3/4 ton Suburban 8.1L. It is outstanding for towing. I will never use a 1/2 again !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 Agreed, you can't beat the 3/4 ton with the big engine.Problem is, due to mileage restraints by the Gub-mint, they quit putting the big engine in them in 2006.I get a kick out of the 3/4 ton Yukon or Suburban with a small engine in it. I've heard all the arguments about Vortec engines, but as the drag racers say, theres no replacement for displacement.I've done some work on my '96 3/4 ton, so am using it for now, still sorta looking for that low mileage replacement.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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