First couple of mods to the trailblazer.

[orangejuiced86]

Its only an LS, but I'm trying to make it somewhat cooler looking. I painted the chrome grill today. I prepped it really good, so we shall see how long it holds up. Id like to get the SS front and rear bumper covers. I think those look much better. I had the side windows tinted, and I de-badged the hatch. I think later on today, I'm gonna finish removing the luggage rack, and then look for a lowering kit.

 

[FAST93]

Looks nice, Ryan!

 

[orangejuiced86]

This is my goal, ride height and wheel wise. I probably wont do the the bumper covers, since I am not trying to make a clone, but I just want it to ride better and look better.

 

[1BADAIR]

sts turbo too

 

[orangejuiced86]

how much can the I6 handle?

 

[ASRoff]

they are pretthy tough motors. there was a guy at the Hot rod drags that was running one in a early 60's nova wagon that I think was putting down 700hp.

 

[MystryGuy]

i beleive they had turbo I-5 motors that they were playing with werent they? had to be some good power.

 

[white out]

I would suggest...
1. leave it alone, you have better cars to dump money into.
2. sell it to a dealer and pick up an SS.

With the SS's mpg, dealers would be more willing to pull the I5 truck in for the SS....

Nick

 

[Detroit Style Dragger]

Street Scene I think offers a SS front for you.

 

[moser23]

why make a FAKE ss

its as bad as v6 mustangs with gt badges

 

[Detroit Style Dragger]

why make a FAKE ss

its as bad as v6 mustangs with gt badges

Why be Bill Murray?ow:

 

[steve581581]

why make a FAKE ss

its as bad as v6 mustangs with gt badges

he does make a good point... insurance and gas is much cheaper though:icon_mrgr

 

[cjmatt]

why make a FAKE ss

its as bad as v6 mustangs with gt badges

bumpers and wheels from an SS are a far cry from putting SS badges on an I6 car.

 

[orangejuiced86]

Im stuck with this truck for 2.5 more years, just trying to make it something I like. When the lease is over, I might BUY an SS, but for now im just gonna to some simple things to this truck.

 

[Golden]

Looks nice! Which wheels are on it right now? Might look good with just a drop.

 

[1996MONTESS]

Check out tbssowners.com for tons of info. Even though your truck is just a LS, its still built on the same suspension, frame, ect.

Get the BellTech 2/4 Drop with a set of DJM upper control arms. When the front gets lower then 1.5'' drop, the upper ball joints stretch to a dangerous angle, some people have had them break.

My Envoy will be lowered hopfully by the end of the week. With the same combo.

 

[orangejuiced86]

I ordered the ground pounder 1.3/3 drop. I dont want to go real low, just level it out and make it ride alittle better.

 

[orangejuiced86]

I would suggest...
1. leave it alone, you have better cars to dump money into.
2. sell it to a dealer and pick up an SS.

With the SS's mpg, dealers would be more willing to pull the I5 truck in for the SS....

Nick

Im taking a break from the race car stuff. Want something that jut looks cool and I can drive. Its a lease so I doubt a dealer is going to take it in. Odds are when the lease is up, I will go and buy a SS. So my suspension pieces and wheels will just move right over to the new truck.

 

[2L8IWIN]

it would look better with the license plate in the 2nd picture!!

 

[86CamaroZ28]

sts turbo too

STS :shake: why not just run an "electric blower?"