Got a new ride.

[Mardeth]

Engine is probably fun but not with that body around it.... bleh....

 

[imported_Pablo]

Originally posted by: tfinch2

Originally posted by: Pablo

Originally posted by: tfinch2
I don't know if your camera has it, but try either spot metering or flash to expose the engine.

my camera definitely has it, but I wasn't going for perfect pictures. I might later on.

"Perfect picture" or not, what's the point of the engine shot if it's fvcking pitch black?

Ha.

A. If its actually pitch black, you have a monitor issue.
B. I'll start a thread called "critique my snapshots" and I'll care.

 

[imported_Pablo]

Originally posted by: Mardeth
Engine is probably fun but not with that body around it.... bleh....

Its a good mix for me. Its no rocket, but it'd outrun 80% of what's on the road right now. (straightline only, of course ) It makes a 5000lb. behemoth not seem quite so cumbersome.

 

[PowerMacG5]

Meh, it's nice, but you shoulda got a Trailblazer SS. Now those have balls.

 

[imported_Pablo]

Originally posted by: dnuggett
You couldn't have sprung for the 07's huh. They look much better IMO...

There's something about driving an old model that bothers me...

I don't have the financial means to buy a 45-50K vehicle new, unfortunately. I also haven't gotten accustomed to the new body style yet, a little too rounded, maybe? And driving an "old" model doesn't bother me, when I can have a good looking ride for almost 1/4 the price.

 

[DivideBYZero]

Still slow.

 

[imported_Pablo]

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
Still slow.

Compared to what?

 

[TuffGuy]

Originally posted by: Pablo

Originally posted by: HomeBrewerDude

Originally posted by: LikeLinus
"This one averages about 17-18" Riiiight. Believe it when I see it.

thats probably going downhill with a tailwind at 50 mph

nice ride though.

:beer:

I'll clarify: 17-18 MPG when NOT taking advantage of the supercharger. :beer:

I doubt it. Even stock it has problems getting those numbers on the fwy. My friend's averages ~12mpg city.

Are those numbers that you've gotten IRL or figures that you've seen written somewhere?

 

[AdamK47]

The 5.3L Vortec is actually a variant of the LSx series engine. It has smaller bore and stroke dimensions. It's also made out of a combination of iron and aluminum instead of all aluminum. I don't like the vehicle, supercharged or not. It's not designed to go fast. It has the aerodynamics of a cinder block and the weight of a small building. It's an all American fatty transporter.

 

[imported_Pablo]

Originally posted by: TuffGuy

Originally posted by: Pablo

Originally posted by: HomeBrewerDude

Originally posted by: LikeLinus
"This one averages about 17-18" Riiiight. Believe it when I see it.

thats probably going downhill with a tailwind at 50 mph

nice ride though.

:beer:

I'll clarify: 17-18 MPG when NOT taking advantage of the supercharger. :beer:

I doubt it. Even stock it has problems getting those numbers on the fwy. My friend's averages ~12mpg city.

Are those numbers that you've gotten IRL or figures that you've seen written somewhere?

I ran about 20 gallons thru it mixed driving, and got 15.5mpg. Prev. owner claimed 17-18 hwy, so I'm assuming he's not too far off.

 

[TuffGuy]

Gentle or spirited driving? That's not bad if it's your regular driving style.

:beer:

 

[imported_Pablo]

Originally posted by: AdamK47 3DS
The 5.3L Vortec is actually a varient of the LSx series engine. It has smaller bore and stroke dimensions. It's also made out of a combination of iron and aluminum instead of all aluminum. I don't like the vechile, supercharged or not. It's not designed to go fast. It has the aerodynamics of a cinder block and the weight of a small building. It's an all American fatty transporter.

Thanks for your opinion! Enjoy your z28.

 

[fbrdphreak]

Originally posted by: AdamK47 3DS
I don't like the vechile, supercharged or not. It's not designed to go fast. It has the aerodynamics of a cinder block and the weight of a small building. It's an all American fatty transporter.

:thumbsup:

 

[imported_Pablo]

Originally posted by: TuffGuy
Gentle or spirited driving? That's not bad if it's your regular driving style.

:beer:

I wasn't taking full advantage of the supercharger...

 

[imported_Pablo]

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak

Originally posted by: AdamK47 3DS
I don't like the vechile, supercharged or not. It's not designed to go fast. It has the aerodynamics of a cinder block and the weight of a small building. It's an all American fatty transporter.

:thumbsup:

Cmon guys. I wouldn't try and cross any major streams or puddles of water. Everybody knows only subarus are good for that.

And the fatty jab certainly doesn't apply here.

 

[AdamK47]

I have one question though. Where did the 400hp/475tq rating come from? It most definitely sounds like it's from the crank. Are these just estimates from the previous owner or was an actual dyno performed with drive line loss added to the total?

 

[halik]

Originally posted by: Pablo
Pictures here.

And it gets better gas mileage than my Jeep.

All this and still the soccer mom comments...

Meh what's the point of supercharging an SUV? Unless you need the extra power to tow something, it's a waste of money IMO. Unless it's a cayenne or something with suspension and design to back it up, the first time you hit a turn under boost, you'll be rolling sideways.

 

[imported_Pablo]

Originally posted by: AdamK47 3DS
I have one question though. Where did the 400hp/475tq rating come from? It most definitely sounds like it's from the crank. Are these just estimates from the previous owner or was an actual dyno performed with drive line loss added to the total?

That would be from the crankshaft and estimated from dyno tests done by whipple.

 

[imported_Pablo]

Originally posted by: halik

Originally posted by: Pablo
Pictures here.

And it gets better gas mileage than my Jeep.

All this and still the soccer mom comments...

Meh what's the point of supercharging an SUV? Unless you need the extra power to tow something, it's a waste of money IMO.

I didn't pay for it. So its pretty much free HP for me. I'm not spending $5000 on supercharging ANYTHING.

 

[halik]

oh yeah there's no way that car gets 17-18 avg. My dads V8 explorer weighs signifincaly less and he gets ~16.5mpg average

 

[imported_Pablo]

Originally posted by: halik
oh yeah there's no way that car gets 17-18 avg. My dads V8 explorer weighs signifincaly less and he gets ~16.5mpg average

okay. Please tell me more about your Dad's Explorer.

 

[AmigaMan]

nice vehicle Pablo. don't worry about all the tree-humpin, tofu eatin, non-passenger-carryin, commie-hippie bastards here, they're just jealous and intimidated that their Prius/Metro/wuss-mobile feels so insignificant next to your "I AM MAN, FEAR ME" truck.

 

[JulesMaximus]

I hate it. :thumbsdown:

 

[AmigaMan]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
I hate it. :thumbsdown:

let me guess, you're a tree-humpin, tofu eatin, non-passenger-carryin, commie-hippie bastard? You drive a prius or some other wuss-mobile right?

 

[mugs]

Does it have a Jesus fish on it?