kram36

Baltothewolf
It's also funny because without torque HP means nothing haha. Most ricer kids don't understand this, however. They just want something that sucks gas and sounds like a rattling can full of bolts, or is lifted to skyscraper heights, I would say they are compensating for something that is a little on the small side ;).

You ever see the coffee can sized muffler diesel truck owners put on their trucks?
 

 

 
Like I said I would have to drive one. I have a ZR2 right now and love this truck!
 

 
Do want!
 

Yes I have, and they sound absolutely horrid. Why do they have to modify? Why? I will never modify the tip on my Mustang, I love the natural growl that comes from it. I just don't understand the culture anymore. Although I suppose I shouldn't criticize, I'm going to spend 2500-3k on a Fursuit.

I thought about doing a LS1 V8 swap into my ZR2, but the cost is just too much. I'd rather spend the money on a 2016 Camaro to get that V8 rumble back under me.
 

 
Years ago I had the older box style S-10 that I put a modified Corvette 327 motor into it with a Muncie 4 speed trans. OMG that truck was fast. I also lowered it, put a aero body kit on it and a removable fiberglass convertible top. One of the most fun rides I have had.
 
 

Baltothewolf

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kram36

clo007
All manufacturers seem to be going to turbocharged motors. if you are going to create a vehicle to semi compete with a competitors line, you should make the engine specs close to it.

Nobody in the midsize truck market offers a diesel.

No one in the US offer a small diesel truck.
 
Why would you want a 300 hp v6 with only 250-280 lb-ft of torque in that when you can have a diesel kicking out 370 lb-ft of torque stock and getting way better mileage? Minor mods will have that little diesel kicking out another 80-100+ lb-ft and still be cheaper to operate than a gasser. It is a no brainer in a truck.
 
Remember kids HP is an equation for bragging rights Torque is what moves you

It's also funny because without torque HP means nothing haha. Most ricer kids don't understand this, however. They just want something that sucks gas and sounds like a rattling can full of bolts, or is lifted to skyscraper heights, I would say they are compensating for something that is a little on the small side ;).

last i read formula 1 cars had **** for torque before they opted for the new era of turbos again. nothing wrong with smaller engined cars, they're good for learning a track course. 

kram36

Baltothewolf
It's also funny because without torque HP means nothing haha. Most ricer kids don't understand this, however. They just want something that sucks gas and sounds like a rattling can full of bolts, or is lifted to skyscraper heights, I would say they are compensating for something that is a little on the small side ;).

You ever see the coffee can sized muffler diesel truck owners put on their trucks?
 

 

 
Like I said I would have to drive one. I have a ZR2 right now and love this truck!
 

 
Do want!
 

 

 
This reminded me of your post, LOL.

I'd be in for one if the designers would grow a pair and put manuals back in them. Sticking with my Dakota until the diesel aluminum wrangler comes out but only if it is solid axle with both a manual transmission and transfer case. If not, then I am waiting until the 3.0l vm motori diesel engines start showing up in scrap yards and I will convert my dakota and lift it 6" then finally have what I have wanted for ever.