Talk about them Chevys
>last of the actual midsized pickups>born in the era of the trailblazer>actually reliableHow did they do it? Everything made by GM in 05-10 that wasn't an express van or a silverado was a ticking timebomb yet this truck was part of all the experimental modern bullshit of the era
>>28173568Best powertrains in the industry. Rest of the car falls apart around the engine.
The 5.3L to everyone's lack of surprise are still causing problems.
Mary you bitch, bring back the camaro.
I’ll ask you fellas instead of sqtddtot since it’ll be quicker:I want to put glass packs on my c3 sometime this winter should I go forCherry bombs? Thrush? Or neither?
>>28173686Cherry bomb for the more aggressive and raspy sound
>>28173568Love chevy hate 4chan. Hiro destroyed this board by getting rid of poster count it's constant samefagging and schizo baiting trolls shitting up every thread that gains traction 4chan is officially dead
>>28173568the tranny is on its way out again and i cant find a drop in i can pull from a wreck
>>28173825RIDE WITH PRIDE MOTHERLOVER
>>28173686https://portermufflers.com/
>>28173686Dynomax bullets are my favorite, same used on the RK muscle truck
GentleMan's Chevy checking in.Feels like this thread always comes around more often at the end of the year.
I can't bring myself to give any non Reiter or Pratt&Miller Chevrolet any attention.
>>28173568Bow tie pussies
It’s a based kind of feeling
>>28176029Sick pickup truck
>>28177785Thank you
Bump
I wish the vette wasn’t such a pain in the ass to get in my euro shithole
>>28173568>Talk about them ChevysSeems that the Malibu will take a two year hiatus before getting released on a new chassis platform in 2027. It's the last 4 door sedan car for Chevrolet.
They're going to charge 500k for the new Zr1 aren't they ?
I know I could just search the internet, but I like you all better. How do I Tighten lifters on a SBC? Also, roughly how much power loss will there be running at 24 degrees all in rather than the usual 35?
>>28180507If they bring the malibu back it needs to be an ev. It would actually be more reliable than the 1.5t/cvt slop.
just replaced the ground straps on my 2500. not that I expect it to really do anything but the old ones were ratty and one broke off when I removed the nut holding it down.>break ground strap>go to autozone expecting to be able to get a cheap one>90 fucking dollars for an OEM strap and they have to order it>the generic one they have isn't long enough and costs 30 dollars>random chinese brand on amazon is like 10 dollars for a pack of 3I'm not looking forward to those tariffs next month bros.>>28174874based GMT400 chad
here's those shiny new ground straps, still need the one by the gas filler neck but it turns out it's riveted in rather than bolted, so I'm just gonna get a cold chisel and hammer it off since I can't get a grinder in there.the only problem I have left with this truck before it's ready to daily is a seized wheel cylinder on the passenger side. I have a new one along with new shoes and a spring kit, just need to get the drums surfaced and install everything.that and also the truck won't restart immediately after I turn it off. if I let it sit for even a few minutes it'll fire up, but just after turning it off it'll crank super slowly, like several seconds between turning over. I'm guessing it's the starter getting hot, but I haven't had time to check all the connections yet so it could be that.
>>28181643Clean 400; need you some new headlights.How many miles?
>>28180722>It would actually be more reliable than the 1.5t/cvt slop.The last model of natrually aspirated Malibu was the 2016 Malibu Limited 2.5LAs for avoiding CVT in the Malibu, usually the highest end trim package of that year will have a genuine automatic transmission instead of CVT. But that also means you have to buy all the trim packages included as part of that final trim package with the automatic tranny.
>>28182219But they all have the vacuum pump mounted on the exhuast cam that likes to spontaneously self destruct.
>>28182115gonna hit them with this and a foam pad on my drill soon just as a stopgap measure while I research other options. a glass lens would probably be best but maybe I'll go with an LED conversion or something.
I haven't felt the need or desire to work on vehicles much this year. I'd like to replace the dashboard sometime as it's got cracks and gaping holes in it.>>28183677Mine were bad enough that all the PlastX in the world wouldn't even bring them back to clear. I think I spent about 200 dollars on new headlights and parking lights, plus another 75 on a used grille which I restored. A clean ~300 got me a nice clean looking front end. Now I need a nice fresh paint job to match.
Happy new year, Chevybros.May our LS's always be fast and our 4L60's always shift into gear.
CrackedHeadsEveryValveRattlesOilLeaksEveryTimeThat's today's Chevrolet.
>>28186006Yesterdays Chebby too!Love my 'maro.
What do you guys think of the Colorado ZR2? I'm strongly considering getting one as my first pickup. Specifically a 2021. I own fully paid off toyota shitbox and a motorcycle. I want to so some light off roading like driving through floodwaters, the beach and doing small jumps in dirt roads. Also want to use the pickup to carry my bike if I need to or tow jet skis. (Florida fag)I dont know shit about trucks and I assume that pickups should have big strong engines like a V6 or V8, which is why I'm not interested in the newer ZR2 since they have 4 cylinder
>>28186466The new GM 4 cylinder is turning out to be a great engine and has plenty of torque for light towing, the zr2 would be fine for this despite the reduced towing capacity.
>have 2020 colorado>want a little hatchback for running errands>open to new or used>look up chevy sonic>production ended in 2020>reviews all say it's a piece of shit>only remaining car is a fucking malibuwhat the fuck is chevy's problem
>corvette>camaro>colorado>silverado>tahoewhat a lineup. why do people hate chevy again?
>>28186543see >>28186537where's the hatchback?
>>28186547who cares about fucking eurocuckbacks?pikachu eggshit for teenagers
>>28173568>Talm bout dem ChevaysNIGGER DETECTED
>>28186570The only nigger here is you. Retarded nigger
>>28186466I recommend reading up on the GM eight speeds. Some of the issues have fixes now, but they aren't exactly the smoothest things in the world. These transmissions and all the electronics (especially in the third gens) are the biggest problems.While you're at it, look into the L3B in the third gens. They might be four bangers, but they make tons of torque low down and have been solid engines. 430ft-lb in the HO variant is pushing into V8 territory. They sound like crap, but the new Colorados are far from being underpowered and slow.I haven't really seen any long-term issues cropping up that you won't see on anything else. Most of the stuff people report seem like crib deaths from badly built motors. There are Silverado guys that already have 100k+ on the motors without issues or simple shit like P0420 codes. I really want to see how long these motors last. GM beefed them up a bit more 2023 and slapped a 100k warranty on the Silverado's that have them.
>>28186950>These transmissions and all the electronics (especially in the third gens) are the biggest problems.Exactly why I'm more interested in getting a 2nd Gen ZR2. I heard a ton of problems from 2023 and 2024. If I dont go for a ZR2, fhe other two pickups I was looking into was Toyota Tacoma or Ford Raptor. I would love a V8 raptor but I heard mixed things about the V6
>>28187138The second gen ZR2's have nearly the same transmission. They shift hard and are known for shuddering in 8th gear. Haven't really seen much aside from the third gens already coming with the newly specced ATF that fixes the shuddering problem. Not sure if dealers are still honoring the free fluid swap on all the 8-speed second gens.The only big electronics issue I saw with the third gens is some update that drained the battery on a ton of trucks. Seems like things have been fine since then, so hopefully GM fixed their software deployment shit.I don't know much about the Toyotas, they priced themselves out of what I am willing to pay. Their older trucks are solid. The V8 Tundra TRDs are cool too. But when I see $30k+ for a used midsize, I'd rather look elsewhere or buy new for not much more. Sure some of these trucks can go forever, but I don't know what the last owner did in the 70k miles they had it for.Ford has some interesting stuff, but I refuse to buy any vehicle, let alone a pickup, with touchscreen everything. Their 10-speed just isn't appealing to me either.
>>28173568LBZ duramaxthoughts?
>>28183925that's quite an improvement. mine has this weird piece of chrome that goes around the grille. well, it used to be chrome. it's so corroded now that it's mostly black.
>>28178369Any good recs for cheapo tires? Also got a K5 and I'm guessing those are 15's
>>28173568they make a billet atlas 4200 flywheel now, but i forget why we can't use a 3500/3700 flywheel, dimensions look the same
>>28187247Stupidly reliable as long as you don't do dumb shit with it and do maintenance on it.
>>28187452Thankya. I opted to repaint the recessed areas black rather than dark gray, because that's what I had on hand at the moment. I think it's much more striking with the black and chrome.One good thing about the 94-98 GMC grilles is they are much more common in junkyards than the 88-93, if you go that route.
>>28186543Only 3 of those are good/cool
I have a truck called the mystery machine, because it's a mystery why it's so slow and the prior owner knew nothing about the engine. It's an S10 blazer that weighs about 3300lbs. It has a junkyard 350 sbc with a mild cam, long tubes, new dual plane intake and 600cfm carb. I have base timing at 14* and all in at about 32*, New cap/rotor/wires/plugs. Despite that, still does the quarter in the mid 16s when it should be a mid 14s car. Thoughts on where to look next? Maybe a bad lifter?
>>28188623Sounds like a vacuum leak maybe, what year is it
>>28188641Per serial the sbc came from a truck in 86 or 87
Thoughts on the 8.1 Vortec?
Should I trade in for a new z06(msrp149k)?
>>28173580Vans/trucks are based because they need to be cheap and reliable for business use.>>28183677Get the 3M 39008 headlight restoration kit. Requires a drill and double mask off the areas around it. The sandpaper will destroy paint or chrome.
>>28173580dont these set themselves on fire and throw timing chains and rot out bad
>>28173568>>28190872>>28173580what was the best (most common, parts available, reliable) engine in the transit series? From either 1500, 2500, or 3500From years 2000 - 2015 or so
>>28191023express* I'm tardedI have a G30 cutaway with a sbc 350 that started knocking, and I'm not interested in rebuilding it, the box and body aren't worth it, I'd rather move up to something newer.
>>28190872I know little about it but just the idea of an 8.1L V8 makes me happy
>>28192123It makes over 300 horsepower and makes a shit ton of torque. Problem was it could never dodge a gas station.
>>28173568THE ONLY THING I LOVE MORE THAN MY CHEVY IS SNIFFING MY SISTERS DIRTY PANTIES SOAKED IN A FRESH COAT OF PAINT. YESSIR
>>28173568I got a new TRAXI like it
>>28192593another
>>28173568my poor Sonic transmission died running over some got damn road ridge shit
>>28173580Calling it a midsize is a stretch, 1st gen Colorado's were only marginally bigger than the s10, and they sucked because every single one of them that touched salt cracked the frame behind the can. Great looking trucks though
>>28186543They made the Colorado suck by bloating it and ditching the extended cab.And they killed the Impala, yes I'm not over it, it was a great looking car.
>>28192596were you distracted and drove over the thing?
>>28191023>>28191025GMC Express? It has been running a very long time on the same or similar platform. GM does still not offer a high top van where Ford/Ram do.They will all be similarly reliable based on maintenance history. I only recommend the newest one you can buy because they move from a 4 speed to 6 speed transmission.
*Chevy Express/ GMC SavanaSame vehicle, same maker, same parts, but can only be serviced at one brand or something. Stupid GM.
I’m a GM dealer trans and diesel tech and I will tell you that the Malibu and the 3 liter diesel are the worst things they make aside from corvettes. The Malibu’s that have cvts (some come with baby 9 speed) will not make it out of powertrain without either valve body and pressure sensors or a new trans. GM doesn’t have you rebuild them like other units. The 3 liter diesel will leak oil and anytime it has to be worked on the guy doing the job will hack your truck to pieces as this cowl under the wipers has to come off to access the back of the engine. Stick with a normal 5.3/6.2 in suv or pickup platform. The actual 6.6 duramax is incredibly reliable and has no problems really aside from emissions. My old duramax had 300k when I sold it and my new one has 53k. The duramax is the best thing GM makes.
I put an engine in a 3 liter and it was the worst job I have ever done in my entire life. Mind you I’m the transmission guy, but the heavy engine guy who guzzled Mountain Dew bitched out on it bc he knew how much of a cunt it would be.
Hardest job I’ve ever done at a GM dealer
>>28192733>>28192784yeah idc about gmc or chevy, and I'll be getting a cutaway with a small 10ftish box, so the highroof isnt an issue. I just dont want a ford, I'm not into them and I often see more GM stuff for sale in my area.so I'm really looking at different optioned GMT 600/610s. with that in mind, there are no standout engine options, either good or bad? that laundry list of different vortecs are all more or less equal for basic work use? Leaning towards gas, just for the sake of common parts. fuel economy is not a concernmy truck is almost identical to picrel with a 14ft box, sbc 350, 4L80, and some kind of heinous diff ratio giving a top speed of 55mph. kind of a stupid configuration, 8000lbs empty with a 10,000 gvwr.
You should get a 6.6 gas express or Savana 3500. I think they started with those in 2020. The extended wheel base 2500s have a 6.0 vortec and a 6L90. The 6.6 gas 3500 vans have a slightly modified 6L90 and are very stout aside from check ball problems in valve body (easy fix) or snapped output carrier ring gear welds in which the vehicle loses all propulsion in all ranges. The 6.6 gas is very powerful and reliable. The 8L90 only comes in savanna or express 2500s. I think the box trucks you want are only in dually configurations.
https://youtu.be/_ZOXegdbQJs?si=ICaPPE9uDJgsqex1 common issue on 6L90s. The torque converter can fail just like in 6L80 (1500 pickup and suv trans) but it usually does at higher miles unlike the 1500s. I would replace the nylon check balls with Torlon wines from a competent trans shop and you probably won’t have issues.
>>28192885that looks like a badass option but I'm not going to spend more than 5k max, my current rig was $3500 and I'm not expecting to find that again, but thats why im looking towards the 2000-2010 years more, due to priceI think youre right about duallys, I don't need or want one, but so far every cutaway ive seen has been on one
I fucking hate drum brakes bros.After struggling to get all these springs back on with some locking pliers I caved and ordered a drum brake tool, hopefully that'll make this more tolerable.I have a new cylinder for the leaking one on the passenger side, but discovered today that the driver's side is leaking too. Gotta order another one now.I took my drums to a brake shop and they told me they're too big for their brake lathe. How the fuck is that possible? the guy thought they were off a dually, I told him it's just a 2500. in any case now I have to find a shop that can turn my (apparently) specialty drums.>>28191006I get great results with a foam pad and Plastx, I used a turtle wax sandpaper kit once and it was the exact same end resultmy problem has always been KEEPING the plastic that way once it's back to shiny and new. I guess this time I'll use 2k clear or something? I remember trying spar urethane cut with mineral spirits years ago on advice of some boomer on a forum and it didn't work at all.>>28188519the grille is miraculously in good condition (and the letters look brand new somehow), it's just that one narrow piece of trim that surrounds the grille. if I can get it off and separate I'm going to sand it and paint it flat black or something
>>28192961with the 3m kit you're basically refinishing the surface back to how it was from the factory. You could add something like meguiars headlight protectant spray to keep it clear for longer. I think it's a resin coating or something. I'd remove my headlights completely before applying the spray so none gets on the body.
>>28192707I was trying to pass a slow moving truck at nite during the rain and did not see the yellow ridges until too late>damn
>>28192595The steelies want to be freed from their plastic cover bindings. Heed their call for freedom
hey /o/ I am a nigger and I drive a Mazda3 that I've had since 15k miles and I'm at 129k now. I have been looking at a Chevy Colorado for my next vehicle. Can someone redpill a nigga. I live in flyover country.
>>28173568Did I fuck up by buying the more expensive c6 z06?I just had to have that LS7, but I rolled the lottery wrong and have to now redo the heads due to heavy titanium and brass in the oil.I plan on just doing the full heads, came, exhuast, intake and tune to make it worth it (already have ARH headers, airaid intake, SS2 cam, and it came with a NPP exhaust, but I just am pissed at having to tear into the motor.Making me feel like the cheaper grand sport would have been the smart choice.I hope I get good numbers after all is done and I drop her off at slowhawk. I kind of regret it at this point.
>>28194280get a tacoma if going midsize pickup.Anything other than an N/A ecotec or LS/LT derivative is trash from post 2000 GM.There is your redpill.
>>28196714Don't regret it. The C6 Z06 is peak Vette. Yeah the LS7 is more fragile than barbie spec models, but it's a 7l NA beast and they'll never make anything like it again.
>>28173568>Talk about them ChevysThey'll have their EV cars ready to sell when the next president takes over which will probably be a democrat. The new EV car purchase rebates will be funded by the taxpayers of course. I foresee Chevrolet anticipating the next democrat president and getting EV ready to sell by then.
>>28198657Really wish we can stop that and make gas cheap and remove emissions so we can have full size Chevys again.
morning an/o/ns, considering a LS1 Camaro for 8500, but something that's stopping me is:does this look like front end damage to you guys? the hood not lining up makes me feel like it is, or this guy might have been retarded, not sure
>>28198810
>>28198814Can you see it in person or is this car out of state?
>>28198818its about an hour and a half away which I guess isn't too bad to go check it out, ill probably do that. just wanted to see if I was being autistic for nitpicking a 24 year old Camaro or if this is actually cause for concern lol
>>281988104th gens have some nasty panel gaps but that looks more than usual, could be some front end damage, especially with how that front fender gap grows wider as you get closer to the front
Nothing like a good ol afternoon snow crooze
>>28198846Well if it has damages on it tell the owner to pop open the hood to see if there's any hidden damage.
>>28199297I hope you put some rust protection shit on it. (Forgot the word)
>>28199539Is undercoating the word?And yeah, that's probably not a bad idea. I just figured on taking it to the car wash when the weather is over. Or just power washing the undercarriage at home.
>>28199655Yes that's the word thanks anon I believe Joe Biden gave me dementia.
