Topic: Turbo 4 in full size GM pickup

[Ex-airbalancer]

Interesting
More power than my 2003 5.3
https://news.pickuptrucks.com/2018/11/a-4-cylinder-pickup-chevrolet-takes-a-gamble-with-2019-silverado-1500.html

[Scaerio]

That’s a pretty big 4.  Isn’t the 3.0 4 in the Porsche 944 the largest ‘mass’ production 4 ever?

[EV Dan]

I'm sure the engine will be fine for as long as the turbo bearings chill in a quality synthetic oil that is also changed regularly. I do wonder however why GM insists their trucks must have a brick-face designs, after all smaller and lighter engines should be easier to package and allow for a more aerodynamic hoods.

[rrocket]

That’s a pretty big 4.  Isn’t the 3.0 4 in the Porsche 944 the largest ‘mass’ production 4 ever?

Pontiac Tempest had a 3.2

[tpl]

That’s a pretty big 4.  Isn’t the 3.0 4 in the Porsche 944 the largest ‘mass’ production 4 ever?

If by 'ever' you mean post WWII  then nearly so...according to Ron

If you are including trucks and tractors  then I suspect not the biggest.   I bet someone somewhere made a 4 litre 4 cyl gasoline engine for something or other!

[ktm525]

That’s a pretty big 4.  Isn’t the 3.0 4 in the Porsche 944 the largest ‘mass’ production 4 ever?

Pontiac Tempest had a 3.2

Not the late eighties version? That was a 2.8L V6

[EV-Light]

GM is taking a lot of heat with their new trucks, main reasons:

1- polarizing design
2- underwhelming interior
3- the 2.7 powertrain isn’t competitive


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[ArticSteve]

I suppose if all one is going to do is idle all day it might display some competitive mpg numbers, but for general usage that little 4 pot turbo will be running full tilt and sucking back the gas like there is no tomorrow.

[revalations]

GM is taking a lot of heat with their new trucks, main reasons:

1- polarizing design
2- underwhelming interior
3- the 2.7 powertrain isn’t competitive


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Including a few 1st place comparo finishes and readers choice truck of the year awards......

https://canadiantruckkingchallenge.ca/all-new-gmc-sierra-denali-wins-the-2019-canadian-truck-king-challenge/
https://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2018/11/chevrolet-silverado-voted-as-autoguide-com-2019-reader-s-choice-truck-of-the-year.html
https://news.pickuptrucks.com/2018/11/whats-the-best-half-ton-truck-for-2018.html

A pretty glowing review of the 4cyl Silverado...
https://www.automobilemag.com/news/2019-chevrolet-silverado-four-cylinder-review-first-drive/

If I were buying a new truck there would be a 19 GM in my garage.

[rrocket]

That’s a pretty big 4.  Isn’t the 3.0 4 in the Porsche 944 the largest ‘mass’ production 4 ever?

Pontiac Tempest had a 3.2

Not the late eighties version? That was a 2.8L V6

It was 60s...and I think the nickname was the "Trophy 4".

[rrocket]

That’s a pretty big 4.  Isn’t the 3.0 4 in the Porsche 944 the largest ‘mass’ production 4 ever?

If by 'ever' you mean post WWII  then nearly so...according to Ron

If you are including trucks and tractors  then I suspect not the biggest.   I bet someone somewhere made a 4 litre 4 cyl gasoline engine for something or other!

Oh I bet there's probably a BIG 4 cylinder diesel too in some commercial truck or similar!

[revalations]

That’s a pretty big 4.  Isn’t the 3.0 4 in the Porsche 944 the largest ‘mass’ production 4 ever?

If by 'ever' you mean post WWII  then nearly so...according to Ron

If you are including trucks and tractors  then I suspect not the biggest.   I bet someone somewhere made a 4 litre 4 cyl gasoline engine for something or other!

Oh I bet there's probably a BIG 4 cylinder diesel too in some commercial truck or similar!

The Series 50 Detroit was a 4cyl diesel 8.5L. Most transit buses throughout the 90's-mid 2000's had one. I love the sound of them, they were rough buggers though, they'd vibrate hood hinge pins down to nothing on trucks.

[Seafoam]

 The first generation Canyon / Colorado had a 2.8 liter 4. No turbo though.

[rrocket]

That’s a pretty big 4.  Isn’t the 3.0 4 in the Porsche 944 the largest ‘mass’ production 4 ever?

If by 'ever' you mean post WWII  then nearly so...according to Ron

If you are including trucks and tractors  then I suspect not the biggest.   I bet someone somewhere made a 4 litre 4 cyl gasoline engine for something or other!

Oh I bet there's probably a BIG 4 cylinder diesel too in some commercial truck or similar!

The Series 50 Detroit was a 4cyl diesel 8.5L. Most transit buses throughout the 90's-mid 2000's had one. I love the sound of them, they were rough buggers though, they'd vibrate hood hinge pins down to nothing on trucks.

Holy crap! That's big!

[PJungnitsch]

Max rpm 2100, heh

[Arthur Dent]

How about a 28.5L four cylinder?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_S76_Record

[rrocket]

How about a 28.5L four cylinder?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_S76_Record

There's a 4 cylinder marine diesel engine that's 6,489L That's no typo! Can you even facking imagine the size!?! MAN B&W 4K90

[dirtyjeffer]

How about a 28.5L four cylinder?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_S76_Record

There's a 4 cylinder marine diesel engine that's 6,489L That's no typo! Can you even facking imagine the size!?! MAN B&W 4K90

nah, if you want big, then get the biggest...25,340L in-line 14:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W%C3%A4rtsil%C3%A4-Sulzer_RTA96-C

[Fobroader]

I suppose if all one is going to do is idle all day it might display some competitive mpg numbers, but for general usage that little 4 pot turbo will be running full tilt and sucking back the gas like there is no tomorrow.

People on here will argue that this engine is more than good enough for "hauling air".....wouldn't want to tow with this or have a constant, heavy load of a fully loaded service canopy on it.