AWW$HEEET Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/ChevroletSilverado454SS1992.jpg Were these things complete turds? I always see them running around but never heard much about them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhett Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Post specs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1qwk767 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 I believe they made like 200hp lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Although the V-8 produced only 230 horsepower, its strong suit was torque: 385 lbs/ft of it at a mere 1600 rpm -- the kind of grinding force that resulted in 0-60 mph in under eight seconds...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 They were pretty cool for what they were, not really fast but hey it's a big block C1500, mod that bitch!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1qwk767 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Post specs! Taken from Wikipedia In 1990, Chevrolet introduced a high performance variant of the GMT400 under the Super Sport emblem called the 454SS. It was available only as a 2WD half-ton regular cab short box in Onyx Black. The 454SS was powered by a 454 cu in (7.4 L) V8 producing 230 hp (172 kW) and 385 lb·ft (522 N·m).[9] A 3-speed automatic transmission (Turbo Hydra-Matic 400) and 3.73 rear axle ratio added to the truck's performance. The suspension was also upgraded with 32 mm (1.3 in) Bilstein gas-filled shock absorbers, a 32 mm (1.3 in) front stabilizer bar, and 12.7:1 fast-ratio steering gear assembly. Unique exterior features included a front air dam with fog lights, special rims, decals displaying "454SS" on the bed sides, red trim emblems, and black painted grille, bumpers, and mirrors. The interior was also unique with a special plush Garnet Red cloth with black trim, high-back reclining sport bucket seats, and center console. For 1991 a four-speed electronic automatic transmission (known as the 4L80E) was added to the 454SS, 25 more horsepower, and even higher torque: 405 lbs/ft at 2400 rpm. The rear-axle ratio was also lowered to 4.10:1 for extra jolt off the line. On the dash was a tachometer, oddly omitted from 1990 models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinergi Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 The 1990 Chevrolet 454SS is a high performance full size pickup that mated the C1500 standard two wheel drive cab with an absolutely killer 454ci 7.4 liter, eight cylinder engine(V-8), the 3 speed automatic transmission and a 3.73 rear axle ratio helped thrust the 454 beast under the hood, the engine produced a maximum of 230hp, 385 foot pounds of torque, All this power was pushed out to Goodyear tires on Special 454SS rims. The interior comes equipped with a special plush Garnet Red cloth interior and high-back reclining sport bucket seats with a Center Console. Only available in Onyx Black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 not bad for a 454 in a smog era truck a good set of heads and a cam with supporting mods will put one in the 500hp range easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradyPPC Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Although the V-8 produced only 230 horsepower, its strong suit was torque: 385 lbs/ft of it at a mere 1600 rpm -- the kind of grinding force that resulted in 0-60 mph in under eight seconds...lol All this and 8 miles a gallon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 a good stump puller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 I love these trucks, there's a very special place in my heart for these. I actually learned to drive in a 90 ss454, had true duals with some flowmaster 40s on it, shift kit in the th400. Was a very fun truck, I've actualy been looking at picking one up, once i get a little extra money. I still know these trucks pretty well, i love them! Although the V-8 produced only 230 horsepower, its strong suit was torque: 385 lbs/ft of it at a mere 1600 rpm -- the kind of grinding force that resulted in 0-60 mph in under eight seconds...lol true dual exhaust, helped those number quite a bit. All this and 8 miles a gallon! lol 8mpg if you keep your foot in it, we always got 12 with ours, best we ever saw was 14mpg driving up to norwalk. Video of ours before we sold it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 I remember them. I drove one around for 2 years... sadly, before cell phone cameras Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 I still remember reading a magazine article about them back in the early 90's (Motor Trend?), the article featured the black 454SS and another one with a wild paint job, I believe it was a pace truck for the Indy 500 or something. I always loved them, and like mentioned above I bet they make great power with heads, cam, full exhaust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 We had a 1 ton dually with the same engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 i liked when they had one on Trucks against the old Lightning.. seems like they have always had the most butt ugly burgundy interior lol... only color ive seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 We had a 1 ton dually with the same engine. yep, exact engine and transmission, then they used a 3/4 ton rear end with 5 lugs on it instead of six. i liked when they had one on Trucks against the old Lightning.. seems like they have always had the most butt ugly burgundy interior lol... only color ive seen for 92 and 93 these trucks could be had with blue, garnet red or grey interiors instead of just garnet red. Exterior could also be had in red or white, instead of just the onyx black offereds the years before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 yep, exact engine and transmission, then they used a 3/4 ton rear end with 5 lugs on it instead of six. for 92 and 93 these trucks could be had with blue, garnet red or grey interiors instead of just garnet red. Exterior could also be had in red or white, instead of just the onyx black offereds the years before. our truck was a Western Hauler though, so it came with true duals with a side exit and some kinda different intake. Apparently the Western Hauler with the 454 was the most powerful gas 1-ton of it's time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPL_Josh Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 3 speed FTL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FyrhzrdGT Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Sounds like 91+ is the truck to have. Did they make a manual? They did a "sport" with a 350 and a 5speed right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 3 speed FTL 90 was the only year with the th400. After that year they changed to a 4L80E, but it still managed the same gas mileage, cause they changed the gearing from 3.73s to 4.10s. Sounds like 91+ is the truck to have. Did they make a manual? They did a "sport" with a 350 and a 5speed right? Never had a manual available in the SS trucks. i know i've seen sport trucks that were autos, but iirc the 5-speed was an option in the sport trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Yup, remember them good. It's a nice looking truck, just need lower. Lots of go fast potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahnstoermer1647545488 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 A 230 HP 454 and 3 Speed? Ahahahaha... no wonder you never hear about them. Talk about the epitome of american retardation of the "cubic inches" variety.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted May 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Sounds like they were just severely choked off in terms of breathing. Sounds like a prime sleeper candidate if you could get it to hook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPL_Josh Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Lightning>454SS http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq206/rawlins1087/lowered.jpg http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq206/rawlins1087/lightning.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 A 230 HP 454 and 3 Speed? Ahahahaha... no wonder you never hear about them. Talk about the epitome of american retardation of the "cubic inches" variety.... the amount of torque the produced was pretty crazy though. Sure it only had 230 ponies, but the torque was enough to make it super fun. Lightning<454SS Fixed. Lightning was still a ford f1shitty. SS even with just a leveling kit for the rear looked amazing. And as always... theres no replacement for displacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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