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Old Aug 7, 2018 | 6:54 PM
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The four-cylinder will produce 310 horsepower and 348 lb-ft of torque, and it'll be in a package that's almost 400 pounds lighter, so it shouldn't feel under powered. Do you think this is going to be a hit for Chevy? Would you consider a four-banger Silverado? Let me know below!
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Old Aug 7, 2018 | 9:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Johnny Mayday
The four-cylinder will produce 310 horsepower and 348 lb-ft of torque, and it'll be in a package that's almost 400 pounds lighter, so it shouldn't feel under powered. Do you think this is going to be a hit for Chevy? Would you consider a four-banger Silverado? Let me know below!
Nah, I wouldn't. Sure it would be easier to work on a four banger in a full-sized pickup truck, but only a V6 or V8 would be my choice. I dont like turbochargers on gasoline vehicles not intended for racing. Why Chevy pulled the 2.5 liter mill from the Malibu lineup is beyond my ken. Its a great motor, with terrific gas mileage and lots of power and no turbocharger to go bad either.
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Old Aug 8, 2018 | 6:34 PM
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Nah, I wouldn't. Sure it would be easier to work on a four banger in a full-sized pickup truck, but only a V6 or V8 would be my choice. I dont like turbochargers on gasoline vehicles not intended for racing. Why Chevy pulled the 2.5 liter mill from the Malibu lineup is beyond my ken. Its a great motor, with terrific gas mileage and lots of power and no turbocharger to go bad either.
Yeah, I might be biased, but I prefer my cars NA. Just way less to go wrong.

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Old Aug 8, 2018 | 7:40 PM
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Yeah, I might be biased, but I prefer my cars NA. Just way less to go wrong.
Exactly so. I cant Imagine why Chevrolet stuck a four cylinder in a Camaro either, even with 300 HP.

That car wont hold up its resale value with an I-4 motor. The Camaro is a muscle car for petes sake!
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