I was wondering if any one could help me find some specs on the ss silverado for an 06. I am looking for weight, gear ratios, stock quarter mile times, ect. ect. ect. Also would it be possible to get one in the twelves with nothing other than a supercharger kit, and still retain stock everthing else, plus be reliable? (if so what brand?)
thanks.

 

I am going to guess the weight is some where around the 5000lb mark with driver. my awd is 5600lb with driver. Most of the sss come with 4.10 gear and locker and are high 14 sec trucks. as for getting it into the 12s with just a supercharger to my knowledge it hasn't been done. the ho vortec or the new 122 radix when it comes out will produce the best results on the lq9.

 

Specs from Cars.com

2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 SS
Powertrain
Vortec 345hp 6.0L OHV 16 valve V-8 engine with SMPI
600 CCA HD battery with run down protection
145 amp alternator
Recommended fuel : regular unleaded
Emissions Type: SULEV
4 speed automatic transmission with overdrive, driver mode select
3.73 axle ratio
Rear-wheel drive
Limited slip differential
Fuel Economy City: 14mpg
Fuel Economy Highway: 19mpg
Fuel Tank Capacity: 26.0gal.

Suspension/Handling
Front independent short and long arm suspension with anti-roll bar, gas-pressurized shocks
Rear rigid axle leaf suspension with gas-pressurized shocks
Sport suspension
Hydraulic power-assisted rack-pinion steering
Front and rear 20" x 8.5" chrome aluminum wheels
P275/55SR20.0 BSW touring AS front and rear tires

Specs and Dimensions
Engine displacement: 6.0L
Engine horsepower: 345hp @ 5,200RPM
Engine torque: 380 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM
Bore x stroke : 101.6mm x 91.9mm ( 4.00" x 3.62")
Compression ratio: 10.00:1
Gear ratios (1st): 3.06
Gear ratios (2nd): 1.63
Gear ratios (3rd): 1.00
Gear ratios (4th): .70
Gear ratios (reverse): 2.29
Curb weight: 2,244kg (4,947lbs)
GVWR: 6,200lbs.
Payload: 1,253lbs.
Front tread: 65.0"
Rear tread: 66.0"
Max. towing capacity when properly equipped : 3,402kg (7,500lbs)
Front legroom: 1,049mm (41.3")
Rear legroom: 856mm (33.7")
Front headroom: 1,041mm (41.0")
Rear headroom: 975mm (38.4")
Front hiproom: 1,560mm (61.4")
Rear hiproom: 1,562mm (61.5")
Front shoulder room: 1,656mm (65.2")
Rear shoulder room: 1,684mm (66.3")
Exterior length: 5,784mm (227.7")
Exterior body width: 1,994mm (78.5")
Exterior height: 1,877mm (73.9")
Wheelbase: 3,645mm (143.5")
Turning radius: 7.1m (23.3')

Off-Road Capability
Min ground clearance: 203mm (8.0")
Max ground clearance: 211mm (8.3")
Approach angle: 25.4 deg
Departure angle: 27.5 deg
Ramp breakover angle: 12 deg

 

Thank you. I thought it needed premium fuel though. Is this wrong? It would be great on my wallet if not.

 

Unless something is drastically different on the 06, it needs premium.

 

the lq9 needs to have premium be can be untuned for 87, the 06 have a 3.73 gear ratio ( all 2wd lq9 trucks do) the awd have 4:10s. getting into the 12's is going to take more than a blower kit, it will take the kit plus some bolt ons and maybe a cam!!

 

What kind of power can the motor take, and how good are the 4l65e trans? On top of a blower kit what type of bolt-ons are you guys talking about? Also is there any heads that are worth swapping or are these as good as they get( in a bang for buck point of view?) I am a complete newb with chevy motors. Do you guys do any kind of weight shaving?

 

If you add a blower and plan on bolting up some heads too(yes, worth the $$) you will be held back from your power potential due to the stock cam. Now with the cam you'll want to upgrade the converter... which will increase heat in the trans. That means shift kit+servos+larger cooler etc.

The best way to map your goal out is to specify what you want and the budget you have to get there.
I changed my mind from a Radix'd truck to N/A + N2O back and forth, but once I was set on building a solid N/A beast I added mods that compliment the last and am slowly meeting my goal of 12s N/A.

So we can give you all the info, specs, and parts but we gotta know the intent of the build and how far funds will stretch to hep you best. But that's JMHO

 

It has 600 miles on it, so just getting in to it. I would like to supercharge it, but will be in the future. For now I just want to do some simple bolt-ons, and beef things up. (trans if needed) I just like to know as much info on every thing that I can get my hands on. Could you guys maybe recomend a book for me. I also like first hand experiances from people, what works and what breaks. I love the truck alot though. It rides so nice, I am out there every night cleaning it up. (obsesively) checking for scratches and all. LOL

 

Lots of Siverado SS specific info to read here:
www.silveradoss.com