Colorado Build Project: CODERED

[bonecrrusher]

My bad - your right I was thinking of the 6.0 in the TBSS.

Killer looking swap - the trans going to hold up? I imagine the torque and hp ratings on that v8 are a bit higher then the inline 5 cylinder...

[Code Red]

My bad - your right I was thinking of the 6.0 in the TBSS.

Killer looking swap - the trans going to hold up? I imagine the torque and hp ratings on that v8 are a bit higher then the inline 5 cylinder...

Yeah guys who have swapped haven't had any trans problems yet, the stock trans is a 4L60-E I just need a new bell housing for it

[Code Red]

[Code Red]

Still need to paint the heads, valve covers, brackets, water pump, pulleys, etc....

Not sure how I'll do the fast intake

[Code Red]

Swapped out the oil pickup since I have to use a LH8 oil pan (colorado/canyon/h3) since the silverado one won't work, and the oil pickup was too long so I had to use a LH8 one. However I did get a new windage tray but I saw no need to swap it out.



LH8 pan, it will be staying the cast aluminum color






and another reason why I can't use the pan

[Code Red]

Couple new items that came today

[Riddler]

Great build codered. I cheated on my Colorado as I went out and bought a 2011 Canyon ZQ8 V8 truck. Wife allowed it as I needed 4 doors. LOL

Keep up the great work!

Riddler

[Code Red]

Great build codered. I cheated on my Colorado as I went out and bought a 2011 Canyon ZQ8 V8 truck. Wife allowed it as I needed 4 doors. LOL

Keep up the great work!

Riddler

Lol nice and thanks. Be sure to check out www.355nation.net. It's a great Colorado/canyon site

[Riddler]

Oh I'm on there. I just don't mod my trucks anymore. Everytime I do someone runs into them. This V8 truck really doesn't need anything other than a colour matched grill. I'd love to find an intake but at over $300 for one, I'll pass as that money is for pro touring my Duster.

Riddler

[bonecrrusher]

Looking good Geeds.

Is there any particular reason you went with aftermarket engine mounts vs OEM?

Is the chassis/k-member different?

[Code Red]

Looking good Geeds.

Is there any particular reason you went with aftermarket engine mounts vs OEM?

Is the chassis/k-member different?

I got them in a package deal with the cam, rods and springs.

[2005Colorado]

I want these rims for my Colorado. Where can I find some?

[Code Red]

Figured it was time to update this

Washed the wheels up



Layed out



Masked up



started coating

[Code Red]

[LSxChevelle]

Nice job on taping hood...Like how the red line adds some character in the center.

[rfalker1]

your truck is wicked!! and love the gto too!! I see alot of red in your future lol

[Code Red]

your truck is wicked!! and love the gto too!! I see alot of red in your future lol

lol thanks, too bad my new ride isn't red lol I traded my silver Jimmy for a black trailblazer (non SS :-( )

[bonecrrusher]

Did you rattle can the hood?

I was worried that it would look splotchy - but looks like it dried uniformly.

[Code Red]

Did you rattle can the hood?

I was worried that it would look splotchy - but looks like it dried uniformly.

Yes i did but it isn't regular paint, it's plasti dip

[rfalker1]

i mean, its not terrible to have a non-fast car lol...