iptman
Gold Member
Dang, both of those 'burbans look super nice.
Tough choice. I think I would go 6.0L and quadrasteer, though. The 8.1 is likely to use 15-20% more fuel to do the same exact driving (though, as you note, tow a bit more leisurely). Those cab clearance and rear fender flare lights are boss, too.
Whats the difference betwen a 4L80 and 4L85?
The 4L85E has 5 gears in the planetary gearset vs. 4 for the 4L80. Not a huge difference but it's something. I just changed all 4 bearings/hubs on the Quadrasteer and those rear hubs are unique to the Quadrasteer axle. None of the Delcoline shops around me could get them so I ordered from Rockauto and I think I got 2 of the last 3 they had. I'm half thinking to go ahead and get that last one just in case they won't be made anymore. The 8.1 on the other hand runs the standard full float corporate 14 bolt.