Hey guys I just ordered a 2009 Colorado with the 5.3 300 HP V-8. I know this is a LS1 derived motor. Anybody have an info/specs on this? Do they call it a LS1 in the Colorado or something else?
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Hey guys I just ordered a 2009 Colorado with the 5.3 300 HP V-8. I know this is a LS1 derived motor. Anybody have an info/specs on this? Do they call it a LS1 in the Colorado or something else?
I seen one in a book lastnight in Wal-Mart and they called it a Colorado SS and it said powered by a LS1. So it might be.
I think it is called LM7. Or at least it was.
They have the ls-1 style cathedral heads. the block is different w/ shorter stroke and smaller bore, but no it is not what you would call an ls-1.
This months sport truck magazine had an article about someone swapping a LS motor into a colorado, and trying to make it look like the bigger Silverado SS. (SS front bumper, rear roll pan, and badges) It looked Factory but is not a vehicle GM is currently making.
A year old thread... I just wanted to add some info on the topic from wiki
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Originally Posted by http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_LS_engine
Summary is that the v8 in the Colorado and in the Canyon is denoted as the LH8 which is a Gen IV (4), as in LS, Vortec, as in truck engine. The LS1 is a Gen III (3) 5.7L rated at 350HP with a bore of 3.9" while the LH8 is a 5.3L rated at 300HP with a bore of 3.78. I don't know and have not yet found the information on what parts are in the LH8. I have seen other sites (including this forum) talking about using the LH8 oil pan. There is more information out there I just haven't put enough time into it.Quote:
Originally Posted by http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_Vortec_engine
what kind of deal did you get on it if you don't mind me asking? I am about to have to turn in my 07 tundra V8 and Chevy seems to want more for the colorado V8's than what I paid for my 07 Tundra 4 door V8 back in 07. Just want to know how much room they have from sticker price.