| Vehicle(s) |
2003 Chevrolet Kodiak Crew CabGMC
TopKick Crew CabC4500 / C5500 |
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GENERAL DATA
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| Location of final
assembly: |
Flint, Mich. |
| Body style(s): |
1-6 person Crew Cab |
| EPA size class: |
Class 4 (C4500) and Class 5 (C5500) |
| Medium Duty Trucks
available in 16,500- 17,500, 18,000-, and 19,500-pound GVW ratings |
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| Key competitor: |
Ford SuperDuty F450/F550 |
| Drivetrain layout: |
front-engine, rear-wheel drive
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| Air bags: |
driver and passenger-side optional |
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POWERTRAIN
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Standard engine
(C4500 and C5500): |
Vortec 8100MD (L18) gas V8, cast-iron
block and heads |
| Bore x stroke (in/mm): |
4.25 x 4.37 / 107.95 x 111.0 |
| Displacement (cu
in / cc): |
496 / 8128 |
| Compression ratio:
|
9.1:1 |
| Valve gear: |
OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel induction: |
sequential fuel injection (coil-near-plug)
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SAE horsepower
(hp / kw @ rpm): |
225 (LQR) or 325 (LRW) / 168 (LQR)
or 242 (LRW) @ 3600 (LQR) or 4000 (LRW) |
SAE torque
(lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): |
350 (LQR) or 450 (LRW) / 475 (LQR)
or 603 (LRW) @ 1200 (LQR) or 2800 (LRW) |
| Max. engine speed
(rpm): |
5500 |
| Electrical: |
single battery (600 CCA), 105-amp
alternator |
| Recommended fuel:
|
87 octane unleaded |
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Optional
engine
(C4500 and C5500): |
Duramax 6600 (LB7), diesel V8,cast-iron block,
aluminum heads
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| Bore x stroke (in/mm):
|
4.06 x 3.90 / 103.0 x 99.0 |
| Displacement (cu
in / cc): |
403 / 6599 |
| Compression ratio: |
17.5:1 |
| Valve gear: |
OHV, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel induction: |
turbocharged, intercooled; direct
Injection via high-pressure common rail |
SAE horsepower
(hp / Kw @ rpm): |
210 or 300 / 157 or 224 @ 2750/3000
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SAE torque
(lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): |
520 / 705 @ 1800 |
| Max. engine speed
(rpm): |
3250 |
| Electrical: |
dual 1110 series battery (1500
CCA), 105-amp alternator |
| Recommended fuel: |
No. 2 diesel |
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| Standard transmission:
|
Allison 1000 (M74) 5-speed automatic
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| Gear ratios: |
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1st
|
3.10 |
2nd
|
1.81 |
3rd
|
1.41 |
4th
|
1.00 |
5th
|
0.71 |
Reverse
|
4.49 |
| Final drive (axle)
ratio: |
4.88 / 5.13 |
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| Optional transmission: |
ZF S6-650 (M50) 6-speed manual
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| Gear ratios: |
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1st
|
5.79 |
2nd
|
3.31 |
3rd
|
2.10 |
4th
|
1.31 |
5th
|
1.00 |
6th
|
0.76 |
Reverse
|
5.23 |
| Final drive (axle)
ratio: |
5.13 |
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DIMENSIONS / CAPACITIES
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| Wheelbase (in.):
|
169 / 194 / 217 / 229 / 235 (C5500
only) |
| Length (in.): |
267.7 / 292.7 / 337.9 / 350/ 356
(C5500 only) |
| Width (in.): |
95.9 (114.9 with mirrors) |
| Height (in.): |
89.5 |
| Frame width (in.): |
33.5 (80,000 psi) |
| Track f / r (in.): |
79.6 / 73.1 |
| Head room f / r (in.): |
41.8 / 40.4 |
| Leg room f / r (in.):
|
39.9 / 39.4 |
| Shoulder room f /
r (in.): |
68.8 / 67.4 |
Mirrors, surface
area
(sq. in.): |
128 (outside-mounted mirrors only) |
| Ground clearance
(in.): |
8.3 |
Approach / departure
angle (deg.): |
28.1/19.9 |
Step-in height/driver
(in. from ground): |
19.0 to 1st step; 35.3 to sill |
| GVWR (lbs.): |
16,500, 17,500 (C4500)18,000,
19,500 (C5500) |
| GCWR (lbs.): |
24,000 with 11,000-lb. rear axle26,000
with 13,500-lb. rear axle |
| Fuel capacity (gal.): |
· 40 (single, behind rear
axle)
· 40 gallon dual tank, 25 midship and 15 aft of rear axle (optional) |
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CHASSIS
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| Suspension, front:
|
I-beam axle (7,000-lb.), single-stage
parabolic taper-leaf springs with 34mm square tube and 35mm shock absorbers |
| Suspension, rear: |
full floating axle (11,000-lb.
@ 16,500 GVWR w/C4500; 13,500-lb. @17,500 GVWR w/C4500 and all C5500), taper-leaf
springs with 35mm shock absorbers, 44.5mm stabilizer bar (multi-leaf springs
optional) |
| Steering type: |
ZF S-2 recirculating ball, integral
power |
| Ratio: |
variable, 16.1:11 to 19.6:1 |
| Turning circle (ft.):
|
47.0 (169-in. wheelbase, 7,000-lb.
front axle) |
| Brakes, front: |
hydraulic, 15-in. discs, four-channel
ABS, EBD |
| Brakes, rear: |
hydraulic, 15-in. discs, four-channel
ABS, EBD brake-controlled traction control system (optional) |
| Wheels: |
Hub-piloted steel, 8-hole, 19.5
in. x 6-in.19.5 x 6.75 size in steel and aluminum (optional) |
| Tires: |
225/70R19.5F, with choice of premium
highway, traction or all-season tread designs |
