Thank you TFL for all of the great quality entertainment everyday!

6.2 time was 7.7 seconds 5.3 time was 9.46 seconds Time about 23:30 ish You are welcome.

Idc if its 5.3 or 6.2 just give me a freakin V8 chevy and i’ll be happy

When it comes to trucks in America, “need” is subjective. Gimme that 6.2L

Andre is the genuine, excited and knowledgeable person that will take TFL Truck to 1,000,000 subscribers. No one else

This trailboss series is gonna be great. I love that truck

The people calling the 5.3 a dog have never driven a truck from the 80s or 90s.

As far as giving accurate and concise information about the vehicles you review, I believe you have the BEST channel on KZfaq! Keep up the Great work!

As someone who has driven the 5.3 since they were first in the Silverado truck (and the 5.7 before it), you will be hard pressed to find a more reliable engine. I drove my last one to 227k and it was still going at 335k. I bought my first 6.2 in 2015 and was so impressed immediately by the power and ease it moved the big 1500 crew Denali. Have 120k on it and still going strong

So someone ordered a 6.2 RST with the tow mirrors, but didn't get the max tow package? They were $890 away from 3,000 more lbs of towing capacity.

Not sure why so much hate for 5.3L. Plenty of power, nice exhaust note and great on gas.

Anyone can post a LOT of videos. But TFL trucks keeps us entertained with lots of HIGH QUALITY videos. Thank you so much for your passion about trucks & trailers.

Interesting. When I bought my Colorado the dealership sat with me to activate OnStar before I left the dealership. They also went over all the features of the vehicle.

Bring back the regular cab short box in 2wd with that 6.2 engine. Now that would be a fun rst.

You guys do such a good job reviewing vehicles! The best out there by far.

I'm so happy you guys did did because I'm considering the 5.3 and had the same questions. Thanks for putting out awesome content. Keep at it

Remember: 5.3 takes regular gas. 6.2 takes premium.

I’ve had a 5.3 for years, I maintain it, but I plow and tow with it. Never had a problem.

I’ll take the LT Trail Boss with the 6.2

My trail boss with the flowmaster american thunder cat back and corsa cold air intake is plenty fast especially for a 4x4. I did want the 6.2 when I bought mine but it wasn't available at the time... shortly after it became available.. smh 5.3 still puts a smile on my face 😎 Great vid guys!

You forgot to mention that they recommend premium fuel in the 6.2. As opposed to regular unleaded in the 5.3. Up here in Canada premium is .21 cents per litre more. Which adds up over time. One of the main reasons I stayed with the 5.3

Great content and thanks for showing the payloads on both trucks.

👏👏👏 big round of applause for TFL!!! Gentleman keep up the great work

Thank you for doing this!! This is why I love the channel

Good job both of you and the team guys! 🔥👌

My favorite video in awhile, thanks!

I’ve been with the good old 5.3 from my 2001 Silverado and 2012 Silverado up till 2019 Silverado and in neither of those 3 trucks had it broken down or had mayor issues great old durable engines

Very great video guys...you guys got a lot of snow...thanks Roman n Andre...I still like the TFL Trailboss.

I love the realness of it. The "edit in real time without actually editing it out makes it hilarious. Bravo

The fact that the 6.2 was so limited in its availability is a huge part of the reason why the 5.3 is the most popular GM truck engine. Now that the 6.2 is offered in many more models, all of which are much more affordable, the 6.2 might just become as popular as the 5.3... Anyhow, in regular use the 6.2 has very similar MPG to the 5.3 while having a lot more power, all for about 2000$, so in my opinion it's more than worth it and I would never buy a 5.3 now. So NO you don't really NEED the bigger V8, but should you get it anyways ? YES you should !

Yes, we need the 6.2 L V8.

Thanks for another great episode. This was interesting to watch. I felt like I was riding around in the back seat with a couple of buddies checking out these trucks. Great job guys. I have a 2011 Silverado ext. cab currently, getting a new truck would be great until the payments start coming every month. LOL!!!

I’ll take the 6.2 in any configuration. Once you own one you’ll never go back to a 5.3.

We use pickup trucks for snow plowing. Having big mirrors are invaluable. I've used both and having bigger mirrors helps tremendously.

My old truck was a fully tuned 06 GMC sierra with the 5.3, extended cab, and the 3.73:1 gears. It would easily roast the two tires with the G80 and put you in the back seat in passing gear. When I bought my crew cab 4x4 2018 GMC sierra I test drove the 5.3. While it pulled pretty good off the line, it had trouble finding its way out of a wet paper sack on the freeway! I bought the 6.2 with the 8 speed and have enjoyed it ever since!

You guys perform superb comparisons, far better than any other channel. As a 2017 F350 Diesel (SRW) owner, I am particularly intrigued by the tests you've conducted on Ford's new gas 7.3. It comes down to a contest between the 6.7 Diesel versus 7.3 gas. What is the choice given the gas engine's lower initial cost, lower maintenance costs, lighter weight = higher carrying payload, greater fuel availability, reasonably close MPG rating, reasonably close towing capacity, and better sound correspond to a better truck. A nice test to answer this and round out what you've tested so far would be to see how the 7.3 fare in more common conditions than pulling the maximum load and timing its ascent up the Ike grade. This would entail a moderate payload, say 10k lbs, and measuring parameters such as MPG, sound, personal impressions while driving through a range of conditions - towing at highways speed on level ground, climbing and descending Ike, and maybe a little windy dirt fire roads (with decent surface conditions) The bulk of truck owners will tow less than what is the rated maximum, and a relatively small portion of their driving will entail substantial grades. This test best addresses that audience.

All of my gm trucks had the 5.3L. I've worked them all, towing and hauling and never had a problem with power.

I just bought the 5.3 Lt three days ago and I freaking love it....

Thank you TFL! You helped me buy my first truck. I got the 2020 Chevy 1500 Trail Boss 6.2L V8. Great to see some of you guys from CO doing what you love. I'm from Littleton.

You two do a great presentation together. GO GM!

finally been waiting for this. should also do a 3.0 duramax comparison

I would love to see 6.2 vs 5.3 Towing Max Capacity up Ike gauntlet! Awesome video once again! 😎👍

In 2014 I bought a Silverado with the venerable 5.3 l and it gave me all the performance I needed and, AND good fuel economy too. For my uses,.I found that engine to be just dandy and had no need of more power ( fuel consumption ) in my truck. I did enjoy this video,..it contains all kinds of useful information and good 'chit-chat', thank you TFL-T.

Great fun video guys. Thx

I thought the mirror was going to come off in Andre's hand !

0:55 Roman gets so impatient when he detects the topic is drifting, lol. I've seen him jump on it in at least a few past videos.

Great video and can't wait for the diesel video. Would love to get a Trail Boss/Rebel comparison!

Enjoyed the review and was surprised at how many interior electronics are the same as my Buick TourX!

The best part of waking up is TFL in your cup!

Great video. Honestly a dilemma I am struggling with.

I will say, I love Onstar! I was totally lost with no phone service in southern South Carolina heading from savannah Georgia to Augusta. My phone lost where I was and couldn’t find me again. A quick call to onstar and I was no longer in silent hill.

Miss my old Chevy, stuck in a soccer mom Jeep at the moment, maybe someday I’ll get the lifted 6.2

Wow it looks like they just stuck that 6.2 badge on the hood blindfolded

“The BIG Engine.” Riiiiight! They’re all Gen-5 motors, identical externally. Bore, stroke and camshaft dimension changes mostly; and at the scale GM produces these things.... 5.3L and 6.2L really should be a ZERO COST option for the customer. One would imagine actual production costs are literally, only a few dollars apart. If not mere *pennies* apart.

I owned a 2010 LTZ 5.3 double cab, regular bed, just bought a 2015 LTZ 6.2 double cab regular bed. The 15 has towing package, the 10 was Z71. I loved the 10, a great truck, original owner towed his boat with it and it was ate up with rust from the axle back underneath. So I had to let her go and got the 15. The 6.2 ain't no joke, great power and as good or better mileage than the 10. I will say I liked the seats better in the 10, felt like I was in the seat the 15 feels like I'm on the seat, not uncomfortable just different. I miss my 10 but the 15 is very nice. Love me some chevys. Great video, thanks. 👍👍🏁

I want a Trail boss 6,2 L but in LTZ trim!! Thanks for all the great videos TFL !!

I haven't watched the video yet, but I would like to start by saying... Yes, I need the big V8 because of the simple rationalization of I want a huge engine. I might not need it, but I definitely want it. Big V8's all day everyday.

I like you two dudes. Your reviews are most times painless. I cant say that about motorweek or car and driver

I appreciate the behind-the-scenes view of multiple takes at times that were not edited out :P

Superb review brothers

Love the buddy reviews!!!! That 6.2 is really fast! I am shocked. Also,souded great. The Trail Boss with the 6.2 would be a good choice. But i liked the RST better. Only because I don't need a crew cab. But still pass GM by for the Ram. If they put the Tahoe/Yukon interior in the trucks then I would consider a GM. GMC only tho.

Awesome video, would love to see the break down of cost of maintenance as well.

On my 2016 LTZ 2500 I could send directions to the truck, which was huge helpful when my wife couldn't find a place. We still talk about how cool that was.

Thank you so much for the great comparison... I bought the 5.3 RST

I daily a 19 Silver 1500, 4.3 V6, 6 speed, 4X4, reg cab long box. I love the truck and it can take any snow or well WELL below 0F cold that Minnesota can throw at it. That auto mode they have now is so great, I've honestly not even had to touch diff locking 4X4 other then when I'm playing in heavy duty off roading.

It is worth noting that the 6.2 actually tows less than the 5.3 unless you get the max trailering package. If you want the max trailering package, you cannot get the Z71 package. Overall I would pick the 5.3 for my needs. I dont need the larger V8. However the 6.2 is a beast.

I had a 2015 GMC with the 6.2 and it was a powerhouse. Sounded awesome when I put an exhaust on it .

Nice job on this!

i would definitely go with the trailboss, 5.3 is nice and 6.2 if fine but really only adds less than 200 lbs of payload. my 5.7 has 10500 towing and 1660 payload. really the only thing its missing i wish my truck had is 4x4.

Glad Andre is there to explain how everything works lol

I have a 2011 silverado with a tuned 6.2 and 3.73's from the factory, and it's a beast...

Thank you guys trying to decide if I should by a new Trail Boss. This helped.

The 6.2 is unquestionably the engine to get. It sounds better, is a lot more powerful yet gets nearly the same fuel economy.

That mirror on the 6.2 looked wobbly when he was playing with it

Great content 👌

That 6.2L Big Boy V8 Doesn't Lie Because I'm In Love With It!

I think the double cab should have just stayed the normal extended cab with the suicide style doors and no separate external handles. Looks better in my opinion.

Try accelerating in 2 Wheel sport mode. The auto all-wheel-drive mode slows it down a lot running the front differential. I have the same truck and have felt the difference. Would also be 58 DB in 2wd. Also connect your phone using the usb or lightning plug in the console box. Then run the wire through where the console hinges (the usb cable won’t pinch, they designed it this way) then place your phone in the cutout near your right elbow on console, with the cable going back towards the rear seat into the console. You can open the console while leaving your phone plugged in and cable out of the way. Hold the speak button down longer to command siri to find snarfs using carplay.

Enjoyed the video. 👍

On the contrary, my 2018 1500 patrol pickup as the foldable tow mirrors. Pros: lots of viewing area and obviously nice for towing. Cons: I had to disconnect the LED blinkers on the mirror side because of the insane brightness at night. Also I have to fold the driver side in and hug that side of the garage so close it causes a slight amount of pucker factor. Thanks again for another great comparison video!

I've been looking for a new truck and I've been comparing these two. I want a 6.2 for sure. Thanks for this comparison!

The custom trail boss is the way to go. 6.2 all for under 40k

Hey guys as usual awesome video and Andre you're my favorite lol. I have been in the market looking at new trucks definitely toss-up between a Ford and a Chevy I've owned both in the past I am leaning towards the Trail Boss black with a 6.2 and I've actually waited a year because I want the 10 speed and I can get a better deal on a Chevy than a Ford thank you guys for the videos always watching

i got a 2020 custom 4,3 v6 and i love it and i have no complain about the interior

I just cant get over that dash. Reminds me of a jeep dash, flat as a board.

Not having to us do 92 octane gas in the 5.3 makes a difference to cost to operate.

I went the the Chevy dealer to test drive a trailboss and ended up testing a slightly used (3k miles) RST with Z71 4x4 package. This was $15k less than the new trailboss on the lot. I didn’t buy anything yet but would consider getting the RST and adding my own lift and tires. I would love to see the TFL crew review the differences.

Have a 15' Silverado with 50K on it and it's been in the shop 9 times for major mechanical issues. Like A Rock.

The LT is so nice. Such a good looking truck! I love the interior. Functional & simple. The Rams is nice, but too busy.

Having owned the 6.2 for nearly five years, I have to say it’s The Bomb. Neither of these trucks should be used as suburban grocery-getters. Having a big displacement engine toodling along in stop and go traffic is guaranteed to use plenty of fuel. Let em stretch their legs on the highway and you’ll be amazed at what they can do with a gallon of gas. I’ve done a 400 mile average of over 24 mpg and even at 70, moderately loaded, you can expect better than 21, depending on terrain. Towing my 7600 lb GVWR travel trailer at 60, I get between 11 and 13. I doubt there’s a meaningful difference in highway mileage between the 5.3 and the 6.2 if you resist the temptation to use the extra power to dust off people at stoplights. One meaningful difference is that the 6.2 is a high compression engine “premium fuel recommended.” I don’t think the 5.3 has that requirement. The 6.2 runs happy enough on 89 octane if you’re not making it work too hard and with somewhat less performance. I’ve never run mine with anything other than premium when I’ve been towing. Stoplight drag racers should know that, even on dry pavement, full throttle starts will produce lots of wheel spin even with the locking differential. So, always engage “4wd auto” for the lowest ETs. With 97,000 miles on the odometer, the 6.2 has been stone reliable.

What are your plans with those awesome square bodies? I’ve seen them when you drive by in the last few videos

Great video!

Put that truck in sport mode

I'll take the Trail Boss with the 5.3 + 10 speed 👍💪❤

Chevy/GM has been doing 4x4 auto for a long time now. I know in 2014 they had it on all trims LT and above. Maybe even on the previous 2007/2013 run on LT and above trims as well. I think that's a great feature to have actually. You aren't limited by the 4x4 high top speed of 55mph with the auto. Plus it's easier on the truck if you are driving in slightly slick but not winter storm lvl driving conditions. Good stuff.

I had a Chevrolet Silverado with the Vortex Max packaging as that 6L with a 4:10 rear end was a pulling machine. 5.3L is plenty for most truck users that drive around their truck to grocery stores.

I've been in Chevys my whole life, and had a lot of miles with the 5.3 leading the way. Currently in a 2019 Silverado LT with the second equipment group and couldn't be happier. I need my truck to be a TRUCK before anything else and that's something GM has right.

In regards to the title... There’s an old saying that goes along the lines of “no replacement for displacement”. So to answer that question, the answer is yes, you do need the big v8. Especially when the big v8 only gets 1mpg less on the highway. Also, the reason you can’t tell the difference between the 5.3L and the 6.2L blocks themselves without the actual labels is because they share the same block.

I’ve owned both a 2020 LT Trail Boss 5.3 and a 2020 LT Trail Boss 6.2. Get the 6.2 I regretted not getting the 6.2 so I found one then went and traded for it. Best decision I’ve ever made. There really is no comparison. My 6.2 has lifetime powertrain warranty as well. Double win.

I have a 21 LT Trail Boss w/ the 6.2l, 10 speed, and GM performance package and love it! I just had 2000 lbs of deer corn in the bed while towing a 6 person side by side. It did great!