A 99mm bore and 92mm stroke 5.7L is on the horizon.
Silk Purse Silvy: A 2019 cab/box plan that keeps everything and changes everything.
MISSION:
1. Increase passenger space and load capabilities while retaining most of the K2xx wheelbases and existing rear overhang lengths.
2. Emphasize multiple V8 advantage ‘we already have’ over RAM and Ford ½ tons with longer wheelbase models that enjoy lower Corporate Average Fuel Economy ‘footprint targets’ - and bigger optional engines.
3. Keep the good parts. Like K2xx’s strong, quiet, tightly sealed Double Cab with four front hinged doors and B pillar. Current short box is longer than the competition. Why not make it longer yet? Only 3” more makes it 6 feet.
Rationalize Cab and Box lengths.
Current K2xx Crew Cab short box and Double Cab Standard Box are only two of five models that share a wheelbase. Rationalize cab and box lengths into 10”/20” intervals so that all wheelbases except 153” offer a choice of two cabs. By deleting the shortest 119” wheelbase and adding two 163” models we got two new cab/box combinations on the same number of wheelbases as the K2xx. Average wheelbase jumps 8% from 137” to 148.”
Stroker “ET 4” series replaces Ecotec3.
Take advantage of lower Fuel Economy targets of longer wheelbase models by offering bigger optional engines.
Using engine components ‘we already have,’ create a new engine lineup with a simple change in stroke from 3.62” to 3.90” – the longest practicable stroke using standard 6.098” connecting rods. New 3.78" bore 4.3L 262 V6, big 4.065" bore 5.0L 304 V6, return of 5.7L 350 V8, and all new industry leading 6.6L 405 V8. All engines will be available in all cab/box combinations and trim levels.
MISSION:
1. Increase passenger space and load capabilities while retaining most of the K2xx wheelbase and using two rear overhang lengths.
2. Emphasize multiple V8 advantage ‘we already have’ over RAM and Ford ½ tons with longer wheelbase models that enjoy lower Corporate Average Fuel Economy ‘footprint targets.’
3. Keep the good parts. Like K2xx’s strong, quiet, tightly sealed Double Cab with four doors and B pillar. Current short box is longer than the competition. Why not make it longer yet? Only 3” more makes it 6 feet.
Rationalize Cab and Box lengths.
Current K2xx Crew Cab short box and Double Cab Standard Box are only two of five models that share a wheelbase. Rationalize cab and box lengths into 10”/20” intervals so that all wheelbases except 153” offer a choice of two cabs. By deleting the shortest 119” wheelbase and adding two 163” models we got two new cab/box combinations on the same number of wheelbases as the K2xx. Average wheelbase jumps 8% from 137” to 148.”
Stroker “ET 4” series replaces Ecotec3.
Take advantage of lower Fuel Economy targets of longer wheelbase models by offering bigger optional engines. Using engine blocks ‘we already have,’ create a new engine lineup with a simple change in stroke from 3.62” to 3.90” – the longest practicable stroke using standard 6.098” connecting rods. New narrower bore 4.3L 262 V6, big bore 5.0L 304 V6, return of 5.7L 350 V8, and industry leading 6.6L 405 V8.
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1. Increase passenger space and load capabilities while retaining most of the K2xx wheelbases and existing rear overhang lengths.
2. Emphasize multiple V8 advantage ‘we already have’ over RAM and Ford ½ tons with longer wheelbase models that enjoy lower Corporate Average Fuel Economy ‘footprint targets’ - and bigger optional engines.
3. Keep the good parts. Like K2xx’s strong, quiet, tightly sealed Double Cab with four front hinged doors and B pillar. Current short box is longer than the competition. Why not make it longer yet? Only 3” more makes it 6 feet.
Rationalize Cab and Box lengths.
Current K2xx Crew Cab short box and Double Cab Standard Box are only two of five models that share a wheelbase. Rationalize cab and box lengths into 10”/20” intervals so that all wheelbases except 153” offer a choice of two cabs. By deleting the shortest 119” wheelbase and adding two 163” models we got two new cab/box combinations on the same number of wheelbases as the K2xx. Average wheelbase jumps 8% from 137” to 148.”
Stroker “ET 4” series replaces Ecotec3.
Take advantage of lower Fuel Economy targets of longer wheelbase models by offering bigger optional engines.
Using engine components ‘we already have,’ create a new engine lineup with a simple change in stroke from 3.62” to 3.90” – the longest practicable stroke using standard 6.098” connecting rods. New 3.78" bore 4.3L 262 V6, big 4.065" bore 5.0L 304 V6, return of 5.7L 350 V8, and all new industry leading 6.6L 405 V8. All engines will be available in all cab/box combinations and trim levels.
MISSION:
1. Increase passenger space and load capabilities while retaining most of the K2xx wheelbase and using two rear overhang lengths.
2. Emphasize multiple V8 advantage ‘we already have’ over RAM and Ford ½ tons with longer wheelbase models that enjoy lower Corporate Average Fuel Economy ‘footprint targets.’
3. Keep the good parts. Like K2xx’s strong, quiet, tightly sealed Double Cab with four doors and B pillar. Current short box is longer than the competition. Why not make it longer yet? Only 3” more makes it 6 feet.
Rationalize Cab and Box lengths.
Current K2xx Crew Cab short box and Double Cab Standard Box are only two of five models that share a wheelbase. Rationalize cab and box lengths into 10”/20” intervals so that all wheelbases except 153” offer a choice of two cabs. By deleting the shortest 119” wheelbase and adding two 163” models we got two new cab/box combinations on the same number of wheelbases as the K2xx. Average wheelbase jumps 8% from 137” to 148.”
Stroker “ET 4” series replaces Ecotec3.
Take advantage of lower Fuel Economy targets of longer wheelbase models by offering bigger optional engines. Using engine blocks ‘we already have,’ create a new engine lineup with a simple change in stroke from 3.62” to 3.90” – the longest practicable stroke using standard 6.098” connecting rods. New narrower bore 4.3L 262 V6, big bore 5.0L 304 V6, return of 5.7L 350 V8, and industry leading 6.6L 405 V8.
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