Chevy truck fans..

[spincr4hire]

from '03 automotive show...Chevy Cheyenne Concept
500 horse v-8

[spincr4hire]

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[spincr4hire]

Chevy Colorado, S-10 replacement??? Hope so, S-10 has looked the same for 15 years it seems...

[KrazyKid300ex]

pshhhhhhhh! lets go those FORDS out here! i don't drive yet cuz im 14 and the only thing i want is a ford! they have a new f-150 styling i saw but didn't read on specs.

[spincr4hire]

I like both, but drive a Toyota...:D

[spincr4hire]

04 F-150

[Guy400]

As a Chevy die-hard I will have to say that I hope they lose the Avalanche grill in a hurry. The rest of the styling can remain but the grill needs some TLC.

[Glow Plug]

I think the chev looks like siht but i don't mind that s10 repalcment thing but i love the look of the new ford (the 2004 is spost to have a 4.5 powerstroke avablie in the 150:D :D )

[2fastandfurious]

That first truck looks like a lifted limo. Go with the new dodge. Or a FORD. Chevy sucks
-Ben

[killed300ex]

Originally posted by 2fastandfurious
That first truck looks like a lifted limo. Go with the new dodge. Or a FORD. Chevy sucks
-Ben
No ford sucks lol j/k everone has there opinion so lets not get in a pissing fight about brands lol. i dislike the look of that new hevy but like the s 10 replacment
killed

[Rastus]

I agree with guy.... lose the Avalanche front end... don't make it like the new dodge...have you seen a grille bigger?:p


Chevy needs to: Lose the Avalanche front end off the 3500-2500 and HD trucks, and make something beefy, sylish, and bling. Another thing is make more engine choices...like a 6.0 and others, instead of just a 5.3, the 8.1, and the deisel Duromax. And fix those DuroMax heads! Get some nicer ones...not aluminum...I've heard alot of people saying they're heads warped. It could have been just the batch of aluminum. Just listen to your customers....and other companies customers....or take a survey about what they want in a truck.


I'll give it to Ford, they made a truck that people were wanting, but as soon as that style gets older...another company will be better...then another.

[Mxbubs]

Originally posted by spincr4hire
from '03 automotive show...Chevy Cheyenne Concept
500 horse v-8

What a total piece of crap. I bet if you hit a fruit fly with that thing it will total out. Where the **** is the metal? Is it a truck, or a rice mobile with a bed?

I HATE NEW TRUCKS. WHAT HAPPENED TO THE REAL STRONG TRUCKS? WHATS WITH THIS PLASTIC CRAP?

(Cheaper to make, thats what happened----BOYCOTT)

[Rastus]

Who hired the lead designer at Chevy? Come on.

And other thing that would be nice is a Twin Turno Vette Model.
Or a Twin Turbo Camaro..if they ever re-continue them.

[Davids440ex]

all those new trucks are ugly. i like the ford not the new f-150 but i love my ranger

[Davids440ex]

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[Fender Bender]

man, i got a ford ranger for xmas, and its been nothing but crap.

starter went bad, and it starts by itself every once in a while
a TON of play in the steering
gots a leak somewhere
goes all over the road
bad clutch
and lots of other small problems

i HATE this pos ford......getting a chevy 1500 from my cousin as soon as i sell it

heres a pic, but it doesnt do it much justice, and i suck at takin pics...

[Bean]

they would have contuiuned the heavy thick Volvo type design in trucks if thats what everyone wants, but its not, get over it, sides, i would rather drive a Dodge, which i consider the lowest of the trucks, than a import

[NJ300ex]

This is what I own. Both were brought brand new.

2000 Ford F-350, 4X4, dually, mason dump, V10.

2002 Chevy 2500HD, V8, 4x4, crew cab, 6.5 ft bed.

Both trucks are used for a landscaping business. They do not acquire that many miles and are not driven hard. The Ford pulls a trailer and is used on a daily basis during the major season's. The Chevy is just used to carry workers, wheelbarrows, and etc... Both are driven mostly around towns and don't get on the highway much.

At 10,000 miles the Ford went back to the dealer. It was handling horribly and not running right. Stuff was coming loose and wearing out. When it came back from the dealer it had a 3 page parts list of warranty work. They basically replaced the whole steering assembly and other front end parts. It is much better now that it is back but still not that good. I can't wait until I have to pay for the repairs after the warranty runs out. Just to remind you this is with only 10,000 miles.

The Chevy has about 8,000 on it now. When it had about 6,000 it was hesitating and kind of jumping back and forth when you gave it gas and was running horribly. It idled very roughly also. It went back to the dealer and an injector/injector cap was loose. Getting this fixed made the truck better, but it still does not run all the way correct. The other main problem in this truck is all the seats and plastic stuff in the truck squeak and make noise. The fit and finish is not up to par. The paint also scratches very easily.

Both trucks get horrible mileage. On the highway the Ford gets about 10 without a trailer and the Chevy gets about 12.

I am dissapointed with both trucks. Since both trucks are totally different, I can't really judge which is better, but I can tell you that from my experience GM puts out a better product than Ford.

[300eXTraILRyDeR]

I just got my new chevy... well not BRAND NEW but new to me. its a 1998 Super Sport S10, alot of fun!

[Quadracer5]

Actually, Chevrolet does offer a 6.0 liter V8. You can get it in the 1500HD, 2500, 3500. They have 6 different engine options, 4.3L V6, 4.8L V8, 5.3L V8, 6.0L V8, 8.1L V8 Big Block, and the 6.6L Duramax diesel.

Kyle

[Fender Bender]

Originally posted by NJ300ex
This is what I own. Both were brought brand new.

2000 Ford F-350, 4X4, dually, mason dump, V10.

2002 Chevy 2500HD, V8, 4x4, crew cab, 6.5 ft bed.

Both trucks are used for a landscaping business. They do not acquire that many miles and are not driven hard. The Ford pulls a trailer and is used on a daily basis during the major season's. The Chevy is just used to carry workers, wheelbarrows, and etc... Both are driven mostly around towns and don't get on the highway much.

At 10,000 miles the Ford went back to the dealer. It was handling horribly and not running right. Stuff was coming loose and wearing out. When it came back from the dealer it had a 3 page parts list of warranty work. They basically replaced the whole steering assembly and other front end parts. It is much better now that it is back but still not that good. I can't wait until I have to pay for the repairs after the warranty runs out. Just to remind you this is with only 10,000 miles.



Thats exactly what my dad tells me. As soon as you put a few thousand miles on a ford, it turns to crap.

[01 250exman]

Originally posted by 300eXTraILRyDeR
I just got my new chevy... well not BRAND NEW but new to me. its a 1998 Super Sport S10, alot of fun!


nice..i hav a 2003 s10 and my brother has a 88 s10 and we love them. i thank the new s10's look like s*** and hope thay never come out looking like that..I am thinking about lowering the 03 like yours..thay looks bad @ss when lowered..

[Glow Plug]

Sure your truck borke at 10000 miles but i dad has have 2 powerstoke desils (sp??) they both did 200,000 km's before they when back to the dealership (leased) there wan't a problem to be found, and on top of that my dad had a f250 (lightduty) that did umm 220,000 km's and it the only parts that were put on it were a new axle bering at like 200000 km's so i my family has yet to have a bad experence with a ford so guess what the next truck will be??? a ford

[01 250exman]

f150 we rented one time to see if it was any good....dident like it

[Fender Bender]

man, i always see that sign on the way in to little sahara, and when i see it i get so excited i almost throw up

[01 250exman]

lol :D i know what you mean....

[bluebaron]

omg that thin is ugly :huh

[Rastus]

Sure your truck borke at 10000 miles but i dad has have 2 powerstoke desils (sp??) they both did 200,000 km's before they when back to the dealership (leased) there wan't a problem to be found, and on top of that my dad had a f250 (lightduty) that did umm 220,000 km's and it the only parts that were put on it were a new axle bering at like 200000 km's so i my family has yet to have a bad experence with a ford so guess what the next truck will be??? a ford

What did you say? I can't tell hardly a word....

On statistical figures....Chevies last longer....I'm not biased....I know there are some tough ole' fords out there.

But, there are always lemons.


Thanks you quadracer for correcting me....haven't looked at a new chevy lately...well any truck really....I'm staying old Skool:D

I've got a 93' Chevy Ext. Cab, Fullsize bed. Dual split exhaust.
I've got a winch for it...but no bumper yet. Also getting 31" Baja Claws with Powertrax lockers front and rear.I might get some rims...dunno what kind.
Then all the bling looking stuff....Need a job....But I've got a good start...I've got a little less than a year till I'm driving( License).


About the chevy....I dunno...all new interior in GM's squeek for some reason.The Paint scratching could be just the color of paint. My guess about the rough running is some sensor. You know new stuff....I'd take it to the dealer and ask them about it.

[killed300ex]

Originally posted by Quadracer5
Actually, Chevrolet does offer a 6.0 liter V8. You can get it in the 1500HD, 2500, 3500. They have 6 different engine options, 4.3L V6, 4.8L V8, 5.3L V8, 6.0L V8, 8.1L V8 Big Block, and the 6.6L Duramax diesel.

Kyle


IS the 4.8 the 305 and the 5.3 the 350 cause i thought the 350 was a 5.7 and the 305 was like 5.3 not sure but thats what i thought so its prolly wrong lol
killed

Ps a ford will out life any truck out there other than gmc cause they are the same. Doge are ok also my boss has to have 2 trucks all the time hes got a ford f250 W/ the 350 standard for towing the hay wagons and a doge 1/2 ton with the 318 and he can almost never keep both trucks on the road. YOu have to have both so he can get to and from work and let me tall you its usaully the ford that breaks and the doge usualy needs repairs cause we beat it up and break stuff lol like i took it through a 4 foot high snowbanking and ripped off the exaust lol but other than that its a strpong truck. Here is what i think about fords nice truck untill you hit about 5 years old then they start to slowly fall apart then you hit 10 years old and all he!! breaks loose and the whole truck just desintergrates. lol The chevy we have know has lik 60000 on it only been to the shop once and that was for the u bolt that was coming loose and making a clunking in the rear end. It cost like 100 to get it replaced and fixed so we arnt complaining and im sure thats what the next truck will be that or a gmc.
killed

[free_rider20]

Originally posted by 300eXTraILRyDeR
I just got my new chevy... well not BRAND NEW but new to me. its a 1998 Super Sport S10, alot of fun!

Nice truck. What is that, a 2/3 drop? Heres mine, its a 97 and an SS also.

[free_rider20]

Ok, the 4.8 is like a 294 or somethin like that, the 5.0 is a 305, a 5.3 is the 327, a 5.7 is the 350, 6.0 is the 366, the 7.3 is a 454 and i believe the 8.1 is a 494.

[300eXTraILRyDeR]

It doesnt look like it in that pickure but it is actually a 2/4 on top of the sport. its level now I think I am getting the 3inch blocks to put a little more stance to it.

[redroost85]

Gosh darn it! I love my Chevys as much as the next guy, but for crying out loud every year everything looks more and more chitty! What happened to the old school truck that were made to be fixed by the average Joe? Now you need a degree in electrical engineering to understand any of this crap. Ahhh, for the old school days....ahh what is progress? :(

[Quadracer5]

The 4.8 is around a 280. The 5.3 is a 327, the 350 is no longer an option, neither is the 454. The 6.0 is a 366, the 8.1 is a 498 big block, and the duramax diesel's ci is 396. The 305 and 350 are no longer an option in the trucks. The Corvette, and late model camaros had the LT1 then LS1 350. Now the Corvette has the LS6 350.

Kyle

[Glow Plug]

Yes i miss the goodold day's of trucks that were as boxy as h*ll and even anything like pre 98 chev, gmc i loved the styling on those trucks and the nthe pre 96 ford;s i loved those too but i still love of the new frod f250

[300eXTraILRyDeR]

Originally posted by Quadracer5
The 4.8 is around a 280. The 5.3 is a 327, the 350 is no longer an option, neither is the 454. The 6.0 is a 366, the 8.1 is a 498 big block, and the duramax diesel's ci is 396. The 305 and 350 are no longer an option in the trucks. The Corvette, and late model camaros had the LT1 then LS1 350. Now the Corvette has the LS6 350.

Kyle

4.3 = 262
4.8 = 280
5.0 = DZ302
5.3 = 327
6.0 = 366
7.4 = 454
8.1 = I was thinking it was a 502 crate motor

The 94-96 camaro have the LT1 350CI 5.7 motor, The LS1 found in corvettes is a 348 5.7 and so is the LS6 in the Z-06 Corvettes with differnt cam and heads.

[Fender Bender]

got a cool pic of my dad burnin out in the dually today, its for sale by the way...

pics of my truck, its got a lot of body work done since this pic

[Rastus]

An 8.1 is 496...I'm almost positive.


I agree....they need to make it more simple.

[300eXTraILRyDeR]

sorry about that a 502 is a 8.2

[Glow Plug]

Gy's it's simple how to fiqure out litre's to ci's or ci's to litres there is 61 cubic inches in a litre (get it?) so to figure out let's say 8.1 litre to cubic inches you would go 8.1 x 61= 494.1 cubic inches

[Bean]

the 327 replaced the 350 in the Z-71's, i have the 350 in my Z-71, and my buddy has the 327 in his, let me tell you, it flys, but it is lighter than mine, 31in tires vs my 33's, its alot newer, mines 8 years old, so there is alot of factors, but that new 327 does have some balls

[01TRX300EX]

Am I the only one that likes the styling on the new Chevy's? I think they look awesome, except the wheels, but everything else looks cool to me.

[killed300ex]

just a question but why in the he!! did they downsize in the motot department i thoguht in the mid 80 the 327 got out dated and the 350 came in now they went back ? Please help im lost lol
killed

[Guy400]

Originally posted by killed300ex
just a question but why in the he!! did they downsize in the motot department i thoguht in the mid 80 the 327 got out dated and the 350 came in now they went back ? Please help im lost lol
killed For the same reason Ford dumped their 351's in favor of the smaller 5.4L--technology. With advanced engine technology comes the ability to use less displacement to achieve the same power levels. This also lends itself to better fuel efficiency.

[Quadracer5]

The 327 in the new Silverado's isn't the same 327 from before.

Kyle

[Davids440ex]

if i can find my pic from glamis i'll show you how though Chevy's really are

[hawiianpwr]

Heres My 89 Z-71. Got my baby in the back with my dog!