Reply to this topic; Start new topic; Consumer rating. A 10-speed automatic transmission is the only tranny available. The weekly average is about 50. Thankfully, whistle tips are gone off the market so our ears can take a break, but Chris most likely isnt. Thats less than 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. The Chevrolet 454 LS6 Was The Peak Of GM Big Block V8 Performance. We could jump right in and tell you that Chris, his wife, and his family, had a blissful build of a crazy wicked four-wheel drive (AWD Ed.) Michael OnStar Recently, our friends at Autoblog.com found an absolutely cherry 1990 Chevy Silverado 454 SS that will cost you over $52,000. Consumer rating. Check it out! You can't really blame sales numbers because it was such a low-volume car and I believe GM when they say it was never intended to be a big seller. No worries, happy to help out! Nice, congrats! But if thats the case, then why bother bringing it over here at all? 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. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. In total, just 2,202 were built. You can post now and register later. Owner: This Low Miles 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 HD Cummins Diesel Video: I Finally Found the Most Affordable Toyota Tacoma! This coincided with the square body style and new platform for each brand's pickups, which would run from 1973 all the way to 1991. Your previous content has been restored. Cylinder heads adopted a wedge chamber in place of the W-motor's chamber-in-block setup, angled spark plugs and revised valve placement provided an improvement in high rpm efficiency and power, and the engine gained significant weight over the W. In 1973, with the 454 having left the high performance world and migrated over to sedans, personal luxury coupes, and 'utes, GM decided to also add it to the pickup truck order sheet at Chevrolet and GMC. Your previous content has been restored. Which is More Reliable: 3.5L EcoBoost or 5.0L V8? for now! WHOO, WHOO! "From July 19, 2004 through December 2004 we built 1051 SS Trucks. Hell, it even has the original tires! mill to a 408-cube powerhouse. Forgot Password? Body style Sedan. By After a year's hiatus in 1995, the 454 big block Chevy would return in its third, and final, iteration the following year. Meanwhile, GM has plenty of new crossovers on display at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Thats less than half as many of the 41,000 Pontiac G8s (based on the previous generation Commodore) we got in its 3-model-year run. With all that twist available so low on the power band, the rear-drive 454SS could rip to 60 mph in 7.1 seconds and trip the quarter-mile in 15.7 seconds at 87 mph. By checking this box, you agree to Nitto Tires, The 8.1L Vortec V8 Was GM's Last-Ever Big Block Engine, The Chevrolet 454 LS6 Was The Peak Of GM Big Block V8 Performance, The 396ci Big Block V8 Was A Game-Changer For Chevrolet Muscle Cars, The Juice Is Loose: Hills Hot Rods Vision of the Perfect OBS Chevy 454 SS Pickup, Yes, I would like to receive emails from Nitto Tire and Driving Line. I had a custom engraved and molded plastic cover made for the hood, but it held in too much heat when I got on it, Chris went on give us the rationale for his custom cut hood scoop. Original & Highly Original, All rights reserved, 2023 CLASSIC.COM Inc. Bob Sorokanich is Deputy Editor of Road & Track Magazine. Check it out! How many sets do you have and how much are they? For a time, powerful pickups like the 1990 Chevy Silverado 454 SS, Ford Lightning and Dodge Ram SRT-10 were terrorizing black-tops nationwide. We asked Chris for a demonstration of the power in the form a killer burnout, but Chris politely declined, and we quickly remembered that being as how the Silverado is all-wheel drive, it was pretty much an impossibility. . Great info Thanks for all your hard work and sharing your information. Our long-term GMC Sierra C3 was the tow truck I first warmed up to. 4.8 (22 reviews) Combined mpg 17. Look for the latest news stories and features, sent straight to your inbox! . Sign up to receive marketing communications. Frank Markus, Forty grand is a ridiculous amount of money to pay for a pickup truck. By rhoush December 26, 2011 in General SS. GM builds more than a half-million full-size pickups each year, so where are the economies of scale? The revised 454 (now known as the Vortec 7400) was good for a whopping 290hp and 410 lb-ft of torque, and it was offered until 2001 (the final year for commercial and recreational vehicle use). Paste as plain text instead, / But for some, SS evokes the numbers 4-5-4, as in 454SS (July 1993), Chevy's hot-rod truck that laid patches and startled pedestrians in the early '90s. Edited May 31, 2009 by idahoBLKss (see edit history) Posted May 31, 2009 03: 10,022 When Home Depot started renting them by the hour, there seemed to be no reason to buy one anymore. Output climbed as high as 255 ponies, and torque peaked at 405 lb-ft, helping it maintain its role as a workhorse (although more modest tunes were also available). 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 variantmotivator to Cadillac's Escalade lineupthat bumps the compression ratio from 9.4:1 to 10.0:1 and boosts output to 345 horses and 380 pound-feet. 1,160 were Black 358 with sunroof, inflator and automatic 64 with sunroof, You Can Tune ZR2-Level Torque to Your Base 2023 Chevy Colorado, With One Catch. 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. [contentlinks align='left' textonly='false' numbered='false' headline='Related%20Story' customtitles='Chevy%20SS:%20The%20Middle%20Ground%20Between%20Old%20and%20New' customimages='' content='article.30560']. Display as a link instead, How many were made. While Ive been lucky enough to have driven both trucks, there is NO way (in my opinion) that the current RST can match the swagger of the 454 SS. Today the last Chevrolet SS sedan rolled off the line in Elizabeth, South Australia. Boost was in order, and initially, Chris was looking at aftermarket turbo kits when he fell into a great deal on a D1SC ProCharger. They were far too big and clumsy for daily use. A small refresh for 2003 models was introduced in 2002, bringing slight design chang But thats only in the morning. Chris told us long and twisted tales of bad engine deals, blown up parts, and a lot of broken relationships that finally culminated into what you see before you. CLASSIC.COM is a trademark of CLASSIC.COM LLC. It's still plenty quick, mind you, but it now goes about its business like a seasoned veteran rather than a hotshot rookie. Notable features in 2015: Six-speed manual transmission newly available. Why should they do all the work when at the end of the day you can search just like he did and find the same results. So, yea pricy. But, we digress. Upload or insert images from URL. Use the information below to find out how many trucks General Motors produced in the same year as your truck with the same trim level, paint, interior color, and optional extras. Based on a regular-cab, short-bed C/K pickup, the 454 was accomplished at stoplight launching and donut dancing. At this rate, there would be only another 1,000-1200 produced this model year. Posted to the official SS Forum, the 2016 SS production is surprisingly down from the 2015 and 2014 model years. Which is a smart move from a market standpoint, but not a particularly exciting one. WebStarting at $45,745. Want to find out just how unique your Chevrolet or GMC truck actually is? Easily amused by anything with four wheels, Nathan Adlen reviews vehicles from the cheapest to the most prestigious. The 275/55SR-20 Goodyear Eagle LS tires, mounted on 8.5-inch-wide wheels, result in a track increase of almost three-quarters of an inch. Just wondering Does anybody know How many 03' SS's were made?? Tested: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado SS Refines the Sport Truck Yes! Besides, arent you supposed to be making breakfast for somebody? It has proven itself to be fast, flexible and fairly economical. Yes, Ford will be in Formula 1 by 2026, but what's with this infographic showing off an unknown electric pickup truck? So, there you have it. In total, just 2,202 were built. Notable features in 2015: Six-speed manual transmission newly available. The 2020 Chevy Silverado RST 6.2-liter V8 makes 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque. In typical hot-rodder fashion, more was never enough. Very American, and music to our ears. This motor, dubbed the L19, featured the same cast iron heads as the motor it replaced and maintained the same hydraulic flat tappet lifter cam, with the primary update being a throttle-body FI system. As the decade wore on the Chevy 454 engine added a few extra lb-ft of torque while dropping horsepower only slightly, making it a relatively stable oasis of output in an era where even once proud muscle cars like the Camaro had trouble cracking the 200 horse plateau. Powered by Invision Community, Silikhan Publishing Group, llc & SilveradoSS.com. lift, 224/230 duration.,114 +3 LSA, ProCharger D1SC, custom intercooler plumbing with intake, Stock GM ECM and ignition; converted to speed density, tuned by Zippy Performance, Arizona Speed Headers, 3-inch full exhaust with Aeroforce X-pipe, 4L65E transmission, Midwest 3400-stall torque converter, Stock upper and lower control arms, BellTech springs and shocks, 2-inch drop spindles, 1-inch drop keys front, 4-inch drop leaf packs. . Anyways, heres a burnout to ease the pain. When its said "this has already been posted" thats saying you need to look deeper. Displacing 454 cubic inches it was first offered in the Chevrolet Corvette, producing up to 450 horsepower in ultra-rare LS6 specification. You cannot paste images directly. But . By redssinpgh January 31, 2004 in Off-Topic/General. Besides three "SS" badges adorned with the shiny stuff, the only other trim pieces that resemble anything metallic are the gold-colored bow tie on the grille and the aluminum-hued air ducts in the bumper. Larry Webster, VEHICLE TYPEFront-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door pickup, ENGINE TYPEPushrod 16-valve V-8, iron block and aluminum heads, port fuel injectionDisplacement: 364 in3, 5967 cm3 Power: 345 hp @ 5200 rpmTorque: 380 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm, CHASSISSuspension (F/R): control arms/live axleBrakes (F/R): 12.0-in vented disc/12.8-in vented discTires: Goodyear Eagle LS, P275/55SR-20, DIMENSIONSWheelbase: 143.5 in Length: 227.6 in Width: 81.5 in Height: 72.2 in Passenger volume: 114 ft3 Cargo volume: 57 ft3 Curb weight: 5240 lb, C/D TEST RESULTS60 mph: 6.3 sec90 mph: 14.8 secRolling start, 560 mph: 6.8 secTop gear, 3050 mph: 3.4 secTop gear, 5070 mph: 4.3 sec1/4 mile: 14.8 sec @ 90 mphTop speed (governor limited): 109 mphBraking, 700 mph: 185 ftRoadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.74 g, EPA FUEL ECONOMYCombined/city/highway: 13/12/15 mpg, .css-dhtls0{display:block;font-family:GlikoS,Georgia,Times,Serif;font-weight:400;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}@media (any-hover: hover){.css-dhtls0:hover{color:link-hover;}}@media(max-width: 48rem){.css-dhtls0{font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.2;}}@media(min-width: 48rem){.css-dhtls0{font-size:1.25rem;line-height:1.2;}}@media(min-width: 61.25rem){.css-dhtls0{font-size:1.375rem;line-height:1.2;}}Tested: 2023 BMW M4 CSL Is a Track Monster, Tested: 2023 Palisade Excels as a Family Hauler, 2023 Honda Accord Touring Tested: Reality Check, 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe's Benefits Are Pricey, Tested: 2023 Lucid Air Touring Hits the Sweet Spot, Tested: Maverick Tremor Is a Ruggedly Cool Tool, From the Archive: 2000 Plymouth Neon LX Tested, 1977 Saab Turbo Tested: Saab in a Whole New Way, 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV Tested: Unconvincing, From the Archive: 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta Tested. How about 04's? Chris being a car customizer, is used to the daily car grind, and decided that he wanted, no, needed something with all-wheel drive and of course it had to be a truck. Kinda neat to see that I have 1 of 1103 ever built. But GM has been planning on shutting down Holden completely since 2013; as goes Holden, so goes our cherished SS. Our car experts choose every product we feature. They all are really rare when you think about the 8-9Billion people in the world and Chevrolet only produced just over 20K total Now subtract th Yes, I would like to receive communications including news, special offers. Great info Thanks for all your hard work and sharing your information. Kinda neat to see that I have 1 of 1103 ever built. Almost as rare as the 93 truck that went off without a hitch, and now he can move on with his life completely fulfilled. Thats the funny thing about well-intentioned plans, much like Bubb Rubb and Lil Sis of yesteryear going WHOO WHOO, things never quite work out the way they were intended. Driving Line Accelerating Automotive Passion by providing a fresh angle of what fuels us. 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. http://www.silveradoss.com/forums/topic/74146-search-button-and-random-comments/page__pid__821617?do=findComment&comment=821617. Now Chevy has taken that truck and added horsepower, torque, shorter gearing, and bigger wheels, while subtracting only 1200 pounds of caboose capacity. Class dismissed. We really love seeing the spark in the kids eyes when they see her as well! Use the information below to find out how many Chevrolet full-size models General Motors produced in the same year as your vehicle with the same trim level, paint, interior color, and optional extras. This translates to impressive grip when the going gets fastthe SS pulled 0.74 g on the skidpad, inspiring confidence during hard cornering. This means that times near the low 6 second mark are possible at sea level. Clear editor. How about 04's? You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. We may earn a commission for purchases made through our links. The larger Suburban, on the other hand, made the 454 an option nearly across the board. Less than I expected. Only thing I could find was production numbers for 03's. Step up to the SS, and the first thing you notice is how the monochromatic trim-grille, fascias, and ground effects emphasizes the lack of chrome. Second Generation Oh, well. Steve Spence, I always hated pickups. We invite you to get behind the wheel with us, it's certain to be an interesting drive. Pasted as rich text. Does anyone have any of the Silverado SS stickers that were made to go on the stock brake calipers? Want to find out just how unique your full size Chevrolet Impala, Bel Air, Biscayne, or Caprice actually is? All of us at TFLtruck are smitten with GMs 6.2-liter V8. The CLASSIC.COM Market Benchmark (CMB) represents a benchmark value for vehicles in this market based on data accumulated by CLASSIC.COM. There were also some unique models featuring the 454 towards the middle of the decade, such as Chevrolet's 'Big 10' truck that towed with gross vehicle weight rating as a way to offer a version of the big block unencumbered by a catalytic converter or other EPA pollution restrictions. The system can also deliver nearly all available torque to one axle when the other is slipping. But what for? The silverado ss was built from 2003 till 2006. Not bad for a daily-driven pick-em-up. The biggest change for big block trucks occurred in 1979, when GM removed the 454 from the half-ton order sheet and made it the exclusive province of its heavy-duty truck line-up. Powered by Invision Community, (stationed) FT. Campbell,KY/(home) Pleasantview,TN, Silikhan Publishing Group, llc & SilveradoSS.com. The ground clearence is decent, i am lowered a additional 2 inches and i can still clear curbs and parking stops. Just wondering Does anybody know How many 03' SS's were made?? Jump to content. View details Chevrolet Production Numbers Chevy II & Nova Production Numbers Want to find out just how unique your Chevy II/Nova actually is? Brought up in the California car culture and educated in theater, childhood education, film, journalism and history, Nathan now lives with his family in Denver, CO. His words, good humor and video are enjoyed worldwide. We empower classic and exotic car buyers, sellers, and enthusiasts with insights for the collector car industry - including market values, price comparisons, listing alerts and more. Want to find out just how unique your Camaro actually is? WebUsed 2004 Chevrolet Silverado SS Values Select a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado SS Trim Select a vehicle trim below to get a valuation. [contentlinks align='left' textonly='false' numbered='false' headline='Related%20Story' customtitles='The%20Comparison:%202003%20BMW%20M5%20vs.%202015%20Chevrolet%20SS' customimages='' content='article.25248']. General Motors confirms that the rear-drive, V8-powered Chevrolet SS will be discontinued by the end of this year. We may earn money from the links on this page. We still have a few ideas and maybe some future projects but were happy with the truck. Its a sad day in the world of sport sedans. Throw that bad boy on top of the well-built 408 cubic-inch stroker LS variant, and you have a deadly combination of roughly 800 horsepower and 765 foot-pounds of torque at all four wheels! Followers 0. Mash the throttle, and all you'll get is a brief chirp. 4.8 (22 reviews) Combined mpg 17. This explains why Chevrolet and GMC half-ton big blocks were largely limited to rear-wheel drive versions of the truck, with most installations found instead in three-quarter and full-ton models. In the face of the LS V8's popularity, fewer and fewer engine builders are interested in the extra weight of a big block when similar power can be had from a more modest small block. When I saw the low-rent, manual climate controls, I started fantasizing that maybe the price was low enough that even I could afford one. The Chevy SS is largely based on the Holden Commodore, an Australian-market GM vehicle; Chevy and Holden models were both built in Australia. Put "SS" side by side, and most automotive people will call up images of 1960s .css-xtkis1{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:0.0625rem;text-decoration-color:inherit;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:#1C5f8B;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;font-weight:bold;}.css-xtkis1:hover{color:#000000;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;}Chevy muscle carsImpalas, Chevelles, and Camaros, big cars with big engines that delivered big power. It just oozed badassery. does any body know how many silverado ss were made in 03 , 04 , 05 ? With time comes progress, and Chevy's latest screamer truck, the Silverado SS, is refined where the 454 was crude. Wrecking yards, dealer lots, garages, racetracks, professional automotive testing and automotive journalism - Nathan has experienced a wide range of the automotive spectrum. The only thing better than owning this SS would be living next door to a friend willing to swap his SS for my Corvette. We only got a grand total of 12,953 SS sedans in the US and 7,305 Caprice PPV police cars which, like the SS, is based on the Holden Commodore. That being said, with ultra-cheap wrecking yard purchase prices big blocks can offer an intriguing alternative to crate motors and the ubiquity of the LS. The 1990 Chevy Silverado 454 SS came with a 230 horsepower 7.4-liter (454 cubic inch) V8 that makes 385 lb-ft of torque. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Display as a link instead, The differences between the original 409 cubic inch big block (known as the W-series) were numerous, but they both shared the same bore spacing. Higher compression means higher-grade fuel, and Chevy recommends premium unleaded only, as opposed to regular unleaded used in the LQ4. Silikhan Publishing Group, llc & SilveradoSS.com In 1990, Chevrolet introduced a high-performance variant of the 4th Gen Chevrolet C1500under theSuper Sportemblem called t Track recent comps for the classic or exotic cars you own - or the cars you want. Use the information below to find out how many Tri-Five models General Motors produced in the same year as your vehicle with the same trim level, paint, interior color, and optional extras. He told us that, its one thing to do a burnout with a rear-wheel drive car where you can at least keep the front tires planted but that its a whole nother animal when you get all four wheels cherry red.. I could tell you that, but that really tugs at our ethical underpants and really gives us snarling integrity wedgie. This was the family of motors that gave us the famous 396 cubic inch eight-cylinder big blocks along with the 427 (including the L88 and aluminum ZL1 versions). Actual market value for a specific vehicle will depend on various elements, including the condition of the vehicle. Does anybody know How many 03' SS's were made?? Moreover, the SS always feels firmly planted to the road, unlike many trucks that seem to suffer from float syndrome. According to Wards Auto, GM has just confirmed that the SS will end production sometime in 2017. Its most enduring application, however, wasn't in the muscle car world, where emissions regulations and soaring insurance rates relegated its run to a mere two years of street dominance before detuned versions began to proliferate. A special edition Intimidator SS in 2006 honored Dale Earnhardt, and fewer than 1000 were built, making it a particularly rare version of the Silverado. You cannot paste images directly. Deliberately. Dodge estimates exactly the same numbers for its zany 500-hp Viper V-10-powered SRT-10. May 31, 2009 in Off-Topic/General. To add insult to injury, the Australian plant where the Commodore and SS were built is being shut down this October. By Dressed in black, as our test vehicle was, the SS appears downright stealthy and garners plenty of gawks and furrowed brows from passersby. For such a big, heavy vehicle, the SS puts up acceleration, braking, and handling numbers that are more akin to those in our last V-6 sports-sedan comparison test. WebUse the information below to find out how many trucks General Motors produced in the same year as your truck with the same trim level, paint, interior color, and optional extras. Upload or insert images from URL. It's a shame, because the SS was one of the last truly old-school muscle machines you could get. In the recent past, weve seen nice Chevy Silverado 454 SS examples going for less than 30K. Instead, the 454 cubic inch V8 would find a near-permanent home in Chevrolet and GMC trucks and SUVs, starting in the 1970s and stretching all the way past the year 2000 as one of the last of the GM big block V8s to be offered as a factory option. From the Archive: While a bit expensive, the new sporty Silverado is a good example of how to refine a performance-oriented pickup for everyday use. Technology, performance and design delivered to your inbox. Two further evolutions of the pickup truck 454 big block were waiting for Chevrolet and GMC fans. The 454 SS was built until 1993. By How many Chevrolet 454 SS - 4th Gens Want to learn more about other forgotten big block engines from GM. 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. That's all the detail I have. You may look at the 2023 Ram HD Rebel as a lesser Power Wagon, but there's more to this truck than you might think. You can post now and register later. The 380-hp Lightning howls to 60 in 5.2 seconds and through the quarter-mile in 13.8 seconds. WebSeveral variants of the Silverado were offered during the first generation, including a high-performance SS model that was introduced in 2003 and boasted 345 horsepower. By 747Racing November 20, 2006 in General SS. A Contrary to popular belief, these Sillverados dont have that much room between the frame rails, as most of the older trucks did, so its a tight fit. The sport suspension uses torsion bars in front, two-stage leaf springs in back, and monotube shocks at all four corners. The whistle tips that were meant to just be a fun little add-on for exhaust audiologists became a massive hassle for those whom were not so inclined. 'Cause it drives and feels . Do you see anyone hauling hay bales in them? 24 early internal GM vehicles bring the total to 3,168. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. 19 of those were From there it just kind of snowballed into what can I do next?. It's not that the SS is any more egregiously priced than a lot of the full-size pickups, it's just that I really like the thing because it's fast and practical. Starting with the perfect platform to build upon, the 6-liter LQ9, Chris and the crew at TPIS set to work to punch out the 364 ci. 19 of those were assembled as internal GM vehicles (press and company vehicles). It was also stored indoors in a temperature controlled facility. Paste as plain text instead, General SS; All Activity; Home ; Technical ; General SS ; 2003 Silverado SS production numbers 2003 Silverado SS production numbers. By If the SS looks lower than a standard Silverado, that's because it is. Thanks, Mike. A more aggressive camshaft, increased compression, and Vortec heads are common ways to wake up the big block and reap high-performance rewards. It really makes all the hard work and attention to detail worth it. The name seemed fairly appropriate too, since we could hear the truck coming from several blocks away prior to our shoot. Followers 0. The 12.0-inch-front and 12.8-inch-rear rotors account for drama-free performance and stop the pickup in 185 feet from 70 mph.
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