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Good News? I read today the H-3 receives a 5.3 for 08. I think the frame rails on the H-3 are the same width as the Colorado. So, why not stuff the 5.3 into the Colorado and call it an SS.
So, why is this good news? In my eyes, being a Chevrolet sales associate, at some point the 5.3 will reach maximum production. So boy and girls this allows a better possibility the 2008-09 F replacement vehicle will receive the 6.0. Why bring back a replacement vehicle with the same engine the car retired with? The big 7.0 in the Z06 just doesn't get the targeted fuel economy they need with this car. So, here is hoping for a minimum 400 h.p. SS.
So, why is this good news? In my eyes, being a Chevrolet sales associate, at some point the 5.3 will reach maximum production. So boy and girls this allows a better possibility the 2008-09 F replacement vehicle will receive the 6.0. Why bring back a replacement vehicle with the same engine the car retired with? The big 7.0 in the Z06 just doesn't get the targeted fuel economy they need with this car. So, here is hoping for a minimum 400 h.p. SS.
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Originally Posted by Kevano26
the colorado will be getting the 5.3, but its not going to be called SS.
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In my opinion, the old baster that began racing before 50% of the board was born.
GM missed the boat with the mid size truck. For years and years we have had great looking small trucks. For years and years they have been underpowered. Once upon a time GM painted an AWD version S-10 Black and installed a turbo in it. Every one sold, gone, but still valuable today.
Why is it GM has a hard time reading the public? SS Siverado, Trailblazer, SSR, all came to the table in the 45K range. Take a 30K decked out Colorado add a 303 hp. 5.3 to it, 34K sticker. No brainer, sell every damn one.
GM missed the boat with the mid size truck. For years and years we have had great looking small trucks. For years and years they have been underpowered. Once upon a time GM painted an AWD version S-10 Black and installed a turbo in it. Every one sold, gone, but still valuable today.
Why is it GM has a hard time reading the public? SS Siverado, Trailblazer, SSR, all came to the table in the 45K range. Take a 30K decked out Colorado add a 303 hp. 5.3 to it, 34K sticker. No brainer, sell every damn one.
