LS motor in Colorado pickup
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LS motor in Colorado pickup With the upcoming Trailblazer SS, I've been wondering how hard it would be to buy a Trailblazer SS harness, and retrofit an LS2 into one of the trucks. Right now of course you end up having to hack a hrness up to get it to work. In this fashion it should be more of a bolt in. Just wondering if anyone else had given this any thought. I figured a base model truck with a manual would be a hoot if you retrofitted it with an LS2/T56.
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It was done by a local guy around me. There is a thread about it. 
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...t=ls1+colorado
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I had seen that. Did you notice he used a stand alone harness, and had all sorts of issues related to geting it to play nice with the stock computer.
My point is you should be able to integrate the factory SS harness as a complete swap over. You might have to remove some of the 4x4 stuff for the AWD, but gauges, abs, a/c, etc... should all work...
My point is you should be able to integrate the factory SS harness as a complete swap over. You might have to remove some of the 4x4 stuff for the AWD, but gauges, abs, a/c, etc... should all work...
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Originally Posted by J-Rod
I had seen that. Did you notice he used a stand alone harness, and had all sorts of issues related to geting it to play nice with the stock computer.
My point is you should be able to integrate the factory SS harness as a complete swap over. You might have to remove some of the 4x4 stuff for the AWD, but gauges, abs, a/c, etc... should all work...
My point is you should be able to integrate the factory SS harness as a complete swap over. You might have to remove some of the 4x4 stuff for the AWD, but gauges, abs, a/c, etc... should all work...
Sorry, I guess I should have read your post a little closer. Nomad did have a lot of issues with the pcm. I don't see why your idea wouldn't work.Is the Trailblazer SS 2 or 4wd? I haven't heard much about it.
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im sad to say that if you want another syclone or typhoon you might as well spend your money and make one because in the event gm made something cool like that again odds are they'd have it de-tuned or find some way to make it not worth it
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Originally Posted by rip the jacker
Sorry, I guess I should have read your post a little closer. Nomad did have a lot of issues with the pcm. I don't see why your idea wouldn't work.Is the Trailblazer SS 2 or 4wd? I haven't heard much about it.
Originally Posted by lfd16
im sad to say that if you want another syclone or typhoon you might as well spend your money and make one because in the event gm made something cool like that again odds are they'd have it de-tuned or find some way to make it not worth it
LS2 6.0L V-8 with 400 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. torque that exhales through a custom-built performance exhaust from the catalyst rearward
Heavy-duty 4L70-E four-speed automatic transmission with floor shifter
Heavy-duty 9.5-inch rear axle with a locking differential for added traction and a short 3.73:1 rear axle ratio for rapid acceleration
Front disc brakes measuring over 12 inches that are sourced from the full-size Chevrolet Silverado; rear disc brakes from the Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Lowered suspension riding on brushed nickel-plated 20-inch Silverado SS rims
Stylized interior with unique trim, bezels, and seats
Custom exterior package with unique grille, fascias, flares, rocker extensions and tonneau cover
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you can rag me whenever you see the new chevrolet' ss's---trailblazer or colorado (which im dont think is actually scheduled for production) has equal status with a syclone or typhoon...both vehicles were on the top 50 cars of all time list and hav much better records and et's than most modern "performance trucks and suv's"
Originally Posted by marine02ss
That's an awesome Colorado SS,Kenne Belle and cowl induction would be nice
J-Rod - I was thinking of the something along those lines by putting a LS2 crate motor in my Denali. That would make me smile.
Originally Posted by FCar2000TA
The Trailblazer SS is AWD
