Why The Fastest Truck In America Never Sold Well😳| Forgotten Legends Ep.1

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[@MichaelScreamMachineEvans]

My Grandfather had the Red Cigarette truck.... It was fast but the Daytona Iroc was faster.....well I ended up getting his RT Daytona iroc

[@ProToolsApproved]

YES! LOVE THIS FORMAT! Time to share for them and blow it up!

[@Sheepleton]

A rich kid in high school (his parents owned a paving company that he now owns) had one of these and destroyed everybody on Friday and Saturday nights. Super cool truck and it held up to the abuse for years.

[@anonimous2451]

Right up to the point the turbo bearings went bad OR the electronics failed. hell GM couldn't even work on these cars unless they sent an Engineer from the factory cause the meatfisted eggheads turning wrenches never could get it right. And if it is out of warranty, Hope you know a Mechanical Scientist ............ THAT'S why they never sold well. Hell Buick did the same thing with the Grand National in the middle 80's that is a living legend to this day. GM tried to put that into a truck AND an SUV, both great smash hits for tech, but no sell in showroom.

[@jeffscott3160]

@@anonimous2451 These didn't sell that many units due to their price point as most people back then purchased trucks to do the kind of work you need a truck to do and no one wanted to buy a truck that couldn't do what all the other trucks could do at a cheaper price. GM had to ultimately lower the msrp just to sell the stock they had and that wasn't profitable. Had absolutely nothing to do with mechanical or electrical problems.

[@anonimous2451]

@@jeffscott3160 Blah blah blah...... your point is moot. The fact they COULDN'T sell em is exactly the reason they did not sell. And of course the other problems evolved after some months of ownership. Which in effect has the same principle of NOT buying a first or second year model of a NEW Model to begin with and I can site numerous examples if you like.

[@jeffscott3160]

@@anonimous2451 Blah blah blah, If you don't have anything intelligent to add to the conversation then how about you get off mom and dad's computer and get back to playing with your lego's.

[@bobbrinkerhoff3592]

There was another problem caused by greedy dealers adding surcharges to the sticker price . I went to my local dealership to look at a new 454SS when they came out in 1990 , they had tacked on an additional $10,000 ( 10 K ) to the MSRP . I told them " good luck with that " , and they sat on it for almost two years before selling it .

[@RSXengineering]

This series is about to be crazy bro keep it up

[@EvansWS6]

Agree!

[@wannabecarguy]

I was walking through the parking lot and saw a dude in one of these. he confirmed it was the fast one. he also said it was the only one in socal.

[@johneppstv]

Im from recommend. So id say yea.

[@teabaggervance8]

Dang bruh

[@marcusfountain1694]

Boy do I remember !!

[@henryjensen2741]

I have watched every video. The quality is unmatched. Pacing is perfect, custom animations and good research, you've got great scripts and This is officially my favorite channel to see upload these days. 1 mil here we come.

[@shizbisquit]

+1 lol These episodes hit so good.

[@bloomwealthy]

Just found this. I'm in love.

[@jafo4u508]

This video was a time machine for me, I actually sold the syclone and typhoon out of Hallett Pontiac in Miami now closed. I always took the Typhoon out for lunch and not the Syclone because it was roomier. That Typhoon would whip on 911's and be comfortable at the same time.

[@Postalbike3]

Really curious to see a Ford lightning video. Once a legendary truck known be a top race truck now converted to a eletric truck

[@DBSSTEELER]

It didn't sell well because the dealers were putting $15K premiums on them because they were limited production vehicles. I know this for a fact because I tried to buy one in 1991 when I was back from the ME with 6 months worth of combat pay in my pocket.

[@johnnieo66]

I truly miss my Syclones, they were the most bang the buck little trucks/vehicle you could get, I drove one cross country a couple of times and it never disappointed. Low maintenance and always ready to jump. Great vehicles, initially they were to cost $45,000 , but when they didn't sell (only 3,000 made) prices dropped and people got lucky to be able to afford a quick little race truck. Great video, thank you for making and posting this , it brings back some great memories! Liked and subbed!

[@rexradar9297]

Price was why they didn't sell well. Nearly double what a mid trim Camaro was at the time. Quality was also suspect in the small GM truck platform.

[@siler7]

Wow. 45 grand back then? Answers a lot of questions.

[@Patriot46426]

25,790

[@trentongardner2106]

​@rexradar9297 to bad they didnt know this was the holy grail. 45k would be a fkn steal now.

[@joshuad1716]

hyped for the forgotten legends series, 337 to the moon!!!

[@hansyang1697]

Syclone, Typhoon and Grand National. 3 legends should never been forgotten.

[@mannnygz]

america wasn't ready for domestic turbos...

[@BruceLee-xn3nn]

@@mannnygz dodge had alot of turbo vehicles back then.They were cool but unreliable .

[@jessemilstead810]

Now that’s a legit cold air Intake! I absolutely love straight 4, v6 and v8 NA motors making big power ! Currently my mustang 2 has a crazy sounding 2.5lima 4 cylinder making 400 NA. Can be pushed up to 450 ish with race fuel and a high 50 degree day! It sounds so badass !! Back in the early 2000s and still today in the Marine world, there is big blocks based on Chevy motors making 750-850 NA HP out of a 510 cu motor. Have seen waaaayyyyy over 12-1300 with a 598 or 632 in the marine world.

[@nedkelly9688]

Yea love big HP NA motors. Australian GM Holdens utes used to have world's fastest ute in the Guiness world records. NA 6 litre LS . have to check the numbers on how fast compared to this video pickup.

[@christophernestor]

Love this channel! No BS, No clickbait. Just what we want to see.

[@parkerraines216]

Your content and the squidd's are underrated keep up the good work

[@337speed]

Trying my best bro🙌 more to come too

[@lindseyormsbee]

That's another great channel!

[@Mahlak_Mriuani_Anatman]

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[@malakisands8180]

Growing up my good friends Dad had this vehicle, Cylone, Typhoon, Grand National, 1994 Suburban 454 with a whipple supercharger. Split window corvette, and a 1967 GTO Judge. He loved GM and used their engines in various racing teams.

[@OCDRex11]

I'm sure we all remember the adds and the boasting. I saw the truck take out a Ferrari at a dragstrip in 1991 as part of the Nationals for NHRA in Denver. I never have forgot that moment. Someday I will have one of these.

[@tonzofelephants1196]

So glad this channel is gaining traction, this is kind of quality id expect from a channel with 3mil subs. Keep it up bro

[@bradybjp]

Bro there huge on tiktok, go check them out there

[@_..-.._..-.._]

Damn, the Banks 5.0 N/A stroked 4.3 V6 made 30 more horsepower than the Ford 5.2 voodoo V8!!! That’s crazy! With an N/A pushrod V6 that made 140hp stock, an engine with zero aftermarket support at the time!

[@pchivers8888]

I had a 92 and 93 Typhoons. Both were modified with several Kenne Bell parts, but the 92 had a different turbo, injectors and cam. It would make my girlfriend lose control of her bladder on a boosted, braked start. It was wicked. Sold it to a college kid in 97. Kept the 93 until 2000. Sold it to a guy in Colorado Springs. Enjoyed both of them.

[@quick04sti]

As a kid I was obsessed with the syclone. It wasn't until I got my license I was able to experience one sorta. 1st generation eclipse and talons were the first turbo cars we tuned then on too vr4 3000gt. As a kid mom had a Shelby Daytona. So I had been rather into turbo configuration of all kinds. My buddy traded a 3000gt vr4. For a typhoon. And when it was running it was legit street machine. When being the key word.

[@garneauweld1100]

Proof that GM can build anything they want when they want to. I'm not big on GM, but I do very much admire their research department and it's accomplishments. Legendary would be putting it lightly.

[@mohammadsattar5488]

There are a lot of narrators who just phone it in and rely on snippets of stupid clips to flesh out their vid but this guy is next level with great narrating and really good videos. Good work mate respect from the UK

[@dylanashley799]

It’s crazy just the regular 4.3 vortec was a pretty stout decently quick motor for the time, I had an opportunity to go for a ride in both the cyclone and the typhoon, very nice interior and insane acceleration, also they sounds pretty dang good for a v6

[@bad-bunnyblogger8171]

We had one of these for sale in a showroom here in the UK in the early/mid 90s. I knew exactly what a weapon it was.

[@jamesmiller8299]

This is hands down the best car series I’ve ever watched on KZbin please keep going man this series jus earned you a subscriber.

[@soupdancer17]

SO excited for a new series! Would be cool to do one on RUF if it isn’t already planned

[@twitchbrewer6026]

Man this is a legit series. The accurate information is greatly appreciated, and respected. Much love from Abbeville/Erath 💯

[@theariesexperiment4642]

My best friends has a black Syclone with 8,500 original miles. Previous owner installed a beautifully fitted 150 N.O.S. kit. And,..... it is flawless. They look so wide and fat when its in front of you. All-wheel-drive bliss too. The very first time he let me drive it,....I got pulled over. If your rolling about 45 or 50mph,.. and you fkn mat that S.O.B.??? You better be strapped tight. Its beyond impressive. I've never seen that truck take an L on the street. And that 4.3,....0-60mph is BS. That thing got to 60 and even more impressive,....100mph in a flash. So good.

[@jf6441]

Must have been regional, sales wise because I seen Typhoons and Syclones all over Ohio. Both were pretty popular in Columbus specifically. We even had a few Saleen Explorers running around. Now THAT'S something you need to do a video on. The Saleen Ford Explorers.

[@TenSixGarage]

There are significantly more SyTys east of the Mississippi, but sales were all over the US. In fact I've seen paperwork that each GMC dealership was expected to display/sell one. but I also know dealers shipped them off to other dealerships if there was a demand elsewhere

[@BruceLee-xn3nn]

I'm in south east and grew up in 80s and still to this day never seen one in person. It was all 5 0s and a few GNs back then

[@leezynotyeezy2140]

For sure. I wouldn't say they were "common" here in MA but during the late 90s I'd see them pretty often. And there was always a few up at the drag strip on street nights

[@Bo-Dog]

My S10 was manufactured in Ohio.

[@Martin.Wilson]

I just assumed that people thought "Christ, if you can't even spell the name right there's no way you can build a decent truck".

[@kctyphoon]

I had a 93 Typhoon many years ago. I could keep that truck on the line holding the brakes and building enough boost that the front wheels would actually start spinning before i even let it launch. The race was over in the first 100 feet for almost anything that dared to try. Forest Green with Grey cladding, Concept Neeper Neptune Chrome wheels and four 12s in the back - and was still beating Grand Nationals at will.

[@UhYeahWhateverDude]

Those were the shit when I was younger. Always kept an eye out for a syclone or typhoon.

[@happycat0411]

The Dodge Little Red Express Truck was extremely fast for a mid 1970s truck as it was equipped with the Dodge 360 engine which was extreme overkill for a step-side truck. I do believe the car magazines that tested the Dodge Little Red Express Truck said that the truck ran low 14s stock, which was even faster than the Trans Am that same year.

[@1oldskoolluvr]

Hands down, your best video to date! But, as a SY/TY enthusiast, i'm kinda biased on that opinion, LOL! Keep up the amazing videos brother, your fan base is growing exponentially. (Edited for my fat thumb writing SY/TU instead of SY/TY 😂🙈🙈)

[@anthonyfrench3169]

I still remember when I was young and seeing 2 full lanes of Syclones and Typhoons. Thanks for the videos

[@rmp5s]

This and the Typhoon will always be a couple of my all-time favorite not-cars ever made.

[@Meekmillan]

So glad I found this channel. Even if it’s something I know about the presentation makes it worth a watch. Super solid

[@mousepotato581]

That article about the Syclone vs Ferrari in Car & Driver, was one of Patrick Bedard's best.

[@JohnnysGoldenFiddle]

Man I love the syclone, wish I could afford one

[@byker4lyfe1]

Total badassery these trucks were head turners back in the day. I remember wanting one of these when I grew up... well it's nice to have dreams. I have seen a few (probably knock offs) in some fields here in the south just rotting breaks my heart. I still want one

[@soadous]

dude your videos are so well made. this is talent

[@williamsporing1500]

Lol….I was in my 67 gto on my way back from a club get together. Somewhere in the early 90’s. Sitting at a light and a cyclone pulled up at the light next to me. I’d heard about them and thought I’d see if the hype was true. Yup! That thing took off like someone stepping on a bar of soap! Impressive! That’s the only one I’ve ever seen too. I imagine they’re all tucked away in collectors garages.

[@sebastianmuglia7451]

I've seen many videos and read a lot of content about these trucks but your video had facts i didn't know. Keep up the good work

[@337speed]

I got my hands on the SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) development papers and PAS documents which helped a lot with this

[@blazeroranger]

@@337speed awesome, I have a documents of my Syclone from PAS as well. Include truck shipping, Dyno and etc. You got it all right!

[@jasonmohning1708]

Awesome video. Thanks for giving this truck the love it deserves.

[@cam_e6195]

Bruh you and the black car guru been going crazy lately and I’m fucking here for it keep at it brother

[@337speed]

Thanks bro!

[@LesskoBrandon]

That outro was perfect. Such a good video. Keep em coming

[@ZacLowing]

Saw one back when they came out. It rose up on all fours and took off like a scalded rabbit on a rice burner!

[@wadeguidry6675]

ANOTHER great episode! You are definitely on a roll. More please.

[@CurrentlyBlazed]

Keep seeing your videos pop up, and you are always talking about stuff I grew up loving as a kid

[@LucoreAuto]

Great video guys, just happened to run across this as we are knocking the dust off our all original bone stock 27,000 mile Syclone. It really is incredible interesting the range of people who know or don't have a clue about these trucks and what they were. Even today, 30+ years on, they are incredible machines capable of incredible things.

[@crime_wavcorp]

i remember these when i was in highschool. they had a no joke reputation when u seen one. legendary truck.

[@ORIGINALCONCEPTGARAGE]

Would of loved to gotten my hands on one as my cousins and I always were in to turbo anything lol and loved the s10 platform Chevy truly should of appreciated what they had here and stuck to it. My daily driver is a 1995 red Chevy Silverado c1500 6.5 turbodiesel 2wd 5lug truck

[@Idontwantaname313]

Watching from down the street in Baton Rouge. Love the content. Keep it up!

[@kandiharper]

Very well researched video. A lot of footage that I haven’t seen yet and I consider myself a Syclone fanboy.

[@DuartesGarage]

Man I envy your level of editing and storytelling, love to watch your stuff!

[@99alexisagc]

Love this video!!!! Currently own a 1985 SWB S10 that’s getting a LQ4/4L80E

[@1SagaciousMage]

Bro I love that you are doing this channel. Please don't stop. I never knew about these cars

[@pmscalisi]

I always wanted a Typhoon, which is the SUV version. They’re really hard to find and the owners are very proud of them.

[@somenygaard]

Can’t really blame the owners, it’s worth whatever the owners are will to take to part with it.

[@loganboyer8816]

I subscribed as soon as I seen you were even willing to do a video on a syclone. I had a typhoon years ago. Which led me to my current gnx. Keep up the good content brother.

[@wesleycameron1034]

This and the Buick are pure magic.

[@bangkillshot]

Love your content dude!! Keep up the great work!!

[@FISHH00KS]

What a fantastic, filled to the brim with information presentation - it probably means more to me since I remember them

[@13slot28]

I'm looking forward to this series!

[@Trueknowledgeisfree]

Funny I was just thinking about these few days ago!! With all the old school pickup craze lately, these size old school pickups are going to make a HUGE comeback very soon!! I’m not surprised if their are people already restoring and building their own 🛻

[@christophersmatla1932]

I always love your content. Informative and entertaining

[@briarpatch337]

I’ve always liked the Syclone since I was a teenager. I still to this day would love a Typhoon in as a secondary vehicle

[@joeJoe-pb3su]

Brings great memories. This vehicles are legends back in the 90s...

[@stefanburemo9661]

On the semi-legal street scene we had a cyclone crushing everyone back 20 years ago here in Sweden.

[@40calfilms21]

Bro you be snapping!! Been with you for a while. Keep going!!

[@T-bird_Johnny]

Sick video! can't wait for ep. 2

[@jmar1973]

Bro,your channel gives me life. Keep it up!💯

[@YerBrwnDogAteMyRabit]

Oh hell yeah! Great choice, I didn't even realize I've been waiting for this one!

[@StormyWeather93]

Literally one of my top 3 favorite vehicles. My dream truck.

[@EliHutchinson]

Bro ur channel goes hard asf love ur videos

[@TinyRanch]

I don't think this truck was ever forgotten! It's just people never knew about it. I found out about it and I stil remember it

[@johnbehneman1546]

I LOVE IT!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! TOTALLY AWSOME VIDEO!!!!! A MUST-WATCH!!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!!

[@Batsoy808]

I still got mines…1991 Syclone Original Owner & IMMACULATE 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼bring it out on Car/Truck Shows

[@theGREEK7887]

Your channel is goin to blow up ma boi

[@jasmille67]

Well done, can't wait for the next vid!

[@kakanator]

this was a bad ass video man great work

[@doctordeath5519]

A very well done video THANK YOU !!

[@jesterokjones4954]

That new Syclone is absolutely fucking gorgeous and I'm not a sport truck fan, like at all, but that thing is a monster!

[@Fotosynthesis858]

Back in the late 90’s I dated this girl who was a gear head & she had the Typhoon. It was the suv version (Jimmy) of the Syclone. That thing was FUN to drive.

[@no_lft_shft]

This is probably the fastest growing channel I've ever witnessed myself personally lol. Your killing it bro. Fucking killing it.

[@oldfordcarsandtrucks]

We still have a couple running around our town, both Syclone and Typhoon, and they are still bad ass as ever!

[@gavinf1554]

I’ll definitely never forget this bad boy ever. Big legend

[@EvansWS6]

Keep up the good work man!!

[@93notchback]

Great video. Really well done

[@TenSixGarage]

not forgotten, I have three Typhoons in my garage right now 👍🏻

[@jayzooda7511]

He back at it again y’all! I love the Channel he don’t miss!

[@sweitzer1755]

Of course banks had a hand in this hahahaha

[@drewzuromski6289]

That Borg Warner transfer case same as in the GMC safari. I've heard stock these were capable of just over 5 sec 0-60 in the rain

[@smiley6168]

I remember in the '90s over here in the Bay area the Golden State warriors does trail sprewell and Tim hardaway brought their Grand national and typhoon to the school. Im 45 years old I'm glad to say I have my mint condition GNX still.

[@wildhogOW]

I owned a '92 Typhoon, which I had restored completely. The body had rust, the paint was scratched up and faded, the plastic parts were damaged and it needed a lot of care. I spent around 3000€ in total in getting it restored, and 1500€ on building the engine. By the end of the year, I had a fully restored Typhoon, with the engine making 440hp. It was a really fun project and to this day, it's a car which I regret having sold, much like I regret having sold my '86 Grand National and '89 Skyline GT-R.

[@OregonMotorcycle]

Great video. These are amazing trucks:)

[@Tools-Tested]

Great video like always! This is my dream truck, amazing performance for the 90's. Hopefully in a few years, prices are high right now. Just a few years ago they were cheap.

[@swervsplatt9672]

Never going back down....

[@billybowman3891]

I commute on the 76 highway in Southern California. I see a gold s10 cameo commuting also. Look em up, he’s got a little gem.

[@AndrewKidd14145]

Damn that syclone is crazy though

[@RahFree]

*I LOVE my Syclone, I'll never get rid of it. You didn't mention the Marlboro Syclone, that is the super Unicorn lol! Good video man!*

[@koryabel6319]

Quality production man

[@DustyBottoms201]

Forgotten Legends... AWESOME! Keep it up. I had a typhoon back in the '90s. I wish I kept it. Even a fox chassis mustang right now is becoming expensive as collectors hoard the a unmolested/stock ones.