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Fastest stock production truck on the planet
The 93 GMC Syclone 4.3 V6 with 3 psi Mitsubishi
turbo. Only thing faster was ZR1 CORVETTE...
Syclone was faster in acceleration, handling
than Testarossa, Nissan 300ZS, ACURA NX, Any
Ford past or present, Any import Porsche, Ferrari,
Lambo, Jag, Cobra 427. A modified production
S10 truck set bonneville speed record in 1990
at 203 mph with 4.3L V6.....$30,000 brand new....
turbo. Only thing faster was ZR1 CORVETTE...
Syclone was faster in acceleration, handling
than Testarossa, Nissan 300ZS, ACURA NX, Any
Ford past or present, Any import Porsche, Ferrari,
Lambo, Jag, Cobra 427. A modified production
S10 truck set bonneville speed record in 1990
at 203 mph with 4.3L V6.....$30,000 brand new....
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You're a little goofy in some of the cars you listed it would beat but it was a cool vehicle.
I highly recommend this car for anyone who wants a comfortable sedan with phenomenal acceleration. The stock ones are also very powerful because of all that low-end torque. It also responds very well to bolt-on mods. It's also built like a truck (body on frame) and you can tow with them.
That's still substantial, but a lot less than the 50% you can get with other engines. I wonder if the one you saw was modified to lower the compression ratio for the supercharger. I've heard of guys doing that.
Honestly the torque that this engine has really is enough on it's own, especially now with the light mods. Together with the aftermarket 3.42 gears that the previous owner had put on, this 4200 lb car accelerates like it's a Chevy Cavalier with a big-block in it. You literally get pinned to your seat back.
The best part about this car is that it's a practical performance car. Not too many of those on the planet. I'm looking forward to passing some BMW's, Audis, and Lexuses in my $22,000 "family sedan".
-powerisfun
The charcoal grey one you saw must have been a custom job. I bet it looked pretty good, though.
Yeah, it will take some getting used to sitting low again with such a big brute of a car. If you're looking for a toy, you should pick up an older 5.0L Mustang. You can get them for pretty cheap and the aftermarket is tremendous. Projects are always funner than buying a car already done, anyways. You can have it be as fast as your old Lightning in no time. Just a thought.
MODELS TRUCK & VAN BUYER'S GUIDE, I did not
make up the data about the imports.
It went 0-60 4.9 sec 13.6 in 1/4
Faster than L98 VETTE, PONTIAC 20TH ANNIV,
PORSCHE CARRERA, LOTUS ESPRT TURBO, CAMARO IROC,
PORSCHE 928GT, TESTAROSSA....It had limiter to
125MPH due to tires, it had a 500lb wt rating,
was all wheel drive, the brick shape had no effect
on the 204.145 mph on Sept 14, 1990 two way average in the flying mile. The Buick Gran National had a Turbo 3.8L V6. A totally different engine. The GN would do 180 mph when equipped for
DEA and moonshine law enforcement agencies. Your are right about TYPHOON. The 2 dr S10 Blazer SUV Vehicle sold poorly due to their $30,000 asking
price in 1993.
I have all the data, test reports, service manuals, maintenance records on laptop computer,
vehicle registration, tags, receipt for after market add-ons, pink slip (took 3 years to get) $26,000 total cost incl finance charges.
I have a photo of me lighting up all fours after
30 PSI injectors were added and shift kit to
tranny. I may be goofy re today's higher performing cars, but surely not goofy in cars of
1993...Have not lost race yet. Not even to
a fuly restored '70 hemi CUDA, of course it
had lower compression engine due to non-availability of 105 Octane fuel. Oh, limiter
was disabled with HYPERTECH programmer. I stayed
with an SC SUPERCHARGED 3,8 V6 89 T-BIRD at 149MPH,
Mustang GT fell back. Mustang 5.0 LS can do
155MPH...Lexus and Infinity can do anhonest 150mph..........
Forget that Buell!! It is stocked with a crappy Sportster motor! Take it from a guy who owns three bikes in which one is a Harley--never buy one for performace or reliability! In fact, Buell issued a recall on ALL of their models from the past three years due to numerous problems.
If you need an American ride--go for the Victory Sport. (Made by Polaris)
Lastly a Mustang magazine has a modified '97 Cobra(like mine) and it has run 12.2's on motor no power adder. Stock ls1's run low 13's stock. So while your truck is bitchen' it aint all that.
mini-truck with same spoiler/cladding as SYCLONE,
If it had better aerodynamics is would have
gone 250-280 mph....I understand your
doubts, if you are still not convinced, check
the published sources...it is all there. Also
FYI, modified S10 with 4.3 won the PIKES PEAK
HILL CLIMB. I don't remember if it was 4x4 or
2wd, I think 2WD......I know about FORD COBRAS,
289, 427 and the SUNBEAM TIGER with 260 V8, I am
loyal to none, love all fast, quick vehicles.
When I was in high school in early sixties, my
neighbor, an aerospace engineer owned a Sunbeam
TIGER with Ford 260 V8, very fast, this was before
Shelby Mustangs and Cobras were thought of by Carrol Shelby and Lee Iacoca.
In 1961 is when Shelby approached A.C. cars about a hybrid using their chassis and frame. The prototype used the first version of Ford's smallblock, a 221, before the 260's came out.
In 1962 Ian Garrard contacted Ken Miles of Sunbeam to fit the 260 in the Rootes Alpine, later to be called Tiger, apparently it wasn't a good install because Garrard then went to Shelby to do it right ie: modify the firewall and chassis etc. So as you see not only was the A.C. Cobra before the Tiger, Shelby actually helped engineer the Tiger. Funny story about the Tiger is Rootes motors was bought by Chrysler but a contract that was inked by Shelby forced Chrysler to keep a Ford motor in the Tiger.
When you say the circa '70 454 is no relation are you just talking aluminum heads? Otherwise I for the life of me can't figure that one out. They are all very much related unless you can tell me why.
I will concede I don't know for sure on the 3.8 G.M. motors but I was under the impression that like the 4.3 is 3/4 of a 350 the 3.8 is 3/4 of a 305 G.M. engine. A lot of interchangeability.
I will not doubt your land speed claim but I will argue till the end it's no where near a STOCK PRODUCTION truck as you for some reason insist on calling it. Both Lightnings(93-95 and current) are faster off the showroom floor than your Syclone. Stock production IS off the showroom floor.
Enjoy your truck I think it's bitchen but I calls 'em as I sees 'em.
I really lucked out getting mine for $22,000. I'm hoping to keep it forever.
-powerisfun
history. Have many books on subject in storage in my attic. My memory is slightly fading, am 53
year old aging hot rodder. If memory (again)
services me right, the 454 engine in '70 El
Camino/Chevelle had ultra high compression and solid lifter heads, the de-tuned '71 and later
454s were low compression units with hydraulic lifter heads... These are showroom vehicles..who told you or whear did you read that the 93 and new lightenings were faster off the line than my Syclone?? It depends on driver experience during launch. Let me give you an example. When I was
16 years old my Mother had a '62 Buick Electra 225
4 door 4500 lb gunboat with 401 325 Hp, 445 LBS TORQUE Ultra high compression engine, 4 bbl carb and a Dynaflow
tranny, my buddy's mom had a '62 T-BIRD with 390
4V high compression Ford engine. We had a grudge
race. Just before launch, i Had left foot on brake and torqued up motor rpms, I beat my buddy's
mom's T-bird, He should have smoked me. His mom later got a '63 Pontiac Grand Prix with 389 and therefore had the quicker car. My point is with my drag racing experience I was able to beat my
friend due to superior technique. I owned a
55 Belair Hardtop with stock 265-4v engine, same
buddy had a '55 T-BIRD with re-built 292-4v motor,
both were automatics. We had drag race again and
I dusted his Bird by 5 car lengths, police gave us
both tickets for going 65 in a 35 mph zone, he
was kind enough not to charge us with drag racing. He was behind the whole time. Both of us were 16 at time. I just thought id throw in that little bit of nostalga. I have many tire burning years of experience. I hope you agree on one thing, that experience many times wins grudge matches no matter what you drive....
Regards to you and your automotive saavy....
Ditto your salutation.
ravings from original statement of fastest.....
I agree 101% that fastest and quickest is not
the same. Re: Drag racing, I hear you about loser having higher speeds, It is who gets there
first at finish line. I have seen some incredible
races where the loser should have won, having
higer speeds and quicker lapse time. Also the
ability of a super stock vehicle doing wheelies...
ie 1964 Chevelle with 427...WOW!!!
I owned a '62 MGB for approx. 3 weeks unitl my
Father, a Body and Fender repairman for over 50 years demanded i get rid of the killer of drivers
sports car. I argued with him that it is possible to avoid an accident with superior handling until he showed me a few wrecked MG's,
Triumphs, sprites and Jags with body parts....
He worked in Hollywood where many movie stars owned the most beautiful sports cars I have ever seen. The most gorgeous car I have had the pleasure of riding in was a '72 Ferrari Daytona
Spyder with a V12, chain driven camshafts and
6 Webers...It belonged to a Surgeon. I believe
a few hundred were made. I thought the '70 427 tri power vette was ferocious, the Ferrari was
indescribable as was/is the 427 COBRA...
Have a great day
Regards,
Andy
I'll ride something more reliable...like A Silverado.
2 Hundee in a [non-permissible content removed] shaker....no thanks
- Tim
I understand the suv craze but it still doesn't make sense that GM would stop a good-selling car and then change its platform.
I would think that a car would help their fleet mpg and keep the enviromentalists off their backs.
I just found out that in Australia, GM still makes a version of the old Impala. Only it's not called that. It's called the "Holden SS" and it has the LS1 and is still RWD. That must be a pretty sweet ride. Lucky Aussies!
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I've heard that too. Some people who know have told me that the Trans Am and the Z28-SS are both actually faster than the Corvette. GM doesn't want to advertise that fact, though, because it might make the Corvette buyers a bit peeved.
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