2009 Colorado "SPORT" ZQ8 5.3 V8

[brianj1976]

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2009 Colorado Extended Cab


Z85 (http://www.chevrolet.com/colorado/colorado/#colorado-extended-1ls)
Z71 (http://www.chevrolet.com/colorado/colorado/#colorado-extended-1lt)
Sport (http://www.chevrolet.com/colorado/colorado/#colorado-extended-2lt)
Value Model (http://www.chevrolet.com/colorado/colorado/#colorado-extended-work)


Sport



Colorado2009 Extended Cab SPORT 2WD: 2WD starts at $26,660*

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Highlights:


NEW standard Vortec 5.3L V8 engine (http://javascript<b></b>:newWin('/pop/colorado/2009/5_3l_en.jsp',480,450,'not','not','not','yes','not' ))
NEW 145-amp alternator
ZQ8 Sport Suspension Package (http://javascript<b></b>:newWin('/pop/colorado/2009/sport_en.jsp',480,450,'not','not','not','yes','not '))
NEW 18-inch wheels in Midnight Silver (http://javascript<b></b>:newWin('/pop/colorado/2009/xtreme_wheel_en.jsp',480,450,'not','not','not','ye s','not'))
Color-keyed grille with chrome-trimmed surround
Color-keyed front and rear bumpers
Foglamps (http://javascript<b></b>:newWin('/pop/colorado/2009/foglamps_en.jsp',480,450,'not','not','not','yes',' not'))
Standard bedliner
Bucket seats
Cruise control
Air conditioning
Ebony carpeting and vinyl floor mats
Chrome-trimmed interior accents
Deep-tinted rear window
Power Convenience Package (http://javascript<b></b>:newWin('/pop/colorado/2009/powerpkg_en.jsp',480,450,'not','not','not','yes',' not'))
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
XM Radio (http://javascript<b></b>:newWin('/pop/colorado/2009/xmradio_colorado_en.jsp',480,450,'not','not','not' ,'yes','not'))(1) with three trial months
AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player (http://javascript<b></b>:newWin('/pop/colorado/2009/mp3_en.jsp',480,450,'not','not','not','yes','not') )
Driver and front passenger frontal air bags (http://javascript<b></b>:newWin('/pop/colorado/2009/airbags_en.jsp',480,450,'not','not','not','yes','n ot'))(2) with Passenger Sensing System
StabiliTrak (http://javascript<b></b>:newWin('/pop/colorado/2009/traction_en.jsp',480,450,'not','not','not','yes',' not')) (includes Traction Control)
OnStar (http://javascript<b></b>:newWin('/pop/colorado/2009/onstar_en.jsp',480,450,'not','not','not','yes','no t'))(3) with one-year Safe & Sound Plan
Front disc, rear drum brakes
Summary of select features & specs (http://www.chevrolet.com/colorado/colorado/features/)
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[brianj1976]

Just one word------------------ Perfect------------------------




http://www.chevrolet.com/colorado/

[manofthehour114]

That's what I've been dreaming of for years :D

I might trade in my truck for one after I graduate from college.

[j894]

About damn time,
they're how many years behind the competition?

There better be 4x4 models available.

They knocked the Hp and torque down a little compared to the same 5.3 in the tahoe.

[rentedmule]

very nice - finally a new truck that I'd actually consider buying. I thought they were only going to do the 5.3 in the 4x4's

[87wildside]

I thought they ditched the ZQ8 last year?

Thanks GM, your about 15-20 years late IMO but it's better late then never.

[White-V-6-S-Ten]

Anyone know what this 5.3 rado will do in the quarter?

[brianj1976]

After I found this on the internet I went down to our Chevy dealer and he said that they are backed up on orders already for this truck but we should see them on the streets about the same time as the new Camaro.
He also said if you order one you can order the SLP package (street legal performance) with 345hp and 350lb ft torque. Hell yeah... :D...SLP package, he "thinks" is a Borla catback, flash tune, drilled and slotted brakes, and leather stiching upgrade.
He said this is their answer to the Dakota with the 5.7 hemi in it...

[hero dave]

i'd buy one.....if the economy gets better....

[Jay-Sliver]

Nice, about time.
Anyone know if the 5.3's will fit in the s-trucks?

Jay

[Zygoat]

Nice, about time.
Anyone know if the 5.3's will fit in the s-trucks?

Jay

yes

[Jay-Sliver]

what about a 2-door jimmy with 4x4 :D

Jay

[j894]

Yes but you need the right engine mounts plus a custom oil pan to clear the front differential, and prob custom exhaust. + all the other things associated with a swap

[Jay-Sliver]

Lets do it.
Anyone got pics or know of where I can find pics of the 5.3 swap in a 4x4?

Jay

[White-V-6-S-Ten]

5.3 should fit in our trucks. Not sure how much fab work will need to be done and then you have the wireing.... Thats always a fun one!

[1-1-SIX]

I. Hate. Wiring.

[Hammer Head]

Colorados look like azz... can we at least get this in a regular cab or are we forced to get extended cabs?

[Bootlegger's Deluxe]

Just one word------------------ Perfect------------------------


No, it's not well broken in with 200K on it, lowered another two inches, and faded red... then it would be perfect... and yes, I wouldn't buy it unless it was a REG CAB, SHORTBOX...

on second thought, I've driven colorados... i still like the look of a first gen. So now I just wait until they pop up in junkyards and I feed their remains to my Deluxe...

[Hammer Head]

The LSx fits fine in those because they had inline 5 cylinders.. from what I read & yes, 5 cylinders. I still say get a base model, pick up the mounts & jam an LS2 in there for more power than the SLP pkg to the tune of about 400 hp.

[brianj1976]

there is a 2001 s10 with a 5.3 and airbags slammin it to the ground for sale on the Austin Tx craigslist.

[S10sleeper]

5.3 should fit in our trucks. Not sure how much fab work will need to be done and then you have the wireing.... Thats always a fun one!

A is 5.7 V8. If done right, the only fab work you need to do is the firewall and the motor mounts. So I don't see why the 5.3 V8 wouldn't fit in a S10.

[ShowNgo4fun]

I agree. I would consider a payment on a 5.3 crew cab. But, I probably wont follow through because payments suck. Lee's right. I will wait for parts to hit the junkyard and scavenge. :bouncy_12