V8 Canyon!

[Schmids5.3l]

This is new news to me, I just found out. Go to GMC's site, you can build it for 2008.

 

http://www.gmc.com/byo/build.gc?make=gc&am...rand=divisional

 

 

It has to be an extended cab or 4 door. I built an SLE2 EC SB 2WD for $22,285. Only option was traction control. The LH8 5.3 was a free upgrade!!!!! I'd guess they weigh in at 3600lbs? With a good tune alone I can see them running DEEP 14's easy, probably 13's.

 

My bad on the I forgot we had a small and midsize section.

[Frank S]

No worries on the repost and all I can say is, too little too late on the V8 upgrade.

 

Those of us who owned late model last Gen S10's tried to tell everyone that the then new Colorado/Canyon's were not an upgrade, rather merely a side step by gaining in certain areas and losing in others. This option should have been available to begin with because then it would have been an upgrade for the S10's instead of sacrificing payload and towing for size and economy.

[Schmids5.3l]

Completely understandable Frank. I'm suprised this option came, but GM should have opted for a V8 in the last few years of the S10's. Enough people swapped V8's into them anyways, like 6.0's in reg cab short bed 1500's.

 

I doubt the upgrade on the LH8 will be free though, I can see it being a $1000-$2000 option, but I'm sure most would gladly pay more. It would be a really nice company truck thats for sure. I'm going to have a word with my boss.

[General Lee 01]

They should've done it back when dodge started putting V8s in the Dakotas and Durangos. Like Frank Said, it's a little bit too late.

[Chestah]

Think about how awesome that's gonna be, with a good tune. Also they will sound better than any other midsize.

[Schmids5.3l]

With a tune I can see them waxing the new Tundra's easy. 300hp, 3600lbs. Aslong as they come with 3.73's, they will be beasts. Even with 3.55's they will move.

 

Imagine one with daily driver Comp 212/218 cam, Headers, and a good 93 tune. rated @ 300hp, to 300hp...at the wheels!!! This truck is going to be dangerous.

[Chestah]

All that with a magnacharger on top, that would be a 12 second truck.

[BigJayDogg3]

Chestah, I just read your sidebar. Where in LA are you? I am out around Laf.

[Guest chevydeerhunter]

They should've done it back when dodge started putting V8s in the Dakotas and Durangos. Like Frank Said, it's a little bit too late.

 

GM seems to be in the habit of being a day late and a dollar short. They also like to water down concept cars so much that it takes all the heat out of the fire.

[BigJayDogg3]

They should've done it back when dodge started putting V8s in the Dakotas and Durangos. Like Frank Said, it's a little bit too late.

 

GM seems to be in the habit of being a day late and a dollar short. They also like to water down concept cars so much that it takes all the heat out of the fire.

 

 

 

I sure hope this doesn't happen with the Camaro, G8 and Rivera concept. I REALLY like the Rivera concept, though I know it will have to be toned down some for production (if it gets there which I seriously doubt).

[Chestah]

The G8 looks awesome. I am from around Lake Charles.

[Wingnut]

They'll put 2:10 gears in it or a 3 speed auto.

 

I also think it would be pretty hard to get one in the 12's without some HUGE meats out back. I had a 400+ horsepower '72 El Camino that wouldn't break into the 13's because it was impossible to get traction. It would hang the ass out at 80 if you stomped it.

[Wingnut]

I also think that the H3 would be selling twice as many trucks if they dropped the 5.3 in it.

[Chestah]

Traction isn't a problem just get some salisbury steaks.

[silverad03]

I also think that the H3 would be selling twice as many trucks if they dropped the 5.3 in it.

 

Problem solved?

 

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