GMC's Most Rare Pickup Truck! That Eats Ferrari for Breakfast!
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- Опубліковано 1 лют 2024
- GMC's Most Rare Pickup Truck! That Eats Ferrari for Breakfast!
The legacy of the GMC Syclone, a vehicle that transcended traditional boundaries and redefined the pickup truck segment. This isn't just the story of any truck; it's the tale of innovation, performance, and rare collectibility that the GMC Syclone embodies.
Our narrative begins with the dramatic unveiling of the Syclone at the 1989 North American International Auto Show, setting the stage for a revolutionary new vision for trucks. Originally conceived by Buick engineers and later adopted by GMC, the Syclone emerged from the shadows of rejection to spotlight GMC's ingenuity. With the adoption of the 4.3 liter Vortec V6 engine, GMC not only made a financial decision but also embraced a powerful identity, culminating in a truck that boasted all-wheel drive, 4-wheel antilock brakes, and a turbocharged engine capable of delivering an astounding 280 horsepower.
But the Syclone was more than just its engine. It was a design marvel, from its all-black color scheme to its aerodynamic ground effects and sport-tuned suspension, offering both aesthetic appeal and exceptional performance. Inside, the Syclone featured contoured bucket seats, a full range of analog instruments, and an array of convenience features, emphasizing comfort alongside functionality.
Our video also highlights the Syclone's limited production, with only 2,998 units produced, and its special Marlboro edition, making it a rare gem in the automotive world. Its legacy is sealed by its performance, famously outperforming a Ferrari 348 TS in a Car and Driver test, illustrating its unmatched speed and acceleration for a pickup truck.
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I worked in a shop in central Texas and one of our loyal customers had one of these trucks and he absolutely loved it.
Thanks for sharing! ☺
When america made great small trucks! Sad america fell so fast... Big government... We need our country back.
Ya got me with the thumbnail, but stayed for the content. Lol
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You had me at all wheel drive! I didn't know this truck was awd. I love awd
I bought a 2000 s-10 extreme single cab black 5 speed when I was in highschool and later put a super charger on the 4.3, it was a fun good looking truck, seeing videos about the cyclone always reminds me of it.
Syclone smiling seeing all these trucks smoke “fast” cars
You got me with the thumbnail! Good work my friend! Good work!
The Syclone actually put out 330 horsepower. The horsepower was purposely underrated for insurance purposes
Never put down 330. It was fast but not 330hp fast. It's only a mid 14 sec truck. Would have been way faster putting down 330hp.
60s had vehicles putting over 400 to 500 Hp. Talking about Hp putting faster quarter time. 😂😂. Not Hp for times. It's all about gear set up and torque. So it is a 50/50 it could have been 330.
It was 280hp from factory. my grandpa had one and we loved that thing as kids because you didn’t really see them very often
I remember, back in the day, when they were comparing it’s stats against Ferrari’s. The one that made me laugh, and was arguably the most important, was how many kegs of beer each could carry.
@@huejanus5505 sadly the Syclone only had a 500lb cargo rating for the bed of the truck
Excellent video and so refreshing to see that people are still into these trucks. Typhoon video next?? :)
As a lifelong Sportmachines enthusiast, I want to mention that the Syclone & Typhoon never came with "Vortec" 4.3 motors. The only Sportmachine that did was the 1992 Sonoma GT- the first GM vehicle to be equipped with the Vortec engine code. The Sy/Tys came with the earlier 4.3 motor, without Vortec heads. Though perhaps a petty distinction to most, there is a 30+ horsepower difference between the two types of heads when installed on a naturally aspired 4.3. Had the boosted 4.3s in the Syclone & Typhoon had Vortec heads, they would have had around 60 more horsepower! Some enthusiasts did add the Vortec heads but they are not a direct bolt on, requiring a significant amount of work.
What gems these trucks are. Thanks again for the video. Cheers!
Tony Angelo built one of these on his youtube channel.
Cheap, easy, fun......
And commonly available components
I almost bought one back in 1996 for $16,000. Got a 4x4 toyota instead. Boy how i wish i could go back and slap myself when i made that decision
I’d rather have the Yota
Yeah, I’d take the Toyota too.
@@80SWoods why? Low mileage syclones are going for 40 to 50,000.. you can get a mid 90s Toyota for a couple thousand dollars.
@@fatkat311 Just my personal preference. I like Toyota better.
@@80SWoods I hear you. I think I prefer a Toyota as well. I just meant from a cost perspective. Had he made that deal in the 90s he probably could’ve purchased half a dozen Toyota trucks for the money he would’ve made if he sold that syclone today.
It was nice when they all worked together to make some parts interchangeable for when you are out of town.
Shame that GM, took a winning vehicle and buried it.
America still makes good small trucks.
Name 1 , American truck, not badged American, American truck and where its built, start to finish , I'll wait.
I have one of those sitting under my carport.
Bullshit
@@tribble-pu5xw Number 1187 with 65000 original miles. Kenne bell cold air intake, tune, and prototype borla exhaust that was supposed to come on the 92 that was never produced. But you dont have to believe me. Been sitting for ten years covered in dust unfortunately.
Got to work on one back around 2000. Did basic tune up bug the owner wanted the lowering kit taken out of it. Blocks in the rear were easy enough but too alot of adjusting to the front torsion bars for everything to sit even. Don't remember how much it raised it, maybe 2". Had to drive it before and after to make sure it was handling safe. Didn't get to run it at full potential but it was fun.
The thumbnail was a nice syclone. One set up for off-road would be fuckin awesome! Syclone ZR2.....perfect truck
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Next do the blazer version....the typhoon
So a real sy/ty is almost in the realm of unobtainium, but its cheap and easy to build a clone. 98+ roller cam 4.3 with mercury marine 4.3 boat intake manifold, any 4x4 s10, astrovan transfer case, and 120$ jungle website turbo, hp tuners will do the stock 98+ s10 4.3 computer. .....also grab bravada front ,and rear differential for a g80, and locked in front
Reasonably affordable yes, but as someone who has completed a similar build, I'm not sure I'd use the term "easy", lol. In my experience the 98+ computer is quite tunable, though I paid to have mine done. The original Sy/Ty turbo manifolds fit the vortec 4.3 fine. However, there is a bracket requiring modification and the a/c components don't provide enough clearance to run the downpipe. There are workarounds; extra points for creativity. Also, AUS injectors make upgraded spider injectors that can be installed as an alternative to the marine intake. I run them and they work fine for me.
There are likely plenty of items I've not listed. These builds require a real commitment, imo, but the end result offers great performance and endless fun.
@@StanW.-jg2ft I located a boat intake locally, off of a boat going to scrap(so it was 25$) junkyard transfer case, junkyard trans, 200,000 mile stock motor... Bought a cheap turbo, and had a local guy set me up with a tuned computer, and a cardboard box full of used turbo odds and ends( couplers, used v bands, waste gate)
And a box of cut up mistakes from a muffler shop).
Your right it's probably not "easy" for everyone.
But it can be done with commonly available junkyard components that anyone can acquire.....
@@ryurc3033 Yeah for sure. With all of the LS builds out there it's awesome to see others building these great alternatives.
Chevy had balls back then. now they kinda turned weird. Bring back some kickazz trucks GM
Thats not 80 grand!!!
❤ Toyota GR Corolla ❤️
Amazeballz
Gallatin Tennessee around 1990 an ole boy stole a z71 when he got out of jail he stole a cyclone. He said the cyclone was the fastest of the two. Edit, they were both new on the lot when he did this.
#Syclone 👍
Just a little ahead of its time. Buying trucks that were performance oriented and not built for utility purpose wasnt a thing. You wanted fast you bought a car. It was hard to wrap your mind around ownong a pickup that will gap supercars. And it would be years before suvs became the want of every soccer mom out there. So sales were low. Low enough for gm to discontinue the line. If they launched these in the early 2000s. They would have been a huge hit. And prob still be in production today. But hey remember when it was crazy cool to have cigarette branding on everything. Marlboro bucks or points. Ppl had jackets and all kinds of shit plastered with Marlboro on it. Lol gross
they shoulda named it the "psychlone" ..closer to "psycho"
Ford is the badazz trucks of today!!!
Who was driving that syclone thru giant mud holes? No, sir.
I'm GM for life but they will kill any and all vehicles to save Corvette sad so Dodge takes GM ideas and bam trackhawk just my opinion ✌️⚜️
Versitility of a truck........it literally has a warning to not put heavy shit in the bed.
What POS and the DOT decided to crash test a 1 of 3 '92 syclone?
At least you didn't do anything dumb. Like a stupid clickbait picture.
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I have to ask this question, have any of you driven a Ferrari?
Good luck with all the clicks you get from your thumbnail !
Clickbait.
sadly automatic
Pure American muscle . Hell yeah , God bless the USA 💪
The cyclone is nice and all, but what about the psycho truck in the thumbnail?
Edited version Of Syclone😅(little bit clickbait. But, you enjoyed the video. Right?)☺️
If it's made by GM it's gonna break down ALOT!
Like a 300zx is a model of reliability...get the fuck outta here
It's not a ford or Mopar 😂🤡
I've personally owned over 40 cars in my life and GM is absolutely the LEAST reliable!@@MOE13576
Can't be faster then the vett
And could only 500 lbs!!!
REPENT !!
Not how one spells "cyclone"
GM milked shitboxes until it killed them. Most of this trucks "engineering prowess" was in Subarus from the 70's.
Buick GN motor would have been so much better of a choice.
Wouldn’t the 4.3 provide a better platform for torque production?
Most definitely not
LMAO @ "versitility of a truck". They were fast, but truly useless as a truck.
Like a car with a big open trunk
The extra light payload was listed that way due to a technicality. It actually had the same payload capacity as a normal S10.
They weren't fast- they were the fastest truck in the world produced until 2021 and the first truck to ever exceed 200 mph. They'd do anything a mini truck of the same era would do for the average driver.
The cyclone and typhoon were very overrated.and it could not beat a Ferrari
It did beat one specific Ferrari in one specific category, but I know what your saying.
They did what they were designed to do, and maintained elite status in the car world until today. It took 30 years for them to get beat by another truck.
And they were far superior build quality compared to any of the shtiboxes the US mfg are making today- talk about overrated.
Not even close
@@moosebrandon8665it was in fact .1 seconds faster than the testarossa in the quarter.
Obviously an expert on the syclone, but cant spell it correctly.
A station wagon version of this would have been the bee's niece.
As close as you could get was the typhoon based on a blazer.
Bee's neice?..... It's "Bee's Knees"
@@rickyb1980They had one in '94. The Chevy Impala SS Wagon. I'd loooooove one of those.
LOL!!!
@@N30NR10Tyou mean caprice