Is the stepside the lightest truck you can get?

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07-04-2002, 10:35 PM

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Re: Is the stepside the lightest truck you can get?

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by 1999stepside:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by GMC SKI:
[qb]i was just looking at the truck being a 2002 gmc stepside. never really noticed that the flares and the side panel for the box are made of plastic is that the same for all years ?<hr /></blockquote>Then what makes a stepside heavier? Did the 2 trucks that were weighed have the same engine, options, gas, bumpers, wheels, stereo system, tonneau, etc? I do not see how the plastic (w/ metal cargo area) stepside bed could be heavier than the fully metal bed.

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07-04-2002, 10:52 PM

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<blockquote>quote:<hr /> Then what makes a stepside heavier? Did the 2 trucks that were weighed have the same engine, options, gas, bumpers, wheels, stereo system, tonneau, etc? I do not see how the plastic (w/ metal cargo area) stepside bed could be heavier than the fully metal bed.
<hr /></blockquote>I agree. I have always been under the impression that stepsides are lighter.

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07-04-2002, 10:57 PM

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Re: Is the stepside the lightest truck you can get?

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by XLR8NSS:
 <blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Black Sunshine/ 00SS:
Just thinking out loud.

No reason why a stepside shouldn't be able to run quicker than the Lightning.

Think C5-R block, stage 3 LS6 heads, and a 250-300 shot. Lighten up the front of the truck, fat tire in the back.... Hmmmm. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" /> :<hr /></blockquote>Save $5000+ on the block and go with the iron 6.0L. Put that extra money towards a set of C5R heads and custom intake. The heads should more than make up for the extra 80#'s of block. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

OR

If money is not a problem build a complete C5R motor. Save weight and add power at the same time. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> Easy 10 sec. streetable truck! <img border="0" alt="[hail]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_hail.gif" />

John<hr /></blockquote>Why not just buy a Lightning for $30k and start from there? That's what I did.
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07-05-2002, 03:11 PM

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Re: Is the stepside the lightest truck you can get?

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Why not just buy a Lightning for $30k and start from there? That's what I did.
<img border="0" alt="[Truck]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_truck.gif" /> <hr /></blockquote>Either way you'd probably end up with the same money in the truck. Plus, eventually you'd get tired of racing other Lightings if thats what everybody bought. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

Gotta keep that friendly GM vs. Ford rilvalry going. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

What type of times are the faster street driven Lightings running these days and what does it take to get there? Just curious. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

John

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