Lingenfelter Performance Engineering has shared photos of a custom widebody Chevy Colorado ZR2 it recently worked on, which has traded the factory engine for a 650 horsepower supercharged LT4 V8.
This truck started out life as a regular Chevy Colorado ZR2, but was later sent to Current Performance Wiring in Florida, which ripped out the mid-size pickup’s factory 3.6L LGZ V6 engine and dropped in a supercharged 6.2L LT4 V8. Lingenfelter was then commissioned to install its upgrade pulley kit on the blown V8, boosting output from 650 horsepower to around 750 horsepower. A GM eight-speed automatic transmission with a Circle D torque converter handles shifting duties.
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As most readers will be able to tell, this Chevy Colorado ZR2 also has some fairly major suspension modifications. The owner sent the vehicle to Kibbetech Offroad Fabrication in California for these upgrades, which include a complete Kibbetech front suspension kit, three-link Panhard kit, billet trailing arms and a custom fabricated Currie nine-inch rear end. Custom widebody panels house a set of Innov8 Racing beadlock wheels, which are shod in knobby off-road Goodyear Wrangler tires. Lingenfelter’s most recent photos of the truck also show a set of spare wheels in the bed, which appear to have a set of sand paddle tires installed on them. Side rock rails and a rear tow hitch round out the modifications.
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There’s no word on how much this V8-powered truck cost to build, but it’s safe to say it wasn’t cheap. The owner also spared no expense to hire the right people to put it together, it seems, as both Lingenfelter and Kibbetech are highly respected in the aftermarket industry. Feel free to let us know what you think of this custom Chevy Colorado ZR2 in the comments below.
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I’m sure it wasn’t cheap but this truck would be crazy fun! If you watch the short video clip it demonstrates just how much power is lurking under the hood. Also noticed he has a set of paddle tires, I would love see a clip of this truck running in the dunes.
I know it won’t happen, but if GM were to make a V8 powered Colorado/Canyon on the upcoming 3rd gen, I’d be all over it.
I own a colorado,its cool and I love it. But I would sell my child for that v8 bad boy!!
Now we’re cooking with gas, what’s on the grill?
Why it’s a Jurassic feast, Raptors and T-Rex’s!
All we need is one V8 model to provide all the OEM goodies, be it hypermill, WT or military.
End game!
GM it’s time to produce a factory V8 Colorado again!
We all know it’s crazy in cost but driving one every day would make me forget what the cost is… This truck is absolutely what is missing on the gm menu and the company’s that built the add on’s are in the top 5 aftermarket of custom auto builders. I can’t even phantom pushing 750hp in that small chassis!
Well done!
BTW, I love my 09 v8 Colorado.
Oh look, it’s what the colorado should have had from the factory. Gm should be taking some serious notes because the 15 Colorado is a pile of hot trash.
It would be wonderful if, during the next GM Executive board meeting, all of those in charge would help each other remove their heads from their asses and build a V8 (5.3 or even a NA 6.2) Colorado/Canyon/Traverse/Blazer/etc.
If they think these vehicles won’t sell they’re just not paying any attention.
They still have plenty of I4 and V6 vehicles available for those who don’t want a V8 and to meet the corporate fuel efficiency standards. They probably wouldn’t sell enough to hurt the overall MPG, but enough to still turn a tidy profit from these beasts.
Of course, it will pull a few people away from full-size pickups/SUVs – But, it would pull a few people away from foreign vehicles too.
A turbo 4 just doesn’t do it for some people and for those where it does, they will be available and certainly more prevalent.
I still can’t believe that they never put a V8 into the previous generation Traverse and Acadia.
Probably too afraid that it would hurt Tahoe/Yukon sales.
We don’t need more 5500 lb trucks, a Colorado or Canyon with a V-8 option would be a good seller. And I would be reasonable about the power 5.3 or LS3 would work