Word is out on L4 as standard full size pickup engine for GM

Cue up the objections from the traditionalists.

My first Dodge 3500 only had 215 hp.

that gaz 4 cylindre with a diesel torque curve !!!

Its a very sophisticated engine ,bet it will do fine.

I'd rather have my old 8.1L engine that didn't have to downshift going up the slightest rise when towing.

The truck in my sig is rated 300/350 and it pulls fine.

My 81 with a 292 I 6 would out pull my 89 with a mountain climbing 454 in it. Quite frequently mind you. At low speeds, up steeper grade etc. Due to better gearing in the trans, and RA. Just because it has a small disp motor, does not mean it will not pull well. Set it up with the right transmission, it will do fine. Probably getting twice to three times the empty mpg than a BB8 too!

marty

It's amazing the HP they can get out of these small engines. Not only do they make a lot of power they seem to hold up, hope that's the case with the new GM 4 cylinder. These engines are producing the power of a small V-8 from just a few decades ago.

Makes sense, I think they sold very few V6's in full sized P/U's.

colliehauler wrote:
It's amazing the HP they can get out of these small engines. Not only do they make a lot of power they seem to hold up, hope that's the case with the new GM 4 cylinder. These engines are producing the power of a small V-8 from just a few decades ago.

They have definitely figured out the turbocharging thing. Just bought a 2014 Chevy Cruze with 1.4L four cylinder turbo. This thing makes its best power in the low-mid range. It runs great, no turbo lag, plenty of juice from idle on up. The only issue I have is the small displacement motor doesn't warm up very quickly in the dead of winter.

I've had several 4.3 V-6 engines in different vehicles, including a full size truck. I thought they were great engines and always worked well.
I'm sure the new 4 cylinder will be as good and, probably better.