Power
Towing
Technology
Misconceptions
Miscellaneous
100

At 5600 rpm, you get this much horsepower.

What is 310?

100

The max towing capacity of the 2.7T HO is this:

What is 9500lbs?

100

Compared to the old model engine (2019-2022 LTD), the crankshaft is this percent stiffer.

What is 30%

100

Contrary to popular belief, the 2.7T uses this fuel to achieve max power.

What is regular 87?

100

The original 2.7T was capable of achieving max torque of 348 lb-ft from 1500-4000 RPMs. The high output version in that same range can achieve at least that, but peaks at this RPM.

What is 3000?

200

At its max, you get this much torque.

What is 430 lb-ft?

200

Although any light duty pickup truck can pull plenty of weight, if you're towing over 7000-8000 lbs, it is recomended to buy an HD one of these reasons.

Multiple correct answers: What is greater confidence? What is better braking capacity? Etc.

200

Active Fuel Management deactivates the valves, fuel injector and spark plugs to these same 2 cylinders to improve fuel efficiency under light throttle loads.

What is cylinders 2 & 3?

200

Turbos reduce the need for as much displacement. Unlike more cylinders, the more displacement in an engine creates more of this.

What is Power/Horsepower/Torque?

200

A variable pressure oil pump does just that: can reduce oil pressure (the amount pumped into the engine) at cruising speeds to improve this.

What is fuel economy?

300
The 2.7T HO has this much more torque than a 5.3L V8.

What is 47? (50 is accepted due to rounding)

300

A crew cab short box 2.7T HO can pull up to this much:

What is 9000lbs?

300

To help reduce lag and increase boost, this type of turbo is used.

What is a Dual Volute?

300

Small yet mighty (and durable), the 2.7T is one of this many engines in GM history to not break during the stress test:

What is 2?

300

If a customer complains that a 3.73 rear end ratio isn't available anymore because they think they are better, we are able to use lower ratios now and get the same if not more power to the wheels thanks to this improvement to transmissions in recent years.

What is add more gears?

400

The difference in 0-60 time on a 2.7T HO versus a 5.3 V8 is this many second(s).

What is 1?

400

After Run is a program built into the 2.7T HO which has this function. It will run up to this long to help ensure longevity.

What is engine cooling and 15 minutes.

400

Whether starting the engine for the first time that day or after pulling a heavy trailer for hours, this technology helps aid in warming or cooling the engine when necessary.

What is active thermal management?

400
Modern turbos don't burn up nowadays compared to older ones thanks to this:

What is liquid (oil) cooling?

400

An additional kilogram of ribbing has been added to the 2.7T HO to do these two things.

What is improved sound & structural integrity?

500

100% of torque is available in this many seconds from when you put your foot to the floor.

What is less than 2 seconds.

500

Even though in a brochure the max tow capacities are a few thousand pounds different between the 2.7T HO and the other three engines, the ones on your lot will be within a couple hundred lbs of each other due to this stipulation for ordering Silverado 1500s with the Max Trailering Package.

What is Sold Order?

500

To drastically reduce turbo lag, the turbo has been moved closer to the cylinders by integrating it with this part of the engine.

What is Exhaust Manifold.

500

Many do not think a smaller engine like the 2.7T HO is capable of towing much, but there is only this many pounds difference in capability compared to an identically equipped 5.3L V8.

What is 200?

500

To prove its durability, we tested the 2.7T HO this many miles on a dyno in our facility and this many miles out in the real world.

What is 7 million miles and 2.3 million miles?