I ordered my new truck yesterday....
Aug 18, 2006 | 09:22 AM
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I ordered my new truck yesterday....
8-12 weeks from now I'll be the proud owner of a black 2007 RCSB 2WD Colorado ZQ8
Options are:
LT 2LT options package
ZQ8 suspension package
3.7 liter motor (242hp at 5600rpms/242tq at 4700rpm)
G80 rear differential (it was free)
3.73 rear gears
18" Colorado Extreme wheels (dealer option)
Bucket seats
Soft toneau cover
The truck booked out at $19,795 and I'll be walking out the door for $15,975 (that includes TT&L, I'm thinking about marrying the sales girl I dealt with...she was cute, friendly, and knocked almost $4k off the total price)
I'm already working on the suspension, I've contacted ART about another Colorado they laid out that was featured in Sport Truck....if I decide to go with ART's setup I'll end up with a rear 4-link/Watts link setup and Shockwaves at all four corners. According to a bunch of stuff I've read on various reputable websites the factory ZQ8 suspension/wheelbase package is supposed to be able to out-handle a Z28, I'm hoping that after the air-suspension the handling will be even better
ReelWheels has already built a turbocharged H3 (thanks for the tip zippy!!) so I've sent an e-mail to them requesting information on the hot-side parts that they built/used....I'll have to size the turbo down slightly because of the 1000lb weight difference between the two trucks but it'll give me a starting point.
I've already contacted PI about a converter...I'm gonna go with a 3000rpm stall and a decent shift kit in the 4L60e
With a curb weight under 3700lbs, a 3k stall converter and 242 hp it should be pretty quick (not REAL impressive, but not bad either), I add in the turbo and I'm thinking 12's is an EASY goal.
What do y'all think ???
Options are:
LT 2LT options package
ZQ8 suspension package
3.7 liter motor (242hp at 5600rpms/242tq at 4700rpm)
G80 rear differential (it was free)
3.73 rear gears
18" Colorado Extreme wheels (dealer option)
Bucket seats
Soft toneau cover
The truck booked out at $19,795 and I'll be walking out the door for $15,975 (that includes TT&L, I'm thinking about marrying the sales girl I dealt with...she was cute, friendly, and knocked almost $4k off the total price)
I'm already working on the suspension, I've contacted ART about another Colorado they laid out that was featured in Sport Truck....if I decide to go with ART's setup I'll end up with a rear 4-link/Watts link setup and Shockwaves at all four corners. According to a bunch of stuff I've read on various reputable websites the factory ZQ8 suspension/wheelbase package is supposed to be able to out-handle a Z28, I'm hoping that after the air-suspension the handling will be even better
ReelWheels has already built a turbocharged H3 (thanks for the tip zippy!!) so I've sent an e-mail to them requesting information on the hot-side parts that they built/used....I'll have to size the turbo down slightly because of the 1000lb weight difference between the two trucks but it'll give me a starting point.
I've already contacted PI about a converter...I'm gonna go with a 3000rpm stall and a decent shift kit in the 4L60e
With a curb weight under 3700lbs, a 3k stall converter and 242 hp it should be pretty quick (not REAL impressive, but not bad either), I add in the turbo and I'm thinking 12's is an EASY goal.
What do y'all think ???
Aug 19, 2006 | 06:00 PM
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The H3 looks cool. I am glad you're getting a colorado, I own a Silverado and could not be happier, but that seems like all you see. It also sounds like you'll have a fast truck with all the mods in mind.
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Aug 19, 2006 | 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Yelo
8-12 weeks from now I'll be the proud owner of a black 2007 RCSB 2WD Colorado ZQ8
Options are:
LT 2LT options package
ZQ8 suspension package
3.7 liter motor (242hp at 5600rpms/242tq at 4700rpm)
G80 rear differential (it was free)
3.73 rear gears
18" Colorado Extreme wheels (dealer option)
Bucket seats
Soft toneau cover
The truck booked out at $19,795 and I'll be walking out the door for $15,975 (that includes TT&L, I'm thinking about marrying the sales girl I dealt with...she was cute, friendly, and knocked almost $4k off the total price)
I'm already working on the suspension, I've contacted ART about another Colorado they laid out that was featured in Sport Truck....if I decide to go with ART's setup I'll end up with a rear 4-link/Watts link setup and Shockwaves at all four corners. According to a bunch of stuff I've read on various reputable websites the factory ZQ8 suspension/wheelbase package is supposed to be able to out-handle a Z28, I'm hoping that after the air-suspension the handling will be even better
ReelWheels has already built a turbocharged H3 (thanks for the tip zippy!!) so I've sent an e-mail to them requesting information on the hot-side parts that they built/used....I'll have to size the turbo down slightly because of the 1000lb weight difference between the two trucks but it'll give me a starting point.
I've already contacted PI about a converter...I'm gonna go with a 3000rpm stall and a decent shift kit in the 4L60e
With a curb weight under 3700lbs, a 3k stall converter and 242 hp it should be pretty quick (not REAL impressive, but not bad either), I add in the turbo and I'm thinking 12's is an EASY goal.
What do y'all think ???
Options are:
LT 2LT options package
ZQ8 suspension package
3.7 liter motor (242hp at 5600rpms/242tq at 4700rpm)
G80 rear differential (it was free)
3.73 rear gears
18" Colorado Extreme wheels (dealer option)
Bucket seats
Soft toneau cover
The truck booked out at $19,795 and I'll be walking out the door for $15,975 (that includes TT&L, I'm thinking about marrying the sales girl I dealt with...she was cute, friendly, and knocked almost $4k off the total price)
I'm already working on the suspension, I've contacted ART about another Colorado they laid out that was featured in Sport Truck....if I decide to go with ART's setup I'll end up with a rear 4-link/Watts link setup and Shockwaves at all four corners. According to a bunch of stuff I've read on various reputable websites the factory ZQ8 suspension/wheelbase package is supposed to be able to out-handle a Z28, I'm hoping that after the air-suspension the handling will be even better
ReelWheels has already built a turbocharged H3 (thanks for the tip zippy!!) so I've sent an e-mail to them requesting information on the hot-side parts that they built/used....I'll have to size the turbo down slightly because of the 1000lb weight difference between the two trucks but it'll give me a starting point.
I've already contacted PI about a converter...I'm gonna go with a 3000rpm stall and a decent shift kit in the 4L60e
With a curb weight under 3700lbs, a 3k stall converter and 242 hp it should be pretty quick (not REAL impressive, but not bad either), I add in the turbo and I'm thinking 12's is an EASY goal.
What do y'all think ???
Nice truck man!
Good luck and happy modding!
Jim
