As impressive as the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 is, the truck still leaves a bit to be desired in the powertrain department. General Motors‘ 3.6L LGZ V6 engine provides enough grunt to move the truck along pretty well and is more than powerful enough for most buyers, but there are always those select few customers that want a more robust engine option.
For those people, there’s Callaway Competition. The well-known GM tuning company has just released its new SC410 package for the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2, which essentially gives the mid-size V6 truck the power of a V8.
Included in the SC410 package is a TVS1740 supercharger system, along with a Callaway Dual Pass intercooler system, Callaway high-flow intake and Callaway sport exhaust. These upgrades boost the output of the Colorado Z71’s 3.L V6 from 308 horsepower and 275 pound-feet of torque to a healthy 410 horsepower and 400 pound-feet.
Some small cosmetic upgrades are also included in the base price, such as Callaway exterior and interior badges, all-weather floor mats, Callaway-branded key fobs, an underhood engine build plaque and a certificate of authenticity.
The best part of this package, in our opinion, is that it can be ordered directly from Chevrolet dealers and does not void the factory GM warranty. The package also comes with a three-year, 36,000-mile warranty on all Callaway-installed parts, while a transferable five-year, 50,000-mile warranty is available for extra. The truck can also be serviced at any Chevrolet dealership, so you don’t have to take it to Callaway or deal with the tuning company itself should something go wrong.
“Equipped with Callaway’s intercooled, TVS1740-based supercharger, high-flow intake and exhaust systems, and precise electronic powertrain management calibration, Callaway Colorados deliver significant increases in horsepower and torque,” the company says of its new SC410 package. “That means improved acceleration, towing and hauling.”
The Callaway SC410 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 is available to order from your local Chevrolet dealer now.
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Comments
Going in the right direction with this one…
It’s almost a sport truck…
Try a 6.2 ? IMHO…
Scott I agree, iv’e been saying they should put the 5.3L or 4.8L (not as desirable) in the twins for a long time. With an efficiency tune it should be able to get decent mileage and it would open up the aftermarket and make a performance swap near painless! 😀
you will see a reg.cab short bed 6.2 1500 before a v8 before a col/can w/v8
Now that GM is closing it’s engine plant in Thailand where will the 2.8 L Dura Max be built?
Good question! That would be something if they shoehorned the new 3.0 I6 in there.
Space might be an issue for the I6, but they need to figure out how to do it! Even if it lost a little power due to a lack of cooling, it’s far to Superior to pass up! The Silverado gets better mpg with the i6 over the I 4 for crying out loud. It might help boost the production a little bit more to even out the costs.
Hear me out. What if Callaway became a sub brand for Chevy offering higher performing 3.6 engines. Clearly GM is in love with the 3.6 and that’s fine, I guess. But what if they could do the same with the Blazer, Traverse, and RIP Impala.
Then they could use the same application yet refine the experience in Buick….
GM needs to get rid of the Buick burden…
It’s like whipping a dead horse…
Cadillac, GMC and Chevrolet make them the best there is….
Not just good enough…
That would not be a very intelligent thing to do.
Let’s see, Buick is a premium brand like an Acura, Lincoln, Infinity. Buick also brings in a lot of money world wide for General Motors. A lot of current Buick customers would not consider a Chevrolet even if it were upgraded to a premium level brand.
Chevrolet is a economy brand with some premium features in the high optioned level models. Chevrolet competes with other economy brands like Ford, Nissan, Toyota, Honda.
Cadillac is a luxury brand similar to Mercedes, BMW, Volvo, Lexus.
I bought a Buick as I wanted to upgrade to a premium brand and felt I deserved nicer features, comfort level, and maybe even the more status that the car brings. I would have liked to move up to a Cadillac but that is a level beyond my economic means.
I hope this information helps you understand why a profitable automobile company will not be eliminated because of someone who doesn’t understand or like its model offerings or position in the automotive world.
Said the same about Oldsmobile , Pontiac, Hummer etc.
Buick is for someone who can’t buy a premium GM car…
Like a Cadillac
Scott, didn’t you read the above. Buick is/has been a premium car, that is the slot it has always been in.
What would you expect them to do drop the premium division so they can upgrade the Chevrolet line as the new premium division? That wouldn’t make sense because they compete against the lower entry priced cars, Toyota, Ford, Nissan, etc. I don’t understand why this is so hard for you to comprehend?
After premium comes luxury.
1. Entry level
2. Premium level
3. Luxury level
Thought most of us are talking Truck ?
Once again sound like you know something. not sure what it is however you do talk a lot
Talk talk and talk
No David, the original buick statement was the comment above mine. Take a look his name is josh …
Talking about the Buick experience…
Have a good night…
Thought most of us are talking Truck ?
Once again sound like you know something. not sure what it is however you do talk a lot……….
Scott, where you not the one who started the Buick discussion?
Where did GM say they are closing the engine plant? The press release from GM mentioned the car and truck ASSEMBLY plant. Remember that Isuzu is partners with GM on the 2.8 liter 4 cylinder diesel. GM has no reason to close the engine plant and move it to another country. GM may even have a deal to sell those 4 cylinder diesels to the new Great Wall Chinese company that is taking over the GM car factory.
Hopefully the next gen Colorado sees the following
Base: 1.5T 170hp 205lb-ft paired to 8spd
Standard on all trims except WT: 2.7T 310hp 350b-ft paired to 10spd
Optional on all trims: updated 2.8d 200hp 380lb-ft paired to 10spd
Optional on higher trims and ZR2 (maybe SS???): 3.0TT 400hp 400lb-ft paired to 10spd
The 2.7T is the way to go, plus once the aftermarket figures it out…
Well kind of saw this coming as Callaway has a strong line of full size trucks and SUV models at Chevy and GMC dealers.
Now the bad part. I wager the price here will be at least $70K. The Full size trucks with the engine, suspension and brake package can run $90K-$100K.
These are strong well sorted packages but they are not cheap. It is good for GM dealers as they have something to offer but it is good for GM as they do not have to spend any development money here to sell a very small number of trucks.
Anyone just needs to look around and ask when was the last time you saw a Callaway truck on the road. They are more rare than a Ferrari.
The best deal is still the Edelbrock Supercharger that you can get for a reasonable price. Most handy people can install it and they also cover any warranty issues. Or for a little more Mallet will install on in NC for you of similar power for $7K.
But on the other hand the stock truck will run 14’s all day in the quarter in a quad cab with 4×4 and still get near or at 20 MPG average.
There is no V8 coming and we may be lucky if there is a V6 in the next gen if they use the 2.7 Turbo. Just something to consider.
I doubt it, I would expect maybe $15,000 at the most added onto the price. Callaway just provided the turbo and accessories that go with it. The truck is already setup for its intended purpose.
It appears you have never shopped or driven a Callaway.
Callaway charges much just for the engine mods and the options like brakes etc are less.
This isn’t a Callaway twin turbo Corvette, it is from what I am reading a stock pickup truck with an intake manifold, exhaust, and turbo charger system. There is no mention of internal parts and based on the projected horsepower that would be about right. If there were internal engine modifications that power output certainly doesn’t reflect it. I look at it as a basic economy performance upgrade from an aftermarket company with a well known name.
No, I have not driven a Callaway, have you?
David the stock Tahoe with only a few bolt on mods and no supercharger on the 5.3 is a $18K mark up alone. You add wheels and brakes and super charger on a 6.2 it goes to $98K fast.
Today engines do not need the tear down of the TT Corvette as the blocks will accept the added power with no issue.
So at min this truck will add around $20K that will move it up to near $70K just for the engine supercharger and exhaust.
Callaway charges for the name anymore. Yes you could do all this at home for much less but those not handy with a wrench and are willing to pay for the name will pay the money. I never said it was a good deal.
As for have I driven a Callaway. Why yes I have several times. The first was a 1988 Twin Turbo in red Corvette with the Dynamag Option. It was fast in 1988 but not much compared to today. It was the first 200 MPH Corvette I drove.
Lingenfelter was a better option in the past but since John passed things are just not what they used to be.
Reeves has a company that makes few vehicles per year. He also has a name people will pay a high price for even if it is not a great deal. But they do very good work but you will have to pay for the name on the kick plates in the doorway.
https://www.motorweek.org/reviews/road_tests/2018-callaway-tahoes
Here is some proof of the cost involved for just some simple bolt on’s for the Tahoe I spoke of.
Why the Ranger already have a blown engine standard already with coolant and oil coming out of the bottom of the truck…
Field Organized Repair Division……
Well the Rangers are not blowing up. But I was in a XLT today that was $39k on the sticker and did not even have power seats.
Lame.
Fix Or Repair Daily
——- owner real dumb
That is a nice add. I have been considering adding a SC on my ’18 ZR2, but think I will wait to see what the next gen brings before I do that. The truck needs more low end hp regardless. I never thought of the I4 issues with Thailand closing. If they put the 3.0 in the next gen, there is no question my next ZR2 would be the 3.0.
GM needs to get rid of the Buick burden…
It’s like whipping a dead horse…
Cadillac, GMC and Chevrolet make them the best there is….
Not just good enough…
Yes they need to get rid of them like the Colorado V8 that did not sell in the last gen.
The reality is as long as the SUV models make money they will remain in America. If they decline Buick will be China only.
GMC is the profit center of most Buick dealers.
You double posted this message as silly as the original post above is.
Oh, no need to give yourself the thumbs up, Lol.
I how perfect you are… lol
I’m bad I hit the button twice…
Excuse me, David…
I hope they upgrade the thinner than bicycle chain timing chains and troublesome cam phasers
The 17 and later engines have been re engineered and have not had issues. It even has a new oil system that puts the oil back into the block vs intake so no more carbon issues.
I hope so 17 was not that long ago problems usually show up after 100k miles unless you do not believe in oil changes
The engine on the forums has been really good. Many already have high miles in the trucks. The transmission was the issue but the new fluid has resolved those issues.
Most just assume this was the same engine but if you dive into the details much changed for the better.
Why no MSRP on Callaway Colorado?