Wow someone had to much sugar lol

 

I just checked w/ our sales department and you can option for 4.10 gears also. Fully loaded 33k.

 

Why isnt any of this on chevrolet.com?

 

Hasn't come out yet, it's technically '09s model so expect them 4th quarter of this year.

 

I get 25mpg @ 65mph........

James

 

When do you anticipate it coming in? Would be interested to hear your opinion on the extended cab.

Here's a shitty scanned in pic from the 09' brochure, looks good:

 

I don't think it's going to be made in a single cab.... But I'd be interested in seeing a MAX on the Colorado.

 

I agree. Crankshaft stroke is a double edged sword and not needed as much in lighter vehicles.

 

if anyone wants to know why the 5.3 and even some 6.0s get better mileage in the full sizes it is because it requires less throttle to get the same speed and accelleration. aka a 4.8 requires more rpms to get the power of a 6.0, more rpms=more air/fuel mixture. those of us who like getting put back in our seats will usually get better mileage out of a more powerful engine because we push the less powerful engines farther.

in a lighter truck it takes less power to get to speed and to put you into your seat, therefor a 4.8 would work just fine, and it would have more then enough tq for the little truck. it would be about the same as a 5.3 in the fullsize, the 5.3 about the same power to weight ratio as the 6.0 in the full size(keep in mind this depends on the model).

I dont feel like getting all the hard numbers but to anyone one with common sence this makes sence.

 

That pic looks pretty damn good. I too am interested to know when the dealers will be getting them, Ill definitely go test one.
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