Trailblazer SS review.
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Re: Trailblazer SS review.
Originally Posted by 96_Camaro_B4C
0-60 in 6.3 seconds? I'm guessing the more mainstream magazines will be getting 0-60 times in the 5.4-5.8 range.
Car and Driver got a 5.5 out of an LS2 SSR, albeit with a six speed manual. 1/4 mile was 14.1 @ 100 mph. The SSR curb weight was 4746 lbs in that test; Chevy lists it as 470x lbs. The Chevy website lists 4417 and 4594 for 2wd and 4wd Trailblazers (I'd imagine the SS 20" wheels will add a little to that). So the TB is slightly lighter than the SSR, especially in 2wd trim. 6.3/14.4 seems a little slow.
Car and Driver got a 5.5 out of an LS2 SSR, albeit with a six speed manual. 1/4 mile was 14.1 @ 100 mph. The SSR curb weight was 4746 lbs in that test; Chevy lists it as 470x lbs. The Chevy website lists 4417 and 4594 for 2wd and 4wd Trailblazers (I'd imagine the SS 20" wheels will add a little to that). So the TB is slightly lighter than the SSR, especially in 2wd trim. 6.3/14.4 seems a little slow.
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Re: Trailblazer SS review.
Originally Posted by UtOhCop
Why do you keep saying that? The SRT8 puts out a good 30 more horsepower then the LS2 SS.
The rule of thumb is that 10 pounds shed is equivalent to 1 horsepower gained. 300+ pounds is equivalent to a 30+ horsepower gain for the Trailblazer.
That's why mustangs with a 40 hp advantage get stomped by Corvettes.
The Trailblazer and the Jeep oughtta be a good match up.
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Re: Trailblazer SS review.
Originally Posted by greg_nate
Yes, that time does seem slow. The Jeep SRT8 supposedly gets to 60 in under 5 seconds. The SRT8 has a 415 hp engine, while the TB SS has a 390 HP engine. However, the SRT8 is almost 300 lbs. heavier than the SS...so the power-to-weight ratio makes these two almost dead even. Therefore, how do they get 6.3 seconds in one car, and under 5 in the other?
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Regarding Edmunds acceleration times, I believe they do not correct for weather conditions, and that the track they often use (in Fontana I think) is a little slow. Remember that standard weather corrections almost always result in a faster time, since testing is usually done in conditions worse than 59 degrees at sea level. Fontana will be warmer than 59 degree except in winter or late night/early morning. And it's a few hundred feet above sea level.
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Re: Trailblazer SS review.
Originally Posted by Z284ever
Anyone know why you still can't price a TB SS on Chevy's website?
I've been wondering the same thing.
I was there a few weeks ago, after being missing for quite some time after the 06 site launched.
I don't understand why they removed it, unless it was by accident or something. Maybe they had server issues, a nd restored to a backup which was before they added the info, and don't realize it's missing, or something like that.
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Re: Trailblazer SS review.
Originally Posted by Z284ever
Yeah, you can't even search for one on GM Buypower or build one on Edmunds.
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Re: Trailblazer SS review.
Originally Posted by Hoodshaker
You can build it on Edmunds. The SS option is a package (B4U) That is available on any of the 4 styles. So pick a style and then select the (B4U) SS package on the option page.
You know whoever selected that code was doing it with the subliminal message "Before You!" as in "I won the race!"
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Re: Trailblazer SS review.
Originally Posted by Darth Xed
The RPO code for the SS always put a grin on my face!!
You know whoever selected that code was doing it with the subliminal message "Before You!" as in "I won the race!"
You know whoever selected that code was doing it with the subliminal message "Before You!" as in "I won the race!"
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Re: Trailblazer SS review.
Originally Posted by Darth Xed
The RPO code for the SS always put a grin on my face!!
You know whoever selected that code was doing it with the subliminal message "Before You!" as in "I won the race!"
You know whoever selected that code was doing it with the subliminal message "Before You!" as in "I won the race!"
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Re: Trailblazer SS review.
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Re: Trailblazer SS review.
Originally Posted by greg_nate
Actually, it puts out 25 more horsepower. But the SRT8 is also more than three hundred pounds heavier. That puts the two dead even in performance.
The rule of thumb is that 10 pounds shed is equivalent to 1 horsepower gained. 300+ pounds is equivalent to a 30+ horsepower gain for the Trailblazer.
That's why mustangs with a 40 hp advantage get stomped by Corvettes.
The Trailblazer and the Jeep oughtta be a good match up.
The rule of thumb is that 10 pounds shed is equivalent to 1 horsepower gained. 300+ pounds is equivalent to a 30+ horsepower gain for the Trailblazer.
That's why mustangs with a 40 hp advantage get stomped by Corvettes.
The Trailblazer and the Jeep oughtta be a good match up.
And FYI: 03/04 Cobra's where not getting stomped by Ls1 c5's...atleast not in straightline acceleration and 1/4 mile.
But i do agree that that the TB SS and SRTGC should be a good matchup. I think the Jeep will be slightly faster, but the two should be close.