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upflying · 02-05-2013, 04:43 PM

My son owns what the Silverado SS should have been. He might chime in after he gets off work.

RCSB, 2WD is the lightest version. Original SS Silverados were AWD and extended cabs. Too much weight for the power they made. Later Silverados SS were 2WD.
Might want to look at the Joe Gibbs trucks too.
http://www.superchevy.com/features/t...o/viewall.html

96MrBass · 02-05-2013, 05:28 PM

I get around 14 mpg but its not a DD.

SSmoothie · 02-05-2013, 07:59 PM

Here's mine. I've had it since 2003, I got it at a dealer with only a few thousand miles on it, Previous buyer decided he wanted a new Corvette instead. As of right now 107xxx miles on it. I mostly drive it on weekends I have a company vehicle I drive during the week. 16-17 mpg, I have the Black Bear Performance Tune. Love will probably never sell it.

Here's some pics plus I'll throw some in of Camaro RS/SS and Impala SS.

Sickness91Z28 · 02-05-2013, 10:00 PM

You've got a pretty good line up there

The loan went through, so the SS is mine if I want it. The only thing I'm really asking myself is if I want that kinda gas mileage. It would be a pretty big difference going from a 4.3 Xtreme Blazer running 87 octane to a full size truck with a 6.0 that requires 93 octane!

okyankee · 02-05-2013, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Sickness91Z28

You've got a pretty good line up there

The loan went through, so the SS is mine if I want it. The only thing I'm really asking myself is if I want that kinda gas mileage. It would be a pretty big difference going from a 4.3 Xtreme Blazer running 87 octane to a full size truck with a 6.0 that requires 93 octane!

get a typhoon.

SSmoothie · 02-05-2013, 10:07 PM

Get a Black Bear Performance Tune, that will give a 2-4 extra mpg. He's member here http://www.silveradoss.com/forums/

LimaCharlie · 02-05-2013, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by upflying

My son owns what the Silverado SS should have been. He might chime in after he gets off work.

Yep, that's mine. I wish GM actually made a RCSB version of the SS. The reason they didn't is the engine. All Silverado SS's have the 6.0L LQ9 engine (same engine in Cadillac Escalade, etc.) The largest engine available in a 1500 truck was the 5.3 (my truck has this) and GM simply wasn't adventurous enough to install a 6.0 in a RCSB from the factory. Although the 5.3 moves the truck just fine, a 6.0 LQ9 would be an awesome swap. The LQ9 was powerful enough to make the AWD Silverado SS run mid 14's @ 95+ MPH in the 1/4 mile stock. Imagine what it could do in a 2WD RCSB truck.

1969to2010 · 02-05-2013, 10:12 PM

Had one new in 2004 loved it

Sickness91Z28 · 02-05-2013, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SSmoothie

Get a Black Bear Performance Tune, that will give a 2-4 extra mpg. He's member here http://www.silveradoss.com/forums/

Already has a "zippy" tune, not sure of the gains with the zippy tune...

hot ss · 02-05-2013, 10:28 PM

i had a new blue 03 SSS. for 6 yrs.

The Blue Ox · 02-06-2013, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

If they will come out with a new one with RWD in a short bed regular cab I'll be all over it.

+1! I would take one of those too!

Archaic2021 · 02-06-2013, 06:11 AM

I averaged 13.8mpg everywhere in mine.

After the magnacharger, it dropped to 11...sure was fun though.

I just wish I could find some stock ss wheels for my current DD silverado.

02-05-2013, 05:28 PM	#16
96MrBass Drives: GM Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marydel, DE Posts: 1,321	I get around 14 mpg but its not a DD. __________________ Roto- Fab Cai, SLP 1 3/4" headers, 3"X pipe, LM2 cat back, Comp Cam & AI Heads, SLP UP, RPM Tuned, GPI Intake, Vmax TB, ADM Air Scoop, 3.91 Gears, Gforce driveshaft, Braille 21#, Elite Catch Can, Pfadt Tie Rods, Diff Bushings and Trailing arms, Eibach spings & sways, BMR cradle bushings, Nt555r's.

02-05-2013, 07:59 PM	#17
SSmoothie Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6SP Blk/Blk Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WA Posts: 920 View My Garage	Here's mine. I've had it since 2003, I got it at a dealer with only a few thousand miles on it, Previous buyer decided he wanted a new Corvette instead. As of right now 107xxx miles on it. I mostly drive it on weekends I have a company vehicle I drive during the week. 16-17 mpg, I have the Black Bear Performance Tune. Love will probably never sell it. Here's some pics plus I'll throw some in of Camaro RS/SS and Impala SS. Attached Images __________________

02-05-2013, 10:00 PM	#18
Sickness91Z28 Reaper Crew Drives: Blown 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 985	You've got a pretty good line up there The loan went through, so the SS is mine if I want it. The only thing I'm really asking myself is if I want that kinda gas mileage. It would be a pretty big difference going from a 4.3 Xtreme Blazer running 87 octane to a full size truck with a 6.0 that requires 93 octane! __________________ 2010 Camaro SS SLP TVS2300 Blower, Blower Cam, Lingenfelter Heads, Meth Injected, 5lbs of Boost@700 BHP Pedders XA Coilovers

02-05-2013, 10:07 PM	#20
SSmoothie Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6SP Blk/Blk Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WA Posts: 920 View My Garage	Get a Black Bear Performance Tune, that will give a 2-4 extra mpg. He's member here http://www.silveradoss.com/forums/ __________________

02-05-2013, 10:12 PM	#22
1969to2010 The Man in Black Drives: 1969 Camaro 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 2,016	Had one new in 2004 loved it __________________

02-05-2013, 04:43 PM	#15
upflying Drives: '86 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,119	My son owns what the Silverado SS should have been. He might chime in after he gets off work. RCSB, 2WD is the lightest version. Original SS Silverados were AWD and extended cabs. Too much weight for the power they made. Later Silverados SS were 2WD. Might want to look at the Joe Gibbs trucks too. http://www.superchevy.com/features/t...o/viewall.html

02-05-2013, 10:28 PM	#24
hot ss Drives: aqua 2ss l99 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,215	i had a new blue 03 SSS. for 6 yrs. __________________ May your exhaust note, sing in harmony with your blower.

02-06-2013, 06:11 AM	#26
Archaic2021 Drives: 2011 1ss Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: birmingham, al Posts: 112	I averaged 13.8mpg everywhere in mine. After the magnacharger, it dropped to 11...sure was fun though. I just wish I could find some stock ss wheels for my current DD silverado.