Dodge estimates exactly the same numbers for its zany 500-hp Viper V-10-powered SRT-10. The 380-hp Lightning howls to 60 in 5.2 seconds and through the quarter-mile in 13.8 seconds. It may be a winter guy, but the SS's power and performance numbers still fall shy of the heroics of the Lightning and SRT-10. Because when the snow falls, the rear-drive Ford and Dodge must be parked, whereas the Chevy, fitted with standard mud-and-snow radials, is drivable. But for Chevy, that traction gives the SS an advantage over the competition- Ford's F-150 Lightning and the upcoming Dodge Ram SRT-10. Mash the throttle, and all you'll get is a brief chirp. The system can also deliver nearly all available torque to one axle when the other is slipping. It comes only with an extended cab and only with a full-time four-wheel-drive system featuring a locking rear differential and a viscous limited-slip center differential that continuously splits torque 38/62 front to rear. Very American, and music to our ears.Īlthough the 454SS excelled at smoky burnouts and fishtailing runs through empty parking lots, the Silverado SS is more about subduing those hormonal overloads. Either way, the vibe emanating from the single 3.5-inch ovoid outlet pipe is deep, guttural, a bit raspy, and constantly burbling like a small-block beast. Chevy says it's tuned "for a throaty NASCAR-inspired roar," but to us, it's more like the reverb of James Earl Jones talking and gargling simultaneously. With the SS's stirring exhaust, flooring it becomes addictive.
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Mated to GM's heavy-duty 4L65-E four-speed automatic, the LQ9 powers the SS from standstill to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds and through the quarter in 14.8 seconds at 90 mph, nearly a full second quicker than the 454.
Chevy estimates fuel economy at 12 mpg city and 16 mpg highway-we saw 13 mpg overall, so expect to drop some serious coin at the gas pump. Higher compression means higher-grade fuel, and Chevy recommends premium unleaded only, as opposed to regular unleaded used in the LQ4. Unlike its GMC Sierra Denali cousin, which is powered by an LQ4 version (325 horsepower and 370 pound-feet of torque) of GM's Vortec 6.0-liter OHV V-8 engine, the Silverado SS uses the LQ9 variant-motivator to Cadillac's Escalade lineup-that bumps the compression ratio from 9.4:1 to 10.0:1 and boosts output to 345 horses and 380 pound-feet. There's still a sense of disconnect with the front contact patches, but otherwise, the overall feel and linearity are top-notch among trucks. With its quick 14:1 ratio and low-effort feel, the steering makes easy work of city driving and doesn't feel terribly out of place when the road ventures into the country. Sure, a tighter turning circle would be welcome in a vehicle this big, especially when parking, but the power recirculating-ball setup does a commendable job. GM's Quadrasteer four-wheel steering isn't offered, and the reasoning is simple: The system adds substantial cost and weight, and increasing weight in a vehicle with sporting intentions is like telling a jockey he needs to bulk up. I did mine as I was going all in and practically rebuilding my whole front end, and I wanted the right length, not using a spacer.Lows: Slower than a Lightning or SRT-10, 40 grand for a pickup still doesn't sound right. If your stock CVs are in good shape, no need to replace them. On the CVs, you can use the spacers as they come with it, but using new NNBS CVs is just another option. RCX likes to think people want to run a lift, but keep stock ually, people do lift, wheels, and tires.sort of a package to give the truck a whole new look. but you will need to trim, or you're going to rub if you get new wheels with a negative offset. But I also have nearly flat angles, which is much better overall for the front end, and of course, coild are a 100% improvement on ride quality.Īs for running 35's.yeah, with their kit you can fit 35's.
Because on a non-hidden torsion bar setup, they stick out and look dumb, taking away from the clearance the truck appears to have.Īlso, should have stated I can't run at full height due to my states inspection laws, so I have a bit of rake, maybe 1.5" front to back.close to stock. A full drop kit is much better, but there are none out there that will offer full drop, and hide the torsion bars. The RCX 6" kit is the exact same as their 4" kit, but the 6" kit will include new torsion keys and they tell you to crank them up for 2" of lift, which will affect the ride negatively. But nothing to do with the torsion bars, as I don't have them anymore. The main drops, new knuckles, and other associated parts. Click to expand.I run the RCX 6" NTB lift kit, but I only installed some of their parts.
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