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Moved from 2014 Z71 LTZ to 2019 RST 4x4 and could not be happier! I think Chevy knocked it out of the park with the redesign. Shes a a month old now and 2300 miles already. 6” BDS lift dealer installed 20x9 1 offset Fuel Schism wheels 325/60/20 Fuel Gripper A/T ( A. Didn’t know Fuel made tires. B. Was really hesitant about these since they threw them on in the package. Tried to talk the dealer into throwing KO2s on there since I’ve rolled BFG for the last 20 years, but they actually ride really well)

I went from a 2007 to a 2019. Huge difference, happy so far. Swapped the Good Years for Cooper discoveries 295/70R18. No rubbing, drives good. Bunch of nice trucks on here

I had my own made...fits right inside the factory box under seat. Just factory BOSE with a little extra 12in kick in the back.

Your comparison to national averages means nothing, as personal averages are a local thing. If you lived in the LA area where traffic is always heavy, you'd be quite a bit below the averages, no matter what you do. Same as in the GTA. It's all fine and dandy to put all the effort into doing what you do, but I can guarantee that you are 'that guy' pissing everyone else off on the roads on a daily basis. You really belong in a Prius, not a pickup truck. At least it would be honest then. Now, since you admittedly don't like the new 2.7 & given that this topic is 2.7 turbo fan club, perhaps your energy would be better spent elsewhere........Jus sayin'

You can always buy more gas, but you can’t buy more time. If he were still around, I’d take the 30 extra minutes with my dad over a couple MPGs any day. Squeezing the best mileage out of a pickup in general makes little sense to me...but save for the Duramax, the 2.7 seems to be the only engine in this lineup than can get good economy in city driving. I’d really like to get one as a loaner next time I need service, as I’m sure the difference is tremendous compared to the 6.2. This engine really intrigues me and I would certainly consider down the road, especially if it becomes tunable and would gain the 10 speed.

Hes stuck in the mustard and needs to catch up Its the ole man screams syndrome., I was not a fan of the 2.7 but after several reports and actually driving one, color me impressed. Honestly 0-60 felt just as strong as the ole 5.3 If your not towing and hauling 95% of the time, why pay more .

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I bet the 2.7 will be no less long term reliable than the MDS V8's are.

Rambler American I posted a link to an article in the 2.7 Turbo Fan Club thread on BSFC and it's relevance to fuel efficiency. I get hammered allot by people who can't get their heads around the idea that good fuel efficiency is more than driving moderately. For example I have made the note that while my on road speeds are low compared to the main stream that my actual logged average exceeds Joe Average by 4 mph and still climbing. No hints there eh? If my motor is turning so are my wheels. Ford Fleet Services reckons a universal average speed of 38 mph based on total mile / by total hours. It's a choice boys and girls. One that has nothing to do with my lower average road speeds and yet yields a very large dividend in life time average fuel economy. How is it I drive slower and yet log higher actual speeds? I just told you. My choice of lubricants yield dividends that are also not road speed related. My choice of operating temperatures of major components. e.g. motor oil and transmission lubricant. Thermostat settings and filtering schemes. Data driven choices. The choice not to elevate but lower. The choice to run road highway tires not all terrains. Choice to leave the air dam in tact and the winglets in front of the rear times. Cool is mpg not what my neighbor thinks about it. The choice to check an adjust tire pressures as temperatures and conditions dictate. The choice to modify the factory alignment settings. Cover the bed. Run without AC at times when most wouldn't. Take the Honda to town instead of the truck. Not drive in the salt when not absolutely demanded. Planning my trips, and the list goes on and on. Time of day and destination routes. Weather related operating adjustments. Speed matters yes but...there are a hundred things you do every day that become your 'go to' default operational conditions and situations that have nothing to do with speed. And yet! All we can focus on is my speed? Focus on commitment to a goal. I've shared every details of this build and it's operation with everyone. Friend. Foe. Stranger. Responses range from liar to freak to ambivalence. If I were four that might get to me...I'm not four. Every modification or situational operating condition has been data driven and I rarely guess wrong on the next step to make. Not my first rodeo. 90K service coming up Friday.

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John Goreham Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com 5-15-2019 General Motors has earned the "Automotive Excellence Award" for its innovations on the new generation Silverado. The award was presented to GM by The Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI). The GM Silverado design earned the award for its innovative use of advanced high-strength steel. The all-new 2019 Chevrolet Silverado has a body structure composed of nearly 86 percent steel. That includes ultra-high-strength steel (UHSS), advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) and high strength low alloy (HSLA) materials in the Silverado's cab, bed, and frame. The use of these strong, but lightweight materials contributed to the new Silverado's mass reduction. During the all-new Silverado's launch presentation, GM President Mark Reuss told the audience that the head of a hammer is steel. He added, “I don’t know how much work you’d get done with an aluminum hammer.” Related Story: 2019 Silverado Focus – Fuel Saving Technology - Facts, Specs, Images "Automotive Excellence Award winners use advanced high-strength steel in applications to provide the best value for OEMs and consumers while also improving vehicle performance and sustainability," said Jody Hall, vice president of the automotive market at SMDI. "With automakers shifting their vehicle mix to favor trucks, CUVs and SUVs, new steel grades are leading the way in innovation. The 2019 Silverado is a great example of the capability of these next generation steel grades." The new 2019 Silverado is 450 pounds lighter than the outgoing truck (crew cab V8 models). High strength steel makes the frame stronger, and stiffer, and also lighter. The cargo bed is also a new lighter, stronger steel.

Well, here it is: N182202780 - Special Coverage Adjustment - Brake Assist Decreased Due to Vacuum Loss GLOBAL SAFETY FIELD INVESTIGATIONS DCS5013 URGENT - DISTRIBUTE IMMEDIATELY Date: April 10, 2019 Subject: N182202780 - Special Coverage Brake Assist Decreased due to Vacuum Loss Models: 2014 – 2017 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV 2014 – 2017 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe 2014 – 2017 GMC Sierra, Yukon, Yukon XL To: All General Motors Dealers General Motors is releasing Special Coverage N182202780 today. The total number of U.S. vehicles involved is approximately 3,357,584. Please see the attached bulletin for details. This special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 6 years or 72,000 miles (116,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership. For vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or after April 10, 2019 for US, (April 11, 2019 for Canada), are covered by this special coverage and must be submitted using the labor operation codes provided with this bulletin. Claims with repair orders prior to April 10, 2019 for US, (April 11, 2019 for Canada), must be submitted to the Service Contract provider. Vehicle owners or lessees who paid for repairs referenced in this Special Coverage (“Customers”) are eligible for reimbursement of their reasonable and customary expenses in accordance with the procedures specified below.

I never speed but then again I have a much better understanding of risk than the average person.

So your argument is because the majority ignore law those that obey it are the safety hazard? I don't do irrational.

I do the same thing. I want my stuff to last - no money tree in my backyard! The z-turn gets Amsoil small engine oil (10w-30) & waterproof grease, and all the 2-stroke equipment gets Amsoil Sabre. Take care of them, they'll take care of you. My Echo weedwhacker will be 16 years old this summer - still 130 psi compression ice cold.

6.2, Performance Pack, Color Matched wheel arches, Tint, Tonneau, Black Badges, Ceramic Coated, K02s on Gloss Back GM Wheels...waiting on readylift kit for AT4 Readylift BMC · a month ago No sir, we do not recommend stacking an aftermarket leveling kit with the factory Trail Boss/AT4 2" leveling/lift kit as you will eventually experience ball joint issues. We will have a AT4/TB version kit with new control arms with proper cup and pivot angles available shortly.

People who don’t go with the flow of traffic create a larger hazard. I see it every day. I’m not sure where you live, but I presume it isn’t a major metropolitan area, let alone one of the most challenging areas to drive in in the US, as I do. Im glad you’re proud of your 97 cubic inches that you have over me. There is a replacement for displacement - It’s called forced induction. Why don’t you go start a 4.3 liter fan club thread?

Since I don't have a gasser anymore my edger and mower get fed Mobil 1 that I never got used on the 6.0s. They get blown off after every use too, mower looks almost brand new even though it's 10+ years old. Sent from my Find7 using Tapatalk

The real question is... does it withstand a heavy toolbox falling from the bed rails at an angle? LOL

Yes, but the manual will not tell you if there are work arounds or other real world examples of things you can do to alleviate the issue. Though it is the first thing to check, it’s not as fun as talking to your buddies on the forum.

That's what we all say...

some more pics. The box is actually fiberglass molded around that factory box. I need to clean up the amp a little.. but you get the idea. Also - adding a base knob up front is important. This set up is probably the same less $$ as the factory kicker sub.. but I can guarantee it rocks more.

I filed a complaint and was contacted for more details, pictures and asked to provide consent to allow the NHTSA to raise the issue with GM. So perhaps it just that they haven't updated their website yet.

I think you should find a new shop!

Anything mechanical can fail at any point in time. GM has cranked out hundreds of thousands of these L83, L86, L84 and L87 engines since 2013 I would say yours is an exception to the longevity of others out there. If it were a design flaw we would be hearing this from other members daily I suspect. As they say, S*** happens.

I am surprised by that price. A good surprise.

People make a big deal out of my speeds but fail to note that Peppers life time speed average, total miles / total hours is faster by 4 mph (42 mph) that the national average. (Ford Fleet Services says the average is 38 mph). That national speed average gets but 17 mpg and small change for this same set up. Am I actually that much slower? They also fail to note that my highway mileage is at the EPA test cycle speed and exceeds it by over 22%. My life time average which would be the same as the EPA combine average is 5 mpg higher. That extra 5 mpg has nothing to do with my speed. I haven't done anything GM could not have done nor anything anyone else could not do. The difference between Pepper and the remainder is commitment to a plan and following what the generated data the truck produces says to do. My sister-in-law and I drive the same trip to my fathers. Just short of 200 miles. Takes me 30 extra minutes to get there. She uses nearly 40% more fuel. Bad trade IMHO.

GM CAI. Looks cool but that’s about it. Maybe a little improvement in throttle response? Not much sound really. I got an unreal deal though.... Instructions totally suck (I read them after I was done anyway lol). Now, a Small Lift/AT tires and I’ll be done for a bit I think...

If you read his build thread you will understand how he gets 27+ MPG. The truck is lowered, using 0w20 oil instead of 5w30 and never driving over 55mph. It is a regular cab short bed 2 wheel drive. The rest of us 4.3 owners will never see those mpg numbers.

I do that all the time, prices scare the beejesus outta me, then I realize Canadian dollars, not US.

My 18’ has electrical steering as well. The vacuum pump controls the brakes. When my pump failed it gave the same 2 codes you got, BUT I also got a service ABS as well. Weird response about off reading tho. I guess I may understand if you were jumping it or doing extreme angles, but I doubt that...

Went a little overboard with oil??? Mobil has a good rebate at the moment Ryan B.

They make ones way smaller than that. I've got a Mantis - 2-stroke, weighs barely over 20 lbs.. https://mantis.com/why-mantis-tillers/ Yeah, nobody takes care of mowers , or other OPE - I make a killing off of them. They are the most neglected engines on the planet. When the oil has a brownish hue to it, that's when you know you've got a REAL bad one on your hands. I worked on a small 4-stroke tiller someone ran and never did valve adjustments on - the valve clearance became so big, the rocker fell right off the valve. They don't run too good with valves that won't open ... Here's a tiller carb I got one time - sat with fuel in it for 12 years. Pre-ethanol days, so it wasn't as bad as it could've been. In other news, FINALLY got my parts for the Silverado! 8 weeks I've been waiting for them to build it. Haven't driven the Silverado since March 12th. Will be starting on this today. Stuff is built like a TANK - 100x better than anything GM could've come up with. Plus it's an air locker - turns the differential into a spool with the flick of a switch. I don't do much heavy off-roading - just wanted something built GOOD! No more crap G80. And that friggin cover is as heavy as a manhole cover! Will outlast the truck, that's for sure!

Is in OP defense if the bed is way off I would want it fixed. I'm sure 99% of trucks on the road have beds that are slightly off but if its way out of wack GM should correct it

IF GM pulls up short on you, it might be time to seek a quality independent body shop. They deal with these issues daily....

One of the first things I noticed with my Bilsteins is how dramatically improved driving over speed-bumps became. You have to try this when you're testing them out. The truck is unfazed by them it's amazing

Just got it on the truck and first impressions are good! It's got a really deep throaty sound. I'm liking it a lot, throttle response seems better also. No noticeable drone either.

To each their own man... .. I really dislike 4 bangers but, I grew up driving bigger cars, my Dad had Crown Vic's with V8's and that is what I learned to drive in... I'm 34 and I do not embrace technology as much as many people my age and what many see as progress I see as useless... I appreciate the new safety tech but, I question if all the speeds in these transmissions and fast spinning turbo charged small motors are worth the cost were paying to achieve the MPG standards....

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Of all the pickups I had this was my favorite. This pic was after I had to put on "rust" flares - looked so much cleaner without them before it started rusting. I drove this thing for over 120k, and literally hauled our house home with it one trailer load at a time. Only had to put a fuel pump in it. Still had the same tires on it that were used when we bought it, I will have to say they made me a believer of BFG. Sadly with the amount of miles and the rust we let it go.

Welcome, what’s your setup?

Nice looking truck. The only good looking 19 I've seen. I will probably end up with one, good to know they can look good.

No need for a response like this. First warning. Next you'll get some time off... OK?

2.25" ReadyLift Leveling Kit with 285/75r18 Toyo AT2 Xtremes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Removed the RC 2 in level and installed Bilstein 5100 all around with the front set at the highest setting. Sent from my LG-H820 using Tapatalk