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#16817 of 18274 Re: Envoy [mxer1] by gmfan Jun 14, 2005 (4:17 am)
Replying to: mxer1 (Jun 13, 2005 9:02 pm) How are you going to add 50 horses? I don't think there is enough room for 20 inch wheels on these vehicles from the factory. You will probably need to adjuster suspension components etc to make room.
#16818 of 18274 Re: Envoy w/ V-8 ??? [snoking] by blink3 Jun 14, 2005 (4:53 am)
Replying to: snoking (Jun 13, 2005 7:46 pm) I will check on the Buick, would the Ascender offer the V-8 in the short wheel base?
#16819 of 18274 Re: Envoy w/ V-8 ??? [blink3] by mebered Jun 14, 2005 (6:16 am)
Replying to: blink3 (Jun 13, 2005 11:22 am) GM introduced a new v-8 engine for 2005 available on three models only...Trailblazer EXT, Envoy XUV and the Envoy XL
#16820 of 18274 Re: Envoy [mxer1] by 01_hoe Jun 14, 2005 (7:02 am)
Replying to: mxer1 (Jun 13, 2005 9:02 pm) I have 20" wheels on my Envoy. Others have gone as high as 22". No rub on the 20" I have 265/50/20 tires. New tires and wheels weigh 25# more each than OEM. Extra HP would always be nice, so would extra brakes.
#16821 of 18274 Yo,Yo,Yo by bobed2121 Jun 14, 2005 (1:19 pm)
#16822 of 18274 Re: Transmission Question [gmfan] by n7don Jun 14, 2005 (2:03 pm)
Replying to: gmfan (Jun 13, 2005 12:04 pm) gmfan I routinely drain the pan and replace the transmission filter around 15k miles. In fact when I first changed the filter/oil in the Envoy I put a drain plug in the pan to make the process less messy. Never experienced any noticeable change in performance after the change. However the transmission shift "adapts" to how we drive our vehicles. I don't know the algorithm used but perhaps your transmission is still "learning" with the fluid/filter change. You did say it shifted smoother. I'd give it some time to see if it returns to what you expect. Replies to this message: gmfan (Jun 16, 2005 4:59 am) n7don (Jun 16, 2005 4:22 pm)
#16823 of 18274 Envoy by mxer1 Jun 14, 2005 (2:52 pm)
Sweet Envoy! To add 50 horses... I think the dealer can do it... but it'll void the warranty, but whatever. I'm gonna put 20" spinners on my Trailblazer hopefully... 01_hoe... have u noticed any difference in power with the rims on? Replies to this message: 01_hoe (Jun 14, 2005 7:23 pm)
#16824 of 18274 Jerking Wipers by cgrant Jun 14, 2005 (3:58 pm)
Did the wiper recall August 2004. on 2002 TB. Last week at 46,000 miles wipers began jerking . Dealer says motor is bad and not related to recall. Contacted GM Assistance but they accept dealers diagnosis . Has anyone been able to link later wiper problems to the recall and got GM to cover the repair? Replies to this message: goodstar (Jun 15, 2005 5:32 pm) gmfan (Jun 16, 2005 4:52 am) tblazed (Jun 16, 2005 12:34 pm)
#16825 of 18274 Re: Envoy [mxer1] by 01_hoe Jun 14, 2005 (7:23 pm)
Replying to: mxer1 (Jun 14, 2005 2:52 pm) "01_hoe... have u noticed any difference in power with the rims on? "   Decrease in power, as the tires are 1" taller than OEM, plus the additional weight. To maintain about the same performance you need to purchase a forged wheel, and tire that is the same diameter as OEM.
#16826 of 18274 launch news by steve_ HOST Jun 15, 2005 (1:31 am)
"Interiors are dramatically upgraded"   "high-performance TrailBlazer SS"   GM Prepares New Generation of Midsize SUVs (Inside Line)   Steve, Host Replies to this message: tblazed (Jun 15, 2005 6:00 am)

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