General Motors Adds New VVT Feature To Its V8 Engine
Posted in Trucking News on December 29, 2009
It has been proved across the globe that correct breathing habits can reinforce a healthy and long life. There are people who are looking at learning various techniques of breathing to remain fit and healthy. This formula proves true for automobiles also.
GMC has taken this rule into consideration and announced that all 2010 Chevy V8 powered trucks will sport variable valve timing. This feature enables continuous control of valve opening and closing which will in turn enable the engine to breathe efficiently and assist in offering better fuel economy and fewer emissions.
The variable valve timing will be available in 4.8 liter 5.3 liter 6.0liter and 6.2 liter V8 engine and it will be a simple and reliable device which will be attached to the end of the camshaft called a cam phaser. It will control the positions with the help of a sensor [...]
Review Of 2009 Chevrolet Colorado
Posted in Chevrolet Trucks, Pickup Trucks on September 17, 2009
Sum ‘n’ substance:
The Colorado is a small- sized pick up truck, with a front engine 5.3 liter 16 valves V8 that pumps out 300 bhp at 320 lb/ ft of torque. This setup is mated to a four speed automatic transmission. Yes, I know that I killed the ‘surprise’ at the start, but that’s what this truck is, it that uninteresting, and if you look into the Colorado searching for surprises, you may friend are wasting your time, yes you can thank me later. Right from the design to its price tag, it’s downright ugly and boring. I don’t understand why Chevy would build something so mind- numbingly boring, are they bored to push beyond ‘new and exciting bracket’? Don’t get me wrong, the Colorado still has the Chevy feel to it, it handles just fine and the ride quality is good too, because it uses the GM ZQ8’s suspension system. The [...]


