On Thu, 24 Sep 1998 07:26:06 -0700 JHambleton@diabloresearch.com writes:
> The ALL new pickup from Generic Motors.
>
> I pulled my "first look" issue of Truckin' Magazine. No real
>data
>was given in terms of weight and dimensions. The cab was "roomier".
>The
>hood
>"harkened back to 70's style Chevy's". The engine, though labeled with
>"Vortec 6000" (Binford 6500), is an LT1 block. Can you say 350.
>Braking
>was
>"greatly improved". Steering was made "crisper" by use of rack and
>pinion.
>
> The whole article was made up of impressions that made the GM
>seem
>very cutting edge. My humble opinion (no prejudice here) is that when
>we
>get
>right down to the facts, this truck is basically the same thing as
>last
>year
>with ever so slight front sheet metal changes. Unless you stare at it
>closely it looks the same. The article even mentioned how Ford owners
>will
>be confused by the Sport Side tail light assemblies. Look like they
>pulled
>them right off the F-150.
>
> Looks to me like Generic Motors has again repackaged the same
>old
>vehicle and is shoving down the consumers throat as "ALL NEW". Don't
>take
>any chances here GM, you might even do something innovative.
>
>JonH
>
>>>>
>Jon, from what I've read, the new GM trucks are pretty well advanced
>and
>are completely new. They wussed out on the sheet metal but
>mechanically
>they are sound. They are the first truck to offer STANDARD 4 wheel
>DISC
>brakes. Awesome stopping power. They now have the largest cab in the
>industry, at least extended cab. And the Vortec engine is NOT a 350.
>The Chevrolet small block as was introduced in the 50's is no longer
>with us. The LT-1 derivitive motors share little with the old
>standard
>small blocks of late..the 305 and 350. The LT-1 displaces about 350
>cubic inches. The 3 truck motors are all more powerful and get TONS
>better mileage than our Mopars and the old GMs. I saw where the 4.8
>base motor is rated at 300HP!!!!! Let's hope the new Mopar 4.7 can
>match those numbers. I'm not a GM fan, well, except for old Buick Big
>Blocks. I had an 88 Chevy and was glad to get rid of it after 1 year,
>but GM flexed some technical muscle here. Mopar is behind the curve
>now
>in interior fit and finish and power compared to Ferd and GM.
>
>--
>Drew Schofield
>1998 Sport 4x4 5.2 CC Black
>
>
>
The 6.0L V8 has 300 horses, not the 4.8. The 4.8L V8 has 255 horses, and
the 5.3L V8 has 270 horses. With the 5.3, you can smoke the tires at
will.
Joe T.
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