C5SilverBullet Posted September 18, 2002 Report Share Posted September 18, 2002 Do you think we can get the 8100 big block stuffed under the hood of the SS? That would be an EXCELLENT upgrade option, I'd pay the extra! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrod Posted September 18, 2002 Report Share Posted September 18, 2002 You can make just about anything fit under the hood of a truck. But if GM did it instead and made an option. Sweet less work for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Posted September 24, 2002 Report Share Posted September 24, 2002 I heard that the reason for GM not using the 8100 engine was because of an emissions problem with the GVW of the vehicle. I think that they really missed the boat without having the 8100 engine as an option. I think that Chevrolet needs a Lightning Crusher!!! To do that it needs a bigger motor or should've done like Chrysler with the PT Cruiser and had a supercharger option. Well the decision has been made without our input, and we will make the SS fast without GMs help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Mervz Posted September 24, 2002 Admin Report Share Posted September 24, 2002 Yea, that would be great. Just imagine, the 8.1L, a nice six speed, and only two wheel drive... that would be cool!! B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrod Posted September 25, 2002 Report Share Posted September 25, 2002 Yea, that would be great. Just imagine, the 8.1L, a nice six speed, and only two wheel drive... that would be cool!! B) Tire and Lightning eating monster!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murtaza Posted October 10, 2002 Report Share Posted October 10, 2002 Lingenfelter made a Chevrolet (Silverado?) a 11 or 10 second car.. I'll try to get the info.. I can't remember where it was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boycer Posted October 10, 2002 Report Share Posted October 10, 2002 Lingfelter will make whatever you want and however fast you want it if you have the money, and it takes a lot of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RATFINK Posted October 11, 2002 Report Share Posted October 11, 2002 8.1 liter but I'll take an automatic. The torque of the 8.1 will be a tranny eater. RF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilveradoKid Posted October 11, 2002 Report Share Posted October 11, 2002 This is the lingenfelter kit for the C3 (SS's daddy) 0-60 in 4.7 seconds 1/4 mile- 13.3 @102 mph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotbellyJoe Posted October 11, 2002 Report Share Posted October 11, 2002 I think for an option they should allow you to buy that 572 c.i.d. engine Moss had when he raced Colletti. That would just be MEAN!!! -Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted December 21, 2002 Report Share Posted December 21, 2002 the 8.1 would be fun, but only for tire smoke, etc. they upgraded to the 11.5 diff and the allison in the pickup version to handle the diesel and big block. the 9.5 diff probably isn't rated that high (although it would take it fine) for torque and the 4L85e which is used in the suburban big block would handle it (since the allison won't fit in a truck without the 2 inch taller frame the 9200gvw and larger trucks get), but cause for a fuel milage rating that would require so many 4 cylinder s10's to be built to make up for the cafe rating they'd have to about give them away. as for a stick, they could put one in there that would hold up, but pefromance would be boring as anyone that has driven a manual trans car with a low redline knows, too much shifting and too much traction problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muscleshop Posted December 21, 2002 Report Share Posted December 21, 2002 Lingfelter will make whatever you want and however fast you want it if you have the money, and it takes a lot of money. Actually, HE wont. He is still in a coma. His "shop" is still running though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99Xtreme Posted December 23, 2002 Report Share Posted December 23, 2002 Heres the most recent update on John.This sucks he is by far my favorite engine builder/supercar builder ever.The vettes he and his guys build are amazing. http://www.nhrasportcompact.com/2002/news/...ngenfelter.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papi Posted December 23, 2002 Report Share Posted December 23, 2002 what about the new V-12 that will be in the escalade later this year or early next. 500 hp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99Xtreme Posted December 23, 2002 Report Share Posted December 23, 2002 The V12 isnt a sure thing,the only reason Cadillac made an Escalade with the V12 is because its the only thing it fits in to run tests on it. Plus I wouldnt even want to know the price that would be tacked on for that motor.Although a V12 in a SS would be crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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