FOR RELEASE: October 25, 2000
CONTACT: Chevrolet Communications
PHONE: 1-800-CHEVY MI or 313-667-9317 

SILVERADO COOLSIDE II - BIG BLOCK, BIG PERFORMANCE

LAS VEGAS - Chevy Trucks' launch of the all-new Silverado heavy-duty pickups has ignited a new interest in big-block VORTEC V8 power. The new 8100 VORTEC Big Block gas engine is in fact the most powerful gas engine available in a pickup. But from the factory, it's tuned for low-end grunt that makes these new trucks capable of pulling and hauling massive loads.

What if things were slightly different?
 Well, Silverado Coolside II has a different interpretation of hauling. "With Silverado Coolside II, our objective was to take the foundation of a Silverado pickup and our new Big Block engine and push the envelope for pickup performance to a new level," said John C. Farris Jr., Chevrolet Silverado assistant brand manager-marketing. "We believe this is the first hot rod installment of the new 8100 Big Block and based on the results Jon Moss achieved, probably not the last."

Silverado Coolside II's awesome power is derived from the first application of the 8.1-liter (nearly 500 cubic-inch) performance engine. The iron block 16-valve V8 engine develops a ground-shaking 575 horsepower at 5700 rpm and an awe-inspiring 605 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm. GM-built parts on this engine include the cylinder block assembly, the cast crankshaft with bearing journals nitrided, the rear main seal and aluminum Gen V/Gen VI cylinder heads, which are not stock for the 8100.

The big engine is mated to a heavy-duty, electronic, four-speed automatic transmission. Silverado Coolside II also features the first application of the New Venture Gear viscous coupling all-wheel-drive transfer case, providing sure-footed traction at all times. Helping to ensure quick and controlled stops is the Stillen front brake package, consisting of an AP Racing six-piston, fixed-position caliper; caliper mounting brackets; AP Racing 355 x 35.5 directionally vented rotors that are cross-drilled and slotted, as well as Metal Matrix™ brake pads with a 76.3 square-centimeter surface area.

The GM-developed rear brakes feature a single-piston, floating caliper and cross-drilled and slotted rotors. Four-wheel ABS is also included.

For a sportier appearance, Silverado Coolside II's height is three inches lower than the production model. Also enhancing the sporting character of this vehicle are Goodyear Eagle F1 GM 295/45 ZR 18-inch tires mounted on Budnik "Famosa" wheels.

Silverado Coolside II also features:

The stepside pickup is finished in monochromatic black paint with multi-hued flames on the hood, fenders and tonneau cover. The black color theme is continued on the inside, with the instrument panel, console with mounted electric push button shift controls, and carpet all finished in monochromatic black. The seats and door trim are finished in black leather with red perforated leather inserts. The black and red leather-wrapped steering wheel completes the interior color scheme.

Silverado Coolside II

CONFIGURATION:

DRIVETRAIN:

CHASSIS:

CYLINDER HEADS:

VALVE TRAIN:

  1. HYDRAULIC ROLLER CAMSHAFT (COMPETITION CAMS) 
  2. 230° DURATION x .540" LIFT INTAKE 
  3. 242° DURATION x .628" LIFT EXHAUST 
  4. 112° LOBE SEPARATION 
  5. HYDRAULIC ROLLER FOLLOWERS (COMPETITION CAMS) 
  6. PUSH RODS, ?" DIAMETER (TREND) 
  7. ROCKER ARM STUDS (ARP) 
  8. ALUMINUM ROLLER ROCKER ARMS (COMPETITION CAMS)

INDUCTION:

EXHAUST:

TRANSMISSION:

REAR AXLE:

FRONT AXLE:

REAR DRIVESHAFT:

FRONT DRIVESHAFT:

WHEELS/TIRES:

STEERING:

BRAKES:

EXTERIOR:

INTERIOR: