Who buys this crap

[beerrun]

2023 chevy 1500 with a 4 cylinder motor?WTF my Toyota tacoma has a bigger motor

 

[dread Pirate]

If I'm buying a gas truck it's going to be a Toyota.

 

[Livewire Fabworks]

You mean like what Ford has in a six cylinder as well???

 

[retaocleg]

a truck that cant tow anything is the price we have to pay for voting the wrong way.......

 

[76 Hondo]

a truck that cant tow anything is the price we have to pay for voting the wrong way.......

What do you mean,WE!

 

[Livewire Fabworks]

I am not a big fan of the small displacement turbo and twin turbo trucks but if you look at the hp and trq output, they are making more power then the v8's from 10 years ago and get 20 plus miles to the gallon. The tow rating on them is also pretty high as well. Still love my v8 though.

 

[retaocleg]

What do you mean,WE!

tax credits help pay for it.........

 

[76 Hondo]

tax credits help pay for it.........

I was making a statement about the voting

 

[DUN]

Not pumped on the little engine little turbo push. The ecoboosts are a mess because of them.

Now toyota and chevy are on the bandwagon. A shame

 

[beerrun]

No substitute for a V8

 

[4Waters]

2023 chevy 1500 with a 4 cylinder motor?WTF my Toyota tacoma has a bigger motor View attachment 1237242

They've had that 4 banger for a few years. That 4 banger would be bad ass in an older S10, it's 310hp 348 lbs/ft of torque

 

[BBYSTWY]

Have one....other than mileage I really like it....2022 sierra 4x4 lifted on 35's.....it's faster than a stock height AT4 with the baby duramax and half a truck length slower than a 5.3 new 1500....I was skeptical but it's what I could get at the time and personally I like it. Mileage is shit at about 14-15 when running premium. Pulls my 28 heat like it's not even there which is the same as my 5.3 truck did before this one.

Did a muffler delete, intake, pedal commander, and an external blow off valve recently and it's even better. I get a lot of shit for it but I don't really care when I see them in my rearview mirror....if you don't like it...don't buy one. It's just as capable as a 5.3 half ton chevy.

 

[CLdrinker]

Have one....other than mileage I really like it....2022 sierra 4x4 lifted on 35's.....it's faster than a stock height AT4 with the baby duramax and half a truck length slower than a 5.3 new 1500....I was skeptical but it's what I could get at the time and personally I like it. Mileage is shit at about 14-15 when running premium. Pulls my 28 heat like it's not even there which is the same as my 5.3 truck did before this one.

Did a muffler delete, intake, pedal commander, and an external blow off valve recently and it's even better. I get a lot of shit for it but I don't really care when I see them in my rearview mirror....if you don't like it...don't buy one. It's just as capable as a 5.3 half ton chevy.


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I like the that color. Good looking truck.

 

[BBYSTWY]

Thanks! It's called desert sand metallic but being a gun guy I call it FDE(flat dark earth) hahaha

Have 2 guns now to match the truck....glock 48 and an AR-10 chambered in 358 winchester lol

 

[Backlash]

Junk.

My uneducated buddy at work has a Raptor with the smaller turbo motor. We lined up at the lights, and I quickly walked away from him with my N/A small block Silverado.

 

[EarpRider]

Side note, I just ordered a new 2500 Silverado from Bradley, sounds like I'll be lucky if I get it by Christmas.

 

[4Waters]

Junk.

My uneducated buddy at work has a Raptor with the smaller turbo motor. We lined up at the lights, and I quickly walked away from him with my N/A small block Silverado.

What's the weight difference, my 4wd f150 3.5 turbo will run with a higher HP 3.5 turbo Raptor due to weight. The Raptor weighs 1k lbs more than my truck, it comes in at 5800lbs, they are heavy trucks

 

[Backlash]

His Raptor is pretty heavy, but so is my AWD Silverado 1500. I looked at it more like "Dollars spent per smile."

I tease him all the time now and remind him that Ford Raptors taste like chicken.

 

[BBYSTWY]

What "small block n/a silverado" do you have?

 

[Backlash]

What's the weight difference, my 4wd f150 3.5 turbo will run with a higher HP 3.5 turbo Raptor due to weight. The Raptor weighs 1k lbs more than my truck, it comes in at 5800lbs, they are heavy trucks

His truck weighs about 700-800 pounds more than my Silverado. But I don't point that little detail out. He also spent $40,000 more on his truck than I did.

I consider it a definite win for the Bowtie.

 

[Backlash]

What "small block n/a silverado" do you have?

'04 Silverado SS 1500, 6.0, AWD. Bone stock.

 

[BBYSTWY]

I would hope that would beat a raptor.....I would burn it otherwise hahaha

 

[Flying_Lavey]

My boss just got a 2.7 Z71 Trail Boss. Really nice truck and gets going pretty well. Has like a 7,800lb tow rating..... But.... gets crap mileage. My '15 5.3 work truck (LT trim) averages 20 mpg and frequently gets 22 to 24 when not in heavy traffic.

'04 Silverado SS 1500, 6.0, AWD. Bone stock.

One of the best running half tons Chevy has made.

 

[4Waters]

'04 Silverado SS 1500, 6.0, AWD. Bone stock.

Everything I see a 3.5l Raptor runs the 1/4 14.3 @93 and your Silverado runs it in 14.8 @90, he doesn't know how to drive, he should have you by a fender.

 

[4Waters]

I would hope that would beat a raptor.....I would burn it otherwise hahaha

Burn it

 

[Backlash]

Burn it?? Nahhh, I think I'll keep it just the way it is.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Junk.

My uneducated buddy at work has a Raptor with the smaller turbo motor. We lined up at the lights, and I quickly walked away from him with my N/A small block Silverado.

Your friend can’t drive.

 

[Backlash]

Your friend can’t drive.

Typical Ford owner. A win is a win!

Have you seen all the Mustang videos of those guys leaving all the special events?! LMAO!!

 

[BBYSTWY]

Good looking pickup...I envy you guys out there not having to deal with winter and salt...that thing would be rotted to the frame if it were in michigan and driven year round lol

 

[4Waters]

My boss just got a 2.7 Z71 Trail Boss. Really nice truck and gets going pretty well. Has like a 7,800lb tow rating..... But.... gets crap mileage. My '15 5.3 work truck (LT trim) averages 20 mpg and frequently gets 22 to 24 when not in heavy traffic.


One of the best running half tons Chevy has made.

My chevy loving buddies hated that turd, they were embarrassed by that thing, AWD for that little of HP, it was the slowest of the hot rod trucks by a long ways despite having the best traction. The 2wd SS 454 and the small block 351w Lightning were only .7sec slower.

 

[attitude]

My chevy loving buddies hated that turd, they were embarrassed by that thing, AWD for that little of HP, it was the slowest of the hot rod trucks by a long ways despite having the best traction. The 2wd SS 454 and the small block 351w Lightning were only .7sec slower.

Those were good times for GM, they were slapping the 6.0 into everything.

 

[bilz]

Can't believe you guys are still buying trucks for gas mileage

Side note, my buddy has one of those 4 banger turbo chevy trucks. He pulls a 25 ft surveyor tt. Forgot the weight, but he says it pulls fine. But it's thirsty.

 

[attitude]

If the tiny turbo motors get such bad mileage what is the point of buying one?

 

[Flying_Lavey]

My chevy loving buddies hated that turd, they were embarrassed by that thing, AWD for that little of HP, it was the slowest of the hot rod trucks by a long ways despite having the best traction. The 2wd SS 454 and the small block 351w Lightning were only .7sec slower.

It was rated at 345/380 17 years ago. Pretty damn good number for a N/A truck. I wouldn't classify it as a hot rod truck. It's really just a 1500HD drive train that was slightly tuned and a full time AWD transfer case used. Chevy never REALLY got into the factory hot rod truck category.

 

[rrrr]

You mean like what Ford has in a six cylinder as well???
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Is this a "Yeah, but she did it too!" post?

 

[BBYSTWY]

That's a good question lol...I bought mine due to lack of options and needing a truck....I'm sure in stock form not towing they might get slightly better than a 5.3 put do anything and that is gone.....good attempt but not so good execution.

Same as the 6.0....was a decent motor but terrible gas mileage...have known several getting 10-12 in a 3/4 ton in stock form no matter what.

 

[Backlash]

I would hope that would beat a raptor.....I would burn it otherwise hahaha

His Ford has the twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 that puts out 450 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque. He should have smoked me.

My SS 6.0 only puts out 345 hp. As LOF stated, maybe he needs some driving lessons.

 

[BBYSTWY]

It was rated at 345/380 17 years ago. Pretty damn good number for a N/A truck. I wouldn't classify it as a hot rod truck. It's really just a 1500HD drive train that was slightly tuned and a full time AWD transfer case used. Chevy never REALLY got into the factory hot rod truck category.

That's a shame too....could you imagine a modern silverado SS with a big ass vette motor in it...I heard they were supposed to make one with very limited production but don't know if they ever did or will....something to compete with a TRX Ram....that would sell like crazy and be badass!!

As a former lightning owner...2000 model era....I almost threw up when they neutered it and made it electric....should have made it what it always was...a powerhouse performance truck but unfortunately those aren't the times we live in.....

 

[Backlash]

Good looking pickup...I envy you guys out there not having to deal with winter and salt...that thing would be rotted to the frame if it were in michigan and driven year round lol

Thank you. I love the truck!! I picked it up from another member on here who's father took really good care of it.

 

[BBYSTWY]

His Ford has the twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 that puts out 450 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque. He should have smoked me.

My SS 6.0 only puts out 345 hp. As LOF stated, maybe he needs some driving lessons.

I was talking tire size/weight, rolling mass, and gearing....takes a lot of ponies to turn big heavy offroad tires....engine wise yes but the rest of the truck no.....IMO

But what do I know I drive a junk 4 cylinder half ton.....

 

[Backlash]

That's a shame too....could you imagine a modern silverado SS with a big ass vette motor in it...I heard they were supposed to make one with very limited production but don't know if they ever did or will....something to compete with a TRX Ram....that would sell like crazy and be badass!!

As a former lightning owner...2000 model era....I almost threw up when they neutered it and made it electric....should have made it what it always was...a powerhouse performance truck but unfortunately those aren't the times we live in.....

I agree with you 1,000%!!! I don't know why Ford and GM "Let" Dodge get so far ahead with the TRX program. Ford has done a decent job of keeping up with Dodge, but GM shit the bed. They should have built a real off-road capable truck with tons of HP. It's not like they don't have the motor packages and the know how....

 

[4Waters]

It was rated at 345/380 17 years ago. Pretty damn good number for a N/A truck. I wouldn't classify it as a hot rod truck. It's really just a 1500HD drive train that was slightly tuned and a full time AWD transfer case used. Chevy never REALLY got into the factory hot rod truck category.

It was a Super Sport, it was their hot rod truck, the answer (well wrong answer) to the Lightning and the SRT10. If they would have supercharged it it would have been a beast

 

[Livewire Fabworks]

Is this a "Yeah, but she did it too!" post?

No, not at all, it was actually more of it is nothing new post. Since the introduction of the ecoboost platform from Ford, which i beleive in the F-150 is the best selling engine package, smaller displacement engines with forces induction has become more popular. Look at the Raptor going from a v8 to a 3.5L v6. GM just jumped on the train.

 

[lbhsbz]

That's a good question lol...I bought mine due to lack of options and needing a truck....I'm sure in stock form not towing they might get slightly better than a 5.3 put do anything and that is gone.....good attempt but not so good execution.

Same as the 6.0....was a decent motor but terrible gas mileage...have known several getting 10-12 in a 3/4 ton in stock form no matter what.

I’ve squeezed 14mpg outta my 6.0 1500HD a couple times…but mostly 11 or so on the highway, 10 around town. Got 10 towing a 33ft trailer to the river a couple weeks ago. Lol.

 

[sonicss31]

That's a shame too....could you imagine a modern silverado SS with a big ass vette motor in it...I heard they were supposed to make one with very limited production but don't know if they ever did or will....something to compete with a TRX Ram....that would sell like crazy and be badass!!

As a former lightning owner...2000 model era....I almost threw up when they neutered it and made it electric....should have made it what it always was...a powerhouse performance truck but unfortunately those aren't the times we live in.....

I think I’ll keep my antique. Has 200k and still runs like a top. Bought it new in 2002. Even the bed cover is original

 

[rrrr]

No, not at all, it was actually more of it is nothing new post. Since the introduction of the ecoboost platform from Ford, which i beleive in the F-150 is the best selling engine package, smaller displacement engines with forces induction has become more popular. Look at the Raptor going from a v8 to a 3.5L v6. GM just jumped on the train.

Sorry for the sarcasm treatment. I see now your comment wasn't a flippant remark, it was a serious observation.

 

[OCMerrill]

They've had that 4 banger for a few years. That 4 banger would be bad ass in an older S10, it's 310hp 348 lbs/ft of torque

They have a 430 TQ version now. Three different power levels available. You can get the big TQ. engine in the Colorado ZR2 which would make for a fun ride IMO.

The engine platform seems reliable.

 

[BBYSTWY]

I think I’ll keep my antique. Has 200k and still runs like a top. Bought it new in 2002. Even the bed cover is original View attachment 1237486 View attachment 1237487 View attachment 1237488 View attachment 1237489 View attachment 1237490 View attachment 1237491

Good lord I miss my lightning! Had a red 2000...I'll try to dig up some pics of her.

 

[BBYSTWY]

 

[DRYHEAT]

Have one....other than mileage I really like it....2022 sierra 4x4 lifted on 35's.....it's faster than a stock height AT4 with the baby duramax and half a truck length slower than a 5.3 new 1500....I was skeptical but it's what I could get at the time and personally I like it. Mileage is shit at about 14-15 when running premium. Pulls my 28 heat like it's not even there which is the same as my 5.3 truck did before this one.

Did a muffler delete, intake, pedal commander, and an external blow off valve recently and it's even better. I get a lot of shit for it but I don't really care when I see them in my rearview mirror....if you don't like it...don't buy one. It's just as capable as a 5.3 half ton chevy.


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I know a couple of guys who have those four-cylinder trucks and are happy with them.

Just curious if you ever had the truck for any length of time with the stock size tires on it?
I don’t know if I’d want one with the four banger in a full-size crew cab truck that I was planning to tow with but sounds like it worked out OK for you.

If I were independently wealthy, like everyone on RDP, I would buy a little single cab short bed with a four banger just to have fun and see what it would do. The horsepower and torque ratings are higher than the 5.3 L single cab short bed I have now.