The Turbo Honda K20 powers this Chevrolet Colorado with 42-inch tires

Previous generation Chevrolet Colorado Not the first truck to flock when off-road vehicles are looking Build platform. It’s certainly a solid little pickup, but the other 4×4 Very many and popular The shadow will be lighter.one Colorado It caught our eye with a unique parts list, but like the typical new wheels and big tires, it has a fascinating addition of a straight axle in front. More importantly, the Chevrolet stock engine has been replaced by something far from the left fielder. K204 cylinder with Honda turbocharger.

Well, this is the C6 Corvette Replaced the popular LS3 with K24 Still, it’s a fun swap. The track itself has a pretty sweet aesthetic, and the K20 is just part of the picture.

For example, the rear axle has been changed to GM’s 14-volt unit, which has a rugged 10.5-inch ring gear and is a popular option for off-road vehicles, ideal for large off-road tires. The front axle completely replaces the stock-independent suspension of the truck. This is the Dana Super 60, which is actually deified four-wheel hardware. Like the 14-volt rear end, it’s perfect for tasks at hand and strong enough to handle the output from. 2.0 liter boost.

The K20A2 is powered by the Garret GTX 3071 turbo, which powers all four 42-inch tires via a 3-speed TH400 automatic transmission. The truck used to be in its 39s, but that alone didn’t work.With all these new parts, the builder Josiah Backus The truck weighs about 5,200 pounds.It’s a lot Colorado, But for trucks that are so sturdy and have this kind of functionality, there aren’t many.

Why did Backus choose Colorado in the first place? After all, he liked styling, so he bought a two-wheel drive shell that was blown up a few months ago. “”[I] I thought it would look cool. ” K20 swap There was a simple justification as well. “Because I love Honda [Honda] “Motor,” he explained. “It’s my fourth Honda motor on the truck.”

Backus went on to choose two-wheel drive Simpler front axle swamp, Notice that that part of the build worked smoothly. Similarly, he said the K20 fits nicely into the engine bay. It was like a match in heaven.

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