2005 GMC Typhoon?

12-18-2003, 02:43 PM

A newly developed 400hp, twin turbo, AWD GMC Trail Blazer. Any takers?:

Twin Turbo TrailBlazer

Dark_5.0 · 12-18-2003, 03:39 PM

That vehicle is about as appealing as being kicked in the balls.

JMO,

GhOsT6_9 · 12-18-2003, 04:29 PM

What the hell do I want a hopped up SUV for?? I can't race a SUV. Thats like racing a mini-van!!!

Toss that in a pickup truck and now we're talkin.

12-18-2003, 04:40 PM

If you don't think you can race an SUV then you may be wise not to line up against a 1992 or 1993 GMC Typhoon (SUV).

You guys make some good points. I mean who'd want a 400HP, 0-60 in 5.5 second 6 passenger, 4 door SUV that can smoke most anything on the road at a stoplight, while going to the movies with the family in a vehicle with leather interior and in complete comfort? Nutty...

Dark_5.0 · 12-18-2003, 05:57 PM

I would spank a typhoon or a cyclone and I would especially rape that big @ss trail blazer.

AWD vs. RWD with slicks is far from a mis-match.

It just doesnt appeal to me, neither does the ford lightning.

12-18-2003, 07:03 PM

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Originally posted by Dark_5.0
I would spank a typhoon or a cyclone and I would especially rape that big @ss trail blazer.

AWD vs. RWD with slicks is far from a mis-match.

It just doesnt appeal to me, neither does the ford lightning.

Maybe you would in your highly modified Mustang vs. a stock Sy/Ty. However I'd be very careful tangling with a moderately/highly modified Sy/Ty. 1.6 - 1.4 60's are easily obtained with such a truck. Looks and styling is always a personal preference and no styling design fits all.

It's good to know one's adversary but overconfidence can be one's downfall.

429mustang · 12-18-2003, 07:39 PM

Chevy should spend some money on a decent looking/fast RWD car rather than change everything over (like the Impala) to front wheel drive. As far as the SUV, it would be nice to have a large/fast/comfortable vehicle that would be good to drive in all conditions, but I'd rather have a fast car.

429mustang · 12-18-2003, 07:43 PM

Oh, and whats wrong with racing a MINIVAN????????????

91GTturbo · 12-18-2003, 08:04 PM

Hanging around a shop that specializes in GN's and seeing my fair share of Sy/Ty's, I know what that vehicle has as far as potential. Just a few weeks ago I went to a Sy/Ty/Turbo TA/GN shootout. Although it was an 1/8 mile track I saw plenty of the Sy's in the low 7's and thats enough to take care of the majority of the people on this board. The fastest Ty I saw ran 7.73 and the slowest was an 8.81, so you never know what your going to get.

That being said, there were some open classes for other brands of cars & truck/suvs. A friend brought his 91 coupe down for some 6.6x passes @10x mph.

I would still like to have a Typhoon and would most certainly be interested in that Trailblazer if it were avaliable. After all, who else in the SUV market is going to put the new turbo Porsche suv in it's place.

429mustang · 12-18-2003, 11:10 PM

That new porsche SUV is pretty ugly, it looks like a jacked up Boxter (which sucks even more). I HATE BOXTERS! They're a half-as* porsche for a half-as* person in midlife crisis.

Stang_Crazy · 12-19-2003, 01:32 AM

I'd take a Cayenne Turbo over a Typhoon but that's just me.

91GTturbo · 12-19-2003, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 429mustang
That new porsche SUV is pretty ugly, it looks like a jacked up Boxter (which sucks even more). I HATE BOXTERS! They're a half-as* porsche for a half-as* person in midlife crisis.

I wonder what the definition is of someone driving a small block chevy astro van

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429mustang · 12-19-2003, 08:28 AM

Definition: Someone who has too sh*tty credit to get a nice car/gets van passed down to him. I'm not gonna lie, my vans a piece. It's kind of fast and funny looking, but I'm sick of driving it. My family bought it in 86 so I've been looking at it for my entire life. As far as the Porsche Boxter, I just don't know why anyone would waste their money on one, if I couldn't afford a 911 turbo I'd probably rather have a new Cobra/Roush (I'd probably by one of those first anyway though) rather than cheap out and go with the Boxter.

Dark_5.0 · 12-19-2003, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 20LbsBoost
Maybe you would in your highly modified Mustang vs. a stock Sy/Ty. However I'd be very careful tangling with a moderately/highly modified Sy/Ty. 1.6 - 1.4 60's are easily obtained with such a truck. Looks and styling is always a personal preference and no styling design fits all.

It's good to know one's adversary but overconfidence can be one's downfall.

Hell I like to lose. Give me incentive to spend more money.

I plan on being boosted in the near future myself.

My head will get so big it will probably pop

302 LX Eric · 12-19-2003, 11:27 AM

Isn't the Lightning getting 500HP for 2005? Now that's going to be nuts!

91LX2Bfast · 12-19-2003, 10:33 PM

It would be wonderful if GMC built that TT Trailblazer. Chevy's SS pickup is a joke w/ 350Hp and a $40K price tag. This could save face and give the Lightnings and SRT-10's something to keep an eye out for. Competition = very good

420nitro · 12-19-2003, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 91LX2Bfast
It would be wonderful if GMC built that TT Trailblazer. Chevy's SS pickup is a joke w/ 350Hp and a $40K price tag. This could save face and give the Lightnings and SRT-10's something to keep an eye out for. Competition = very good

I agree, then Ford would have too come out with a bad *** Explorer, or Expedition to come back on G.M. Either way I would like too see one come to a dealership. I would be intrested in a 4000+ pound 5-6 passanger SUV.!

Lets all face it... who with a family (2 kids or more) wouldn't want one that's a gear head. I would love it. I would be able to floor it in all weather conditions

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rwhite65 · 12-20-2003, 05:33 AM

I think it is a cool idea. not only would it be fast, but it would have good power for pulling boats, bikes, and any other toy I can think of. I have to agree with 420Nitro. What guy wouldn't want a bad @*# SUV for his family car? Would make spending the money on those payments all that easier when you can smash the pedal and fly.

I beg Gm to put out faster/powerful products.....or any one else for that matter. The competition is good for ford and all makers alike.

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 12-21-2003, 12:59 AM

cool truck IMO. that article came out a last a year ago though....

gofastmercury · 12-23-2003, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dark_5.0
Hell I like to lose. Give me incentive to spend more money.

I thought I was the only one. Same reason too, if you always win, what's the point of building a faster car?

Personaly, I wouldn't buy any new car. Just throwing money away. I have 8 cars right now, if I added up their worth, it would be less than that GMC, or Cobra, or any other car I would slightly interested in.

12-18-2003, 02:43 PM	#1
20LbsBoost Guest Posts: n/a	2005 GMC Typhoon? A newly developed 400hp, twin turbo, AWD GMC Trail Blazer. Any takers?: Twin Turbo TrailBlazer

12-18-2003, 03:39 PM	#2
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	That vehicle is about as appealing as being kicked in the balls. JMO, __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

12-18-2003, 04:29 PM	#3
GhOsT6_9 Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 233	What the hell do I want a hopped up SUV for?? I can't race a SUV. Thats like racing a mini-van!!! Toss that in a pickup truck and now we're talkin. __________________ 1989 Mustang LX Notch 5.0L, T-5, 1969 351W heads, cut & welded stock plenum, F-303 cam, Mac 1 5/8 full length headers, Cat'd H-pipe, 3.73 gears, Underdrives, SSM lift bars, E-Fan, 3G Alt, Custom Chip, Autometer gauges, Weld Draglite wheels , M/T ET Street Radials Best 1/4: 13.33@101.53MPH

12-18-2003, 05:57 PM	#5
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	I would spank a typhoon or a cyclone and I would especially rape that big @ss trail blazer. AWD vs. RWD with slicks is far from a mis-match. It just doesnt appeal to me, neither does the ford lightning. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

12-18-2003, 07:39 PM	#7
429mustang Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: westerville, OH USA Posts: 618	Chevy should spend some money on a decent looking/fast RWD car rather than change everything over (like the Impala) to front wheel drive. As far as the SUV, it would be nice to have a large/fast/comfortable vehicle that would be good to drive in all conditions, but I'd rather have a fast car. __________________ 1990 Notchback: BBK Ceramic Coated Full length headers, Dr. Gas 3"- 2 1/2" x-pipe, Flowmaster 40's/turndowns.

12-18-2003, 04:40 PM	#4
20LbsBoost Guest Posts: n/a	If you don't think you can race an SUV then you may be wise not to line up against a 1992 or 1993 GMC Typhoon (SUV). You guys make some good points. I mean who'd want a 400HP, 0-60 in 5.5 second 6 passenger, 4 door SUV that can smoke most anything on the road at a stoplight, while going to the movies with the family in a vehicle with leather interior and in complete comfort? Nutty...

12-18-2003, 07:43 PM	#8
429mustang Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: westerville, OH USA Posts: 618	Oh, and whats wrong with racing a MINIVAN???????????? __________________ 1990 Notchback: BBK Ceramic Coated Full length headers, Dr. Gas 3"- 2 1/2" x-pipe, Flowmaster 40's/turndowns.

12-18-2003, 08:04 PM	#9
91GTturbo Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Valdese, NC Posts: 361	Hanging around a shop that specializes in GN's and seeing my fair share of Sy/Ty's, I know what that vehicle has as far as potential. Just a few weeks ago I went to a Sy/Ty/Turbo TA/GN shootout. Although it was an 1/8 mile track I saw plenty of the Sy's in the low 7's and thats enough to take care of the majority of the people on this board. The fastest Ty I saw ran 7.73 and the slowest was an 8.81, so you never know what your going to get. That being said, there were some open classes for other brands of cars & truck/suvs. A friend brought his 91 coupe down for some 6.6x passes @10x mph. I would still like to have a Typhoon and would most certainly be interested in that Trailblazer if it were avaliable. After all, who else in the SUV market is going to put the new turbo Porsche suv in it's place. __________________ 91 single turbo vert

12-18-2003, 11:10 PM	#10
429mustang Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: westerville, OH USA Posts: 618	That new porsche SUV is pretty ugly, it looks like a jacked up Boxter (which sucks even more). I HATE BOXTERS! They're a half-as* porsche for a half-as* person in midlife crisis. __________________ 1990 Notchback: BBK Ceramic Coated Full length headers, Dr. Gas 3"- 2 1/2" x-pipe, Flowmaster 40's/turndowns.

12-19-2003, 01:32 AM	#11
Stang_Crazy It's never clean enough! Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Shaler, PA Posts: 1,542	I'd take a Cayenne Turbo over a Typhoon but that's just me. __________________ ~Dan 2001 SVT Lightning 89' GT : Taking up garage space and waiting for a buyer... Rice Hater's Club - Member #11

12-19-2003, 08:28 AM	#13
429mustang Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: westerville, OH USA Posts: 618	Definition: Someone who has too sh*tty credit to get a nice car/gets van passed down to him. I'm not gonna lie, my vans a piece. It's kind of fast and funny looking, but I'm sick of driving it. My family bought it in 86 so I've been looking at it for my entire life. As far as the Porsche Boxter, I just don't know why anyone would waste their money on one, if I couldn't afford a 911 turbo I'd probably rather have a new Cobra/Roush (I'd probably by one of those first anyway though) rather than cheap out and go with the Boxter. __________________ 1990 Notchback: BBK Ceramic Coated Full length headers, Dr. Gas 3"- 2 1/2" x-pipe, Flowmaster 40's/turndowns.

12-19-2003, 11:27 AM	#15
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	Isn't the Lightning getting 500HP for 2005? Now that's going to be nuts! __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

12-19-2003, 10:33 PM	#16
91LX2Bfast Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 694	It would be wonderful if GMC built that TT Trailblazer. Chevy's SS pickup is a joke w/ 350Hp and a $40K price tag. This could save face and give the Lightnings and SRT-10's something to keep an eye out for. Competition = very good __________________ '97 T-bird LX 4.6L 2V, auto SVO heads/intake, Vortech T-trim, front mounted intercooler, blower cams, Cobra crank, Manley H-beam rods, JE pistons, Aeromotive fuel system w/ 42# injectors, and much more No times yet

12-20-2003, 05:33 AM	#18
rwhite65 Ride Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wyoming IL Posts: 1,094	I think it is a cool idea. not only would it be fast, but it would have good power for pulling boats, bikes, and any other toy I can think of. I have to agree with 420Nitro. What guy wouldn't want a bad @*# SUV for his family car? Would make spending the money on those payments all that easier when you can smash the pedal and fly. I beg Gm to put out faster/powerful products.....or any one else for that matter. The competition is good for ford and all makers alike. __________________ 65 Fastback 91 roller 306, H/C/I AOD-Bauman, PI Stallion, 4.10's and traction loc 04 Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 79 Ford F-250 4x4 - Restored

12-21-2003, 12:59 AM	#19
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	cool truck IMO. that article came out a last a year ago though.... __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

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