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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 09:10 PM
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Planning on building a concept truck version of the new ZR-1. Engine,6 speed,wheels/tires,carbon fiber and of course the hood. Looking for a truck now and getting my ducks in a row. Got a few local sponsors helping out with it since the engine is so damn expensive. I could build a hell of a engine for $20k. But it would'nt be true to the ZR-1 without the ls9.Trying to get it built before the ls fest in Sept.
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use the rear mount 6sp like a vette or it's not true to the corvette
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use the rear mount 6sp like a vette or it's not true to the corvette
I'm not trying to make it like a corvette. I just want to use the ZR-1 package .
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 01:39 AM
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goodluck with the build...is it ironic that as i pulled this thread up that i was studying pics of your kb lsx colorado you built?
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 09:15 AM
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So you don't want to build a ZR-1 Colorado, you want to put an LS9 engine in a colorado, probably lower it and do some body work, then call it a ZR-1 Colorado.

Sounds like it would be a fun truck, but I wouldn't call it something it isn't.
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 10:01 AM
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Default Mark Stielow's Red Devil
Don't know is you've run across Mark Stielow's thread....he won Optima Ultimate Street car Invitational last year after SEMA....essentially a ZR1 69 Camaro. Long thread, but lots of good info......


http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=20693
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Originally Posted by Jones'n
So you don't want to build a ZR-1 Colorado, you want to put an LS9 engine in a colorado, probably lower it and do some body work, then call it a ZR-1 Colorado.

Sounds like it would be a fun truck, but I wouldn't call it something it isn't.
If he uses the motor, t56, brakes, wheels and interior parts such as seats steering wheel maybe even work the console in wouldnt that be enough to call it a zr1 colorado without having to use the exact trans that a zr1 does?

imho it does but hey im easy to please and from what ive seen of his past work he does super clean swaps/builds so im excited to see this one play out.
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why not do a supercharged ls3? it'd be just like a LS9 for a lot less
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my father in law has a ls9/6l90e in a 67 chevy II. it rips.
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my father in law has a ls9/6l90e in a 67 chevy II. it rips.
I saw it at Hunters. Where did he get the engine? connections maybe?
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why not do a supercharged ls3? it'd be just like a LS9 for a lot less
I thought of buying the ls9 supercharger/accs drive and just build an iron 6.0 with ls3 heads.I would still have $14k or more in it. I'm going start to build the truck for now and just leave the factory engine it. It has to be taken apart and painted ,interior done,hood fabricated and rear end/bed fabricated to fit the 12" wide wheels. I'll just keep saving my pennies to buy the engine.
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Originally Posted by Monte_LS3
Don't know is you've run across Mark Stielow's thread....he won Optima Ultimate Street car Invitational last year after SEMA....essentially a ZR1 69 Camaro. Long thread, but lots of good info......


http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=20693
76 page thread! It would be cool to take it to SEMA though. Hey sponsers ! I need an engine !

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street and performance for engine/transmission/harness. all brand new in the crate. get you $$$$ out
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Lots of people have purchased from this guy..... (central Indiana)....and are very satisfied...

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Moving right along with it now. Just a matter of putting the puzzle together .
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After 2 years that's the only update that would be justified. lol
Looks awesome man.
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I think you have a new update after today. Truck looks and sounds awesome. Nice to meet you btw.
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Where did you finally source the LS9 from????
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