radioflyer97 Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 I Love the look of the Silverado SS, but i'm wondering what seperates the SS mechanically from the base models silverado. (I've been out of the truck world for a few years now, but I'm beginning to miss it) thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinnster Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 6.0 L engine, some have AWD (standard in 03-04 and an option past that), 4L65 transmission, 20" wheels, and appearance is front and rear bumper, side cladding, no chrome, nice leather interior. There is still more, but that's all I can think of for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 (edited) -6.0L LQ9 364cid SBC rated @ 345hp 380ft lbs torque -4L65E Hydramatic Transmission -AWD models have an NV149 Transfer Case -Eaton G80 locking rear differential on all model years -AWD models have a 10 bolt 8.625" rear, 4.10 ratio -AWD models have a limited slip front differential, 4.10 ratio -RWD models have a 14 bolt 9.25" rear, 3.73 ratio -Z60 high performance suspension package, lowered stance -Larger 1-1/4" front sway bar -AWD models have 4 wheel disc brakes, with 12" front rotors, 12.8" rear rotors (thicker then standard silverado models) -RWD models have 13" front rotors, and rear drum brakes -RWD models have electric fans -AWD models have a clutch fan -'03 SSS's have a return style fuel system -'04+ SSS's have a returnless fuel system '03 to '05-1/2 were AWD '05-1/2 to '07 were RWD Any other questions on the mechanical difference? Edited June 19, 2009 by Fireman31 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmahan Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 -6.0L LQ9 364cid SBC rated @ 345hp 380ft lbs torque-4L65E Hydramatic Transmission -AWD models have an NV149 Transfer Case -Eaton G80 locking rear differential on all model years -AWD models have a 10 bolt 8.625" rear, 4.10 ratio -AWD models have a limited slip front differential, 4.10 ratio -RWD models have a 14 bolt 9.25" rear, 3.73 ratio -Z60 high performance suspension package, lowered stance -Larger 1-1/4" front sway bar -AWD models have 4 wheel disc brakes, with 12" front rotors, 12.8" rear rotors (thicker then standard silverado models) -RWD models have 13" front rotors, and rear drum brakes -RWD models have electric fans -AWD models have a clutch fan -'03 SSS's have a return style fuel system -'04+ SSS's have a returnless fuel system '03 to '05-1/2 were AWD '05-1/2 to '07 were RWD Any other questions on the mechanical difference? wow Dan you should be a GM rep. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterp Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 ...AWD models have a limited slip front differential... I so wish they did - the front diffs unfortunately are open. Mr. P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1booth Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 I so wish they did - the front diffs unfortunately are open. Mr. P. imagine having it fail to unlock and trying to take a corner tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 I so wish they did - the front diffs unfortunately are open. Mr. P. imagine having it fail to unlock and trying to take a corner tho My bad, this is why i'm RWD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymz Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss454327 Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 I so wish they did - the front diffs unfortunately are open. Mr. P. I thought they had a locker similar to the rear? I know I've spun all 4 on loose gravel and mud serveral times. Also only the '03 and '04 had the clutch fans. Even the AWD '05s had electric fans (I should know) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04CHASE Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 I so wish they did - the front diffs unfortunately are open. Mr. P. aka unlimited slip diff!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggerdan11 Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 -RWD models have electric fans-AWD models have a clutch fan '03 to '05-1/2 were AWD '05-1/2 to '07 were RWD Any other questions on the mechanical difference? The 05 AWDs also have electric fans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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