Forget the gibbs truck. You could build a better version yourself. Of course the new car financing is tempting with the gibbs package - radix over 60 months.

I really don't think the SS is a "performance" truck as such, but neither was my old Z71 (nor parish8s Z71, or whitt1's tahoe, or ...). Its not geared as a competitor to the lightning. I bought mine knowing its potiential for a performance vehicle, but in stock form, it was choked down. Id does make a great daily driver.

I agree on the price, look at the sticker of an 03 excab 5.3 Z71 LT package - sticker is $37+. No one pays that inflated number, and neither did us SS owners. I had a excab 5.3 Z71 that I traded in. My SS is basically the same truck, with better motor, trans, transfer case, radio, interior, wheels, and appearance.

 

Hmm ... ok .. I think I see ya'lls point about not being overpriced. I'm convinced on the price. I still think it's a bit slow to where the SS badge. Maybe GS (Grand Sport) or something like that would have been a little more appropriate. I just think the SS badge makes it misunderstood.

 

Thanks for the replies guys. There are some good points here. I guess I figured with Dodge making the Hemi (though this is not a specialty truck only a option motor which will actually replaced the 5.9 this year), Ford the Lightning, that GM would make some sort of truck to compete price and performance-wise. Though the SS is a nice truck, it is not the answer. At least you guys have a rwd V-8 car!

 

I know this has been stated numerous times but it would of been sweet if they offered the SS package in a single cab. I bet they could of gotten alot more sales offering it in both extended and single

 

they should just make the 6.0 an option on 1/2 ton trucks whether it is an EC or RC.

i think they would have alot more happier customers out there

i know there are alot of fast 4.8 and 5.3's out there and are a good platform engine to build upon, but i think there is alot of us here that would love a 6.0 swap. it all just comes down to money, time, and "know how" for swapping

we wouldn't have this problem if the 6.0 was an option

 

oh, don't forget the tranny too.

 

If you want a 1/2 ton with a 6.0 just go and order a RC 2500LD (you'll end up with the long bed but with a gas-axe you can cure that) or order a ECSB 2500LD for the short-bed look, the LD IS a 1/2 ton frame with the HD suspension and drivetrain components (you even get the almost-indestructable 14-bolt SF rear)

 

There's a guy out here in Norcal with bolt-ons and stock converter running 14.7s N/A and 12.50 on a 150shot. He is friends with one of my friends so I can verify it all as true as far as mods go. I have seen the runs so I KNOW that is true

Anyone know what those things weight exactly? My truck weighs in at 4850lbs on race day without me. I would assume they should be near what I weigh. Just trying to get an idea what I will run once I get the 150shot on there

 

The SS is near 5k lbs.

 

my 2500LD with the 4x4, 6.0, 4L80-E, and 14-bolt rear weighs 5660 with a half-tank of gas....with the AWD, 6.0, and 4L65-E I bet that the SS is pretty close to that (especially with the 20's and deluxe interior)