2019 Silverado is getting a turbo 4

[Kensington]

I think the outrage is similar to the F-150 offering a premium turbo V6 in place of the V8. I think people will be still be pissed, but from the sounds of it, it out performs the outgoing V6 And I know there are at least one person on this board with a V6 Silverado, and it's more than capable.

 

[boostedguy05]

with the exception of the bed cover

 

[Blownbyyou]

I mean hell modern v6 trunks are killing older v8 trucks in all aspects aren’t they?

 

[Bub]

with the exception of the bed cover

I've got resolution to that. I'll post up in bored thread soon.

 

[Dan00Hawk]

EPA fuel economy might be okay for the 2.7 turbo 4, but like most turbo cars, fuel economy really drops off when you are into boost on a regular basis. It'll be interesting to see what real world MPG numbers between the turbo 4, and n/a 6, and n/a 8 motors would be in a couple hundred mile test loop.

 

[Lead Pipe]

I can't see a turbo 4 getting much better mileage than an N/A V8 pulling around the weight of a fullsize pickup anywhere other than on a flat highway with no wind.

I am still more interested in the Duramax I-6.

 

[torquelover]

Somewhat off topic here but still related question: how are turbos holding up these days?

I grew up in a time where you bought turbo timers or sat and idled the engine for a bit in hopes of having the turbo make it to 60-80k or more miles. What advances have we had since then?

 

[Yaj Yak]

Somewhat off topic here but still related question: how are turbos holding up these days?

I grew up in a time where you bought turbo timers or sat and idled the engine for a bit in hopes of having the turbo make it to 60-80k or more miles. What advances have we had since then?

you bought turbo timers for aftermarket setups....

it's not like any factory vehicles came with turbo timers...

 

[Yaj Yak]

this thing is fucking awesome.

OP missed the part about 0-60 in under 7 seconds too.


waaaaaaaaaaaant


bet it tows more than a 2001 1500 v8 silverado or 1994 2500 suburban.

yyyupp.

 

[Bub]

I really want to see it perform. The Murica in me says no way. But my '14 proves these smaller motors get shit done

 

[lefty]

A 4 banger in a truck seems like it is due for a really hard life, I already feel sorry for the transmission. I wish they would bring back the hybrid. I think a V6 Hybrid would be a lot better of an option vs a turbo 4.

 

[Mr_Roboto]

this thing is fucking awesome.

OP missed the part about 0-60 in under 7 seconds too.


waaaaaaaaaaaant


bet it tows more than a 2001 1500 v8 silverado or 1994 2500 suburban.

yyyupp.

You're probably on the money with this. It makes ~100p more than a TBI 350 does and about 45-50 ft-lbs more. People seem to think that you need totally crazy power to tow anything any more, we didn't always have the nice shit we do now.

 

[Kensington]

A 4 banger in a truck seems like it is due for a really hard life, I already feel sorry for the transmission. I wish they would bring back the hybrid. I think a V6 Hybrid would be a lot better of an option vs a turbo 4.

Why do you say that? It makes more power and torque, lower in the rev range, than the outgoing V6, and the V6 was proven to be more than capable

If you're trying to tow 6K pounds, consistently, or throwing 1000 pounds in the bed all the time, obviously this isn't the motor to get. But for people that do the random Mendard's/HD/Lowe's trip, but mostly mall crawl, this motor is going to be perfect.

 

[Kensington]

You're probably on the money with this. It makes ~100p more than a TBI 350 does and about 45-50 ft-lbs more. People seem to think that you need totally crazy power to tow anything any more, we didn't always have the nice shit we do now.

I was reading some forum, I don't remember where, where the guy swore up and down, that his Ford F150 300 I6 could tow anything a new 1/2 ton could tow, and better.

 

[Mr_Roboto]

I was reading some forum, I don't remember where, where the guy swore up and down, that his Ford F150 300 I6 could tow anything a new 1/2 ton could tow, and better.

Yeah, that's just laughable in its own right unless he has a 60-1 cramming air down its gullet and some significant powertrain and suspension mods. I'll say "no" personally. At the same time just because it's better doesn't mean the old way didn't work either. I think the idea that you need to overkill to tow lead to the diesel bros at a level. I mean shit I've towed my 17' camper with a fuckin Volvo and it worked just fine.

 

[Stink Star]

Towing ability is more about chassis/suspension/axles than engine horsepower. I mean semi trucks can haul 80k pounds and have like 500hp engines.

 

[boostedguy05]

But 2k tq

 

[Bub]

But 2k tq

Irrelevant

 

[Kensington]

Towing ability is more about chassis/suspension/axles than engine horsepower/QUOTE]

A late 80's F-150 definitely doesn't have better suspension, chassis, and brakes though...my only point was that specific guy was an idiot.

Also cooling system/ability is a big part.

 

[boostedguy05]

Irrelevant

 

[Stink Star]

But 2k tq

True, but the towing ability is still limited by chassis and brakes more than ultimate power of the engine, Moreso in a 1/2 ton vehicle

 

[Stink Star]

Towing ability is more about chassis/suspension/axles than engine horsepower/QUOTE]

A late 80's F-150 definitely doesn't have better suspension, chassis, and brakes though...my only point was that specific guy was an idiot.

Also cooling system/ability is a big part.

Agreed

 

[boostedguy05]

True, but the towing ability is still limited by chassis and brakes more than ultimate power of the engine, Moreso in a 1/2 ton vehicle

tow rating is by chassis, tow ability is by TQ.

 

[Stink Star]

Irrelevant

It kinda is though. A stock power stroke/duramax/ Cummins now make just shy of 1000ft/lbs stock but can’t tow 40,000 lbs

 

[boostedguy05]

either way, the people that will be in the market for the turbo 4, most likely wont be towing a lot.