1991 GMC Syclone review from UK and Ireland

"Every V8's nightmare"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Besides normal wear and tear, no serious problems have surfaced. The factory boost gauge is notoriously inaccurate, so an aftermarket one is a necessity. I used an AutoMeter one and installed it on the A-pillar. I have heard of water pump problems with these cars, but so far mine has been fine. Turbo suffers performance drop-off. in drastically hot weather.

General comments?

This thing is a sleeper. Most people think it's simply a modified S-10. That is, until they get spanked. With 280hp on tap from the factory, upgrades aren't necessary, but this truck responds very well to modifications. With a turbo upgrade and a few other mods, a Sy can easily run low 11's or 10's in the quarter mile. The all wheel drive system is great as well. If at all possible, I highly recommend you snag one of these trucks. They are quite rare however, with just under 3000 made.

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Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
First year of ownership2001
Most recent year of ownership2002
Engine and transmission 4.3L turbo Automatic
Performance marks 10/10
Reliability marks 9/10
Comfort marks 8/10
Dealer Service marks 6/10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 5/10
Distance when acquired30000 miles
Most recent distance43000 miles
Previous carChevrolet Camaro
Date of Entry 18th May, 2002

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