HEMI SRT-8 on the way.
10-02-2002, 02:01 AM
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Well one thing I don't understand is this. Officially, a V8/LSx engine will NOT fit inside of the Colorado. But in the Trailbalzer, they have a 5.3 inside of it. So logically since the Trailblazer and the Colorado are so closely linked, WHY can't a simple LS1 or 6.0 not fit inside of the Colorado??? if GM wants to give this truck competition, let alone have a small V8 truck like DOdge has with the Dakota, then why will they not put the V8 inside of it? An Atlas I5 in no case will provide enough power.
10-02-2002, 12:46 PM
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Let me get this straight. The SRT-8 Dakota will have the new Hemi engine which puts out the same amout of power as the Silverado SS, weighs less than the Silverado SS, is cheaper than Silverado SS, is 2 wheel drive unlike Silverado SS, and comes in a standard cab, also unlike Silverado SS. 
Gee. I wonder which is the better deal & the faster truck?
Gee. I wonder which is the better deal & the faster truck?
10-02-2002, 01:23 PM
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Originally posted by guionM
Let me get this straight. The SRT-8 Dakota will have the new Hemi engine which puts out the same amout of power as the Silverado SS, weighs less than the Silverado SS, is cheaper than Silverado SS, is 2 wheel drive unlike Silverado SS, and comes in a standard cab, also unlike Silverado SS.
Gee. I wonder which is the better deal & the faster truck?
Let me get this straight. The SRT-8 Dakota will have the new Hemi engine which puts out the same amout of power as the Silverado SS, weighs less than the Silverado SS, is cheaper than Silverado SS, is 2 wheel drive unlike Silverado SS, and comes in a standard cab, also unlike Silverado SS.
Gee. I wonder which is the better deal & the faster truck?
It's still a cool truck, just could use a little more motivation in terms of power. A nice blower would have topped it off just fine.
GMT differences.
10-03-2002, 12:34 PM
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Re: GMT differences.
Originally posted by FUTURE_OF_GM
The Colorado and the Trailblazer really aren't that closely related.....
I'm sure GM has something up their sleeve.
The Colorado and the Trailblazer really aren't that closely related.....
I'm sure GM has something up their sleeve.
10-04-2002, 03:15 AM
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Re: GMT differences.
Originally posted by FUTURE_OF_GM
The Colorado and the Trailblazer really aren't that closely related.....
I'm sure GM has something up their sleeve.
The Colorado and the Trailblazer really aren't that closely related.....
I'm sure GM has something up their sleeve.
10-04-2002, 11:18 AM
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Originally posted by IZ28
Chevrolet and GM in general needs to get with it. Performance is what people are wanting.
Chevrolet and GM in general needs to get with it. Performance is what people are wanting.
Anyways, it does look like GM's trying to fix up their image of quality too.. Everybody wants everything these days.. Performance, flawless interiors, and low price...
10-04-2002, 01:32 PM
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Re: Re: GMT differences.
Originally posted by Burmite
They aren't? Ok. That answers that then. I assumed that the Trailblazer and Colorado would be related as Silverado is to Suburban and S10 is to Blazer. Same engines, same engine bay, etc. That therefore, an I6 or a V8 would fit inside. I thought with its size alone, the V8 would fit too. Thanks FOG.
They aren't? Ok. That answers that then. I assumed that the Trailblazer and Colorado would be related as Silverado is to Suburban and S10 is to Blazer. Same engines, same engine bay, etc. That therefore, an I6 or a V8 would fit inside. I thought with its size alone, the V8 would fit too. Thanks FOG.
The Trailblazer, and Colorado, however DO NOT share the same platform ( GMT355, and GMT360 respectively ) The Colorado was primarily developed by Isuzu, and will be used globally, which is probably the reason a V8 wont fit (If that is the case) While the Trailblazer was developed here by GMNA.
***P.S. Someone correct me if I got those platform codes wrong.
10-06-2002, 08:30 AM
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Awesome. This is exactly what the Dakota R/T needs. That old 360 needed to go anyways. GM needs to wake up, their SS Silverado is getting 
by everybody else and they haven't even begun production yet.
by everybody else and they haven't even begun production yet.