Took our new tow vehicle to the track...

[mhassett]

Silverado SS

Bone stock 14.9
Video of Run

[55chevy]

Mark, what software are you using to view that? I must not have it. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif[/img]
Any chance you can covert it to something Windows Media player likes? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

[12secHonda]

Sorry, I used Apple iMovie to make the video...
You will need Apple Quicktime to view it.
I uploaded a copy to our site
http://www.hassettroofing.com/media/...eInstaller.exe

Or you can go to http://www.apple.com/quicktime/
it is a free download

Let me know if it works, I need to find a way to convert them on my end - it would be much easier.

[Jeff H]

You must have gotten a tweaked truck or had perfect conditions because all the Silverado SS trucks around here are lucky to run 15.6 and most are higher. I have not heard of a single Silverado SS cracking 14's so you got a really good one.

[55chevy]

I have to agree with that Jeff. I drove one and ran the hell out of it.. and I wasn't impressed.. My Grand Cherokee felt just as strong and quick.. I'd run one with it any day. What do ya say Mark? SCR7? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

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[Salvatore]

Ed, My wife bought a Trailblazer from Bryner Chevrolet this year and when I was there I asked if I could take the new SS out for a ride......I thought that this thing was a rocket for what it was. I was impressed. I told the sales manager that this truck felt like a low 14 second truck when broke in and tuned. It really felt fast. Maybe it felt faster than it was. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif[/img] Sam

[55chevy]

Well I just know that driving my Jeep day in and day out, when I got in the SS and drove it the same way on the way out and then really gave it the stomp on the way back.. it felt no stronger or faster than my Jeep.. I was dissapointed.. because I'm a Chevy man.. I'll tell you what DID impress me one time though.. I test drove a 2001 SD 4x4 Chevy with the 8.1 L 496/Allison combination.. and THAT thing was MUSCLE.. That's what they should've put in the SS.. not the 6.0L.. That truck is too heavy for what it's got under the hood IMO. I'm sure the engine output the SS has is better than my Jeep, but weight and drivetrain included in the equation.. I say my Jeep will run with, or around the SS.. Go drive you a new Jeep Grand Cherokee V8 and tell me if you don't agree. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif[/img]

[Salvatore]

I can do that Ed. Bergeys Chrysler is right up the street from me. I agree with the big block. My one son is always hammering me about how fast imports are to our guys muscle cars and he is a chevy guy, but also is confused on how GM lets Ford run all over them in performance both car and truck anymore. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img] He is right about the trucks! I would like to see a 2 wheel drive short bed or step side with the vette or old camaro motor in it. Limited slip with overdrive. That truck would be a killer. Make it 25,000 to 30,000 thousand. You would have a winner! sam

[Jeff H]

Sam, that's exactly what was being taken around on the Hot Rod Power Tour this year. A standard cab, 6.0 with 6 speed pickup. That's what the SS should be(although I'd prefer the big block). No AWD or extra cab.

[Chevy454]

Take his money, Mark...