I just got my copy of R&T (Road & Track) and saw some referrals to their website for interesting articles. Well, one caught my eye, because it said, "you don't need $$$ to have a fast, fun street ride, look at this 11 year-old truck a tech guy in PA built, installing a used Chevy 6 litre LS/LQ4 V-8 (w/280K miles on it!), a refurbished 78 mm turbo, and a 4L80-E tranny driving a narrowed Ford rear end."
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a27540/regular-car-reviews-ls-powered-chevy-colorado/
Sounds like a great way to have fun and to not break the bank. A great article and it lists the major components. He says he built this daily-driver for less than $9,000, truck included. Like the naval ships masquerading as merchant ships, it's a great "Q" ship, capable of Hellcat-like acceleration performance, but you keep your $ in your account, and don't have to pay a premium due to "limited availability," and excessive profit-taking by your local dealer.
Perhaps a good way to spend winter, once the VMax is done?
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a27540/regular-car-reviews-ls-powered-chevy-colorado/
Sounds like a great way to have fun and to not break the bank. A great article and it lists the major components. He says he built this daily-driver for less than $9,000, truck included. Like the naval ships masquerading as merchant ships, it's a great "Q" ship, capable of Hellcat-like acceleration performance, but you keep your $ in your account, and don't have to pay a premium due to "limited availability," and excessive profit-taking by your local dealer.
Perhaps a good way to spend winter, once the VMax is done?