Gm Authority Video Details 2019 Silverado Flow-FX Cat-Back Exhaust's Performance

The first quarter of the year always provides so much excitement around the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse: after many of the favored new arrivals are on site, the many different kinds of upgrade and aftermarket parts begin to pop up. Brand-new trucks like the Silverado are the absolute hottest thing going right now in the auto market, and the GM Authority blog produced a video last week showing off the fine points of the new Flow-FX cat-back exhaust system, which is fitted to the 2019 Silverado 1500, and 2019 Sierra 1500 Crew Cab and Double Cab sporting the 5.3-liter engine.

The company claims that the bolt-on exhaust system is manufactured with the use of durable 4019 stainless steel throughout, and also features a 3-inch inlet pipe that leads to a single inlet/dual outlet muffler. This is one of the design elements that allows for its deep, raucous sound, and potential for maximum performance. Coated in black for a solidly aggressive stance, the 4.5-inch tips are patiently waiting to boisterously beef up the exhaust game on your new purchase! With two 2.5-inch tailpipes custom routed to give clearance ability for the spare tire and tow hitch, one of the many great qualities of this system is that it very specifically holds to the refined appearance of the factory dual exhaust.

The kit utilizes factory exhaust mounting points and comes with instructions and all of the hardware needed to complete an at home installation. If you are on the hunt for a system that will make your 5.3-liter Silverado or Sierra truly sound mean, this is one add-on that should definitely be at the top of your list. Check out the video here and listen to the sounds of this sweet new exhaust ramification, as the company provides sound clips taken from both inside the cabin and out. The video also provides an excellent close-up look at the system, which brandishes the straight-through performance muffler on the right, as the journey for the exhaust moves left and ultimately through the DEM exhaust bezels for exit.

Poised on a country road in a very natural setting for a Silverado, a mountain range Is visible in the distance as the truck gets ready for a medium-speed launch alongside a farming irrigation system. As you can see on their website here, the folks at Flowmaster offer up 12 various designs of chambered mufflers, 3 styles of “laminar-flow” mufflers, and a new line of Flow-FX “straight-through” performance mufflers, along with 5 sound categories of exhaust, allowing the customer the ability to tailor the sound of the vehicle with dire precision. Trusted since 1983, they have led the industry in offering only the very highest tier of quality good you can purchase for your car or truck!

2019 Chevy Silverado Named Motor Trend Truck of The Year Finalist

The term “runner-up” doesn't ever have to purvey a sense of loss in the auto realm: with all of the stiff competition out there, we know that in most senses of the word, Chevy trucks ARE the number one choice! Many Mid-Missouri Powerhouse customers and others nationwide choose the Silverado for their workhorse and weekend pleasure hauler, and the 2019 Silverado 1500 showed much improvement over the third generation. When the staff of Motor Trend took it out and put it to the test, they had high levels of applause for the smoothness of its 10-speed automatic on Davis Dam, and various sections of highway.

We were excited from the get-go that the new 2019 model is up to 450 pounds lighter than its predecessor, and now has an expanded range of 8 models, and six different engine-transmission choices. Among these choices are the Trail Boss models with a factory 2-inch lift, making it a prime selection for those who want to hop off-road and explore the paths right here in Missouri that tend to have just a bit more mud splattered on them! The wheelbase is now up to 3.9 inches, and the overall length up 1.6 inches enables more cargo volume as well as interior room.

When you link up with us to see the goods here during the Thanksgiving season at the Powerhouse, check out the enhanced new front and rear suspensions on this awesome truck: they both incorporate new, lightweight components, including composite second-stage rear leaf springs on the LT model line. There are stronger tie-downs on the new model, and more of them. The Silverado now has 12 total fixed tie-downs, and overall strength has double to a pre-bending total force of 500 pounds. Check out all of the various themes available such as the Custom: it features 20-inch painted aluminum wheels, LED signature taillamp, and the powerful and perfectly-piped integrated dual exhaust.

If the regular cab is your pick for the new Silverado, it comes equipped with an 8' box, and double cab models are available with a 6' 6” box... while crew cabs come with a 5' 8” box, or the 6' 6” box. LED headlamps are available on the LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, and LTZ; LED high-intensity headlamps are available on the High Country model. The RST is your best bet for a bit more urban appearance, and offers body-color trim, full LED lighting, and up to 22-inch wheels.

If many hours of hard work and hauling are on your coming to-do list, you can opt for the Max Trailering Package: it features a 0.76-inch rear axle, 3.42 axle ratio, enhanced-cooling radiator, revised shock tuning for increased control, heavier-duty rear leaf springs, and a 220-amp alternator as well as trailer brake controller. If your next tough task you need to tackle involves snowy, wet, or muddy surfaces, investigate the automatic locking rear differential feature: it reacts in milliseconds in low-traction conditions to instantly improve the most important element of any demanding trip: driver confidence. 

2019 Chevy Silverado Gains Huge Power Boost, Heightened Efficiency with 2.7-L Turbo

Fuel economy, performance, and efficiency are some qualities of a great truck that scores of folks who are on the lookout for a new one deem essential. To cross the finish line with a fervor and achieve both better performance and overall efficiency, engineers used their expert experience to combine mixed materials, and advanced manufacturing to make improvements to the 2019 Chevy Silverado. The base curb weight of the 2019 Chevy Silverado is 380 lbs less than the current Silverado with the 4.3 V6, even with more interior room and space for cargo.

The new Silverado 2.7-Liter Turbo delivers impressive performance and fuel efficiency, while being a blast to drive every day, quick from the start, and possessing the ability to tow with abundant strength under stress. Sporting up to 23 mpg on the highway, it offers plenty in the efficiency department, while still being capable to tackle hefty weekend to-do lists, and trips to great rec areas with your motorized toy assortment. Now standard on LT and RST trims, the 2.7-L engine offers 14 percent more torque, and 13 percent better city fuel economy, and it is more than a full second faster 0-60 mph than the 4.3L V-6 it now replaces.

The new 2.7-L Turbo engine offers up an SAE-certified 310 hp, as well as 348 lb-ft of torque. 0-60 acceleration time is 6.8 seconds, and the max towing capacity is 7,200 lbs. The technology that the new engine delivers is composed of many awesome elements that make it the truck that is so great to drive daily: a double overhead cam valvetrain that enables high-and low-lift valve profiles, continuously variable valve timing, and active fuel management are just the beginning. There is also a dual-volute turbocharger housing on board for improved throttle response, low-speed torque, and virtually no turbo lag.

We are proud to show off the coming-soon truck that puts to use Chevy's first application of Active Thermal Management, which uses targeted engine heating and cooling across the entire powertrain system to create optimal conditions for practical fuel economy, and hastily recover any wasted exhaust heat for faster transmission and engine warmup. Stop/start technology that goes to work to automatically stop the engine in stop-and-go-traffic, a revolutionary aid in conservation as well as overall Eco-friendly appeal.

The engine itself was subjected to many months of testing, to provide a simulation of what a lifetime of very hot and cold cycles would be like. More than 475,000 validation tests and 1 million miles of drive testing were chalked up to deliver the performance and reliability that Mid-Missouri Truck Customers demand, and setting your sights on the new Silverado early is one guaranteed way to give yourself a jumpstart on the various demands of a coming new year!

Motor Trend Features a Close-up Look at the 2019 Silverado 4-Cylinder Model

Here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse, we recognize that one of the most common reasons to own a truck is raw power. Isn't the ability to tow, haul, and possess a rugged and commanding presence high on one's truck ownership priority list? One way that next year's Chevy Silverado stands completely apart from its competitors is by offering a 4-cylinder option. Many of you out there may not think that this would cut it in a very demanding landscape for trucks, but in the name of fuel efficiency, it can still provide means for a fulfilling and Eco-friendly purchase.

According to EPA ratings, rear-drive Silverado models with the 2.7-liter turbo four-engine have the ability to hit 20/23 mpg city/highway. The city rating makes it able to run neck-and-neck with the Ford F-150s 3.3-liter V-6, and the Ram 1500's base 3.6-liter V-6 mild hybrid. Horsepower and torque are in the ample-and-available status at 310 hp and 248 lb-ft of torque, as opposed to the 290 hp and 265 lb-ft for the Ford and 305 hp and 269 lb-ft for the Ram. The turbo-four will come standard on Silverado LT and RST trims, and achieves more torque than the 4.3-liter V-6.

Basking in the aftermath of a complete redesign, the Silverado now rides on a new platform, added the available 10-speed automatic transmission, and shed weight to boot. The four-cylinder model is 380 pounds lighter than the previous model, and the good folks at the Cnet.com claimed that “buyers should be overly happy with the powertrain's 2,280-pound payload rating, which is up to 600 pounds more than similarly-equipped trucks from crosstown rivals.”

The 2.7-liter features a twin-scroll turbo for improved low-end responsiveness, as well as cylinder deactivation, and stop-start tech, and its lighter weight should be very instrumental in the continuous quest to improve handling. GM has also promised that a new 3.0-liter Duramax diesel is on the way for early 2019, which is slated to be paired with a new 10-speed automatic as well as stop-start system.

Opting for the diesel should provide much more in the muscle department, and you'll notice immediately how active thermal management will recover exhaust heat to allow for quicker engine and transmission warmup. Featuring 8 trim levels and six engine and transmission combinations, the 2019 Silverado will appeal to many varieties of those who love trucks: don't think for a minute that less cylinders means less fun, and come to the Powerhouse to test drive any type of truck ASAP!

Car and Driver Provides Comprehensive Guide to Every 2019 Silverado 1500 Trim Level

The Chevy Silverado 1500 is all new for 2019, and new features, as well as technology, have rendered it larger, lighter, more powerful, and fuel efficient. There are 3 body styles to choose from, six available powertrains, and 8 trim levels, and the well-versed and able folks at Car and Driver put together a guide of every style and feature, making it easier to check out the various options at hand. More and more consumers are drifting toward truck ownership, as they realize that trucks are not just for the heavy haulers and riggers out there, and they are just as useful in urban circles.

The Silverado Work Truck is on the most basic end of the scale, and is the only model available with single-cab configuration. Steel wheels, black bumpers, an offset bow-tie emblem, halogen headlights, and “CHEVROLET” stamped into the center bar of the grille are all distinct traits. This base model also flaunts a 7.0-inch touchscreen as standard and comes available with vinyl or cloth seats.

The Silverado Custom takes the work truck's funky front-end design, and paints it all body color. The body-color theme is applied to the rear bumper, as well as the rest of the exterior trim. If you choose to take the custom route, you also get painted 20-inch aluminum wheels, and LED taillights.

The Silverado Custom Trail Boss offers up a very icy and awesome gloss-black finish, as well as a two-inch suspension lift, and model-specific styling cues including red tow hooks, and 18-inch wheels. With the Trail Boss, you'll also get the Z71 Off-Road package as standard, yielding you Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac tires, Rancho shocks, skid plates, and a locking rear differential.

The Silverado LT is smack dab in the middle of the lineup, and is the most traditional-looking of the 2019 Silverados, with a split-bar chrome, and classic yellow bow tie situated in the center. LED headlights are standard, an 8.0-inch touchscreen is on board for entertainment and navigation options, and leather seating is an available choice.

The Silverado RST is for those who may seem to think that the Silverado's futuristic design is a bit forward, and acquires an all-body-color trim for an overall sportier look. You also get full-LED lighting, including fog lights, and the RST is available with wheels up to 22 inches in size. The RST and LT are the only two Silverado models that can be had with the all-new 310-hp turbocharged inline-four, which is now offered as standard equipment.

The Silverado LTZ boasts the addition of more chrome slats to the grille, and the lower bumper, door handles, window trim, mirrors, and wheels. On the interior, leather upholstery is now standard, and the 5.3-liter V-8. Other options are the 6.2 liter V-8, and the turbo-diesel straight six.

The Silverado High Country is the most high-end Silverado, characterized by chrome lower portions on the front bumpers, with bronze accents in the grille, chrome side steps, and dual exhaust tips to boot. All observers will quickly understand that you are in the highest rank of “Silverado stardom” there is, while luxury abounds hand-in-hand with functionality and tremendous tow ability within this model spec!

Motor Trend's Fully-Fledged Road Test of 2019 Silverado Reveals Tremendous Test Stats

One of the latest articles from Motor Trend that spotlights the coming Silverado does a great job of stating what it takes to do a manufacturing and building job right. These days, many entities are under a great amount of pressure to look out for production schedules and the bottom line, and the massive amounts of protocol that exist to release new models rapidly. These writers recognized that the 2019 Silverado variants stood out in a major way compared to other offerings that are similar, and benefited from a bit of extra time spent tweaking and experimenting on the design floor.

The Motor Trend team had a few weeks to sample three different brand new models, each outfitted with Dynamic Fuel Management, a crew cab, and short 5-7” bed. Their personal favorite was not surprising: the all-wheel-drive Silverado RST equipped with the new 5.3-liter DFM V-8 makes 355 hp, and 383 lb-ft of torque, and is mated to an 8-speed automatic. The new bodywork and cabin that the Silverado sports are distinctive, impressive, and absolutely representative of what any demanding truck owner wants to see after purchase regarding the current market's options.

New manufacturing techniques allowed for the truck bed to be a full 7 inches wider, and the number of standard tie-downs have jumped to a total of 12. With the 5.3-liter DFM engine, the Silverado is ranked to two 2,100 pounds, and maximum payload capacity is 2,500 pounds with the V-6. The test track is one place where a truck can truly prove itself, and lay a solid claim to all of the rumors that dictate what stats may or may not be when it comes to the all-important finish line. The Silverado Trail Boss nailed down a 0 to 60 mph acceleration time of 6.4 seconds, and the 6.2-liter equipped Silverado High Country was undoubtedly the best at acceleration, completing the quarter in 14.4 seconds at 98.3 mph.

When you really lay down and bury your foot into the throttle, the ten-speed automatic is surely where it's at. Being very current and well put together, it sounds unreal when put to the test. Extra USB ports, well-placed hidden storage cubbies in the rear seat backs, and the way in which the Silverado can buck up and tackle a hill are qualities that are going to shine through with extra vigor on every single drive pending rugged destinations. This was a truck that was built with the purveying need to be all things to all people, as even the luxury car genre has crept up on demands made of the trucking category as of late. Ask us about how the Z71 Off-Road Package ups the ante with its standard inclusion on the Trail Boss: this is a model that has proven itself in terms of long-lasting durability, horsepower provision, and class-leading truck performance!