2027 TrailBoss(es) revealed

[NY3Wulf]

Official Chevrolet Video Introduction

"updated rear auto-locking differential" - hmm, wonder about that ?

 

[buckshot85]

You expected DOHCs? (just curious)
It does seem that the power/torque of the new v8s is pushing the limit of the current 10L80's capability, but then so does the current 3.0 LZ0 and I haven't heard of chronic tranny failures (yet).

No to DOHC. The power is plenty for me and I like a simple small block but they could ditch the EPA cylinder crap for a normal cam, lifter configuration.

 

[Stormin08]

If GM really wants to listen to it's customers it should build a truck with less technology. They should take a hint from Ursa AG that is building tractors for farmers with zero tech built in, a tractor with less crap to break down, and a tractor that can be worked on by its owner without software updates and dealer only tools.

i totally agree with less tech, but we all know...longevity doesn't drive sales

 

[tooleyondeck]

Yeh, I'd trade in my 2025 in a heartbeat for a new V8 RCSB with no DFM... we had it so good in the 2000s and we didn't realize it lol

 

[Keller]

i totally agree with less tech, but we all know...longevity doesn't drive sales

Agreed, but I'm watching with interest what Ursa AG does to the likes of John Deere and AGCO over the next 10 years.
Remember when a refrigerator lasted 20-30 years and the Maytag man had nothing to do? Maytag was still a viable business model back then, I'm hoping longevity can make a comeback.

 

[Stormin08]

investors were not as heavily involved back then....profit was kept within the company, and also passed down to employees

i will say this, i work for one of the few...that still return profits to the field side. We see a 10% of profit, returned to the field management...and when the scope is 600$mm plus...that can be a very large number that gets distributed back to the field hand. Along with our annual profit sharing.

 

[Jeffh70]

The new ZR2 is pretty sweet but I don't like that red interior trim, doesn't matter though not even thinking about trading up anytime soon or hopefully never I like what I have.

 

[Murph76]

I just wish i had a titan tank...nates transmission fix...and a goddamn front camera...and maybe 3.73 or 4.10 gears

 

[BigBlackie_'25TB]

Yeh, I'd trade in my 2025 in a heartbeat for a new V8 RCSB with no DFM... we had it so good in the 2000s and we didn't realize it lol

I haven't completed a mechanical delete of the DFM yet, but I have done the electronic delete using my HP Tuners hardware (MPVI4) and software after having my ECM and TCM unlocked. I also did the disabling of the Auto Stop/Start using my HP Tuners tuning.

 

[Spikestrip]

Didn't like them at first, but now not thinking they look that bad, while still preferring the current models. Wonder if they learned some lessons, like the control arms and interior leaks.

 

[Wacko]

Someday they'll realize that a vertical screen is superior to a horizontal screen for navigation. I would prefer to see a mile ahead of me instead of a mile to my left and right

 

[Stormin08]

Someday they'll realize that a vertical screen is superior to a horizontal screen for navigation. I would prefer to see a mile ahead of me instead of a mile to my left and right

your choice, i hate how out of place the RAM screens look...
just zoom out some.

 

[Chevydave]

"updated rear auto-locking differential" - hmm, wonder about that ?

Watched again and he did NOT say “auto” just “updated”. Here’s to hoping they make it an electronic locking diff… God forbid that they actually give their customers what they want.. In case you’re reading this GM, no it won’t cannibalize your ZR2 sales , I cant afford that model.

Tell the bean counters it’s investing in the brand…

 

[Murph76]

all they need to do now, is learn from RAM and offer 2 interiors for the ZR2...looks like they may get RED instead of the puke green highlights.

i have passed on several ZR2's, simply due to the interior color...

Same

 

[Murph76]

You expected DOHCs? (just curious)
It does seem that the power/torque of the new v8s is pushing the limit of the current 10L80's capability, but then so does the current 3.0 LZ0 and I haven't heard of chronic tranny failures (yet).

Take out the 200deg f thermostat in the bypass and stick in a open plug or install the ppe bypass to help cool that fluid...no way in hell is that designed to run 200deg give or take