I need a V8. And I need one now.

"19JRC99" (19jrc99)
08/20/2017 at 21:23 • Filed to: Truck, Kipper, V8

Drove my buddy’s ‘97 GMC Sierra today. 5.7 with Flowmasters. Jesus, it’s addicting. I really, really need to either put a V8 into my Dakota, or get another truck with a V8. There’s just something about a truck with a V8.

DISCUSSION (24)

Nibby > 19JRC99
08/20/2017 at 21:25

believe me, it spoils you

HammerheadFistpunch > 19JRC99
08/20/2017 at 21:25

The wife’s gx470 is always so much sweeter to drive aurally compared to my truck which makes a noise I call “the mighty moo”.

Die-Trying > 19JRC99
08/20/2017 at 21:28

skip the “plain” v8, and go with a v8 with a manual behind it...........

sony1492 > 19JRC99
08/20/2017 at 21:29

Torque is the best

E90M3 > 19JRC99
08/20/2017 at 21:31

I felt the same way after my first test drive of an E9X M3.

19JRC99 > Die-Trying
08/20/2017 at 21:33

My truck’s already a stick shift. Believe me, I want a V8/5 speed Kipper.

Urambo Tauro > 19JRC99
08/20/2017 at 21:37

My Sierra (’95, 5.7) has the stock single exhaust, but with a Thrush muffler. It was like that when I bought it, so I’d have to listen to a fully stock one to tell the difference, but aside from maybe a little bit of drone, it seems pretty normal-sounding to me.

Or so I thought... Turns out, if I drive with the passenger side window open (which doesn’t happen much because crank windows), it actually has a nice raspy note that I never even knew was there. That window has to be open, though, as that’s the side where the tailpipe is.

19JRC99 > Urambo Tauro
08/20/2017 at 21:39

His is LOUD. He ditched the cats, and it’s true duals all the way out the back. It’s got like 3.5" tips on it, with I *think* 2.5" pipes.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > HammerheadFistpunch
08/20/2017 at 21:42

Were you still thinking about replacing the LC?

HammerheadFistpunch > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
08/20/2017 at 21:47

Always and never. My wife suggested her getting another 3rd row something and I take her gx. Not the worst idea... But a gx tis no 80 series.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > HammerheadFistpunch
08/20/2017 at 21:50

1st gen Highlander had a 3rd row option, for people with no legs or torso.

Alfalfa > 19JRC99
08/20/2017 at 21:50

V8s are addicting. I went about 3 years without a V8 until I got the Bronco. Now I’m thinking I need to make up for lost time by getting a second V8.

KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs > 19JRC99
08/20/2017 at 21:51

I would think a GMC with a L86 would sound quite *noice*.

I mean, the Vettes and Camaros with LT1s sound almost like pure ‘Murica.

19JRC99 > KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs
08/20/2017 at 21:52

Especially with a nice exhaust setup. It’s got me dreaming.

KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs > 19JRC99
08/20/2017 at 21:54

The dual mode adjustable exhaust on the Vettes and Camaros are excellent for when you need an extra dose of aural FREEDOM.

Yeah, that option got into my Camaro order for obvious reasons.

HammerheadFistpunch > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
08/20/2017 at 21:55

Hate the 1st Gen. Not a fan of that motor ( we had 2 in our family both with bad valve guides). Hate the 2nd Gen too actually, bad diff seals always.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > HammerheadFistpunch
08/20/2017 at 21:57

My brother (who lives outside of Provo) still has his first gen. Apparently hasn’t given them any problems yet.

19JRC99 > KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs
08/20/2017 at 22:01

Did not know they had that. I haven’t done any research on the newer Camaros/Vettes. My heart lies with the older stuff.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > 19JRC99
08/20/2017 at 22:12

Can confirm, V8 trucks are quite nice. Even stock my 5.3 sounds excellent at full throttle.

19JRC99 > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
08/20/2017 at 22:14

I have a bit of experience with V8 trucks. I think only three of my dad’s trucks weren’t V8.

The S10 he had before I was born

The ‘87 Ranger he had when I was really young

The ‘05 Ranger he had from 2011 until 2014.

Kiltedpadre > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
08/20/2017 at 23:04

A simple mod that makes it sound even better in the cab is to cut the exhaust at the rear axle. I did it after bashing the tip pretty bad on a rock and like it. It’s not enough to make it much louder while idling but lets a little more be heard in the cab when you step on it.

merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc > 19JRC99
08/20/2017 at 23:10

I’ve got a 40 series flow master and the pph long tube headers into a single 3" on mine, it sounds nice. 5.9 w the mopar pcm, so she screams a bit as it gets into the higher rpms. I tried it without the cat and it was a bit too loud for me, the cat mellows it out just enough, but not too much.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > 19JRC99
08/20/2017 at 23:12

diesel V8 engines are great too. Well powerstrokes at least

nerd_racing > 19JRC99
08/21/2017 at 07:11

I vote V8 in the Dakota. If you think that GMC sounded good with an exhaust, wait until you get a mopar V8 in there with exhaust. Drooling just thinking about it!