Keep Oppo___: Wrecked Truck Edition

"Memento Mori" (mementomori) 02/10/2016 at 19:39 • Filed to: Light Pole, 2001 Silverado, R.I.P., At least I didn't buy new tires...

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I come to ye, fellow Opponauts, for some suggestions/advice. Truck is totaled. Will need to be replaced in the not-too-distant ( month...s ?) future.

I no longer need a truck, already have a hatchback in the family and would like to get something at least a bit sporty. Have been wanting to try AWD for a long time, but am fine with whatever really. Trying to stay below $10K. Thoughts?

bob and john > Memento Mori 02/10/2016 at 19:42

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the ducati badge already tells you whats the next thing you should get

Memento Mori > bob and john 02/10/2016 at 19:53

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You sir, are correct.

Sweet Trav > Memento Mori 02/10/2016 at 20:01

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Where are you located, and does it have 6.0?

I might be able to contribute to the new car fund for that motor.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Memento Mori 02/10/2016 at 20:05

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Are you okay? Any bumps or aches?

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Memento Mori 02/10/2016 at 20:09

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Half the answers are going to be miata or WRX

JGrabowMSt > Memento Mori 02/10/2016 at 20:28

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AWD Charger RT.

Sporty-ish, makes fantastic noises, and burns less oil than a Scoobiedoobaru.

Wacko > Memento Mori 02/10/2016 at 21:09

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I saw you filed it to light poll.

Well let me present to you stop sign

It was declared a total loss too.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Wacko 02/10/2016 at 22:12

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Seriously? Wow.

Although I’d kind of be happier about that. I keep telling myself if I was ever in an accident I’d want to total the car because I don’t want something with an accident on the Carfax and crazy low value.

My bird IS the word > Memento Mori 02/10/2016 at 23:18

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hmm, 10K... any mileage preferences?

honestly, some recent american muscle has become shockingly affordable. If you can get over RWD year round they seriously aren’t bad cars. Cheap to tune as well. I would go mustang. But then again I am not in that market.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Sweet Trav 02/11/2016 at 00:24

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ha ha I just commented asking if it was a 5.3

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Memento Mori 02/11/2016 at 00:24

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5.3? Where are you at I like those motors

Wacko > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 02/11/2016 at 00:34

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I wanted my car back, but cost to repair was more than value of car for the insurance. One month after I got a cheque of the amount of brand new Impreza.

Since Suzuki was no longer in the market.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Wacko 02/11/2016 at 06:33

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Kinda like what happened to us a few years back. We had a 92 Saab Convertible and back in 04 or 05 it actually spontaneously combusted in our driveway.

They paid us more than if we traded it in or sold it.

I hoon, therefore I am > Sweet Trav 02/11/2016 at 09:16

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If it is a 6.0, it likely has iron heads and a crankshaft flange that protrudes approx. .400" beyond the block. Aluminum wasn’t offered until around 2002, and the flange makes it difficult expensive to bolt to a T56 (though it bolts right up to earlier GM trannies). That said, it would also have a 4L80e, which is nice if you’re not into shifting your own gears.

Memento Mori > Wacko 02/11/2016 at 12:46

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What?! How is that even possible? And why does the government make road-side infrastructure THAT durable!?

Memento Mori > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 02/11/2016 at 12:47

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I know... because I’d take either.

Memento Mori > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time 02/11/2016 at 12:49

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No garage where I’m at, already had to get rid of the truck-as in I don’t own it anymore and wish I could have given the 5.3 to someone who wants it. Only thing it EVER had done was a water pump replacement too.

Memento Mori > My bird IS the word 02/11/2016 at 12:55

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I am a Chevy guy at heart... but you are totally right, American Muscle is cheap-ish to tune and always a blast. Thanks man!

Memento Mori > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/11/2016 at 12:56

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Oh man, thanks so much for asking Dr!
Yeah, OK except for no vehicle now, ha ha.

Wacko > Memento Mori 02/11/2016 at 13:12

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that stop sign is still standing today. My car powerslid into the base of the stop sign. As you can see by the flat part of my wheel. Not the ground was really really frozen last winter. in my area they claimed that the ground was frozen 10-15 feet down. Normal over here is 4-5 feet for the winter.

The real damage was to the rear drivetrain, since the wheel took most of the hit.

Everytime I pass that stop sign I curse at it....

It killed my friend(SX4) nobody was harmed

Sweet Trav > I hoon, therefore I am 02/11/2016 at 14:22

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1st L92 heads are dirt cheap.

2nd The TKO 5 speed doesn’t care what motor you bolt it to and has a mechanical speedo gear.

I hoon, therefore I am > Sweet Trav 02/11/2016 at 17:29

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I can attest to the 6.0L/L92 sentiment, though selling 317s can help the wallet a little. But the crank flange assuredly affects parts needed, even for the TKO. I’d bet a unique flywheel and bell housing spacers are necessary (they are for the T56).

I’ve been through this in my Nova. But don’t let it stop you, it’s totally worth it.

Memento Mori > JGrabowMSt 02/11/2016 at 19:07

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Never even thought of that, worth looking at.

JGrabowMSt > Memento Mori 02/11/2016 at 19:18

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Get a late 06+ car. Early 05-06 cars have head issues. An 07+ would be perfect.