Chevy 6.0 up grade for towing

[Mike S]

Basic info;



I have a 2000 Silverado 4x4 with 6.0 gas engine.


Pulling a 2005 triple slide 34' long, triple slide., kitchen in slide ---- sorry, not sure of model number.


I am looking to upgrade my power for the 1% of the time I have the trailer hooked up. Truck is just perfect for my needs the other 99%.


Towing on flat land is fine, as well as slight hills. really steep stuff is another story. Tired of creeping along in first gear and wondering if it will make it.


Please dont even suggest switching to a diesel-----been there/done that. Yes, it towed much better but the 1% driving with a trailer just does not justify the 100% of listening to the rattle and having the stench of the diesel.


So, I am thinking of adding a turbocharger. Looking for reports from folks who have done so. Also looking for other ideas/alternatives for upgrading the pulling power of my rig.


Budget is not going to allow a new truck, I just need to look at how to make this one work better for the steep hills.


Thanks in advance for any help.


Mike Starkey