Big vs. Mini Trucks: New Purchases

[Phishin]

2 week ago I bought a 1994 Honda Acty. Last week I bought a 2025 Silverado 2500 gasser--Crew Cab and Long Bed. She's a battleship!! It was just what I wanted: LT, with leather, Z71, factory 5th wheel and bed liner, and trailering package.

Two vastly different vehicles. But in BITOG style, I had to re-up my oil and filter supplies: 5 gallons of 5w30 No VII, 5 gallons of 5w40 Super Car, 6 quart bottles of each, and some RP filters.

 

[SwampSurvivor]

I really want a kei truck!
NY made them illegal ... even with the 25 year rule.

 

[Arc]

Are the mini trucks good for anything? I see them from time to time but never actually did any research or knew anyone that owned one. Are they any different than a four Wheeler with a bed?

 

[SC Maintenance]

Are the mini trucks good for anything? I see them from time to time but never actually did any research or knew anyone that owned one. Are they any different than a four Wheeler with a bed?

There actually what is predominantly used to haul freight around in big, mostly Asian cities, like Tokyo. So yes, if that fits your needs there very versatile. I see a few around here in the city.

 

[Phishin]

Are the mini trucks good for anything? I see them from time to time but never actually did any research or knew anyone that owned one. Are they any different than a four Wheeler with a bed?

You can put 800# in the bed. So that's handy. Plus it's a fun commuter vehicle for work. hardware, grocery, etc.

For me, it's mostly fun. Helps keeps miles oof and prevents unnecessary gas guzzling caused by my 2500 and 3500 Silverados.

 

[#18FAN]

2 week ago I bought a 1994 Honda Acty. Last week I bought a 2025 Silverado 2500 gasser--Crew Cab and Long Bed. She's a battleship!! It was just what I wanted: LT, with leather, Z71, factory 5th wheel and bed liner, and trailering package.

Two vastly different vehicles. But in BITOG style, I had to re-up my oil and filter supplies: 5 gallons of 5w30 No VII, 5 gallons of 5w40 Super Car, 6 quart bottles of each, and some RP filters.

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What engine in the Silverado??

 

[skyactiv]

What engine in the Silverado??

READ BELOW @AZjeff I goofed

 

[#18FAN]

He said 2025 2500 gas so it has a 6.6L with 401 lb-ft of torque

I must have missed it

 

[AZjeff]

He said 2025 2500 gas so it has a 6.6L with 401 lb-ft of torque.

Try 401 hp @ 5200 and 464 lb-ft. @ 4000.

 

[skyactiv]

I did a mega dumbo!

 

[Dr_Dr3i]

Really digging that Silverado beast. Lucky for me it wouldn't fit in the garage so I settled on a half-ton.

 

[AZjeff]

I did a mega dumbo!

Meh, owning one I couldn't let it lose 63 lb-ft.

 

[Phishin]

Meh, owning one I couldn't let it lose 63 lb-ft.

GM is currently tooling up for a new generation of HD gas truck engine. I haven't heard much, only that it's coming. I wonder what the HP and TQ numbers will look like.

Of course, GM already offers a high-performance crate engine of the 6.6L gasser in my truck. The L8P takes the L8T and moves the HP from 401HP --> 523HP and the Torque goes from 464 --> 543 Ft-Lbs ..... substantial bumps.

 

[Arc]

Try 401 hp @ 5200 and 464 lb-ft. @ 4000.
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I prefer the Hemi

 

[clinebarger]

I prefer the Hemi

The 6.4L HD Hemi?

 

[4WD]

The 6.4L HD Hemi?

My friend tried towing with that - had a new GMC DMax a year later …

 

[MaximumMini]

 

[hemioiler]

My friend tried towing with that - had a new GMC DMax a year later …

Gas vs diesel isn't even close, but depends on what you're towing too.

I always say, better to tow with a diesel but own a gasser. Pros and cons to each but for what I'm towing I'd take the gasser everytime.

 

[4WD]

Gas vs diesel isn't even close, but depends on what you're towing too.

I always say, better to tow with a diesel but own a gasser. Pros and cons to each but for what I'm towing I'd take the gasser everytime.

They own 4 vehicles and other toys …

 

[2strokeNorthstar]

I really want a kei truck!
NY made them illegal ... even with the 25 year rule.

Can't have them on California roads either