GM Reveals 2015 Chevrolet Colorado - Page 30

*mlee* · 06-07-2014, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Pricing and FE is almost never released until a few weeks before production. That will be sometime this summer.

Let me fix that for you...

Hopefully in August.

Silverlsinva · 06-07-2014, 11:06 AM

7000lbs towing with the V6 Nice.. I wonder if the Diesel 4 will exceed that or match that. I do hope more new does start o trickle out the closer the pricing will be released and I cant wait to see these in person and to test drive one.

Mikes SS · 06-07-2014, 11:37 AM

Me neither, the wait is driving me nuts, need a truck and a new DD real soon, I am hoping the Colorado can do both for me the rated 305hp is kinda strange though, the Camaro is rated at 323hp?

*DGthe3* · 06-07-2014, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikes SS

Me neither, the wait is driving me nuts, need a truck and a new DD real soon, I am hoping the Colorado can do both for me the rated 305hp is kinda strange though, the Camaro is rated at 323hp?

Yes, but engine ratings don't depend on the engine alone. The entire airpath, from the air intake to exhaust tip, plays a role. It makes perfect sense to me for the Camaro to have the most free flowing setup compared to sedans, trucks, & luxury cars that might be using the same engine. On top of that there might be a little bit of wiggle room in the tuning of the engine for one application to the next which could contribute a bit. But for the most part, I'd put the blame on the bits leading to & from the engine.

KMPrenger · 06-07-2014, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikes SS

They sure are draggiing a boat anchor on this thing as far as letting information out!! COST AND MPG!! WTF man?? This thing will be on sale in less than 3 months and all we know today are the type of engines and the cab sizes.

Look at the 15' Mustang. Tons or orders already, and they still don't know power, performance, or weight figures.

KMPrenger · 06-07-2014, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikes SS

Me neither, the wait is driving me nuts, need a truck and a new DD real soon, I am hoping the Colorado can do both for me the rated 305hp is kinda strange though, the Camaro is rated at 323hp?

The LFX is rated differently in many of the vehicles its used in. DGthe3 touched on this above, but also the LFX will have a different cam phasing profile and is tuned for more torque earlier in the powerband, so it makes sense to have a lower peak HP number.

Silverlsinva · 06-07-2014, 02:03 PM

Just get a cat back exhaust and Intake, it might gain a few HP and be right up there at 323hp again

KMPrenger · 06-07-2014, 02:11 PM

Although it is the LFX engine, the setup looks a bit different than what is in the Camaro...if I remember correctly the intake shape looked different.

That said, if the bottom of the intake manifold bolts up the same with a similar shape, then running a 1/2" to 3/4" spacer has shown to add even more low to midrange torque on the LFX in the Camaro, and could possibly be a good mod on this truck too but you never know until you can get your hands on one. More low and midrange power is what you'd want with this truck...not necessarily peak power but the LFX will happily rev to the moon if you want.

Ported throttle body for even better throttle response would be another good addition. Not sure if I'd go much further than that, not that I don't think a CAI, tune, or exhaust work wouldn't add more power (it would)....its just that I'd probably leave the truck closer to stock than say my Camaro, which has several performance mods. Also CAI and exhaust tend to be better for peak gains which is not what I'd be looking for.

FenwickHockey65 · 06-07-2014, 02:22 PM

That's the LFX in Colorado.

Cymaro · 06-07-2014, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Max Towing: 3500 lbs with the LCV and 7000 lbs with the LFX/Z82 Tow Package.

Fen do you know whats included in the Z82 tow package?

FenwickHockey65 · 06-07-2014, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Cymaro

Fen do you know whats included in the Z82 tow package?

Z82

Trailering Package, heavy-duty, includes trailer hitch and 7-pin connector
1 - Requires (LFX) 3.6L SIDI DOHC V6 engine and (G80) automatic locking rear differential. Not available with (LCV) 2.5L I4 engine.

Cymaro · 06-07-2014, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Z82

Trailering Package, heavy-duty, includes trailer hitch and 7-pin connector
1 - Requires (LFX) 3.6L SIDI DOHC V6 engine and (G80) automatic locking rear differential. Not available with (LCV) 2.5L I4 engine.

Is there an options list out there somewhere that I'm unable to find?

PYROLYSIS · 06-07-2014, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Cymaro

Is there an options list out there somewhere that I'm unable to find?

http://www.gmfleetorderguide.com/NAS...D=15842&type=0

Cymaro · 06-08-2014, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by PYROLYSIS

http://www.gmfleetorderguide.com/NAS...D=15842&type=0

Nice! Thanks

06-07-2014, 02:11 PM	#414
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,950	Although it is the LFX engine, the setup looks a bit different than what is in the Camaro...if I remember correctly the intake shape looked different. That said, if the bottom of the intake manifold bolts up the same with a similar shape, then running a 1/2" to 3/4" spacer has shown to add even more low to midrange torque on the LFX in the Camaro, and could possibly be a good mod on this truck too but you never know until you can get your hands on one. More low and midrange power is what you'd want with this truck...not necessarily peak power but the LFX will happily rev to the moon if you want. Ported throttle body for even better throttle response would be another good addition. Not sure if I'd go much further than that, not that I don't think a CAI, tune, or exhaust work wouldn't add more power (it would)....its just that I'd probably leave the truck closer to stock than say my Camaro, which has several performance mods. Also CAI and exhaust tend to be better for peak gains which is not what I'd be looking for. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

06-07-2014, 02:22 PM	#415
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	That's the LFX in Colorado. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

06-07-2014, 11:06 AM	#408
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	7000lbs towing with the V6 Nice.. I wonder if the Diesel 4 will exceed that or match that. I do hope more new does start o trickle out the closer the pricing will be released and I cant wait to see these in person and to test drive one.

06-07-2014, 11:37 AM	#409
Mikes SS Drives: '10 CGM 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 1,032 View My Garage	Me neither, the wait is driving me nuts, need a truck and a new DD real soon, I am hoping the Colorado can do both for me the rated 305hp is kinda strange though, the Camaro is rated at 323hp?

06-07-2014, 02:03 PM	#413
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	Just get a cat back exhaust and Intake, it might gain a few HP and be right up there at 323hp again

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