Chevy 2500 V-6?

[WISE]

Welp,

My ole faithful 98 Chevy van died finally...not really upset at all. 300k miles and basically no problems-put 2 fuel pumps, and 2 radiators in it. Ran like a champ. Now low compression, so she is out to pasture.

Anyway, would a 2500 series with the 4.7 V-6 be suitable to handle the equipment, water tank, waste tank etc.?

Thanks

WISE

 

[adamh]

If you only drive down hill. Would the trany match up?

 

[WISE]

I'm mounting a Boxxer 421, reels, and tanks in the new (used, new to me) van--looking at two chevy 2500's; one has a 4.7 6cyl the other the 5.7 v8. Both are exactly the same otherwise.
The van the equipment is in now, the 98 with 300k miles, is basically wothless, IMO--other than some parts I guess.

Thanks

WISE

 

[Rambo]

Michael, You'll never be happy with the V6, I've had both, Now have a 2004 5.7V8 very strong engine, 85000 now No trouble yet 14 to 15 mpg Put on a new set of tires at 60000 miles, no brakes yet. The 2500 has a heavier trans, raidator, brakes, shocks etc Much better buy IMHO

 

[Scott S.]

just remember the more cyinders the more the wear and tear is spread out. you will likley have to floor the v-6 with a full load to get up a good hill. my buddy has one and its a little doggie with a load. if you have to rev the v-6 up to 3000rpm to get what a v-8 wil get at 2000 what do you think will last longer. and yes i am a chevy manie

how many ford fiestas do you see running around with 250,000 miles on them?
i have seen 6 350's with at least that. (with minimal trouble)
but never a ford fiesta with over 160,000

 

[The Preacher]

i had a 2000 Ford with a V6 and now a 2500 Chevy with a small V8. i like the V8 way more.

 

[Bob Foster]

That's too much humping for that 6. You will likely get better fuel economy out of the 8 in a loaded truck.

 

[diamond brian]

Had to replace our V-6 at 80,000 miles. MPG no better than V-8.

 

[Dolly]

Just yesterday, I finally made the decision to add another truck to my business as I now have two employees.

It is a chevy cargo van.........BRAND NEW!!!!!!!!!and when I go to San Antonio, I am getting another Trailer to go with me back home...........

Pretty exciting..............Got a great price.........Dealer came down almost $5000.00

I look to have it for many years to come...........

Hope all is going great for everyone.........

 

[KevinD]

I wouldn't get anything smaller than a 1 ton 3500 with a 350 V8 in it if you are going to haul a slide in and fresh water.

 

[Contemporary Carpet Clean]

I would go with at least a 250 or 2500 series van with any kind of carpet cleaning equipment. A small V-8 will do just fine....4.6 ford or 4.8 chevy. If you intend on putting a dual wand machine with more hoses, fresh water, and waste water then a 350 or 3500 series van with either a 5.4 ford 5.3 chevy or 6.0 chevy. A 1 ton (350/3500) van will last way longer than any half or 3/4 ton van. If you are planning to have the van for 7-10 years....go heavy/super duty. If trading or leasing to return every 2-4 yrs go lighter duty.

Our 2 half ton fords e150's need brakes and tires every 20-30k miles. Our 1 ton ford didn't need brakes until almost 70k, the tires lasted about 40-50k. The one ton handles better around turns, and steers more stable going down the road. I almost think the one ton rides a little better when all loaded up.

On ebay if you type in 2007 ford e250 in the ebay motors area you will see 7-10 used vans. All are white 3/4 ton....double doors instead of sliding door...pwr wind,locks,cruise,tilt,a/c running boards, heavy duty rubber floor in cargo area, 4.10 rear end with a 4.6 liter v-8. That 4.6 with a small to mid sized carpet machine does really well on gas, and has decent power. The prices range from 13k to 16k. Miles range from 3-10k miles. Thats over 10 grand savings from MSRP.

 

[steve g]

I think once you load up a v6 it will still wind up getting the same mileage as the v8 does. so don't look to the v6 to save any fuel once its loaded down fully

 

[WISE]

I went to my buddy's car lot today to check out both vans.
Still don't know which one I am going to put the tm in, but I bought em both.
Both identical 2500's other than 6 cyl vs 8cyl.

I want to put the tm in the 6cyl so I can use the 8cyl to haul heavy materials like carpet rolls, wood, and tile. And also a loaded down enclosed trailer....when I finally ever get one!!!

I can tell no difference driving the two, other than the obvious power/acceleration of the v8 truck. We don't have hills here at sea level; we do have a few bridges that would drag on a loaded truck. Fuel consumption prolly close with a fully loaded 6 vs the 8 with a lil power to spare.

Who knows...my biggest problem now is getting the equipment in one of em asap!!!

Thanks
WISE

 

[steve frasier]

my last van was a V6, not much power on some hills but other then that it was fine, I had a heavier machine in mine also

due to the heavier equipment I had a few mechanical issues due to added heat from the motor but not sure a V8 would have helped with all the crap I would sometimes put in a cargo van

I think extended 1 ton is the only way to go