2024 2.7L TurboMax in-line 4 DOHC

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Red Fishing Ag93
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5:09p, 2/7/25
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Any relaibility to this Chevy engine? The 2024 rebates are tempting.

I usually hold vehicles for a very long time. I'm not finding a new motor out there that gives a whole lot of confidence in 1/2 ton trucks these days. Curious on any thoughts.
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5:56p, 2/7/25
AG
Titan XD.... if you can find one
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In reply to Red Fishing Ag93 • 7:53p, 2/7/25
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Red Fishing Ag93 said:
Any relaibility to this Chevy engine? The 2024 rebates are tempting.

I usually hold vehicles for a very long time. I'm not finding a new motor out there that gives a whole lot of confidence in 1/2 ton trucks these days. Curious on any thoughts.


I've only heard good things but still have a hard time wanting it
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8:10p, 2/7/25
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I would stick with the 5.3
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In reply to Red Fishing Ag93 • 8:35p, 2/7/25
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Go with the 3.0 baby max and don't look backs. Best half ton engines out there today.
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In reply to Red Fishing Ag93 • 8:42p, 2/7/25
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Fords ecoboost will be the most reliable v6 turbo on the market for half tons. None are are flawless.
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In reply to Jbob04 • 10:57p, 2/7/25
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Just need to budget in the eventual new valvetrain
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In reply to Kyle Field Shade Chaser • 10:37a, 2/8/25
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Kyle Field Shade Chaser said:
Fords ecoboost will be the most reliable v6 turbo on the market for half tons. None are are flawless.


X2

Especially the 2.7L Eco
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11:24a, 2/8/25
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We have that engine in my wife's Colorado. It's fantastic in that truck. It's got a ton of torque. Bore and stroke are way over square so it drives kinda like a diesel. I wouldn't hesitate getting one in a half ton if you don't tow frequently don't see it being an issue. I did a lot of research on it before buying and was happy seemed like GM really over engineered it and should be good long term.
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In reply to 1agswitchin4lanes • 11:25a, 2/8/25
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1agswitchin4lanes said:
Kyle Field Shade Chaser said:
Fords ecoboost will be the most reliable v6 turbo on the market for half tons. None are are flawless.


X2

Especially the 2.7L Eco


Yeah but this is a 4cyl…
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12:02p, 2/8/25
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I've got one in a '22 half ton. I really like it. I haven't done any serious towing so I don't know how it does there. It gets great fuel milage and has tons of get up and go. Nothing but oil changes so far. I traded in a '12 half ton with the 4.8L V8 so it has been a huge upgrade engine wise.
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In reply to 1agswitchin4lanes • 3:01p, 2/8/25
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1agswitchin4lanes said:
Kyle Field Shade Chaser said:
Fords ecoboost will be the most reliable v6 turbo on the market for half tons. None are are flawless.


X2

Especially the 2.7L Eco
And it tows 7,500. Plenty for most people
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In reply to TSW2012 • 11:14p, 2/8/25
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TSW2012 said:
We have that engine in my wife's Colorado. It's fantastic in that truck. It's got a ton of torque. Bore and stroke are way over square so it drives kinda like a diesel. I wouldn't hesitate getting one in a half ton if you don't tow frequently don't see it being an issue. I did a lot of research on it before buying and was happy seemed like GM really over engineered it and should be good long term.


Also have it in a 24 Colorado and love it.
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5:34a, 2/9/25
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4 cylinders belong in cars or small SUVs. not full size trucks
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In reply to sts7049 • 8:26a, 2/9/25
sts7049 said:
4 cylinders belong in cars or small SUVs. not full size trucks
Seriously.

Turbo...
Eco...
Whatever...

All meaning "Need two/four more cylinders".

But they do this... they do that... they're rated for...

Riiigghhhhht. That's why in the 8 years I've been reading these forums, 90% of the trucks/cars for sale upon these pages are usually no older than a couple of years.

4 banger in a truck pulling 30,000 pounds. Spare me.
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In reply to sts7049 • 9:04a, 2/9/25
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sts7049 said:
4 cylinders belong in cars or small SUVs. not full size trucks


Damn straight…..

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In reply to JamesPShelley • 9:07a, 2/9/25
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JamesPShelley said:
sts7049 said:
4 cylinders belong in cars or small SUVs. not full size trucks
Seriously.

Turbo...
Eco...
Whatever...

All meaning "Need two/four more cylinders".

But they do this... they do that... they're rated for...

Riiigghhhhht. That's why in the 8 years I've been reading these forums, 90% of the trucks/cars for sale upon these pages are usually no older than a couple of years.

4 banger in a truck pulling 30,000 pounds. Spare me.


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In reply to 1agswitchin4lanes • 9:55a, 2/9/25
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1agswitchin4lanes said:
sts7049 said:
4 cylinders belong in cars or small SUVs. not full size trucks


Damn straight…..



i can't believe how old that video is now
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In reply to JamesPShelley • 10:03a, 2/9/25
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JamesPShelley said:
sts7049 said:
4 cylinders belong in cars or small SUVs. not full size trucks
Seriously.

Turbo...
Eco...
Whatever...

All meaning "Need two/four more cylinders".

But they do this... they do that... they're rated for...

Riiigghhhhht. That's why in the 8 years I've been reading these forums, 90% of the trucks/cars for sale upon these pages are usually no older than a couple of years.

4 banger in a truck pulling 30,000 pounds. Spare me.


Nobody is suggesting it for trucks pulling 30k. But they can be well suited for people that use half ton trucks for commute and with loads in the bed. Then it'll still pull the boat to the lake once a month or pull your U-Haul trailer to move the kids to college.
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In reply to 1agswitchin4lanes • 10:27a, 2/9/25
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1agswitchin4lanes said:
Kyle Field Shade Chaser said:
Fords ecoboost will be the most reliable v6 turbo on the market for half tons. None are are flawless.


X2

Especially the 2.7L Eco
My 23 2.7 has more HP and torque than my 2010 with the 4.6 had.

So far it tows a utility trailer, car hauler, and Uhaul trailer just fine.
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In reply to TSW2012 • 10:32a, 2/9/25
TSW2012 said:
JamesPShelley said:
sts7049 said:
4 cylinders belong in cars or small SUVs. not full size trucks
Seriously.

Turbo...
Eco...
Whatever...

All meaning "Need two/four more cylinders".

But they do this... they do that... they're rated for...

Riiigghhhhht. That's why in the 8 years I've been reading these forums, 90% of the trucks/cars for sale upon these pages are usually no older than a couple of years.

4 banger in a truck pulling 30,000 pounds. Spare me.


Nobody is suggesting it for trucks pulling 30k. But they can be well suited for people that use half ton trucks for commute and with loads in the bed. Then it'll still pull the boat to the lake once a month or pull your U-Haul trailer to move the kids to college.
I admire your diplomacy. TY.
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In reply to Teslag • 10:34a, 2/9/25
Teslag said:
JamesPShelley said:
sts7049 said:
4 cylinders belong in cars or small SUVs. not full size trucks
Seriously.

Turbo...
Eco...
Whatever...

All meaning "Need two/four more cylinders".

But they do this... they do that... they're rated for...

Riiigghhhhht. That's why in the 8 years I've been reading these forums, 90% of the trucks/cars for sale upon these pages are usually no older than a couple of years.

4 banger in a truck pulling 30,000 pounds. Spare me.


That's me, except I have far more hair.

As I've gotten older... and having paid attention to trends... technology advances... etc. since forever... I've come to calling out **** (yelling at the clouds).

Thanks for the meme. Have a good Sunday.
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TSW2012 said:
JamesPShelley said:
sts7049 said:
4 cylinders belong in cars or small SUVs. not full size trucks
Seriously.

Turbo...
Eco...
Whatever...

All meaning "Need two/four more cylinders".

But they do this... they do that... they're rated for...

Riiigghhhhht. That's why in the 8 years I've been reading these forums, 90% of the trucks/cars for sale upon these pages are usually no older than a couple of years.

4 banger in a truck pulling 30,000 pounds. Spare me.


Nobody is suggesting it for trucks pulling 30k. But they can be well suited for people that use half ton trucks for commute and with loads in the bed. Then it'll still pull the boat to the lake once a month or pull your U-Haul trailer to move the kids to college.


I don't think people realize how capable modern trucks are.

I used a Colorado with the 2.4 to tow a 34' travel trailer and it did it surprisingly well

https://texags.com/forums/46/topics/3499917
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In reply to Teslag • 1:34p, 2/9/25
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Teslag said:
TSW2012 said:
JamesPShelley said:
sts7049 said:
4 cylinders belong in cars or small SUVs. not full size trucks
Seriously.

Turbo...
Eco...
Whatever...

All meaning "Need two/four more cylinders".

But they do this... they do that... they're rated for...

Riiigghhhhht. That's why in the 8 years I've been reading these forums, 90% of the trucks/cars for sale upon these pages are usually no older than a couple of years.

4 banger in a truck pulling 30,000 pounds. Spare me.


Nobody is suggesting it for trucks pulling 30k. But they can be well suited for people that use half ton trucks for commute and with loads in the bed. Then it'll still pull the boat to the lake once a month or pull your U-Haul trailer to move the kids to college.


I don't think people realize how capable modern trucks are.

I used a Colorado with the 2.4 to tow a 34' travel trailer and it did it surprisingly well

https://texags.com/forums/46/topics/3499917


100% my wife's Colorado has more capacity, more payload, and more power/torque than most half tons from 20 years ago.

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7:14a, 2/10/25
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I don't have any first hand knowledge, but based on gm's current track record on gas engines, the 2.7 might be their most reliable gas engine for a 1/2 ton pickup.

If they would put it in a higher trim truck and make better seats it would be pretty perfect for my use case.
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9:27a, 2/10/25
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I'm kind of surprised at these fuel economy numbers in a midsize.
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In reply to 1agswitchin4lanes • 10:18a, 2/10/25
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Good or bad? My Tacoma gets low 20s at best. Usually more like 18 in mixed driving.
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In reply to Green2Maroon • 10:26a, 2/10/25
Green2Maroon said:
Good or bad? My Tacoma gets low 20s at best. Usually more like 18 in mixed driving.
Bad....with those numbers get a full size truck.
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redag06 said:
Green2Maroon said:
Good or bad? My Tacoma gets low 20s at best. Usually more like 18 in mixed driving.
Bad....with those numbers get a full size truck.

A lot of people, like myself, don't want a full size truck. It's easier to drive and park mainly. Doesnt' seem like a huge difference but it is. I went from a 1500 to 2500 to colorado.
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In reply to 1agswitchin4lanes • 12:06p, 2/10/25
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1agswitchin4lanes said:
I'm kind of surprised at these fuel economy numbers in a midsize.


Yeah I get better than that often see 26-28 on the highway Houston to New Orleans. But the wife wouldn't go to a 1500 yet so that's what we got, too bad cause the 1500 with the 2.7 was probably cheaper with rebates. Her mom has an explorer and she hates the rotary gear select. So ford was off the list. Nissan didn't have rear air vents so it was off the list. She liked the seats better in the Colorado vs Tacoma.
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redag06 said:
Green2Maroon said:
Good or bad? My Tacoma gets low 20s at best. Usually more like 18 in mixed driving.
Bad....with those numbers get a full size truck.


X2
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In reply to 1agswitchin4lanes • 12:31p, 2/10/25
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1agswitchin4lanes said:
redag06 said:
Green2Maroon said:
Good or bad? My Tacoma gets low 20s at best. Usually more like 18 in mixed driving.
Bad....with those numbers get a full size truck.


X2


Agreed, wife was scared for full size truck size. She does 30k miles a year. I'm sure we will get her there in a few years.
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9:34p, 2/10/25
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These engines have cylinder deactivation, aka collapsible lifters. Is it not logical to assume these will have the same failures that are common in the 5.3?

Edit: I just noticed this engine does not use collapsible lifters, but rather a 3-phase sliding cam shaft setup.
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el_scorcho said:
These engines have cylinder deactivation, aka collapsible lifters. Is it not logical to assume these will have the same failures that are common in the 5.3?

Edit: I just noticed this engine does not use collapsible lifters, but rather a 3-phase sliding cam shaft setup.


There are some pretty trick things in this engine.

The 3 phase cam shaft worries me the most.
The electric water pump is clever. Allows quicker warm up, will direct hot water to heater core in winter and will continue to cool the engine after shut down which should add longevity to a hot turbo engine. The variable displacement oil pump is proven reliable and provides stable oil pressure and volume at all loads/rpm.
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8:16p, 2/15/25
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Pulled the trigger on a 2025 Trail Boss with the 3.0 Duramax.

Much appreciative of the rec's here.

I like the looks of the Silverados over the Fords.

This will be my first time around a diesel again since my Dad bought an F250 in '84.

Gotta learn what this DEF stuff is.
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