5.3 colorado?

[Blazer69]

heard rumors that soon to be a 5.3l engine option...i would consider one if it had a v8 but only the 5.3 not the 4.8...anyone else heard anything?

[87wildside]

I keep hearing it's off again on again. I'll believe it when I see one.

[Mikz86TA]

Yup...the S10 had a V8 rumor too. Seen one?

[1993blazerlt]

its true i can tell you that and its coming very soon

[TreasonAgainstCaesar]

Yup...the S10 had a V8 rumor too. Seen one?

Seen lots of S10 with V8's... just not from the factory that way.

Since the Trailblazer SS is so popular, it really is surprising that they haven't done an Colorado SS with an LS2.

[droopy89]

When and if they make one, ill probably want one

[Mikz86TA]

Yeah..thats what I meant...a factory V8 S-series. I know they had a few show-models. I like the TrailBlazer alot....just not the insane price tag. As far as the Colorado, I would want one, but the truck is just made so cheaply. The doors have no structure, the interior as a whole is 3rd world luxury at best and styling isnt there. The fromt isnt so bad, just the gaudy fenders to accomodate an otherwise plain and flat side.

[00S104.3]

Colorado V8 in '08

Here's the article.....http://www.pickuptruck.com/html/news/chevrolet/colorado/v808.html

[TreasonAgainstCaesar]

Reading that article makes me want a V8 in my Blazer all the more.

Not that it would be much of an upgrade, but I wonder if anyone has every put the I5 into an S10, or for more of an upgrade the I6. And I know most people don't think much of the I5, so someone is probably going to laugh at me for that one.

[Blazer69]

i would definitely look at one...i recently looked at an 07 colorado at a local dealer...looked to have some decent interior improvements...only thing is i think the s-series has more interior room....the extended cab felt really small to me.....

[Mikz86TA]

Ill look at a newer 2007 one day. But a friend has an 2005 and I wasnt impressed. Gagues suck...you get 4, panels are flimsy and remind me of an old nissan, seats were avg but material was base-truckish on his upgrade LS model and a few other odds I didnt care for. The I5 is a pig too...oink oink

[White-V-6-S-Ten]

I would agree with you mike about the I5 being a pig, I test drove one and wasnt impressed.
My 4.3 felt like it had more balls than the I5 and that motor is supposed to have more hp than the 4.3.......
Odd i thought

[Blazer69]

i hear the i5 is better onj the top...off the line 4.3 hands down but over like 75 the i5 can pull on a 4.3

[Mikz86TA]

Well, between me and my buddy it didnt matter top, bottom , giving him a couple links. Just a total PIG

[Blazer69]

i know i was just stating what i had heard...they have a new 3.7l in the 07's...not sure if it's much different

[BlazinLow_inORE]

Seen lots of S10 with V8's... just not from the factory that way.

Since the Trailblazer SS is so popular, it really is surprising that they haven't done an Colorado SS with an LS2.

GM actually did a Colorado SS concept not too long ago.. it had an LS2 6.0L in it and was said to be in production soon after.. that was a year or two ago..

http://images.sporttruck.com/featuredvehicles/chevy/0602_05z+Chevrolet_Colorado_SS+Driver_Side_View.jp g

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b97/coderedz24/colorado%20concepts/100_3020.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b97/coderedz24/colorado%20concepts/100_3021.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b97/coderedz24/colorado%20concepts/100_3022.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b97/coderedz24/colorado%20concepts/100_3023.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b97/coderedz24/colorado%20concepts/100_3024.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b97/coderedz24/colorado%20concepts/100_3025.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b97/coderedz24/colorado%20concepts/100_3028.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b97/coderedz24/colorado%20concepts/100_3029.jpg

[BlazinLow_inORE]

there was also rumor of a "Cruz" model coming out as well. With a 6.2L v8 and 420HP , 420lb-ft... Brembo brakes and 20" wheels.

http://www.brownschev.com/images/wallpaper/2004-Chevrolet-Colorado-Cruz-1024.jpg

http://www.pickuptruck.com/IMAGES/2004/chevrolet/colorado/roadtest/cruz2.jpg

http://www.pickuptruck.com/IMAGES/2004/chevrolet/colorado/roadtest/cruz3.jpg

http://www2.uol.com.br/bestcars/carros/gm/2005/colorado-cruz-1.jpg

http://avtozastavki.com/pictures/1024x768/Auto_Chevrolet_Colorado-Cruz__000124_1.jpg

i would definitely look at one...i recently looked at an 07 colorado at a local dealer...looked to have some decent interior improvements...only thing is i think the s-series has more interior room....the extended cab felt really small to me.....

I haven't sat in or driven an EC or even a RC... but I can tell you that the CC colorado's have so much room in them that it is insane. I was just on a road trip to Canada for a truck meet where I stopped maybe twice (from oregon) because it was so comfortable and roomy.

Ill look at a newer 2007 one day. But a friend has an 2005 and I wasnt impressed. Gagues suck...you get 4, panels are flimsy and remind me of an old nissan, seats were avg but material was base-truckish on his upgrade LS model and a few other odds I didnt care for. The I5 is a pig too...oink oink

I have an 05 Xtreme.. I can tell u that the Xtreme gauges are a little better than the stockers.. however, you dont get much (speedo,Tach, gas, temp, batt, etc...) but what else do u really need? The panels do look cheap, but they are very easy to remove and "customize" if u so choose. They seats are IMO way better than my blazer when I had it. They are more comfortable and giving.

It all depends on the options you get. If you get a stock LS truck.. yeah things arent going to be as nice. But if you opt for the Xtreme or high end ZQ8 packages.. you will see a difference. You get what you pay for.

I would agree with you mike about the I5 being a pig, I test drove one and wasnt impressed.
My 4.3 felt like it had more balls than the I5 and that motor is supposed to have more hp than the 4.3.......
Odd i thought

Funny thing is, these trucks seem slow.. but I think its a frame of mind. When i first got my truck all I thought was "man I have an I-5 and this thing is F-ing slow"... now.. im beginning to change my thoughts. Yes I know, its not "FAST" like a race car.. but its a peppy little truck.

I can smoke s-10's, dakotas, etc all day.

Not to mention the mods are infinite with these trucks. Pre-Cat deletion, cat back exhausts, PCM tunes, intakes, etc, etc.

If you guys want to know a little more about them.. pm me.. ill be happy to show u a site that has tons of info on them (im not sure if im allowed to post the link here or not..)

[Mikz86TA]

I saw the Maroon SS concept come here a couple years ago when the HotRod PowerTour stopped for a show. It was cool except for the interior choice. I liked the exhaust, wheels tonneau with spoiler and such. The Cruz is a dream, so no one get their hopes up. As far as the gagues, the X does have a cool set. They shouldve did that on the S-series too. But I do need an oil pressure. Probably one of the most important gagues you can have besides fuel. the interior is mostly the design. Flat around the radio and passenger dash and the Nissan-Like door panels/power switch plate. Im real picky about styling and form. Seats are more bucket-like than my buckets and console. But even if I had one of those, I would still want to get another type in there like a Camaro or WRX seat. Ive seen a leather one, but it does nothing for me. As far as the I5 vs 4.3, Im going to call BS on the racing. My friend has your truck exactly (except a ZQ8)with a intake(AEM) and exhaust (IDK). Its still a pig and he agrees. I can easily beat him by a bunch....not real fair since mine is a regular cab stepside and his is a crew like yours. That was with intake (K&N) and 1st exhaust I had (turbo muffler and tailpipe). But from experience by both of us, we agree that it still wouldve been the same outcome just closer is his was a reg cab. I agree thet there is untapped performance like most all motors have. But also am partial on thinking that the 4.3 has far more potential than a I5. Even today there are very few prople who have attempted to push the limits of the shorty small block. As far as beating a Dakota, I will give you that. Other than a modded 5.9RT, Ive never driven one that particularly impressed me. They are heavy cows. And the thought of a ext cab 4-banger they made just makes me cringe. Even the 4.7 felt stronger than the older 5.2s. Your truck looks good and I hope you enjoy it. I also hope my opinions dont offend you or anyone else. Just like a**holes ya know...everyones got one =) hehehe

[Blazer69]

the ss is sweet....i'd buy one in a heartbeat

[BlazinLow_inORE]

I also hope my opinions dont offend you or anyone else. Just like a**holes ya know...everyones got one =) hehehe

nope doesnt offend me one bit. the only reason I said that the I-5(my truck) can beat the 4.3 (a buddy's truck) was because we have raced plenty of times together and I always get him by half/full car length. He has an exhaust, headers, etc. and I have exhaust, intake, tune (which changed shift points and removed the governor.. thats it).

As for the interior you are right.. I wish there was a little more thought put into them.. but like i stated, easily customizable.

I love this truck and prolly will have it for some time.. but i sure do miss my blazer... haha:(

[Slaymanic]

Ill look at a newer 2007 one day. But a friend has an 2005 and I wasnt impressed. Gagues suck...you get 4, panels are flimsy and remind me of an old nissan, seats were avg but material was base-truckish on his upgrade LS model and a few other odds I didnt care for. The I5 is a pig too...oink oink

I was looking at a fully loaded 07' Xtreme Ext. Cab with the cream kasmire leather interior and it looked pretty nice the newer I5 is decent but I'm going to wait till mid 09' to get one hopefully with the 5.3L in it =]

[BlazinLow_inORE]

I was looking at a fully loaded 07' Xtreme Ext. Cab with the cream kasmire leather interior and it looked pretty nice the newer I5 is decent but I'm going to wait till mid 09' to get one hopefully with the 5.3L in it =]



lol we all are hoping. unfortunately I dont see it coming anytime soon. Thats why all of the guys on the other sites im at are doing LSx swaps.

[Blazer69]

i don't see why not the h3 is getting a 5.3....why not the colorado? prolly sell alot more

[BlazinLow_inORE]

agreed. I am hoping they throw it in there also... It would def. sell alot more and apeal to a bigger market. However, GM always says one thing and changes their mind. We will just have to wait and see I guess.

[87wildside]

i don't see why not the h3 is getting a 5.3....why not the colorado? prolly sell alot moreNon GM example; Explorer got the 8 and the Ranger got nothing. I'll believe it when they are at the dealers.

[Blazer69]

it would be a better competitor for the dakota then.....even a 4.8 wouldn't be the worst....

[BlazinLow_inORE]

Non GM example; Explorer got the 8 and the Ranger got nothing. I'll believe it when they are at the dealers.

just like the hype about the s10's getting an upgrade... what happened :shrug:

it would be a better competitor for the dakota then.....even a 4.8 wouldn't be the worst....

very true. Any kind of an upgrade would be good.. but the 5.3 would make more sense since the Hummer is getting it. Even though it wouldn't hinder the production of the colorado getting the 5.3.. it would take money away from GM at the beginning....

[Blazer69]

i just wonder what happened to the hp happy bob lutz? once he took gm idk...either they keep him under wraps or something who knows

[Slaymanic]

They needa come out with someone to eat lightenings what happened to the guy that thought up the Syclone =[

[87wildside]

They probably killed him because he made a little 6cyl truck quicker then the Vette.

[Slaymanic]

Yah they should get him back though..he was a genious and could make the Colorado faster than anything out there for under 30k I bet =]

[Blazer69]

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/07/v8-for-08-chevy-colorado-engine-lineup-expanding/

if this is now true i am gonna look into getting one....thing would be damn sweet

[lucy_blue_93]

ok...on this whole discussion, i vote they discontinue the colorado and bring back the dime. better looking body, more interior room, better made, and easy to work on. ever try to raise up a colorado? not easy.

[Blazer69]

raise up?

[TreasonAgainstCaesar]

That article is from June 7th and it references the same one that was in this thread before from June 6th. It really seems like they're just reiterating the information from pickuptruck.com. Beyond that, if you go to chevy.com and try to "build" an '08, they don't give you a 5.3L option. Not saying it's a definite thing, but it doesn't look good.

[Blazer69]

i'm still gonna hope though

[TreasonAgainstCaesar]

LOL, I don't blame ya. But as far as a V8 colorado, it really don't matter to me in the end b/c I want to have an SUV. I know people say the colorados are not anything like the dimes, but I think there is an ever greater difference between the blazers and trailblazers. I am by no means looking to get rid of mine, but if I were, I'd be at a loss as to what to replace it with b/c I really like the style/functionality of what I have.

[Slaymanic]

That article is from June 7th and it references the same one that was in this thread before from June 6th. It really seems like they're just reiterating the information from pickuptruck.com. Beyond that, if you go to chevy.com and try to "build" an '08, they don't give you a 5.3L option. Not saying it's a definite thing, but it doesn't look good.

You're going to make me cry =/

[brewer15650]

The Hummer H3 and the Colorado's are getting the 5.3 option. Gm leaked it at a Colorado show that was held at the Shreveport LA plant where they make Colorado’s. They will probley be releasing them between now and mid 08.

[BlazinLow_inORE]

and to re-iterate the 5.3L becoming a reality.. here is a quote from our site 355nation.net



2008 5.3L (LH8) #12616942

5.3L

Oil filter# PF48 or 89017524
Air Filter # 15942429
Spark Plugs # 12571164 (Iridium)
A/C Belt # 19178068
Serp Belt # 12590622

LH Engine Mount # 15931531
RH Engine Mount # 15931532

ECM # 12607096 (fits 3.7 / 2.9 / 5.3)

He works at a dealership ;)

[BlazinLow_inORE]

ok...on this whole discussion, i vote they discontinue the colorado and bring back the dime. better looking body, more interior room, better made, and easy to work on. ever try to raise up a colorado? not easy.


Not sure what you mean by "raise up" but the Rado is one of the easiest trucks I have worked on. I can have my front end torn apart(grille off.. lights off.. in a matter of... 30-45 seconds.. everything else is in plain sight.

as for the body lines and interior.. I think there is MUCH more room in the colorado then the dime.. the body line are debatable.. each truck has their flaws.. but each truck has their advantages.

just my $0.02

[Apprentice #4]

I know the H3 has the 5.3 now and it's on the same platform as the Colorado/Canyon.

[boxcarracer963]

that would be cool to see the whole h3 front end on a lifted z71 4-door colorado, and my bros colorado has alot more interior room than my truck

[White-V-6-S-Ten]

Has anyone heard if this will actually happen?

[rat]

Has anyone heard if this will actually happen?

Yes, it is on the gmc website. Now i just hope they do a 2wd version. It will be for sale around jan probably.

[White-V-6-S-Ten]

I couldnt find it. I even went through the process of making a new truck and picking all the options and i couldnt find the 5.3 option.
Do you have a link?
That would be great thanks!

[rat]

I couldnt find it. I even went through the process of making a new truck and picking all the options and i couldnt find the 5.3 option.
Do you have a link?
That would be great thanks!

http://www.gmc.com/canyon/canyon/specsStandard.jsp

[rat]

You can build one too, be sure it is an '08. It isn't accurate though, because right now it is a no cost option. I am sure this will change.

[White-V-6-S-Ten]

No cost option? What do you mean?

[boxcarracer963]

No cost option? What do you mean?no cost options are things you can get with ur truck without any extra charge
wont that make the colorado/canyon the only truck with the option of 3 very different size engines?

[GlennH]

i dont see any 5.3L option... am I blind?

[BlazinLow_inORE]

i dont see any 5.3L option... am I blind?



http://www.gmc.com/canyon/canyon/specsStandard.jsp

look on the right side..

[rat]

i dont see any 5.3L option... am I blind?

Yes.

[Dogsofjune]

lol!