The forgotten performance trucks of the '90s!

[@gameboy3800]

people put wicked turbo or supercharger kits onto the 454ss. its incredible how much they come alive with just a hint of boost.

[@christianpoint0888]

Boost is best !

[@jeffcampbell2710]

They were pretty pathetic stick, and I think I'm being kind. The Fird Lightening spanked it like a red headed step child. And im a GM guy.

[@jeffcampbell2710]

​@christianpoint0888 Natural is best. Boost is for those that can't build a 600 hp naturally aspirated engine.

[@joncoshatt8677]

I've never understood the whole "it's amazing what boost does" thing that's kinda the whole point

[@christianpoint0888]

@@jeffcampbell2710 agreed ! I was coming from a BMW 6cyl frame of mind ! Great motors but u can get to 600 without boost !

[@Eddie312.]

I love how you made reference to the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9. Like you said very few people know about it and it was pretty much like the og “SRT” Jeep as it inspired the later generations. It would be cool if you made a video about it I used to own one and still go back and watch many of the videos and pics of it for memories.

[@GreenHawkDrive]

That’s awesome man! There’s a guy on youtube that goes by the name Xjhigg, he made a video dedicated to the jeep 5.9!

[@MrATOMBOMB420]

@@GreenHawkDrive I actually have a friend that had one of those they were pretty peppy for back in the day

[@DrBIeed]

Just sold my club cab Dakota R/T after 23 years a couple weeks ago. I’m going to miss that thing but I got an offer I couldn’t refuse. It was Amber Fire Pearl Coat. The best way I could describe it was like if the 5.0 Foxbody came in truck form. Still got an SRT-10 Ram regular cab to have fun in though! 😁

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Man, at least you have a SRT-10😄

[@jeffbill6670]

@@GreenHawkDrivenah fr

[@jerodwolford2743]

Aw damn. Amber fire is probably my favorite rt color. I've owned my black regular cab for about 3 years now. Engine and transmission blew up and its STILL waiting for the hemi because the daily keeps stealing all of my moneg

[@PenskePC17]

I remember one of those was in Alpha Dog. Cool truck

[@chaospxl_]

Honestly im glad you are doing these videos. I find it very appreciated that someone is finally talking some really under-appreciated cars / trucks!

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Thank you so much man, I really appreciate it!

[@DK-nv9zu]

Could hear the "like a rock" song in my head so clearly. Havent thought about that in years. Great video of some cool old rigs! Thanks for posting

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@arthurwilliams7307]

Still got my 1993 454 SS, garage kept, it is my weekend driver now. I have upgraded it some but nothing to wild

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Right on!

[@selfcarefordudes]

Man that SST Ram with the white stripes next to the Viper brings me back to childhood. I loved Rams back then and still do. Great trucks.

[@Gunny426HemiPlymouth]

I wouldn't seek one out, but a Ram SST is a dream truck of mine. Such a damn good looking truck. You should do the 70s too man, best and worst. Keep it up

[@hunterjohnson8873]

I have a black 98 sst no rust less than 100k miles but it’s not for sale

[@raphaelhernandez4088]

I have a Indy 500 edition they are beautiful trucks❤

[@thecokeman7037]

FINALY someone talks about the 5.9 grand cherokee. I have been searching for ages to see it in one of these videos. I have one btw she is an awsome car and reliable as hell. I just clocked over 279000 miles and she still hauls.

[@EGGINFOOLS]

I have a 98 SS s10 I bought new in high school. There were only 4 to choose from in the whole state of MI. Still have it. The only year SS with that front end. Roll pan, manual windows and locks, split bench and solid rear window. I also have the anti hop shock in the rear. These also had a quicker steering ratio gear box. Bone stock at Milan MI went 15.2. There were a few R/Ts and two brothers with SS/T's in my area. We would always look for eachother when we were out driving around just to catch a light. Fun times

[@adamtrombino106]

I saw a new SST at the Chicago Auto Show in 97, and I wanted 1 so bad. Dealer mark ups were pushing them into stratospheric levels because they were limited editions. We're talking in the 40k range. I ended up special ordering a 98 Dakota Sport reg cab 2wd with the 5.2 and 5 speed which I still have. It has every available option except center console and 3.92 rear gear. I have the folding center console/arm rest and 3.55s. I have just 38k on it now. What I will say is I was lucky enough to work on and drive a 91 454 SS in the late 90s. Chevy did some homework on these things. The trans was crisp, the low end torque was silly. Roasting tires was just a tip of the throttle away. Down side was 1 was not able to haul or tow much with the lowered suspension.

[@jessealan1873]

Found your channel trying to remember what car my aunt had 20 years ago. Really liking your content man 🤘🏼

[@jergervasi3331]

I had an Emerald Ram SS/T. I miss it!

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Darn😔

[@landonbenford8369]

What were you thinking when you let it go???

[@jergervasi3331]

@@landonbenford8369 I had to let it go to get out of a toxic relationship. Well worth it!

[@mr.muffinhead1294]

I'm still building my Dakota R/T I bought 2 years ago. Watching this video makes me want to restore it to stock but I'd loose value in it. Trophy truck build is where its at

[@ella71971]

love the new video, you never disappoint!

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Thank you so much!

[@dyingbreed5386]

8:30 My friends brother had one of these, white w/ blue stripes to match his Viper. He never let me drive the Viper but he did let me burrow the SST quite often. It was definitely a fun truck.

[@mach1mustangguy992]

great video bud! my dad optioned out 2 blazers 89 & 94 one was a 2dr the other a 4dr but he had em in 4dw with the same turbo system that was in the typoon! they were fast!

[@autochatter]

Cool vid! Takes me back! Saving the Syclone for part two!

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Thank you man!

[@SomeGuy_Somewhere]

Well I wouldn't call the Syclone forgotten tbf

[@RyanGallager]

Always enjoy learning about limited production models on the more obscure, lesser known side!

[@TheRealArtimusKnight]

1:35 those seats look so comfy 😌

[@NeedForSpeed.2004]

The pinnacle of GM’s small truck platform in terms of performance during the 90s was the GMC Syclone. It was the fastest out of all 90s performance trucks. It was faster than some supercars at the time.

[@user-rk7cw2bf9u]

It was the fastest production vehicle at the time faster than Ferrari, lambo corvette etc.

[@joshcrd7925]

@@user-rk7cw2bf9u GM Really did some amazing things with turbos in the later 80's, early 90's. Makes one wonder what could have been if they would have expanded across more platforms like cars of today.

[@JK-gm6kk]

230 hp out of a 7.2L v8 is a wild amount of displacement for output we get in 2L boosted 4 cylinders today with ease. I wanted a 454 SS in the early 2000s as a teenager

[@schmeatclips]

I had a 97 s10 ss. Such a good ass truck

[@FuzzJBall]

I had a red 98 Ram SST and it was an absolutely fantastic machine. It was my first new vehicle and first pickup. I miss that truck.

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Man🙁

[@Thoroughly_Wet]

I kinda like that we're heading back to having "sport trucks". Just waiting for the big jump and seeing a stink bugged single cab short box anything from factory

[@n1kolodian]

Cool video. But I gotta admit, the Lightning was the reason I came here, lol. Still subscribed thought, I look forward to part 2.

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Releasing it this week!

[@everythingautomotiveeta5839]

The 4.3 made like 295hp and 305 torque in later Years Throw one of those in a 90s model and you got a real sleeper

[@everythingautomotiveeta5839]

Your knowledge is impressive. I've watched like 4 if these lists and you have only mentioned 1 car I didn't know about ( a gm model from the 90s woth 190hp NA 4cyl) everything else I knew but im a DORK and like you spent hours and days and Years looking for quirky rides..... but I must admit.... the level of detail you know these odd balls in is very impressive. Keep going! Like subscribe and hit thr bell

[@xltoffroadbear]

Great show! I loved my 94 S-10 SS, I bought it on impulse, someone had ordered it and the deal fell through. No A/C no Power windows or locks. Just AM/FM Cassette and cloth interior. But 190 hp in an empty truck was enough to smoke some fools at traffic lights. I traded it in on my 99 Ford Ranger. I loved my SS but it sucked in bad weather.

[@user-in9yw2xr1r]

great video! big fan of the 90s trucks

[@GreenHawkDrive]

thank you!

[@kevinperalta5337]

I thanks god for finding this channel!!

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Appreciate that man!

[@lemonchaos2709]

great video as always!

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@camaro69green31]

I subscribed. I watched 4 of your videos now. You do great work. You do your homework and have your specs and details nailed down. Love that. Nice to see a younger man getting the facts correct when it comes to the trucks and cars of the past that my generation grew up with. I like it when you admit you may have the specs wrong. Nice. I'm 55 and have been a car guy since I was 14 years old....... Keep up the good work.

[@landonbenford8369]

Once Again, Great Music!! I 4got all about the Silverado 454SS!!!

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Thank you man, I really appreciate it!

[@landonbenford8369]

@@GreenHawkDrive You gotta do the GMC Syclone and Typhoons soon!! I've seen those going for $25,000.00 like today!!!

[@BillyRay4280]

Like u said….”I’m only gonna get better from here”…1 more subscriber and all bell notifications. All those trucks you highlighted are so Iconic of the time. I remember them all.

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Thank you man, I appreciate it!

[@sclark805]

I was a huge car nerd growing up in the nineties. These videos are awesome.

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@RaisinBarXZ550]

The thumbnail really excited me, since I've seen one of the pace trucks around locally a few times but I never really knew if it was a real model or a replica, but now I know.

[@jimmycline4778]

Also in 1991 my new wife gave me the choice, a blue dark gray two tone extended cab with 350 5 speed stick or a new 454 SS, I wanted that SS so bad but it was a two seater , it had a center console and it was my wife and son and me ,no room, so I got the ext cab! I wish they made a 454 in the ext cab, I did test drive it that day! I’m still married to her, nowadays she would tell me absolutely not, her telling me it’s up to you stuck with me till this day, I think because she also liked it, but my son would have to sit on her lap, we didn’t have enough money to buy a second car back then, now I own 6, 23 Colorado TB, 2006 HHR SS, 2008 C6 Z06 Vette, 02 Silverado ext cab I bought new, new Corolla, and her new Toyota Highlander!

[@360v8man]

I have a 97 dodge ram ss/t with a kenne Bell 2.1 supercharger. I love those trucks, man .

[@balloonedraccoon2503]

I'm going to watch the old "like a rock" commercial after I finish this video.

[@Aleon7291]

2002 SVt Ranger Lightning Bolt Concept and awesome videos man👍

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Thank you!

[@johnnieboxton239]

Wrd it only gets better bro keep the classics alive

[@peterantonopoulos2572]

Appreciate your vids. Keep it up

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Thank you man!

[@rjcolombe]

Im surprised at no mention of the S-10 Xtreme, even if it was mostly a cosmetic package.

[@gills3141]

im trying to get one of those lightings at some point in my life. Those things are wild. It would be cool to see a video on "the most loyal engines". Engines that typically outlive the vehicle host (aka shipping containers). Engines that are known for being neglected but continue on anyways. Regardless of who makes it. Its neat to see the heartbeat of a car or truck live on in something else.

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Definitely a good idea! I have a whole bunch of videos planned for the next few months, but i’ll be sure to write it down. Thank you!

[@gills3141]

@@GreenHawkDrive Hey if you end up needing fresh footage regarding the ford 300 feel free to reach out! I look forward to this! Glad to be here before 10k. God bless! and remember all things for the Glory of God!

[@chadriddle3517]

I feel teased of all the good trucks lol this was definitely a trip down memory lane though thanks

[@GreenHawkDrive]

No problem man!

[@tugboattedd]

You do a good job on these videos, kid. Loving your channel.

[@GreenHawkDrive]

I appreciate that!

[@jamieshields9521]

Here in Australia GM Holden offer ute in SPack then full SS trim but most fans rebadged S as SS. Holden performance arm HSV offer Maloo (Aboriginal word for thunder). All Holdens were offer manual or automatic with V8. Ford offer XR6 n XR8 as performance utes, other models were Splash, Outback with unique features, same as Holden with manual or automatic. Later 2000 Holden offer Thunder, HSV Maloo R8, Maloo GTS, Ford FPV Pursuit, F6 Typhoon models got better in performance packaging.

[@derekvickstrom1984]

Great videos! You should consider doing a full-size 80’s/90’s SUV video. Bronco, K5 Blazer, Ramcharger. Also, maybe then the smaller segment like Bronco ll, S10 Blazer, Jeep.

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Great suggestion!

[@RedLineCarClub-ve8xx]

Much love from RedLine, dude! Great video as per usual!

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Thank you man, means a lot!

[@Heavygravy447]

Thanks for the truck video 😊

[@shonuff4962]

U forgot the sick looking hood scoop that came optioned on the 5.9rt. You also didnt mention that although the S10 Extreme was mostly an apprernce package, they made a low number of them in single cab WITH that massive 4.3l. The only compact mini truck to have their top v6 in single cab configuration. I had a supercharged 01 tacoma with boltons running 100 oct and got walked (slowly walked) by one with just intake and muffler. Those things were stupid fast

[@iandominics8642]

I really enjoy watching your videos man!! I find them very interesting

[@GreenHawkDrive]

I appreciate that!

[@tlove2108]

You're a man of your word! I gave you a like on both thanks for the videos.

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Thank you!

[@sswindler7727]

I like the video, subscribed!

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Cuhh346]

Wait till yall find out about the magnum v10 single cab rams from mexico

[@crevis12]

My buddy had a 99 Dakota RT, he drove it like he stole it.. it seemed scary fast with him at the wheel.. surprised we lived

[@markbroad119]

I miss my '01 Dakota RT. When I floored it, it would get 0 mpg. I don't miss that about it

[@mikemccabe7124]

the 454ss was a Silverado 1500 and it showed on the screen that it was an s10ss toward the beginning of video

[@GreenHawkDrive]

thank you

[@mikemccabe7124]

@GreenHawkDrive no problem and thank you I appreciate that someone takes all the time it takes to make video's as a way to document the different cars & trucks of the many eras especially the rare ones that alot of people forgot about or didn't know about so it's great that you do all this so they're not forgotten

[@GreenHawkDrive]

I appreciate that man, that’s honestly the main goal of the channel. I try my best as, I wasn’t born during these time periods!

[@realgauthier4111]

The 1964 Dodge had the 426 Wedge not Hemi, also the Dakota 5.9L R/T was available with a 5-Soeed which was geared low thus tricky to drive during the winter.

[@fobosmedia5641]

En México se vendió la Ram Runner V10 del 1996. Muy adelantada a su época.

[@eggskenny1151]

My friend in high school had a 5 speed 360 Dakota rt club cab. Truck was unreal and terrible on fuel. May have been paired to a manual after the fact no idea. But damn it was a fun drift truck.

[@forgottenmuscletrucks]

Was not stock. Definitely modded. I've owned 2 single cabs.

[@CristianHernandez-lh9rp]

I don’t know why no one ever gives credit to the 2000’s Roush/ Saleen F-150s

[@Butchcub75]

Lightning was better than the 454 SS and it didnt blow transmissions and was faster and could haul more. The 5.9 ZJ Grand Cherokee was a nightmare.. we had so many issues with it when I worked for Chrysler. Plus they were getting ready for the second gen GC, with new V8s. Ranger Splash, Edge, Ford Nite F150 and Ranger GT (but that was 80s)

[@landonbenford8369]

I'm not a gearhead. How were the 4.7's??? I see they didn't build them long.

[@Butchcub75]

they were considerably less durable than the 318/360 they replaced BUT only due to how it was cared for. The vast majority of Americans wait until theres a problem before doing maintenance instead of preventive maintenance. Ive seen a 4.7 with 300K on it. The guy took care of it. Adding to the issue are dealerships that dont push maintenance are dont enough know the vehicle maintenance schedule.. From transmission fluid changes to timing belts.. @@landonbenford8369

[@forgottenmuscletrucks]

What kind of issues with the 5.9 jeep?

[@raphaelhernandez4088]

I have a 96 Indy ram when i first saw one i was in love. I think around that time in 96 there was a rt package that would make the 5.9 about 300 hp. It should have been standard on the indys and sst.😊

[@user-ns9xq4bl4q]

AMC.... American Muscle Champion...... Anything you put out is okay with me... Remember, people will complain about anything....

[@Kenneth-fu3js]

I am enjoying your work! I am now a subscriber 😎👍🏽👍🏽

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Welcome aboard!

[@ricardolarios2518]

Do an episode on the precursors to 90s jdm! the celica, the mitsubishi starion, and maybe the old z31?

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

Growing up my best friends dad had a 454 SS Chevy truck. I remember his dad was talking to my dad and he told him it got 8 miles to the gallon. Even as a young teenager I knew that was bad mpg.

[@DMX-PAT]

Super Droolathon!!🤤

[@legodude666]

Hey man, just as a heads-up, I think you'd be able to use the commercial jingles in future videos, I'd be able to classify your work as somewhere between commentary and education, plus it's transformative enough where I don't think a DMCA claim would be able to be justified. Anyways great stuff, always a sucker for classic car and truck videos.

[@Thumper68]

You could custom order chevy trucks with shortbox and larger engines like 454,400 etc long before the SS 454.

[@hirepikepower36]

Like A Rock Bob Seger Stood there boldly, sweatin' in the Sun Felt like a million, felt like number one The height of summer, I'd never felt that strong Like a rock I was 18, didn't have a care Working for peanuts, not a dime to spare But I was lean and solid everywhere Like a rock My hands were steady, my eyes were clear and bright My walk had purpose, my steps were quick and light And I held firmly to what I felt was right Like a rock Like a rock, I was strong as I could be Like a rock, nothin' ever got to me Like a rock, I was something to see Like a rock And I stood arrow straight Unencumbered by the weight of all these hustlers and their schemes I stood proud, I stood tall High above it all I still believed in my dreams 20 years now, where'd they go? 20 years, I don't know I sit and I wonder sometimes Where they've gone And sometimes late at night Oh, when I'm bathed in the firelight The moon comes callin' a ghostly white And I recall, I recall Like a rock, standin' arrow straight Like a rock, chargin' from the gate Like a rock, carryin' the weight Like a rock Oh, like a rock, the sun upon my skin Like a rock, hard against the wind Like a rock, I see myself again Like a rock Oh, like a rock

[@GreenHawkDrive]

😆😆😆

[@jessealan1873]

I have a red ram sst, cool old truck

[@TheRealArtimusKnight]

There used to be someone in my town that owned a little red express

[@GFY_29]

There are a bunch of those 5.9 jeeps, all over the east coast

[@IceFoxTrainSpotting]

*The Chevy S10 SS never really happened it was replaced with the Xtreme model*

[@Ls-rv6tl]

Dodge made a lot of those 5.9s they were in the sport 1500 pickups. And yes, with the option of a standard transmission

[@forgottenmuscletrucks]

He was speaking of the rt Dakota 5.9, which was not optional with a manual.

[@forrestiwaszewski4970]

Your videos are as interesting as this old car Good job

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Glad you like them!

[@JRC99]

A first gen Dakota with the 318 and the 5 speed can be one hell of a sleeper. I wanted to slap a V8 into mine but alas being 17-19 and broke means that never happened. There was another Ram muscle truck during the 2000s but it was all visual and a conversion truck. The Hemi GTX. Came with a catback dual exhaust, cowl induction hood (non-functional), bad ass seats, and a high impact color paint scheme with stripes. I have one now and they're neat but nobody knows about them.

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Yeah man I’ve never heard of those. Definitely will bring it up in the future!

[@Tony-lu4jb]

The 454 ss is a decent bargain for the day. I just bought a 23 f150 4x4 5.0 scsb for 43k otd for a base truck. Really the only thing comparable in todays market

[@brettstover1850]

Chevy had a s-10 in the 90’s called a extreme force it had a twin turbo 4.3 v6 a wide body kit and corvette suspension.

[@Suburban-United]

Concept truck. I know someone who has connections to some of the S10 prototypes.

[@colbyeads7895]

If you ever make a video about the 2000’s you should bring up the supercharged sport trac adrenaline!

[@51X_D3MON_B49]

I own a 91 syclone, going to be putting a new engine in soon. Only about 3,000 were made 😮 I have #347...

[@godchi1dvonsteuben770]

At the end you forgot to mention the Ram Rumble Bee.

[@forgottenmuscletrucks]

The Rumble bee was not a 90's

[@raphaelhernandez4088]

Or gtx truck!

[@mattondrik1235]

Yeah those S10 SS trucks weren't anything fast at all. I had an AUTOMATIC 99 Escort ZX2 that blew away my buddy's S10 SS multiple times on a long highway drive.

[@Suburban-United]

The SS was a badge, nothing more lol. The 4.3 has a shit ton of potential, though... but were DOGS from the factory.

[@jason3280]

The 454 was a dog stock but throw some brodex heads, TSP cam, high rise intake with holly terminator EFI and some turbos and itll be as fast as a 2en gen lightning 😂

[@mefford2692]

As a 2x 5.9 Grand Cherokee and 97 Ram SST owner. Youve missed ALOT!! (For yourself in ownership!)

[@derickmosbacker9513]

There’s a guy with one of those pace car dodges second gens he swapped a 12 valve into

[@natee_001]

Syclone my dream truck

[@kuebby]

It would be really funny if you mockingly sang "Like a rock" during the muted commercials. Or just talk over them, no reason to have complete silence imo.

[@forgottenmuscletrucks]

The Dakota R/T was the fastest N/A 90's sport truck!

[@AFellowDoktuh]

I had a 1993 Dodge Dakota with the 5.2ltr V8 and that thing roasted tires like no other. A kid I went to highschool with had a 98 300zx and he talked shit on my Dakota, we raced and my truck ate his pos Nissan for lunch.

[@GreenHawkDrive]

😂

[@heavymetalredneck7973]

Off road the Dodge Dakota was not even in the same league as the Toyota T100s, the late 80-90s Toyota 4×4s are among the best trucks ever made, i had a 87 with the 22R 5 speed combo it had a 6" suspension lift and a 3" body lift to fit the 35" tires, i put close to 100,000 miles on that truck and never had a mechanical issue with it other than a couple U-joints, i sold it close to 10yrs ago and still regret doing so 😔

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

I have built the Monogram 1/24 99 Dodge Ram SST with the Viper V10 model kit and the AMT 94 Ford F150 Lightning 1/25 scale model kit... The 1/25 scale kits of the 90 Chevy SS454 pickup I have seen are rather pricey ..

[@heavymetalredneck7973]

GM did supercharge the s10 back then, the supercharged the 4.3 in the S10 Cyclone and Blazer Typhoons, i have a 02 ZR2, its great off-road but sucks as a daily driver, it rides rough af and gets horrible gas mileage.

[@4x4rcoff-roadtractors54]

That's pretty sad for a 454 to only make 255 horsepower and 405 lb of torque now I know there's a year difference my 2000 Dodge that has the 360 in it five nights so quite a bit of less cubic inches but that made 245 horsepower and 330 lb of torque it's amazing how close those two engines are but so different in cubic inches is that 454 on that Chevy was so restricted cuz it could make way more

[@Adam-tr1vu]

for the 2nd gen dodge are you using wheel power specs or? bc the 5.9 magnum made 245-255 from factory in the 1500 as well

[@MrBigruss1988]

The ZQ8 package wasn't standard on the Xtreme or limited to it.

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Cool😀

[@SME5724]

Did I miss why the GMC syclone didn’t make the cut ? I must of sorry in advance …. Oh got it part 2 😅