Colorado Build Project: CODERED

[Code Red]

Did they use the tall truck intake on the 6.0's in the v8 option Colorado's?

yes they did but they put the LH8 5.3 in the colorados

here are some pics of the production v8 Colorados

[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]

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]

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

Not sure how I'll do the fast intake

[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.

[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

[tylers88]

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

Good call, then you get sick of it just peel. Love the truck and I really am not a fan of little trucks.

[rfalker1]

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