Rob 94Hawk 319 Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 Apparently, I got one of the "Appearance Package Texas Trucks", apparently dubbed the "California Edition" out here. 5.3L, torsion front suspension, 20's, Indigo Blue, all interior options except leather seats (but leather door panels), and On Star. I must say, the truck handles excellent and rides quite well. And, of course the "bling" factor with the 20's is excellent!! Here are some pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRUTONMOTORSPORTZ Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 Nice truck, I looked at one of those before I decided on the H.O. Version. The sticker price for the truck you bought was too close to the H.O. so I bought the H.O. You got basically the same truck as mine with exception of engine/tranny/color. I like that Indigo Blue with 20" Chrome wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standby Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 Got some track numbers last weekend, all stock with 0 mods. Best time was 12.82 @ 83mph (don't freak out, this is a 1000ft. time). There isn't a 1/4 mile track around. I ran against a mostly stock '96 Z28, jumped him off the line bad (even with my pitiful .65 RT) and kept pulling him to the 1/8th, then he starts pulling me, we crossed the finish line with my front bumper even with his door. Can't complain about that I guess. Don't know how many times I heard other folks saying "Vortec high output?" as I drove by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 Got some track numbers last weekend, all stock with 0 mods.Best time was 12.82 @ 83mph (don't freak out, this is a 1000ft. time). There isn't a 1/4 mile track around. I ran against a mostly stock '96 Z28, jumped him off the line bad (even with my pitiful .65 RT) and kept pulling him to the 1/8th, then he starts pulling me, we crossed the finish line with my front bumper even with his door. Can't complain about that I guess. Don't know how many times I heard other folks saying "Vortec high output?" as I drove by. what were your 1/8 mile times? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standby Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 1/8 mile [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RapidRide2 Posted June 25, 2004 Report Share Posted June 25, 2004 Got some track numbers last weekend, all stock with 0 mods.Best time was 12.82 @ 83mph (don't freak out, this is a 1000ft. time). There isn't a 1/4 mile track around. I ran against a mostly stock '96 Z28, jumped him off the line bad (even with my pitiful .65 RT) and kept pulling him to the 1/8th, then he starts pulling me, we crossed the finish line with my front bumper even with his door. Can't complain about that I guess. Don't know how many times I heard other folks saying "Vortec high output?" as I drove by. I am certainly not trying to rain on anyones' parade. I am hoping you had serious wheelspin at the track or these trucks are quicker than those times indicate. I was wanting one really badly until i read the times. I have an 03' extended cab gmc 5.3 285 h.p. 3.73 2 wheel drive. Only MOD,,,, Air filter. It ran a best of 15.23 @88 mph. with an 1/8 of 9.75 and a 1000ft of 12.71 on stock general tires. I realize the 20's are heavier than my steel 16's. Were you brake torquing off the line???? or punching from an idle??? Oh well let us know of any other 1/4 mile times. I am now leaving to go to the Sears Craftsman Nationals Drag races in Madison Illinois. ( 15 min away) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico750sxi Posted June 25, 2004 Report Share Posted June 25, 2004 Are all 2005's going to drum rtear brakes? Seems like a step backwards to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamur Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 Not all 2005 pickups are going to drum brakes. Only light duty pickups get it but the following trucks will continue with disc/disc. Quadrasteer, Silverado SS and Denali will continue with disc/disc brake systems. I have driven both and I must say that the disc/drum brake system slows this truck down FAST!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2truchevy Posted July 12, 2004 Report Share Posted July 12, 2004 So not only is this "performance package" truck (which is being referred to on the street as the "HO") faster than the SS (It has to be when you consider the weight/horsepower ratio and the wasted HP of the SS's AWD drivetrain, you can't argue with physics) and more cost efficient (about $8,000.00 cheaper out the door), but now your telling me that it has better breaking power too?!? What the heck is GM thinking? They have created a "performance truck" that outperforms their "SS", which is supposed to stand for "SUPER SPORT", and gave it about a 20% cheaper MSRP....and they wonder why no one buys the Silverado SS. It doesn't make any sense! Sounds to me like the "HO" is the way to go...unless you get your jollies racing in the rain. I'm curious to see which direction GM is going to be heading with these trucks . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySSouth Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 Ok...Im very confused, im from Texas....Is this truck different than the Texas Edition Chevy 1500??? If yall are not familiar the Texas Edition has the outilne of TEXAS in the Tint on the rear glass, and has TEXAS EDITION emblems on the sides, im not sure what motor, but I know its a chevy not gmc...so are these trucks different? Why would GM make a Texas Truck and a Texas Edition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexaSS Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 I've seen those Texas Edition trucks around also....there is a nice red one here sittin on some DUBS. It must be 2 different trucks because I have been seeing the Texas Editon for a while now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver HO Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 The "Texas Truck" is just a normal Silverado 1500 with some Texas decals on it. Louisiana has a version too. They have the 5.3 liter (326 ci.) engines in them. The "Performance Package" truck, which was called a texas truck between GM employees because it was originally going to be exclusive to Texas, Louisiana & Oklahoma, has the 345 HP LQ9 (364 ci.) engine. This is the same engine that is used in the Escalades and the Silverado SS. The "Performance Package" truck was produced in very limited quantities this year as a pilot vehicle (under 3000 units) and will probably resume production late this year as a 2005 model. It is also supposed to receive a few changes, with selectable traction control and rear drum brakes being a couple of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 What is up with all of the talk about drum brakes on the Silverado? Why, other than saving a buck, would they put inferior brakes on the already underbraked Silverado? Are there developing problems with the rear discs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PewterC3 Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 The High Output Vortec 6.0 Silverado/Sierra available in TX, OK and LA is option code B4V and not to be confused with the Texas Edition truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 from what i understand they are doing it for a better pedal feel, more stopping power, and an issue with the rear rotors rusting up. drum brakes don't cool as fast, but until they get overheated, they have superior stopping power to disc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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