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This is because they no longer care about their customers. Though, I am not sure they ever did. All that matters to them is profit. Nothing else.

You have to love how this thread has digressed into a "I would never have an I4 in a truck" thread. Almost no one has ACTUALLY answered the OP's question about whether or not anyone else has seen a problem with the I4. Well, except for the guy with the buyback. Sorry Dude, Chevy screwed you. But, they really don't seem to care. Amazing how people have somehow lost the ability to stay on topic and choose once again to express their opinion of what engine "should be in a real truck". <shaking my head>

Here you go: https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/how’s-your-2019-ram-running-take-our-poll.1017/ Not as bad as you might think. I noticed no one hear mentioned the 28 page rear window leak issue.

It appears to be Henna Chevrolet in Austin, TX. I found it on their website. That is how I knew it was RWD... https://www.hennachevyaustin.com/

That red supercharged RST is interesting, but it is RWD, not 4WD. I read online that Chevrolet is going to start offering the 6.2L as an option for the RST trim level in the 2020 model year. So, instead of trying to supercharge a 5.3L, I will just wait until August/September and then order a 2020 the way I want it.

There really are not a whole lot of options out there yet for the 2019. But, I am sure more will come. The GM 6-piston caliper and rotor kit for the 2019 is probably the most reasonable 6-piston kit currently available. But, if you are patient, I am sure Baer or EBC will have something available within the next year.

Found it:

There is a dude on youtube that installed this kit on a 17 or 18. I'll find the video and link it here. Really made a difference for him. I'd bet a lot of money that the rotors and calipers are the exact same for the 2019 kit.

I bought my wife a 2019 RAM 1500 Laramie back in October for $48k after discounts. This was after visiting a Chevrolet and GMC dealership about a new 2019 to replace my 2014 Silverado LTZ. None of the GM dealers in the Raleigh, NC area would budge on their pricing back in October. After reading about all of the issues with early build GMs, I am glad I could not get a deal. We have had our Ram for 7 months and 11k miles now. Have had zero problems. But, in fairness, I didn't get the leak prone panoramic sunroof or the 12 inch Uconnect screen which were known issues at the time. Guess I just got lucky. I really want to trade our 2017 Buick Regal on either a new GMC or Chevy... Because I miss my Silverado, even though it had the dreaded rear end shake. Glad I have waited. Hopefully, by the time I am ready to pull the trigger, they will have the bugs worked out of these new GMs.

So, I am not a GM engineer, but this has me thinking. From what I understand about a GM engine computer, it is looking at things like air temp and pressure under the hood, listening for spark knock, reading the oxygen level in the exhaust via the 2 or more oxygen sensors, etc. All for 2 primary purposes: (1) to maintain a set air/fuel ratio and (2) to prevent spark knock in the engine. If this assumption is basically correct, then it should still be possible to mount a supercharger and larger fuel injectors and see a significant hp/torque gain. Why do I think this? Well, logically, if you add more air to the engine, the computer will adjust the fuel and ignition curves to maintain that desired air/fuel ratio and prevent spark knock. So, you should still see a 100 or more hp gain even without computer tuning. Granted, being able to tune the computer would give you greater gains... But just bolting on a supercharger and installing larger injectors and possibly a larger throttle-body should still yield a gain. Am I missing something here?

Well, to some it may not be worth the hassle. But, I want the color I want. Why 'settle' when you are spending in excess of $40k for a new truck? And as far as getting a sports car, I have one: a 2018 ZL1 Camaro with 6 speed manual. I just like the idea of having my truck match my car, color wise, when I am towing it to a track day. So, if I cannot get a Red Hot colored Silverado in LTZ or High Country trim, my next best bet is to get an RST with the biggest motor available, then supercharge it.

You have no idea how quick they (GM) are to void your warranty for something as benign as a catch can. So, it boggles my mind why they get so uptight about tuning. Also, that callaway truck, no way it will be $40k like the Roush truck. Probably at least $60k. No thanks. I just want a supercharger kit for around $3k that I can install with full length headers and a tune. Then I'll be happy. :-)

As cool as this is... I just cannot buy a Ford... Can't do it...

Since people always ask for evidence of a claim. Here is a link to a video about one of the new Roush Ford F-150s. This video shows a 725hp one. But, when I looked around at Ford dealer websites that have Roush trucks, I didn't see a 725hp one for sale, only the 600hp ones.

Since I am disappointed that Chevy isn't offering the red hot color in the LTZ this year and the RST cannot be ordered with the 6.2L engine... I am very close to ordering an RST in Red Hot with the 5.3L and the Max Tow package. Does anyone know of a shop working on a supercharger kit for the 2019 5.3L yet? Roush has a supercharger for the 2019 Ford V8 that takes it to 600hp. I'd be happy with 500 out of a supercharged 5.3 if I can get it. Anyone hear any rumors?

Hey Jack, are you sure that the ability to play music from your phone wasn't via bluetooth audio? I do that all of the time. But, the manual really does say those front 3 are for power only.

It isn't a dumb question. There are no stupid questions... Only stupid people... :-) And most of them drive Fords. Anyway, here is a direct answer to your question... If your Silverado is like mine, there are 5 USB ports. 3 are under a black cover beneath the ventilation controls. These 3 are for power only. They can power a cell phone, GPS receiver, etc. Inside the center console, there are 2 more ports on the right side... Those are data ports. Those are where you want to plug in a USB stick with music on it.

The annoying thing about all of this is that my 2013 Camaro 1LE has the ability to play folders in MyLink. That menu choice does NOT exist in my 2014 Silverado. Why did they remove such a useful feature? That could NOT have taken up that many lines of code in the MyLink App...

Mine came with the Chevy 22" Rims with Bridgestone tires (plan to post a pic or two in the new member section when I take some. The only ones I have were taken with an iphone are not really that good). And, just like my 2013 1LE Camaro, all 4 tires were way over pressurized when I got it home. Checking the tire pressures and setting them to the correct numbers is one of the first things I do when I get a new vehicle home. :-) I also always check the oil level and trans fluid level. I have had new vehicles that were a quart low in the past.

I don't have a Z71, never said I do. I just have an LTZ Crew Cab 4x4. Didn't get the Z71 because I have no intention of going off road. I wanted 4x4 for pulling a 23 foot boat. My 2001 silverado was only 2wd and I had problems (even with a posi rear end) with slick boat ramps. There were several occasions with the old truck where I was afraid I might slip into the lake truck and all. Like I said, I am sure I can find an aftermarket shock that will suit my needs.

In my case, I am sure they will tell me that there is nothing wrong, it is supposed to ride like that. Like I said, I want a smoother, more controlled ride. I will be contacting KYB on Monday.

By they way, I just checked the KYB online catalog. They don't list ANY for the 2014 Silverado yet. And Monroe only lists replacements for the front. Nothing for the rear.

What don't you like about them? Too bouncy? Too stiff? I think my 4x4 1500 Crew Cab LTZ is a bit too bouncy over speed bumps. Not as bad as my 2006 Jeep mind you, but could be a little better controlled. I am thinking about changing shocks as well to slow down the action. Expecially in the rear. But, I do NOT have Z71. Thought it was a waste of money as I will most likely never take this off road. Only reason I wanted 4x4 was for pulling a boat. Been caught on a slick boat ramp with a 2 wheel drive truck before, thought I was going to slide into the lake. Never again. Anyway, I may change my rear shocks as well.