Have you ever thought about the outcome of removing the cab and bed from a heavy-duty pickup truck? The result is an impressive, go-kart-like vehicle powered by a formidable engine. If you’re skeptical, take it from YouTuber WhistlinDiesel.
A typical go-kart, golf cart, or all-terrain vehicle consists of a ladder frame paired with two axles, four wheels, and some type of motor. This is essentially what has been created from a second-generation GMT902 GMC Sierra HD pickup truck.
The transformation began by stripping away all the truck’s body components, leaving behind a formidable off-road vehicle powered by a Duramax diesel engine, which its creator refers to as the “LBZ Duramax GoCart.” Originally, the Duramax engine produced about 365 horsepower and 660 pound-feet of torque. With nearly half of the truck’s original weight removed, the power of this vehicle is now beyond estimation.
Despite claims from video titles stating that the off-roader boasts 600 and 650 horsepower, specifics about the modifications made to the engine for such power have not been disclosed, apart from a “tune” that reportedly increased power from 600 to 650 between two of the channel’s recent videos.
The creator eagerly puts this unique machine through its paces, showcasing extensive testing in mud, water, and various terrains. One of the videos features him launching the go-kart in a cornfield and executing a dramatic burnout on a rural road.
Regardless of its actual horsepower ratings or whether it can match purpose-built crawlers or pre-runners in off-road capability, it’s undeniable that this vehicle is a blast to drive..
