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And to prove what? That a modified 4 Cyl can be as good as a stock V8?

I'm not talking about diesel's, but nice try. I'll gladly take the 3.0 duramax in the 1500. But in gas form, IMO, it's a V8.

The 3.0 Diesel will likely be 200-220hp and 350-400ftlbs. It's going to be inline with the Ford and Dodge 3.0 diesels and if GM continues their trend, it'll likely be lower than the competitors numbers.

My 5.3 High Country gets 21-22MPG, empty, during day to day driving. Towing my Duster it gets 16-18MPG, that's not much of a hit, considering thats close to 6500lbs behind the truck. Compare that to my buddy that has a 2016 3.5EB F150 Sport Super Crew that gets similar empty MPG, he's says he gets anywhere from 20-24mpg day to day driving, but when towing his lighter Fox body to the same track at the same speed (we go together), he has only ever been able to manage 11-13MPG tops. Our other body with a 2011 Ram Sport does even better in a way. He gets about 15-17MPG towing his Valiant, and has told use he gets 19-20MPG day to day. Less MPG, but also less of a drop. The EB and all turbo engines suffer from the same problem, when the turbo spools up and forces more air in, it needs more fuel to maintain a good air/fuel ratio. The more you use the turbo, the more fuel you use. Ford can spout off all the MPG claims they want, but real life use is showing other wise. And Ford sells 66% EB, because they push the EB more. If you read/watch the reviews, the hidden gem is almost always the 5.0 V8.

LOL to all, except what's highlighted... The 3.5 competes with the 6.2, hardly "crushes it". And I'm willing to bet the 2.7 4Cyl GM is going to suffer the same major drawback as the Ford Ecoboosts, great fuel economy, until you put something behind it and ask it to do work. Then the fuel economy tanks and it'll hit the gas station faster than a 8.1 Vortec.

All these, one, tiny motors?!?! That also eclipse the small block chevy in power and economy. While I will have a V8 every time I buy a full-size, I'm good with the 4 banger. What ever they GM needs to do to meet the EPA's stupid requirements for a full-size.

Leave them as is. I hate colour accents in wheels. It's what complete ruins the RedLine vehicles, from GM, for me.

Somebody has figured out the proper way to two tone these trucks, good job...

I wish my Duster had a back up camera. The drivers door mirror is basically for show on those cars, you can barely see past the ole girls hips. There is no passenger side mirror and the rear view in the middle is good for seeing the car a few lengths back, but sucks for backing up. My 91 C2500 is great for backing up, those old trucks are like sitting in fish bowls compared to the blind spots in the new trucks. And I use the mirrors in the 2017 to back up for the most part, but I find the camera works wonders for lining up to the trailer and when backing up those last final inches. The camera also works great for backing out of parking spots. Theres a few streets around me with angled parking and the camera lets me see what coming down the road when I can see past the SUV or van beside me.

And they wonder why back up cameras are mandatory in all vehicles as of May 2018 lol.

So... How many hours were invested in the straight six motors before they were dropped? Or the small block, or big block, or any other engine that has gone by the wayside... Even the almighty LS was dropped eventually.

They are probably just the stock 20's. They come black from factory now.

The 2.7 looks like it'll be a nice little engine. Doubtful I'll ever own one in a full-size, call me old school (I'll gladly take that moniker by the way), but full-size trucks should have v8's IMO. But if I were looking at midsize trucks and the 2.7 was an option, I'd strongly consider it, I think it would be a nice addition to the Colorado/Canyon platform.

Ha, the red frame caps, bug me more lol, but to each their own...

Gave it an exterior wash and an interior detail, a much needed interior detail. Also removed the steps. Going to price out repainting the front bumper and hood sometime this week. The paint on these trucks suck, so many rock chips. Might get them to paint the grille and headlight trim too. Then it's getting a vinyl wrap on the front end.

Ok thanks

And if it does need it, typically which shims seem to be working? I'm not against ordering them just in case, I can't have this truck down for too long while I wait for shims to show up.

What about shims? Did anyone need them?

Ok, ordered 2" drop shackles and I'm going to pull the block when I install. What shocks do you guys recommend for the drop, or are they even needed at on 3" of drop?

It's builds like this, that make me wish I hadn't bought a High Country. Some days I wish I had bought a Regular cab long box fully loaded instead. Rigs look good guys...

We have one of those intersections in my home town, I hate it. At least once a week someone in the left turn only lane, usually an out of towner, decides to go straight. I make it a point to get into the left turn only lane, when I have too turn, just to avoid this. I actually make it a point to avoid the intersection all together, but in the instant I can't I go cautiously.

Mines open every day (as long as it's not raining) in the summer. A/C is a rarely used option in my vehicles.

Too nice to keep her hidden away today...

I do Krown on all my vehicles. I have it touched up every year and it worked great. But honestly what ever you go with, as long as it seeps and doesn't dry up, it'll work. And have it touched up every year. My 1991 C2500 has been undercoated ever year since day one and there isn't a spot of rust, now I just wish the previous owner took the time to take care of the paint.

Hand washed it for the first time this year. I'm never doing black again. There is a weekend of paint correction in my future, and I'm not looking forward to it...