05 colorado ls1 swap
04-11-2007, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by screamin seeman
It averaged 17.5 mpg on the drive from Florida to Minnesota. That was with a pretty heavy foot, especially when passing 
I also wanted to post be cause I noticed I posted on your thread last year after Steve posted and the LS1 performance parts drama. I told you that I got my oil pan notched and motor mounts from him that at the time I said worked fine. Anyways I just wanted to go back on that. The pan actually worked and has kept working so far, no leaks or anything. BUT, the motor mounts did not fit. We managed to make them fit by redrilling every hole in the damn things. Not to mention it seems Steve didn't even know which direction the mounts were supposed to go.
Lastly, I made the biggest mistake by ordering headers from him. The pessenger side fit...ok...The driver's side...completely different story. Two of the primaries didn't even come close to fitting so we dented the **** out of them to get em to work. Needless to say they are still on the truck right now but eventually I'm gonna need to spend more money fixing the primaries on the driver's side header because they are so badly dented. The headers also took months longer to get then he said they would. But he had a new excuse every week why they were'nt done.
Just thought I'd let ya know,
-Taylor
04-12-2007, 10:39 AM
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The temp stayed at a constant 195 degree's when it was in 85 degree Florida weather or 40 degree Minnesota weather. I am pretty happy with the mileage, but it could always be better. Maybe it will get a little better after the headers are installed.
04-12-2007, 02:55 PM
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Kind of off topic, but your 4x4 site is designed really well, and the layout is damn near perfect!
BTW Awesome swap! The Colorado and Canyons should have come like that from the factory!
-Craig-
BTW Awesome swap! The Colorado and Canyons should have come like that from the factory!
-Craig-
09-07-2008, 04:08 AM
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09-07-2008, 01:51 PM
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take a look chevy is going to be making a v8 colorado in 2009! its a 5.3. here is the link
[url]http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/trucks/112_0806_2009_chevy_colorado_first_look/index.html[/
btw badass ride man!!
[url]http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/trucks/112_0806_2009_chevy_colorado_first_look/index.html[/
btw badass ride man!!
09-08-2008, 12:22 AM
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09-08-2008, 09:34 AM
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My local chevy dealer ship has a colorado parked out front with a big v8 on the windsheild. not sure whats in it but colorado does have a v8. I tried finding a link but no link.... ill go take some pics and find out more about it..
10-23-2008, 05:25 AM
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10-23-2008, 12:01 PM
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What year is the engine?
Many states don't have many concerns with putting a newer engine into an older vehicle as long as the vehicle can pass emissions per the year of the engine. Most of the state DMV people I've talked to (CA & NV) won't allow an older engine in a newer vehicle. If they'd let it, there would be a LOT of cars out there with 1967 engines installed (no emissions requirements at all).
Many states don't have many concerns with putting a newer engine into an older vehicle as long as the vehicle can pass emissions per the year of the engine. Most of the state DMV people I've talked to (CA & NV) won't allow an older engine in a newer vehicle. If they'd let it, there would be a LOT of cars out there with 1967 engines installed (no emissions requirements at all).
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10-29-2008, 09:46 AM
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They are available now:
http://www.chevrolet.com/m/06/quickf...9_Colorado.pdf
Engine, 5.3L V8 SFI (300 hp [223.7 kW] @ 5200 rpm, 320 lb-ft of torque [432.0 N-m] @ 4000
Axle: 3.42 ratio
LT 3LT
Extended Cab MSRP* $26,660.00
Crew Cab MSRP* $27,990.00
http://www.chevrolet.com/m/06/quickf...9_Colorado.pdf
Engine, 5.3L V8 SFI (300 hp [223.7 kW] @ 5200 rpm, 320 lb-ft of torque [432.0 N-m] @ 4000
Axle: 3.42 ratio
LT 3LT
Extended Cab MSRP* $26,660.00
Crew Cab MSRP* $27,990.00
