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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 08:33 PM
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Looking for any information that will help me with my LS1 swap into my colorado, its a 2004 single cab with the I5.
Old Sep 15, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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You cant make colorado's fast so run it into a lake, get your insurance money and buy a LS1 car! hahahaha
Old Sep 15, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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Well i'm pretty sure an LS1 swap into a colorado has way more potential than your LT1 hahahaha
Old Sep 15, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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Well everyone here already knows the LT1 is the best motor ever so why dont you just drop one of those in there!!! haha
Old Sep 15, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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Haha, That LT will make a fine anchor to keep that Colorado in the lake.

Good luck on your conversion! Take lots of pics!
Old Sep 15, 2008 | 10:47 PM
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current performance, harness, engine mounts, headers.
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 12:05 AM
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yea i have looked on there a time or two, i'm also an aggie that sadly moved from CS but thnks for the info
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hahahaha yeah i bet an LT would make a good anchor but BALACK OBAMA would make a better one!!!!!
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 01:16 AM
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Also look up www.v8s10s.com under Colorado SS. They did some pretty trick stuff with the Silverado SS wheels and a Street Scene body kit.

http://ls1blazer.tripod.com/sitebuil...s/100_1022.jpg

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Check out the colorado forums as well. Some people have done it.
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Originally Posted by krazy4
Check out the colorado forums as well. Some people have done it.
www.ColoradoFans.com Its seems a little harder to find the info, search doesn't work as well, I think, as LS1tech.com
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The 5.3 colorados come out pretty soon right?
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 02:07 AM
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Originally Posted by 04gtoBMXracer
The 5.3 colorados come out pretty soon right?
The Chevrolet Colorado, like its GMC Canyon twin, drives into 2009 with the option of a 5.3L V-8 on extended and crew cab models. Good for a 0-60-mph run in less than seven seconds, according to GM, the powertrain delivers 300 hp and 320 lb-ft of torque, helping the 2009 Colorado achieve a maximum towing capacity of 6000 lb. A ZQ8 sport suspension returns to the lineup in the latter half of the model year, complete with 18-in. wheels and other visual add-ons, with the V-8 at its core. While in any other year the addition of a V-8 for the Colorado would be good news, the new engine's release is a case unfortunate timing in light of current market issues.

As per MOTOR TREND. I've read late 2008 and some say 2009. Nothing on Chevrolet.com, they still show 2008 models only
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There's some V8 colorado's on dealer lots from what I hear. You could try GM Parts and see about motor mounts or wire harness. I've got an LS1 sitting in my garage I've been debating on putting into my RCSB 04 Colorado too.
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Yeah there was a 5.3 Colorado at the local dealer on Monday.
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thanks for the info guys, found the motor mounts and a harness, if yall see a 4l60e for sell let me know
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