I just want 300 horses
02-24-2015, 04:42 PM
#41
Melting Slicks
02-24-2015, 04:57 PM
#42
Drifting
The recent Trailblazers are shorter, lighter, and carry the 5.3L Vortec pushing 300 HP.
After all - the Trailblazer SS do have the block built to LS Corvette specs.
Far from a sluggish response
After all - the Trailblazer SS do have the block built to LS Corvette specs.
Far from a sluggish response
Last edited by Bandit's C4; 02-25-2015 at 10:00 AM.
02-25-2015, 09:42 AM
#43
Burning Brakes
I should add that my Silver had big tires and a lift kit when I bought it. So I knew that was sucking power. Maybe I have new respect for the engine now, with what you fine folks have revealed to me.
*shrug* Gave it to the ex in the divorce anyway.
*shrug* Gave it to the ex in the divorce anyway.
02-25-2015, 04:53 PM
#44
Burning Brakes
Don't forget that big tires will further slow it down, and to maintain acceleration with them you need steeper gears.
02-25-2015, 05:01 PM
#45
Burning Brakes
*nodding* That's why I mentioned it. And wider tires will take mileage/power down as well.
02-25-2015, 10:21 PM
#47
Instructor
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02-26-2015, 03:06 PM
#48
Burning Brakes
Can I ask why you opted for a carb instead of FI?
I grew up in the carburetor era, and since buying FI cars the last many years, unless it's a '68 or older car, I really prefer FI.
I grew up in the carburetor era, and since buying FI cars the last many years, unless it's a '68 or older car, I really prefer FI.
03-01-2015, 03:51 AM
#50
Instructor
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