Factory v8 5.3 powered 4wd Chevy Colorado!
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- čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
- These trucks are very uncommon, the Chevy V8 Colorado, powered by a 5.3 liter all aluminum V8. A walk around my 2012 and some info and background on these cool little trucks. Click more below for the parts I used on this truck.
Gibson Single Exhaust Extra Cab & Crew Cab Stainless #615568 amzn.to/2NdmexF
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33-2408 K&N Replacement Air Filter 2008-2012 Colorado, Canyon, & H3 amzn.to/2zUnJxK
CURT 51110 Venturer Electric Trailer Brake Controller amzn.to/2YjnWnl
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What do you think of the Chevy Colorado? Let me know!
I own one, 2009 v8. I love it!
I have 2 of them 2010 2012 nice for pulling trailer s
abudzill I’ve not saw a 09 very rare
I had the 2.9 4 banger variant. Could NOT get out of its own way, but it sure didn't quit. I since graduated up to the V8. Love it.
I have 2 v8 Colorado’s 2010 2012
I just swapped my 2005 canyon standard cab to a 5.3 and kept the 5spd. Such a fun truck
How
BRO! I'd love to drive that, I just rebuilt my 2.9L head ex owner neglected the oil. I wish i could have found a good 5.3 engine to drop in there. Out here all the drifters love to grab them and flip them.
That is sick. Wat motor is the 5 speed manual from. And how is it handling the power
I have heard of these but, had no idea they had aluminum blocks. That's very surprising for a truck.
This one looks really good!
DONT REMOVE THE V8 emblems and 4x4 Z71 decals, those trucks are so rare, those V8 emblems and decals make that a very cool Colorado!
This is the first excab 5.3l I have every seen. all the other have be crew cabs you have a really rare truck sir
I have a 2010 extended V8, and it was a rare find, bought it new. Almost gave up trying to find one when I was looking because everyone had the Crew Cab. Lucked out and even got the color (Inferno Orange Metallic) I wanted, and I doubt I will ever sell it. 11 yrs old and only 55k miles, plus I have heard too many dislikes about the 2nd Gen Colorado so not looking to trade up, and doubt it would be a trade up.
I got a 2010 from government auction crew cab it is the joy of mine and the crew! it is strong fast and reliable had to change the trans which blew in 2020 and also the PS went, that Rand P was a bear to install on my back but I got it done my neighbor came over and held it while I maneuvered it into right position. maybe a lift would have made it easier!
4L 60E is great transmission!
Love these trucks we have matching black 2009, 2011 5.3 Crew Cabs and couldn't be happier. They hold up so well to most everything thrown at it.
I have a 2010 ext cab 4x4 model with the 5.3L V8. Awesome truck...I'll probably keep it until I die.
I have a 2012 black crew cab zq8 V8 :)
The engine cover from the v8 Camero fits with very little tinkering. I get 19-22 mpg.
Bad ass trucks indeed.
I guess you would’ve had to buy one of these new when they first came out in order to get one, because I’ve been looking for days for a used one and never see them for sale, just the 4 cylinders, 5 cylinders, and V6s. The V8 Colorado’s are like finding a single needle in a field of multiple haystacks.
That color is great!
That’s awesome, I’m a Tacoma fan myself but I’m not going to buy a clapped out 08 with 220,000 miles for 14k😂
I’ve got a 2012 extended cab Z71 4WD with the 5.3L and factory 4.10 gears, it’s AWESOME. I’ve hopped mine up a bit, and it’s genuinely pretty fast and is an awesome camping rig. Total shame they didn’t make them from the beginning, I believe they would’ve sold a LOT of them. By the way, the 2011 and 2012 5.3 engine code was LH9, the earlier one was LH8. My truck gets an average of 17 mpg, 15 in town or on country roads and 19-22 on the highway depending on speed (it loves 60 mph, not so much 75) with 275/65r18 Goodyear Duratracs on it. Couldn’t ask for a better truck. Mine’s immaculate at 67,000 miles, being an enthusiast-owned lifelong California truck (I live in West Virginia and take great care to keep it clean and under oiled and such). Yours is super clean, too, nice job keeping it that way.
Thanks! For some reason mine doesn't get that good of highway mileage but I normally drive at 80 mph.
@@philofab I think my Black Bear 91+ tune helped some, as I only averaged 18.2 on the drive home from California. Also, I never exceed 75 for more than a mile or two and run 60-65 on a lot of my camping trips along 2-lane highways. It gets 22 or a touch over at 60, but probably 16 at 80 with those 4.10s. I also always got 1-3 mpg better on 93 or 94 octane even before the tune, I guess since mine’s flex fuel it actually did make a difference.
I’m probably going to kill it some with a Texas Speed stage 2 VCT truck cam, but it’ll be worth it, haha!
Are you selling your truck by any chance?
@@ryublackz4 Maybe in 20 years when it’s got 200,000 miles and gas is $20 a quart, haha! You can find them if you look, though. Usually Crew Cab with 3.42s, though extended cab with 4.10s is the fastest and therefore more common than you would think. They built 2WD ZQ8s with the V8, too, and those are arguably cooler.
Thanks for that blower motor information, mine went out and I had yet to get to diagnosing it. I'll just start at that ground now.
I've always wanted this unicorn
just found out these existed... literally my dream truck
The ZQ8 crew cab is my favorite I just bought one it’s pristine condition
I remember seeing these at the dealers when they were new, I live in Phoenix and have NEVER SEEN ONE on the road! I owned a 07 Colorado with 4 banger, I now own my paid off 2023 Colorado Trail Boss! 310hp and got the 430# torque calibration!
I have a 2009 GMC canyon 5.3 ext cab 2wd. I love it
This will definitely be my next vehicle.
I have an 09 V8 Colorado crew cab in the same grey color. I absolutely love this truck, and this video is the the only other V8 I have ever seen. Most of them are 4 or 5 cyl
Straight 4 is a good commuter truck.
Straight 5 is a powerful work truck.
Both are as good as a Ford Ranger.
We have 2012 triple black 4x4 5 Cylinder. 135k. No problems deep sandy Beach, muddy country trails, city pot hole streets. Long trips 80mph with dirt bike in back. Dirt,cement, mulch, gravel deliveries. No one problem!
I bet that is such a fun truck
Beautiful truck! I had a white one that was a 4 cylinder. I would love to find a v8 one day and drive it forever.
got a new one in 2010, GMC,its a great little truck,has about 80000 miles on it,I like the v8 power in it
Still have my 09 Colorado 5.3 and still love it and still looks like new. Couldn’t do that 5cyl.
I'm so happy i foudn my 2010 canyon 5.3. its an ext cab with the zq8 sport suspension
Sweet truck, I am always envious of the 5.3 variant.
Right on!
I'd like to have that 5.3 ride! Nice.
Holy shit there's a T-Rex in yard!
Hey Filo. Appreciate your vids. You helped me figure out the grounding issue you had on your later vid. I have a question about the driver side CV axle. I've replaced 3 and so to be 4th. Do you have any theories on why the drivers side one keeps breaking?
Nice truck
I have a GMC Canyon (2005) with the 3.5 engine. It has 138K miles, seems to run very good to be fair. I changed the plugs, cleaned the MAF sensor, and the throttle body. Replaced the radiator, it was the original. I found the power steering fluid was empty, it was making noise, added enough to top it off, works great.
Had the muffler and exhaust replaced with a Flowmaster Super 40. Good tone and strong engine sound.
Maybe others with the problems on these engines live in harsher climates, or have maintenance not done on time.
The main issue with Atlas motors is the timing and balance chains, which I would think high rpm and oil changes are the only things that affect the life of them. I've actually been trying to find a 5 cylinder to play with for a project.
I have the same year and motor! I received the notice about a potential misfire after I purchased it and would be covered for 7 years/ 100,000 miles.....started misfiring 12 years/ 98,000 miles! Not covered! Three generations of GM owners no more!
That was the 2005 with the 3.5L in-line 5 cylinder.......they farmed this motor out!
@@hansfranklin5070 I think the cylinder head recall was applied to the truck I purchased second (fourth) hand. I looked up the recalls, specific to my V.I.N. and it is all compliant. I looked for rebuilt, JEG's, etc., and replacement engine is easily obtained for half of what I bought this truck. I will just drive it until it dies at this point. I would like to do a V8 swap, but that is not really worth it. It will take away the good MPG, for one, and not be original secondly.
i HAVE A 2009 Colorado SPORT TRUCK. It is a rare truck. What makes it a sport truck is the vin number. It is Inferno Orange Metallic
The gear ratio 3.42:1. I only drive it in the summer time. It has 34000 miles.
I had my 2009 2wd transmission cross member modified the trans mount portion is sectioned back 5-6" s and my 4L80e bolted right up. 2 pins on the harness needed to trade places on the harness and then the TCM flashed with a 2500 tune and my DEXsoup 4L60e is no longer one of my problems haha
Nice. I'll trans swap this when the 4L60 dies. Probably go 4L80E or AR5.
I was wondering if this was an easy swap. Mine tows every day for work. LS runs strong but that 4L60 is just not a heavy duty trans. I don't blame GM, as they weren't meant to be a heavy duty work truck, but that's what I want. Are there any other considerations when stepping up to the 80? Custom driveshaft I'm guessing?
Wow! I had no idea that they had offered these with the 5.3, and I didn't even know they made them till 2012. Honestly I kind of forgot that these even existed. I honestly kind of thought they were a half-ass effort on GM's part, I think the Nissan's and the Toyotas of the same vintage were probably better trucks. This one's a whole different ballgame though now that I know that they're out there with 5.3s I want one!
Btw, I just watched your video review of the Cooper tires, that came up in a search I was doing on them, and I saw the V8 fender badge and I was like I have to investigate this further! Lol.
Awesome truck man, nice find. Oh, and as far as the drum brakes in the rear, the Toyota Tacoma was designed as a new truck for 2016 and STILL has drum brakes in the rear, haha.
When I was shopping for this the price of Toyotas steered me away and I've been unhappy with Nissans in the past. The new Ranger was the only real contender but I didn't want to spend more than 20k.
This truck looks awesome with a V8 and it is the same body of Isuzu DMax in other markets. That is a real compact truck. We had imported grey market Tacoma too, they look so wide than longer than the local Hilux. It is not some Americanized "compact" truck that looks almost as big as 1500 of todays Colorado and Rangers.
People would hate on it but I think they are better than a Ford Ranger and a Toyota Tacoma
Nice truck! I have the same year 4x4 Z71 but with the Atlas 3.7 and 4 door. IDK man, I don't understand why the 5 cylinder wasn't more appreciated. IMO, it's underrated. I've put 184,000 on it so far and have had zero issues with it. Towed, hauled, and go off-road with it often. Still starts and runs like a top. I will say though, I've done all my own work on it since new from 6 miles. lol. I get 22-24 mpg highway with 3.73's. So yea, I bet it is 4:10's on yours. They ruined them imo after the re-design...
jim ireland I think the early issues with the 3.5 gave them a bad name. I’ve been trying to get ahold of a 3.7 engine to do some videos and experiments on, and eventually swap into something.
I have a canyon with the 3.5 I5 and I just ticked over 204 thousand miles. She is running strong still!
I have an 09 with the 3.7 and shes been a great truck. That 3.7 puts out more power than a lot of people would expect. especially after throwing a flow master and cold air intake on her. Its a mean sounding engine when you let it breathe.
I have the 2012 z71 2wd with the 3.7 and I hate it. It’s super reliable but super slow
So I wasn't high when I heard a v8 coming put of these
Love the truck. I picked up an 09 canyon at 65k mi. Your engine code should be lh9 while mine is lh8. You have the benefit of vvt.
the 2008 Hummer H3 Alfa had the LH8. the LH8 V8( straight LS ) was replaced in 2010 with the LH9 that had VVT.
Good to know.
Awesome guys i have a 2012 Colorado with 30 thousand miles on it i am building a tow vehicle have done lots of mods now i need to find a 5.3 V8 in PA
I have a 2010 Canyon at like 125k miles rn in PA
I f oh bud and bought an 09 crew v8 Colorado in pa, I love it.
I had no idea these trucks came factory with v8s until one started up beside me I still didn't believe it I'm like someone did an L.S swap
Thay made v8 Colorado/canyon 09 to o12
I thought they only came v6 or 4 cylinder that's crazy
@@geelalo2268 mines a 4 cylinder :/
@@geelalo2268 they have 3.5l inline 5 and 3.7 i5
What about the Isuzu counterpart
Only canyon and Colorado and h3 humers
Standing next to one at my local health track! Couldn't believe it said "V8" on the side next to "Colorado.'
This is a much better application for the 4L60e lol Its not trying to move a heavier fullsize pickup. I imagine the temps wouldnt get so high.
09 to 012 v8 Colorado/canyon I’ve got 2 of them 2010 2012
The best my 2010 Colorado has gotten was 21mpg. It’s a 5.3, 3.73gears, and 2wd
Thinking about throwing a 5.3 in my 06 ext cab
The newer Colorado's are so lame compared to your truck. They are not really compact and they only have a lame V6 engine. The 5.3 Colorado was like a factory muscle truck and I loved it.
Yea, when we were comparing it to the few other small trucks on the market it was surprising the lack of options other trucks had and how most were much larger than Rangers and the 1st Gen Colorado. I think the new Colorado would be more popular if it had traditional engine options like the 4.3 LV3 V6 and maybe a 4.8 V8. The current options are much better than the junk Atlas engines tho!
I wished GM would make a V8 Colorado again.
Please explain how? I have a 2018 Colorado with a v6. Pay load is 1550 lbs, towing capacity is 7000 lbs, and I get 21mpg on the highway. It produces 8 more HP than the 5.3 v8 but with a v6. Gotta get a 18+ colorado with the 8 speed transmission.
@@gravitygabri3l old post but the 2015 or newer Colorado's are bigger and cost as much as the Silverados. Colorado does have best off road package IMO...
Does it matter where you solder each wire on the Delphi 1-12 m6
I just discovered this about the Colorado! Bad ass! Can you get them in RWD?
Man I had no idea. I thought the salesman was lying to me
Pretty cool! Didn’t know they made these with a V8. Wonder what the 0-60 and 1/4mi times are??
Don't think they was that fast .ecm nanny control's and factory tune won't let it.your 3.6 8 or 9 speed is faster.I'm sure a good tune would open it up and few bolt on parts it be a wicked little truck and that v8 sound ..the new ones now come with a 4 banger ..so does the base full size .Gm hell bent on building the smallest engines they can to please uncle sam, insted of its customers , add a ton of boost to het decent hp & tq and jsut like the ev push , most folks don't want it and is tired of go cart sized turbo engines in there cars, suv and trucks .Gm could supercharge the 3.6 for mid size suv and Colorado , supercharge the 5.3 for full size suv and Silverado cheaper to make and sale and way more reliable then small turbos and big hp and tq and the paying customers will be happy and sales will go way up.don't like ford , don't like turbos but had no choice but to buy the new ranger rapter, with a 3.0 twin turbo v6, cuz the colorodo has a 4 cyl. Now .buddy had to buy the full size single cab f 150 , has a 5.0 10 speed,,why? The Chevy reg cab you can only get a ...yep a 4 banger .
I would like to know if you still have it and If it's still reliable.
My friend is the truck awd or 4x4 ??
Because theres a lot off difference between that.
My Silverado with a 53 only gets around 15 to 17 miles per gallon and that’s if I am light on the pedal so you’re right in the Wheelhouse with your numbers
I really wonder how this would compare with my V8 Dakota.
I’ve got 2 of them one 4.10 one 373
I have the same truck. Just 5 cylinder. And manual locks n windows...
Just wondering did these come with the active fuel management
Custom71monte Nope. Has variable cam adjustment but no DOD/AFM.
I own an 05 Colorado and had no idea they came out with a V8 option.
They are rare!
Same here haha. Unfortunately they didn't come in manual transmission.
What did you find this truck for? Price wise
Nice hat. Thanks AMLO for taking it back from the usual suspects.
I think the extended cab is better then the crew cab….I prefer the longer bed in a truck….and 4wd is a must!!!! Well unless it’s an extreme version that’s been lowered
I have a 09 same color crew cab.
Nice! I kinda wanted a crew cab version but don't real have a need for it.
@@philofab I would of much rather had a extended but couldn’t find one at the time
Never know they came with a v8
Another Arizona V8. Do you drive it in the valley heat? Common to idle hot with A/C at full bore. Love seeing more local.
Spectre XIII If it’s a 115+ out I have to idle it up to cool it off. It’s never overheated but the gauge starts climbing a little. I’ve though about adding a electric fan on the front of the radiator or just changing to electric fans all together.
@@philofab Mine will absolutely heat soak idling when it's over 115. The highest I let it get was 244, and while the truck didn't seem to mind, I was uneasy. Got the gauge up to 3/4 at that temp. Fan locked in, not enough engine speed at idle. I've been eyeballing supermodulation fan kit or pcmofnc fan kit.
I think next time I plug the HPTuner in I will increase the hot idle on my truck a little. I like the supermodulation fan but I don't really want any of his wiring. I should probably see if he will sell once separate if he's still around. If not I'll just stick to my plan of adding a auxiliary pusher fan to the front.
I use Diablo for my tuning and went up 150 rpm idle, getting a little more engine speed without it lurching you forward. James Supermod is still around. He's on facebook as well under the 355nation group. I'm going to check out the other kit, though.
The 09 engine code is LH8
The 10-12 is LH9
Do the V8s on the Colorados have AFM/DFM like they do on the Silverados?
No they don't have AFM. The newer LH9 has VVT, which is reliable and can easily be deleted, if necessary. Still made 300HP/320TQ with VVT, but lost 5 ft/lbs of peak torque as they added valve reliefs in the pistons for VVT, so the engine lost almost .5 point of compression and strangely kept the same cam. Looking for one of these little beasts myself.
@ 3:46 of video your dog is trying to correct you, All Colorado trucks have the blower motor defect not just tons as you stated !
Shit i want one!!!
Last time I did a search for a V8 there wasn't one for sale within 500 miles. The next one was 2000 miles away.
That’s how it was for me. Took me a year to find one to buy.
Dream truck lol too bad they’re hella expensive because of the rarity
Have you had pas lock security issues👍📽
Wayne Menard rebel rider CZcams Yes. I replaced the ignition switch, fixed all the grounds, and put a new battery in it to try and eliminate it. I ended up just turning vats off with HPtuners after it would still have issues every once in a while.
Yep
Swap in a 8L45 transmission from 2nd generation Colorado...
I have a 2010 with 220k miles. Crew cab 4x4 z71. Since new
With 4.10 gears factory
5.3? 16mpg? Sounds right to me lol
want to build a 2005 rwd im looking at with one of out a hummer and an AR5 and rear locker or lsd
Didn’t know they existed
Probably the one of the reasons they were not more popular!
Did this truck come with the fuel active management thing?
rip jahseh Nope. No AFM/DOD.
That’s pretty cool but that’s probably why the gas mileage isn’t that impressive
rip jahseh I’ve had several vehicles with DOD and I got slightly better mileage after deleting it.
I have a factory 5.3 4x4 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS
Were can I get one
just like LHT Performance
4l60 are decent transmissions. Your caprice should have a 4l60.
Doug Delzer I’m not a fan of them, broken more of them than I can count. My Caprice has a 6L80E.
I have a 4l60 in my camaro LS1 waiting for that to go but its solid! My tahoe has 1 just keeps rollin! I hopefully will stay lucky!
The 60 sucks for power.. I would swap in a 80; cut the ears for clearance; and replace the trans controller and re-cut the driveshaft .
My truck has the 3.7L
With the 4l60e transmission 4wd extended cab
I have the exact the same truck just white and it’s not 4x4 which is weird cause it has the 5.3
There were only so many made they are rare trucks if you find one with a v8
Lh8 - LH9 engine code same as H3
Yes, correct
H3 is on Colorado frame
Do long tubes fit
chris Perez It’s pretty tight on a 4wd, maybe on a 2wd.
It fits. I have a set of Doug thorleys. Gatta do a little modification with the tail end but it works even though they said it wouldnt
Custom long tubes sure, but out of box kits, tri y Doug Thorley is the only option and they're mid length
I wish I could buy your truck
my dad has a tacoma and it averages 22 mpg
I’m trying so hard to find one of these with low mileage and in good condition
It took me almost a year to find this one. Funny thing is that a 2011 crew cab 4wd V8 Colorado got traded into the same dealership a week after I bought it. They are out there but most of the time they are not listed with the correct engine online. Always check the vin or look for the V8 fender emblem.
I love my 2012 GMC Canyon with the 5.3 I have 65,000miles
f550lover Nice! My truck just passed 80k.
I have one
2009 v8 2wd crew cab white 103k miles 2nd owner clean title no mods 15k obo in tx
Matt M I have 2 of them message me I’ll look for one for u miles that I’ve found 69 thousand and up
Why didn't you start it atleast.
Is that a T-Rex in your yard?!!
alejandro landeros Yep. Bought it in Rosarito.
@@philofab hah that’s great! Awesome truck! Wish mine was Standard AND V8, I got the inline 5. I inherited with the dreaded p0300 code haha runs great but always searching for the reason for the intermittent code. Haha
Toyota Tacoma's twice the price. Pretty easy to rebuilt the transmission in these, and the motors are everywhere lol. Or just spend the money now and not worry about it later. But yeah these are cool little trucks with a good V-8. The interiors though are God awful.
Wonder what rhe quarter times are
I have the 09 extended cab 3.7L 4wd I was told I have a Z71 package but the sticker says Z85 w 1lt option I do have the g80 and 3.73s and torsion bar suspension. if someone can clear this up I would appreciate it. Vin is 1GCDT19EX98160723
I also have the tow package
The factory tire size on the door sticker will tell you. The only difference I know of between the Z71 and Z85 was tire size and different factory shocks.
@@philofab 235/75r16...... so can I upgrade to a 265/75 or no
Daniel McDaniels 265/70/17 or 265/75/16 should both clear as long as you are running factory wheels. You may need to adjust the torsion bars slightly.
@@philofab I'm planning on getting new torsion keys here shortly I think the factory ones are worse out. I have the 16inch wheels. What is the best and cheapest MT I live in South Carolina
I don’t get what everyone’s issue is with the 4l60 my Sierra has 315000 km on it and original 4l60 and I shred rubber every chance I get , this tranny will just not break 🤷🏼♂️