2006 TrailBlazer

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Re: 2006 TrailBlazer

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wxo wrote:Oh, boy! Here we go!
I expect the TB would be a bit faster, don't you?

No!
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Re: 2006 TrailBlazer

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Tb will definitely be faster. You better get to work on that Explorer. :lol:
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Re: 2006 TrailBlazer

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MostMint wrote:Tb will definitely be faster. You better get to work on that Explorer. :lol:
You might be right but maybe not. :?: TB has 35 more horses but its 500 lbs heavier. Walt, what's your rear axle ratio?
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Re: 2006 TrailBlazer

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It's got a 3:42. What's the weight on your explorer?

I found a curb weight of 4417 on the 2wd TB.
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Re: 2006 TrailBlazer

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4100 lbs. I found about 4600 on the TB. Guess its not that much.

Looking around on the web, it looks like the TB does have an edge. :(
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I guess it will come down to the driver then. 8)
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Re: 2006 TrailBlazer

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I'll have to catch you when you're not looking like Fred. :shock:
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Re: 2006 TrailBlazer

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Just pretend like you don't care while you quietly upgrade it to a 351. I guess you could also get one of those turbocharged engine from a new Taurus (or was it a Fusion?), or a new GT engine. Tell the wifey the old engine is worn out and needs replaced.
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Re: 2006 TrailBlazer

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I could make up that 35 HP and have a weight advantage but it might start an arms race. :mrgreen: Or tell WXO I'll meet him at the strip and show up with the Maverick. :D There has to be a way ...
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Re: 2006 TrailBlazer

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I went to Dragtimes.com, looks like the Explore is the underdog.
With some Kemtucky windage, I'd say the TB would be in the very high 15's @ 88mph
and the Explore in the very low 16's @ 85mph.
The only real way is to line them up at a stop light, I mean, on a drag strip.
The TB might need the whole 1/4 mile, I've seen that Explore jump.
We'd race anything, ain't this conversation fun! :D
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Re: 2006 TrailBlazer

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There's still a variable to think about. The TB comes with either a 3:42 or 4.10 rear. I've read that the ones with the 4.10 are very respectable on the street. My economy gear might not stand up to Maverick's Explorer. I might have to take it to RPM to do some tuning to even us up a bit.
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Re: 2006 TrailBlazer

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wxo wrote:There's still a variable to think about. The TB comes with either a 3:42 or 4.10 rear. I've read that the ones with the 4.10 are very respectable on the street. My economy gear might not stand up to Maverick's Explorer. I might have to take it to RPM to do some tuning to even us up a bit.
I think I'm being hustled ... :mrgreen:
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Re: 2006 TrailBlazer

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Don't feel too bad, Jim. Ruby's (her name now) performance just took a hit. I put new shoes on her and went from 235-17's to 245-17's. Now I'll really need the extra zip the super-tune will provide. I've also seen some Gibson exhaust systems for the 4.2. :wink:
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Re: 2006 TrailBlazer

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Got extra wheels to mount up the old tires for the new avatar? That engine has some very respectable torque!! I'd like to see the HP/torque curves.
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Re: 2006 TrailBlazer

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I think that the Exploder would win in the 1/8th, but the TB would catch it by the 1/4 mile. I can't wait to find out!

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