it was -12 below zero this morning

[alive 75]

and my chevy started right up and drove me to work 20 miles from home

[Irish_Alley]

what state do you live in or territory?

[Dr_Snooz]

Jeepers!

[Engineer]

I have a 2008 6.4L Phord Powerless Stroke Diesel for a work truck.

I have started it in -10 temps before without giving the glowplugs time to cycle. As a matter of fact I never allow the glow plugs to work and it always starts right up.

.......That, however, is only positive thing I can say about that pile of junk.

[enaberif]

Over a month of several -20 celsius days I jumped into my truck a few cranks and pumps and started right now.

These old trucks start and run far better than newer vehicles.

[LTZ C20]

Actually, due to the modern advancements is technology and engine management, newer cars run far better than these older trucks using their original engine systems. Engine monitoring, timing controls, better materials and more efficient designs, allow newer engines to be smaller, create more power and be more fuel efficient than these trucks ever would be. I work a a Chevy Dealer, I work on these newer cars every day. That's why swapping in newer engines and more modern fuel systems makes these trucks better. My truck originally came with a 350 with a 4 barrel Quadrajet and a TH350 transmission. I now have a late 90s 350, with a factory hydraulic roller cam, more efficient aluminum heads, TBI fuel injection, a 4L60 transmission with lock up torque converter and an ECM that lets the engine and transmission work together to be more efficient. Now compared to other engine swaps like LS engines, big blocks, turbos, super chargers, and the like. Now my setup is nothing special. BUT, I have over 360 HP, over 425 ft lbs of torque on tap, and I get both of those while still getting better mpg's than with a stock setup. That would have never been possible if it wasn't for more modern improvements in engines than these trucks had. That's why so many people like to put newer engines in older cars, newer is better and more efficient. The problem that most people run into is that newer often times comes with a price, a price not everyone is willing to pay.

[enaberif]

My truck in -20 will start better than my girlfriends 2010 car in the same weather.

[philo_beddoe]

I totally agree with LTZ, todays cars can go 20k miles for an oil change, and 300k with nothing but changing tires and brake pads. New cars dont need gas line anti- freeze, the timing is always perfect, they idle perfect, THEY DONT RUST, the only time you lift the hood is to add in oil and change air filter.

And i'd love a brand new chevy 4x4, titan, tundra, f-250, ram,,whatever.  Who wouldnt??!!

I admit i hate driving in rain, snow and salty roads. Therefore, everyday of the year the roads were dry, i'd be in my classic squarebody.  I love classic cars and trucks! 1930-1979.

I hate driving "regular" vehicles, but i really enjoy driving my 77 c-10.

All the new cars look the same, i like the technology, but they are all stupid looking, everybody drives the same thing. New cars are disposable. 

[Engineer]

It doesn't matter which truck I choose...... if it is -20° the truck starting isn't the problem......the problem is getting me to start.

[Boger]

It doesn't matter which truck I choose...... if it is -20° the truck starting isn't the problem......the problem is getting me to start.

Worst part of the morning.

[philo_beddoe]

Very true.