Colorado pickup for 2009
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12-02-2008, 06:07 PM
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12-02-2008, 06:07 PM
Well it now has one thing going for it, the engine doesn't suck. Still wouldn't drive one, I can't stand how they look and there isn't much else about them that impresses me either. The one thing that does annoy me is they will be getting much better mileage than we are, that engine pulls ~18-20mpg mostly city/some highway in the Silverado (I know, my friend drives one). In those tiny rattleboxes it will do even better.
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12-02-2008, 06:15 PM
Originally Posted by Wikipedia
LY5
Introduced in 2007, the LY5 Vortec 5300 is the replacement for the LM7 Generation III engine. For SUV applications, it is rated at 320 hp (239 kW) and 340 ft·lbf (461 N·m) of torque; for pickup truck applications, it is rated at 315 hp (235 kW) and 338 ft·lbf (458 N·m) of torque.
Introduced in 2007, the LY5 Vortec 5300 is the replacement for the LM7 Generation III engine. For SUV applications, it is rated at 320 hp (239 kW) and 340 ft·lbf (461 N·m) of torque; for pickup truck applications, it is rated at 315 hp (235 kW) and 338 ft·lbf (458 N·m) of torque.
I imagine it will be this one, same as the Silverados, it's 325ci and it will move that Silverado around quite impressively. He's got the Z71 package which comes with the auto-locking rear diff, he's never had any trouble getting it to break the tires loose.
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12-02-2008, 08:47 PM
The model I have is a 100R. If I would have bought it, I probably would have gotten the 100XQ. It has frameless windows, which I think looks better. I may go see the local Leer dealer and see if they would work out a trade.
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12-03-2008, 01:46 PM
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