Spy Shots: 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD
Posted in Trucking News on November 28, 2009
Amidst a lot of rumors and speculation we have finally managed to get a glimpse of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 heavy duty truck.
The sketches which are available depict that this one ton Silverado 3500 edition features a grille design which is similar to the current 2007- 2010 Chevy HD edition. This new version will be styled with a larger Chevy Bow tie. The huge metal flares at the corners of the front bumpers have been revamped and designed with a lower height and by extending the plastic front air dam to the full width of the bumper at the bottom.
The inlet situated in the middle of the front bumper which is used to release air to the trucks transmission air cooler is larger than the current inlet which means that this edition will feature a 6.6 liter “LML” Duramax V8 under its skin to assist in the increased cooling needs.
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2009 Chevrolet Avalanche Review
Posted in Pickup Trucks on September 10, 2009
The Avalanche is back and how. Few of the problems that the 2002 avalanche had, have now been take care of by Chevrolet. Does the new avalanche out-perform its predecessor?….let’s find out.
One of the massive updates the Avalanche has gone through is the inclusion of a is the addition of a new Hydra Matic 6L80 six-speed, automatic transmission which takes the place of old four-speed 4L60 unit. Under the hood of the 2WD there is a 5.3L OHV V-8 that produces 320 bhp and a torque of 340 lb/ft while the 4WDs are equipped with a 5.3L OHV V-8 pumping 310 bhp and a torque of 335 lb/ft made from an aluminum block, it will later switch over to an iron-block 5.3L getting a 320 bhp and 340 lb/ft. it also features an Active Fuel Management system, which automatically shuts off half the cylinders under light loads, and a Flex Fuel capability, [...]


