Would a 5.3 Colorado.....
10-11-2006, 07:58 PM
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Re: Would a 5.3 Colorado.....
Originally Posted by Tackleberry
Is this one of those "I know something, but don't want to divulge" posts?
10-11-2006, 08:00 PM
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Re: Would a 5.3 Colorado.....
How is a high 14s BOF pickup truck going to fill the void for what will likely be a high 12s unibody musclecar? Just because they're RWD? I don't see why some people seem to consider the drive wheels more important than almost any other attribute of a vehicle.
10-11-2006, 08:33 PM
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Re: Would a 5.3 Colorado.....
There was a market for lightnings, the Silverado SS (kinda) I don't see why a smaller pickup, with a 300hp V8, wouldn't have an even bigger market. It wouldnt get terrible gas mileage, would still be able to haul stuff, and be way more useful than a sports car. I'd get one for a work vechicle with 300hp, rwd, and a 6 speed.
10-11-2006, 08:55 PM
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Re: Would a 5.3 Colorado.....
5.3L Colorado will do good. reg cab ZQ8 w/ V8 for $20K would be very popular and would be an interesting alternative to a Cobalt SS or V6 Camaro. Sure it isn't the same as a Camaro, but for those looking for a cheap and powerful RWD Coloard ZQ8 V8 would be a good option.
I think the Z71 guys are the ones who really want a 5.3L. DoD V8 would probably match the milage of the 3.7L I5
I think the Z71 guys are the ones who really want a 5.3L. DoD V8 would probably match the milage of the 3.7L I5
10-12-2006, 12:10 AM
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Re: Would a 5.3 Colorado.....
Originally Posted by Z28x
5.3L Colorado will do good. reg cab ZQ8 w/ V8 for $20K would be very popular and would be an interesting alternative to a Cobalt SS or V6 Camaro. Sure it isn't the same as a Camaro, but for those looking for a cheap and powerful RWD Coloard ZQ8 V8 would be a good option.
I think the Z71 guys are the ones who really want a 5.3L. DoD V8 would probably match the milage of the 3.7L I5
I think the Z71 guys are the ones who really want a 5.3L. DoD V8 would probably match the milage of the 3.7L I5
10-12-2006, 12:24 AM
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Re: Would a 5.3 Colorado.....
If I wanted a pickup, yes. But I don't want a pickup.
I don't know that I'd mind a 2 or 4 door truckish car, as long as the weight was reasonable and the handling wasn't bad.
I don't know that I'd mind a 2 or 4 door truckish car, as long as the weight was reasonable and the handling wasn't bad.