2007 TrailBlazer SS Test Vehicle For Sale

[2005SSR6Speed]

eBay Motors: Chevrolet : Trailblazer (item 220196857590 end time Feb-07-08 12:29:37 PST)

2007 TRAILBLAZER SS 2 WHEEL DRIVE
MP122HH MAGNACHARGER at 15 PSI BOOST
3900 MILES

Factory Options:
3SS Preferred Equipment Group 3
Sun and Sound, Entertainment Package
Power Sunroof
Audio System – Bose Premium Sound
XM Satellite Radio Service
AM/FM Stereo with 6 Disc CD Player
Radio Data System
Navigation System
Entertainment Sytem – DVD
Head Curtain Side Airbags
Exterior – Black
Interior – Ebony

Engine Modifications:
Magnuson Products "MP122HH" Supercharger with 15 psi of Boost
L92 Lower Intake
Overdrive Rear Pulley System
3.2” SuperCharger Pulley
Stock LS2 Block Bored .010
Forged Mahle Coated Pistons at .010 over bore w/File Fit Rings for Boost
Forged Eagle Rods with Stock Stroke Crank
ARP Rod Bolts, ARP Main Bolts, ARP Head Studs
L92 Heads - WCCH Stage 2
Cometic Head Gaskets - .051 MLS
LEP Custom Blower Cam – 224/230 .612/.612 116LSA
LS7 Throttle Body
Custom 8” 8 Groove Crank, Serpentine and SuperCharger Pulley’s
Dayco PolyCog 8 Groove Belt
Lingenfelter 100mm MAF
Custom 4" Air Intake with K&N Filter
NGK TR6 Plugs gapped at .035
Taylor 8mm 45 Degree Short Wires
Fully Polished Items
Supercharger
Brackets
Pulley’s
200 Amp Alternator
Throttle Body
Custom Electric Fan Setup

Transmission Modifications:
Phoenix Transmission PTGM55HSX Torque Converter Custom Stalled (2600-2800)
Fully Tig Reinforced and Improved Sprag Springs and with Anti Balloon Plate for NOS/Supercharger
SPX Beast Sun Shell
Input Drum Sleeve and Piston to help prevent breakage in the spline area
Trans-Go 4L60E-2 Shift kit, includes Boost Valve and Sleeve
Borg Warner High Energy 2/4 Band (best spring steel and band anchor ends of anything out there)
Sonnax Billet 2nd Gear Servo
Sonnax Billet 4th Gear Servo
Raybestos 3/4 Z Pack
Master Rebuild kit with Clutches, Seals, Rings,
Reverse Input Drum Machined - to be sure it is square and concentric and the band area is even
Billet Pump Vane Rings
Aux Transmission Cooler and Stand Alone Fan

Exhaust Modifications:
Kooks 1 7/8" Primary Headers with 3” Collectors
Dual 3” High Flow CAT’s
Dual 3" Exhaust System
MagnaFlow #12599 Muffler
Dual 4” Double Wall Exhaust Tips

Interior Modifications:
Autometer - Boost and Wide Band AFR Gauges

Suspension Modifications:
Lowered 2" Front & 3" Rear
BellTech Coil-Overs – Double Adjustable
DJM Upper Control Arms
Addco Sway Bars

Brakes:
R1 Concept Brake Rotors – 12.8” Drilled and Slotted
Ceramic Brake Pads

Wheels and Tires:
Boze Velocity Wheels - 20x8.5 Front and 20x10 Rear
BF Goodrich G-Force KDW Tires – Front 265/50ZR20 and Rear 295/45ZR20
Extra Rear Drag Radials – 17x8 MB Wheels and 295/45R17 Mickey Thompson Drag Radials

Performance:
Will Include Both a 109 Octane Race Gas Tune and Premium Unleaded Tune (HP Tuners Files)
Dyno - 109 Octane Race Gas - 639 Rear Wheel HorsePower and 593 Rear Wheel Torque

Pictures and Videos:
I have close to 100 pictures documenting the complete build
I have a Video of the Dyno Run 639RWHP/593RWTQ

[Double-L]

Somebody is going to get a great deal on a great vehicle, Hate to think what it would cost if you were playing for the labor on a build like this

[mikepowell]

I personally recomend owning anything Joe has built, his build quality and attention to detail is great and he's always happy to help with any questions you have.

Joe always goes the extra mile

[JimGnitecki]

Yes, I strongly agree.

Plus, I know what it probably cost for Joe to do all this work to this vehicle, and anyone buying it is getting an absolute bargain compared to what they would pay a shop to do it to a stock vehicle.

Joe's workmanship ethic is the best.

Jim G

[wilddesertwolf]

Originally Posted by JimGnitecki

Yes, I strongly agree.

Plus, I know what it probably cost for Joe to do all this work to this vehicle, and anyone buying it is getting an absolute bargain compared to what they would pay a shop to do it to a stock vehicle.

Joe's workmanship ethic is the best.

Jim G

Until you've worked side by side with Joe, you will never know what a true professional, perfectionest, and what a good guy he truely is. I value his friendship more than his expertise, and let me tell you he has more information to share than I'll ever be able to extract from him.

Joe, I look forward to your trip down next Friday, and the night at the Drags. Have a safe drive, and we'll see you soon buddy.

[ZsSSR]

Originally Posted by wilddesertwolf

Until you've worked side by side with Joe, you will never know what a true professional, perfectionest, and what a good guy he truely is. I value his friendship more than his expertise, and let me tell you he has more information to share than I'll ever be able to extract from him.

Joe, I look forward to your trip down next Friday, and the night at the Drags. Have a safe drive, and we'll see you soon buddy.

Which track are you going to be running at Hank? Firebird?

[2005SSR6Speed]

Thanks for all the compliments, We could have never finished it without everyone invloved. Hank and his son were there the whole time, it would have not been done in time without them. Dont let Hank fool you he was there coaching me the whole time.

Firebird on Friday Night!! I will be leaving to come down after Lois gets off work at 2pm.

[2005SSR6Speed]

I wonder what it will end at or if it will make the reserve of $55,000.00 with just 5 Hours left!!

[JimGnitecki]

Joe: I hope you get all you had hoped for out of it. I KNOW how costly these builds are. If people really knew all the true costs, they would realize what a bargain this is. Unfdortunately, too many don't realize that until they try first to price doing it themselves. THOSE informed buyers know a deal when they see one, and grab it.

Hopefully, there are some informed buyers bidding on your truck. BEST of luck, Joe.

I'd have loved to have you building my next engine for SLURP, but it's going to be a VERY simplistic build comapred to THIS one! It is amazing what even a "low end" engine in the LS series (like an LM7) can achieve in terms of power and durability.

Jim G

[2005SSR6Speed]

Originally Posted by JimGnitecki

Joe: I hope you get all you had hoped for out of it. I KNOW how costly these builds are. If people really knew all the true costs, they would realize what a bargain this is. Unfdortunately, too many don't realize that until they try first to price doing it themselves. THOSE informed buyers know a deal when they see one, and grab it.

Hopefully, there are some informed buyers bidding on your truck. BEST of luck, Joe.

I'd have loved to have you building my next engine for SLURP, but it's going to be a VERY simplistic build comapred to THIS one! It is amazing what even a "low end" engine in the LS series (like an LM7) can achieve in terms of power and durability.

Jim G

Jim - Thanks for the compliments!! If you need a hand with anything on your next engine build be sure to ask. Would like to talk with you about your build some time!!

[JimGnitecki]

Joe, we haven't talked in a while, so I'll give you a call today, and tell you what I have in mind for SLURP's engine!

Jim G

[2005SSR6Speed]

Originally Posted by JimGnitecki

Joe, we haven't talked in a while, so I'll give you a call today, and tell you what I have in mind for SLURP's engine!

Jim G

Sounds great.

Joe (760) 522-8669

[2005SSR6Speed]

Looks like I am keeping it for the long haul. I was getting real reluctant to selling it as the auction went on anyway.

[mikepowell]

Originally Posted by 2005SSR6Speed

Looks like I am keeping it for the long haul. I was getting real reluctant to selling it as the auction went on anyway.

maybe I'll get to ride in it someday

[JimGnitecki]

Joe, I am sorry, and surprised, that it did not sell this time out.

I KNOW that if potential buyers really understood the true costs and time that went into building this vehicle, they would have realized that they are getting the triumphant outcome of a bold development program, that somebody else (you) took all the risks on, and that they now get to buy at a super steep discount.

I attribute the inadequate buyer response to the fact that on e-bay, people have become so suspicious of scams and overly optimistic descriptions that they cannot recognize a true and honest "deal" when they see it. When I think of how the performance capabilities of what you built compare to $55,000 vehicles at car dealerships, I cannot fanthom how someone would buy one of those factory vehicles for the same money that they could have bought yours for, INSTEAD of yours.

On this board, people KNOW you Joe, and know that you would never offer something that is in any way flawed, as your have worked very hard to build a reputation as a straight shooter as well as a skilled builder and fabricator. Many also know that you have worked as a restorer on costly classic vehicles and on street rods. I think you need to just let people know from time to time that this special Trailblazer is available to the right buyer. Someone will be taken with it, and will say "I want it".

I do hope in the meantime that the valuable experience you gained building it, and the reobustness of your work and your engine paltform that you have proven in the most eloquent way, will benefit you in your ongoing Left Coast business. I DO know that all of us on this forum benefit from your work.

Guys and gals, there are very individuals who can do this kind of stuff successfuly and in a class manner, and who are willing to SHARE every detail with YOU. Joe deserves our applause and gratitude for his unquenchable curiosity and spirit. I'd like to offer my applause, appreciation, and salute, Joe.

Jim G

[2005SSR6Speed]

Originally Posted by JimGnitecki

Joe, I am sorry, and surprised, that it did not sell this time out.

I KNOW that if potential buyers really understood the true costs and time that went into building this vehicle, they would have realized that they are getting the triumphant outcome of a bold development program, that somebody else (you) took all the risks on, and that they now get to buy at a super steep discount.

I attribute the inadequate buyer response to the fact that on e-bay, people have become so suspicious of scams and overly optimistic descriptions that they cannot recognize a true and honest "deal" when they see it. When I think of how the performance capabilities of what you built compare to $55,000 vehicles at car dealerships, I cannot fanthom how someone would buy one of those factory vehicles for the same money that they could have bought yours for, INSTEAD of yours.

On this board, people KNOW you Joe, and know that you would never offer something that is in any way flawed, as your have worked very hard to build a reputation as a straight shooter as well as a skilled builder and fabricator. Many also know that you have worked as a restorer on costly classic vehicles and on street rods. I think you need to just let people know from time to time that this special Trailblazer is available to the right buyer. Someone will be taken with it, and will say "I want it".

I do hope in the meantime that the valuable experience you gained building it, and the reobustness of your work and your engine paltform that you have proven in the most eloquent way, will benefit you in your ongoing Left Coast business. I DO know that all of us on this forum benefit from your work.

Guys and gals, there are very individuals who can do this kind of stuff successfuly and in a class manner, and who are willing to SHARE every detail with YOU. Joe deserves our applause and gratitude for his unquenchable curiosity and spirit. I'd like to offer my applause, appreciation, and salute, Joe.

Jim G

Wow, I don't know what to say. Thanks so much!!!

I am really not too upset that it didnt sell. I have a 91 octane tune in it now and was out driving around and doing some logging. This vehicle is so much fun to drive. Everytime I drive it the hair on the back of my neck stands up. I think I will keep the 91 octane tune in it and enjoy it.