Re: Schocking Scoop

From: Mike Sype (blue98dakota@yahoo.com)
Date: Thu Aug 03 2000 - 15:20:20 EDT


Where did you get this info from?

Mike Sype

--- Stlaurent Mr Steven <STLAURENTS@MCTSSA.USMC.MIL>
wrote:
> Time for shocking scoop:
>
> The next R/T will drop the 5.9 from its engine
> option and go with a
> aspirated 265HP/290TQ mild 4.7L for 2002. I hoping
> that the rims are moved
> to the 18"s versus the current 17". Sorry to
> disappoint anyone intention of
> looking forward to the next R/T release. This
> completely saddens me to see
> a wimpy motor in a R/T version.
>
> However, the scarcest thing now is that Chevy will
> release the next S-10
> frame SSR vehicle in the 2003 model year with a
> 300HP variant of the Vortec
> 5.3 not the 6.0 version. But then I could be wrong
> on the engine selection.
> This maybe the fastest, most powerful small-mid size
> truck in 2003.
>
> The Charger will be release in 2004 model year and
> will have the HO 4.7 and
> optional 5.7 for the R/T variant. So! This maybe
> my replacement unless DC
> can come up with a scary truck not a wimpy one.
>
> -------------------------------------------
> Steven St.Laurent
> Test Engineer
> Test Branch, GSD, MCTSSA
> MARCORSYSCOM, USMC
> 760-725-2506 (DSN 365-2506)
> Work:mailto:stlaurents@mctssa.usmc.mil
> Home:mailto:saint1958@home.com
>
>
>

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