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Full sized pick ups
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Not sure why you are assuming "all" when you essentially gave an example of one model truck, Sierra and Silverado are the exact same truck with different emblems. My 2022 F150 has a 5.0 V8 and they just started offering the Raptor with a V8.
Go figure GM "Government Motors" would..........LOL
made in Mexico , Canada , or china not a lot of choices out there now a days used or rebuilt might be your only choices for getting an all American full sized truck or a truck if you can settle on a over priced toy the market is there for you life in plastic it's fantastic.
real is so much better .
real is so much better .
Is a 1500 even considered a "full-sized" pickup?
If you can't slide a 4x8 sheet of something in AND close the tailgate, it ain't a real truck. I won't even go into the tow capacity.
If you can't slide a 4x8 sheet of something in AND close the tailgate, it ain't a real truck. I won't even go into the tow capacity.
Used 5.7 tundra or a new/used F150 ecoboost would be my picks.
You forgot 4wd because sometimes it rains and I have a gravel driveway.
You forgot 4wd because sometimes it rains and I have a gravel driveway.
I just replaced my brakes all way round on my 2002 Chevy Express 3500. I told the mech 'Only American Parts, fuck the Chinese". Not an American or Canadian part to be found. Inda or Mexico if youre blessed from on high, otherwise CommieCrap.made in Mexico , Canada , or china not a lot of choices out there now a days used or rebuilt might be your only choices for getting an all American full sized truck or a truck if you can settle on a over priced toy the market is there for you life in plastic it's fantastic.
real is so much better .
X act lee
These little things with a dual cab (sort of) and a 3 foot bed is not a truck, its a car with an extended tail. Then its a P/U until you hit one ton. There it becomes a truck. I even call my 1 ton van a truck, cause like Texas, its Beeeegg.
I think the 4 cylinder full size truck is marketed to people who buy trucks as a daily driver. They dont tow anything or need it as a work truck so they dont really need a V8.
I drive an ‘01, f150, with a crew cab and a short bed. It’s hard to call it a pick up, let alone a truck. Although it does have a v8. So there’s that.
Four cylinders? WTF. I won’t even let my wife drive anything with less than 6. 85 is the minimum expected speed around here on all roads and getting out of the way is critical to surviving on the freeway. 1/2 a ton on a four banger is UNDERPOWERED.
Four cylinders? WTF. I won’t even let my wife drive anything with less than 6. 85 is the minimum expected speed around here on all roads and getting out of the way is critical to surviving on the freeway. 1/2 a ton on a four banger is UNDERPOWERED.
Love that Dodge, but neither of these can be turned around in without crossing the county line or making a 100 point turn.
I don't know looks like a truck to me.......
I tow more than most would with my 6.2L mothafukkinchevysilverado. If it takes more brakes, get the ‘02 single cab duramax dually with a flatbed. That was a truck, on its last legs now. (I can’t italicize text on my phone anymore, wtf)? I want a Dodge to replace it. More than that, Pete.
Oldie, but still funny once in awhile.
I drive my truck on the pavement and keep it spotless. Do not want to wear out the 4x4 or get dirt on it.
I love these threads
Every potato head on Sniper's Hide instantly needs an 8ft bed, a diesel, muh 12k towing etc
A toyota camry with a u-haul flatbed is more truck than most of you guys will ever need lol
Every potato head on Sniper's Hide instantly needs an 8ft bed, a diesel, muh 12k towing etc
A toyota camry with a u-haul flatbed is more truck than most of you guys will ever need lol
All the towing you'll ever need:
The 6.2L is a stormer.
I'd like to find an older V8 raptor but most of the ones I've seen have been beat to hell.
The 6.2L is a stormer.
I'd like to find an older V8 raptor but most of the ones I've seen have been beat to hell.
I test drove one of the silverado 4 cylinder turbos-- and it didn't feel underpowered at all. It took right off and had some go. I'm sure that changes fast when you pull a trailer- but sometimes you need a pickup without really needing a truck. I'd consider one for parts runs where you need a bed but wont be hauling much weight- especially considering what they are doing to diesel trucks with emissions. Our 18 duramax gets just over half the mpg that the 03 duramax did.
The new 2.7L 4 banger that comes standard in Silverados is only 30tq shy of the 6.2L L87 and gets it at lower RPM. And let's be honest, torque matters more than horsepower for a pickup.
If properly equipped, modern half-tons have tow ratings equal to greater than 3/4 tons of two decades ago, though Gucci trims have done no favors for payload capacity.
Only on one side. The other says 'Free Ammo."
But remember a few years back when the two idiots were shooting people out of a van in Northern Virginia. I lived in Central Va and that was a touchy time.
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That gm 2.7 four banger turbo can be had factory tuned to 430 tq. 
That IS a truck motor.
That IS a truck motor.
He drives a Camry so what, it'll only go to 450k miles now?
Full disclosure: I drive a 2017 Silverado "dealer inventory special" crew cab short bed 4x4 in LT trim with 5.3L engine that has done a little truck stuff.
'Truck bros' talk about how anemic the 5.3L is, but it is rated to 355/383 which is a HELL of a lot better than trucks in the past. It feels anemic because of GEARING, both transmission and differential, as well as tuning (specifically GM torque management). Thats why people talk about how Tundras have balls - they've got like 4.30s and a 6 speed and get 14mpg.
I'm intrigued as hell by the 2.7L GM engine because as soon as Global B ECMs are *easily* defeated, tuners will be able to get that thing cranked up - especially on an E blend. GM making that the standard engine in the Colorado/Canyon was brilliant. It'll never sound as good as a V8, tho!
'Truck bros' talk about how anemic the 5.3L is, but it is rated to 355/383 which is a HELL of a lot better than trucks in the past. It feels anemic because of GEARING, both transmission and differential, as well as tuning (specifically GM torque management). Thats why people talk about how Tundras have balls - they've got like 4.30s and a 6 speed and get 14mpg.
I'm intrigued as hell by the 2.7L GM engine because as soon as Global B ECMs are *easily* defeated, tuners will be able to get that thing cranked up - especially on an E blend. GM making that the standard engine in the Colorado/Canyon was brilliant. It'll never sound as good as a V8, tho!
The fact they get that much tq already is amazing, tells me it has a long crank throw, it won’t be a high rpm/hp motor, but that’s ok. 400 ft lbs before 3k is near big block levels from 20 years ago.Full disclosure: I drive a 2017 Silverado "dealer inventory special" crew cab short bed 4x4 in LT trim with 5.3L engine that has done a little truck stuff.
'Truck bros' talk about how anemic the 5.3L is, but it is rated to 355/383 which is a HELL of a lot better than trucks in the past. It feels anemic because of GEARING, both transmission and differential, as well as tuning (specifically GM torque management). Thats why people talk about how Tundras have balls - they've got like 4.30s and a 6 speed and get 14mpg.
I'm intrigued as hell by the 2.7L GM engine because as soon as Global B ECMs are *easily* defeated, tuners will be able to get that thing cranked up - especially on an E blend. GM making that the standard engine in the Colorado/Canyon was brilliant. It'll never sound as good as a V8, tho!
I've personally taken all of these photos in the last two years...its really too bad they didn't own a truck.
