yarnall Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 On Saturday we hooked an old Autocar to an old Fruehauf trailer to get the contents out. The contents was a 1991 GMC Syclone that my bother bought new. For reasons I don't remember, probably lack of storage, he decided to put it in this old reefer. That was in 2000. It had 8865 miles on it. Well we needed to move the trailer so we had to get the pick-up out. It needed a new fuel pump, but otherwise seems to have weathered the nap quite well. It seemed so neat back then. Now it looks dated. I'll try to post more pictures. Mike 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31870-gmc-syclone/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 That thing is still bad ass. Those trucks have a following still. Nice truck. I'd love to own one. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31870-gmc-syclone/#findComment-193293 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 I love that trailer. Why does it say bubble ass in spray paint on the inside? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31870-gmc-syclone/#findComment-193297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 It was a blast to drive when it was new and I was young. I probably wouldn't drive it like that any more. I put two more pictures of it in my gallery.http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/gallery/image/13602-1991-gmc-syclone/The trailer is neat. It would need a lot of work to make it road legal. I don't know why it says "bubble ass" besides some shit head with a spray can. Mike 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31870-gmc-syclone/#findComment-193299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loadstar Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 I love that trailer. Why does it say bubble ass in spray paint on the inside?I was thinking the same thing!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31870-gmc-syclone/#findComment-193300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmeitz Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Mike, that Autocar looks great with the pup trailer. Quote Keith http://www.flickr.com/photos/40978025@N04/ Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31870-gmc-syclone/#findComment-193301 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Not much of a Gm guy but those cyclones kicked ass and took names. The a-car is awsome to Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31870-gmc-syclone/#findComment-193305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 I know that Autocar very well. Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31870-gmc-syclone/#findComment-193310 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Didn't the Syclone have a blown 3.8L engine? Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31870-gmc-syclone/#findComment-193314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 Didn't the Syclone have a blown 3.8L engine?I believe it is a twin turbo V6. They only came with an automatic and all wheel drive and black. It was the fastest production vehicle in 1991. Faster than a Corvette. The payload is only 300 pounds if I remember correctly. It isn't worth what he paid for it. The Autocar looks good in pictures, but not too good up close. It is fun to drive with the cummins and no muffler and a 5 and a 2. Mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31870-gmc-syclone/#findComment-193318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 The Autocar looks good in pictures, but not too good up close. It is fun to drive with the cummins and no muffler and a 5 and a 2. MikeYes, I remember it sounded very good. My dads friend bought it from the Teamsters. 1 Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31870-gmc-syclone/#findComment-193320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 I believe it is a twin turbo V6. They only came with an automatic and all wheel drive and black. It was the fastest production vehicle in 1991. Faster than a Corvette. The payload is only 300 pounds if I remember correctly. It isn't worth what he paid for it. The Autocar looks good in pictures, but not too good up close. It is fun to drive with the cummins and no muffler and a 5 and a 2. Mike4.3L V6 with single turbo & intercooler (from wikipedia). Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31870-gmc-syclone/#findComment-193321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck P Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 The Syclone and it's cousin Typhoon were badass back in the day. I recall reading an article on them when they were new. It read "0-60 in 4.6 seconds........in the rain!"I test drove one at my local dealer and I was quite surprised with the acceleration, and this was after getting out of my '86 Buick GN. Very pricey for the time too. Neat little trucks. Quote "If it's all the sime to you... I'll droyve that tankah" Max Rockatansky (The Road Warrior) Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31870-gmc-syclone/#findComment-193351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 When the Typhoon production ended one of the guys I worked with scrambled to buy one. He wanted black but only found a green one at Kerbeck in Atlantic City. They had a black one but was on hold. A few days later he got the call that the black ones deal fell through and if he still wanted it, they will let him have that one instead of the green. He ran down that moment and got the black. He took me for a ride in it and that 4.3l turbo blew me away. Super quick and that thing handled more like a sportscar then a blazer. I think he still ownes it to this day. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31870-gmc-syclone/#findComment-193381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 When the Typhoon production ended one of the guys I worked with scrambled to buy one. He wanted black but only found a green one at Kerbeck in Atlantic City. They had a black one but was on hold. A few days later he got the call that the black ones deal fell through and if he still wanted it, they will let him have that one instead of the green. He ran down that moment and got the black.He took me for a ride in it and that 4.3l turbo blew me away. Super quick and that thing handled more like a sportscar then a blazer. I think he still ownes it to this day.I thought the Typhoon only came in red, white or black. I never saw a green one. My brother looked at them used to have a pair, but they were always a little more than he wanted to spend. My brother got his through a friend's step father who owned a Jeep dealership. That guy's buddy had a GM dealer and said there was one Syclone left in Detroit. It was shipped to the GM dealer and my brother and his buddy went for it. My brother looked the truck over while his buddy went in to talk to the dealer. The salesmen were talking amoungst themselves and said something like "look at that dirt ball". His buddy introduced himself and the guy responded "I guess you heard what I said". I only drove it a couple times, but man did it stick to the road. Definitely a quick little sports car. I think they cost in the low $20,000 when new. Mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31870-gmc-syclone/#findComment-193423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 WOW....and I thought it was about one of those early 90's that the Ford Taurus SHO was the fastest, with it's V6.mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31870-gmc-syclone/#findComment-193427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I thought the Typhoon only came in red, white or black. I never saw a green one. here you goFound one for sale in Philly that's green too: http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/3919459746.html Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31870-gmc-syclone/#findComment-193435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 He definitely did better with the black one. I like the white ones too.As for the SHO, they were very fast, but not the fasted in 1991. That is the only year the Syclone was made. Mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31870-gmc-syclone/#findComment-193436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck P Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Like you said, Syclone was '91 only and went for $25k and change.The Typhoon was '92 & '93 and topped out at 30 large.I like that Aspen Green JT...........there was a Teal as well. Quote "If it's all the sime to you... I'll droyve that tankah" Max Rockatansky (The Road Warrior) Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31870-gmc-syclone/#findComment-193437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loadstar Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Very impressed with my fellow B.M.T. members.......Thought for sure this thread would have taken a turn for the worse after "Bubble A$$" came up!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31870-gmc-syclone/#findComment-193472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 We're not done yet. Bubble ass Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31870-gmc-syclone/#findComment-193498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Ask and you shall receive... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31870-gmc-syclone/#findComment-193548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loadstar Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Wow...impressive!!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31870-gmc-syclone/#findComment-193563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Ask and you shall receive...bubblebutt2.jpg 2 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31870-gmc-syclone/#findComment-193573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 I still no where there is a Cyclone and Typhoon hiding in the corner with less than 10k miles each. The same guy had a Cyclone with a built 4.3, custom grind cam and larger turbo, think it ran low 6's in the 1/8. I remember he beat my 95 Z28 and I was running 7.50's at around 95mph. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31870-gmc-syclone/#findComment-193755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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