4.3 V6 gone in 2019?

DONWT15 · April 6, 2018

2 hours ago, Donstar said:

So taking a right turn I believe the absence of a six cylinder GM gas engine in 2019 has not been confirmed.

I believe you're correct. Will have to check the Build and Price site when it updates for the 2019's.

michigan2500hd · April 6, 2018

If indeed they drop the 6 cylinder could it be possible that the 2.7 liter opposed cylinder engine rumor has some merit? Makes me wonder.
Although the specs that were floating around were pretty impressive and if true may be more powerful than the 5.3... Which would be.

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Donstar · April 6, 2018

Yes, some pretty sophisticated marketing strategies going on I believe. First they grab the attention of the tried and true GM fans and then go for those more discerning individuals not bound by traditional norms. (sounds fancy!?). I contacted GM customer service this morning and I was told that information on the 2019 trucks has not been released. I have the impression that we are in for some future announcements that will keep interest in the new trucks alive. The recent and increasing protests about transporting fossil fuels and climate change suggest car companies will be left in the dust if they don't make significant changes. Recent political moves may relax some numbers, but whether you support these environmental concerns or not, you can be sure GM is listening. If anyone is seriously considering a 2019, do some considerable research on DFM (especially if you disliked AFM). You may discover that this technology is outstanding or you may regret that they didn't put a DNR order out on the old V8! My confort level is in the continual improvements in smaller engines and I don't believe, "V6 guys are few and far in between". GM simply believes they are more patient and don't mind waiting to hear or they drive a Ford! (haha)

Donstar · May 18, 2018

Exciting developments today. The full engine lineup from 2014 will continue with the addition of two new choices. I was hoping the 4.3 would continue but now they've introduced a very intriguing 4cyl!

Grumpy Bear · May 19, 2018

4 hours ago, Donstar said:

Exciting developments today. The full engine lineup from 2014 will continue with the addition of two new choices. I was hoping the 4.3 would continue but now they've introduced a very intriguing 4cyl!

Good thing Bodett left the lights on then! The rumors can not go to rest and Tom can turn out the lights.

Donstar · May 19, 2018

10 hours ago, Grumpy Bear said:

Good thing Bodett left the lights on then! The rumors can not go to rest and Tom can turn out the lights.

I think he might have left the lights on too long. All of the engine choices have merit and have limited availability on certain models. The 5.3 is available on all models with some having AFM and some with DFM. This engine is a compromise choice and I prefer to have an engine that best meets my wants and needs. For me, the 6.2 is excessive. So this narrows down my preference to the 2.7, 3.0 and 4.3. The 3.0 will probably have a significant surcharge which will render this engine a non-contender (for me). I like my truck to have at least mid-trim level features so the 4.3 will not be found in a truck that I choose. It sounds like the 2.7 may be my new favorite! The placement of the 4.3 in the GM lineup is the same hospice care provided in the past for the 5 spd manual transmissions. The 6.2 is also strategically placed in a position to limit demand. I predict we will be back to three engine choices (2.7, 3.0, 5.3) very soon!

michigan2500hd · May 19, 2018

Kinda sad to see the 4.3 go away. For a base motor or someone who just uses their truck to commute with the occasional haul the 2.7 sounds ok. As much as I like big displacement engines this 2.7 interests me.

I think the more simple 4.3 makes more sense for fleet sales and work trucks. Why use a complex engine when simplicity is more practical?

I can't understand for the life of me what sense it makes to have a teensy itty bitty diesel in a half ton, get rid of it.

Keep the 5.3 for the folks that need a truck to haul and tow, offer the 2.7, 4.3, 5.3 and 6.2 in any trim and cab configuration. It's that easy. I guess it's too much to offer manual transmissions across the board for fuel savings and to keep vehicle costs down. But who ever said car makers and govt mandates make sense?

Imcrazy · May 19, 2018

I saw some spec sheets yesterday and the 4.3 has been retained for the 2019 model year....

KARNUT · May 19, 2018

I wonder what will be more reliable in the long run, 100K plus miles. The complex cylinder deactivation engines or the over achieving turbo 4 cylinder. When I bought trucks I used them for truck things, an extra mile per gallon wasn’t my first concern. Long term reliability was. That just leaves me with limits in choices in 1/2 tons. The 5.0 Ford, and Toyota. I’m glad I’m not truck shopping.

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Imcrazy · May 19, 2018

I wonder what will be more reliable in the long run, 100K plus miles. The complex cylinder deactivation engines or the over achieving turbo 4 cylinder. When I bought trucks I used them for truck things, an extra mile per gallon wasn’t my first concern. Long term reliability was. That just leaves me with limits in choices in 1/2 tons. The 5.0 Ford, and Toyota. I’m glad I’m not truck shopping.

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Yeah I hear ya, I am leery of some of this new fangled stuff. I’m ok with the 5.3 i have in my 16 but, I dunno enough about this new 5.3 that will run a variety of different cylinders based on needs. Seems like a lot of tech for a little bit of benefit. I wasn’t as concerned when I was leasing trucks but, now that I own my rig and put 25-30k miles a year on it I’m more conscious.

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KARNUT · May 19, 2018

Yeah I hear ya, I am leery of some of this new fangled stuff. I’m ok with the 5.3 i have in my 16 but, I dunno enough about this new 5.3 that will run a variety of different cylinders based on needs. Seems like a lot of tech for a little bit of benefit. I wasn’t as concerned when I was leasing trucks but, now that I own my rig and put 25-30k miles a year on it I’m more conscious.

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When I bought my 14 l had just come off a 5 year period of time where I pretty much stayed local. During that time I didn’t need a newer truck so I drove my toys to my office only nine miles each way. I got that out of my system and went to my GMC dealer doing no research bought my 14 GMC. My mistake. I drove from there to the exhaust shop a few miles away. Imagine my surprise when I hit highway speed my truck sounds like it’s farting. [emoji50] So I find this website and start reading about cylinder deactivation and what’s involved. With my past experience with GMs experiments and the fun that was involved with that no thanks. Lucky for me I always buy my vehicles with deep discounts, this wouldn’t be around long. That being said the 18 months I had the truck it was a joy. I tuned out the V4, loved the E-85 performance. Didn’t find much improvement in mileage on trips with the V4 on, I did quite a bit of testing. Was happy with the 23-24 MPG without it on. Retired now don’t need a truck anymore and quite happy with my old reliable 92.

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Andy King · May 20, 2018

The 4.3 V-6 is here to stay and there's a new 2.7 four turbo 310 HP with

even more TQ.

crafferty · May 20, 2018

The 4.3 V-6 is here to stay and there's a new 2.7 four turbo 305 HP with
even more TQ.

310hp and 348tq to be exact! Probably the best entry/standard engine ever offered in a truck. Beats the hell out of any naturally aspirated V6 and most V8’s.

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Grumpy Bear · May 20, 2018

4 minutes ago, crafferty said:

310hp and 348tq to be exact! Probably the best entry/standard engine ever offered in a truck. Beats the hell out of any naturally aspirated V6 and most V8’s.

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