<jon@dakota-truck.net> wrote in message
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> Stlaurent Mr Steven <STLAURENTS@mctssa.usmc.mil> wrote:
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> : Chevy has raised the ante on power with a 395HP / 405lbs of TQ (6.0ltr
> : engine) for the SS Chevy truck. They are considering a RC version next
> : year.
> : The price? Try around 39K.
>
>
> According to the latest Hot Rod magazine, the 2003 Silverado SS will
> be available in early 2003 for $23,000. 6.0L, 10.5:1, .544" cam with
> 208 degrees at .050, K&N and modified airbox, headers, and true duals.
> 5 link rear suspension, T-56 tranny with a performance shifter (6 speed,
> manual) The tires are 295/55 20s and the gears are 3.73s. I don't
> particularly care for the 20" rims, but the fat rubber is a nice touch.
> Its got a cloth bench seat, rubber flooring, etc. I don't particularly
> care for Chevy but this is an interesting development and flies in the
> face of the expensive "supertrucks" from Ford and DC. Kind of a "back
> to your roots" muscle car era vibe, built from the existing parts bins as
> inexpensively as possible.
>
> There isn't any info about performance or HP, but it shouldn't
> be too much of a slouch - especially when you consider the price.
> I'm not sure where you got the $39K number, but Hot rod says it
> will sell for $23K.
umm two different trucks my friend! (he's talking about that elcamino
thingy!)
Punch
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