Lowered 4x4 BMW X5 stomper? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

skid · 09-18-2004, 10:47 PM

This may sound crazy, but has anyone ever seen/built a lowered 4x4 Blazer? I've had some thoughts about building a high hp/tq BMW X5/Porche Cayenne stomper.

I would lower the truck and inch or two, put sway bars front and rear, and large sticky Michelin Pilot tires on big rims on all four corners. Use Baer disk brakes (or equivalant) on all four corners, Bilstein digressive shocks, and a NP203 full-time transfer case with full time AWD. Add a better steering box and some supportive seats, and maybe a good cage to stiffen everything up. Install a fuel injected 500 hp/tq engine with a 700 R4 and 4:11 gears and go SUV hunting. With live axles it probably wouldn't be a threat in the corners, but in a straight line, look out!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-18-2004, 11:55 PM

Sound's like you want to build a bigger typhoon

bouncytruck · 09-19-2004, 01:30 AM

I think your going to need more than 500 hp to beat the Cayanne Turbo. They are a lot lighter and are packing 450hp @ 6,000 rpm, Torque; 460 lb-ft @ 2,250-4,750rpm, 0-62 mph: 5.6 sec, Top Track Speed: 165 mph. Ya might be able to beat the Cayanne S, with on 340hp, 0-62 mph: 7.2 sec, Top Speed: 150 mp.

Alexis · 09-19-2004, 01:51 AM

why not drop the front suspension from a newer chevy? you'll have 4 wheel drive with the independent suspension.

skid · 09-19-2004, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

I think your going to need more than 500 hp to beat the Cayanne Turbo. They are a lot lighter and are packing 450hp @ 6,000 rpm, Torque; 460 lb-ft @ 2,250-4,750rpm, 0-62 mph: 5.6 sec, Top Track Speed: 165 mph. Ya might be able to beat the Cayanne S, with on 340hp, 0-62 mph: 7.2 sec, Top Speed: 150 mp.

It is my understanding that the Cayennes are pigs (weight wise). My truck weighs ~3800# with the top on. I don't think I would drive it much faster than 100mph though...

skid · 09-19-2004, 12:47 PM

Quick google search revealed 5724 as the curb weight for the Porsche Cayenne Turbo.

*71 Blazer CST man* · 09-19-2004, 08:52 PM

Some broker for a winery i'v worked for in the past came out to take the vineyard tour in his Cayenne. They're just dirt vineyard roads, but some are QUITE steep!! Right before everyone loaded up for the 30min or so tour, he PUSSED out and rode in the Durango with me.....HAHA, now that's LAME and the biggest waist of money, IMO. Come on, maybe that was the 2-3% of the time that car would be "off road", and he completely had mixxed feelings and backed out! That LOSER should have gone with a 911

09-18-2004, 10:47 PM	#1
skid Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Left Coast Posts: 254	Lowered 4x4 BMW X5 stomper? This may sound crazy, but has anyone ever seen/built a lowered 4x4 Blazer? I've had some thoughts about building a high hp/tq BMW X5/Porche Cayenne stomper. I would lower the truck and inch or two, put sway bars front and rear, and large sticky Michelin Pilot tires on big rims on all four corners. Use Baer disk brakes (or equivalant) on all four corners, Bilstein digressive shocks, and a NP203 full-time transfer case with full time AWD. Add a better steering box and some supportive seats, and maybe a good cage to stiffen everything up. Install a fuel injected 500 hp/tq engine with a 700 R4 and 4:11 gears and go SUV hunting. With live axles it probably wouldn't be a threat in the corners, but in a straight line, look out! __________________ Toys: 72 K5 Blazer 74 Vette

09-18-2004, 11:55 PM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,589	Sound's like you want to build a bigger typhoon __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-19-2004, 01:30 AM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	I think your going to need more than 500 hp to beat the Cayanne Turbo. They are a lot lighter and are packing 450hp @ 6,000 rpm, Torque; 460 lb-ft @ 2,250-4,750rpm, 0-62 mph: 5.6 sec, Top Track Speed: 165 mph. Ya might be able to beat the Cayanne S, with on 340hp, 0-62 mph: 7.2 sec, Top Speed: 150 mp. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

09-19-2004, 12:47 PM	#6
skid Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Left Coast Posts: 254	Quick google search revealed 5724 as the curb weight for the Porsche Cayenne Turbo. __________________ Toys: 72 K5 Blazer 74 Vette

09-19-2004, 01:51 AM	#4
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	why not drop the front suspension from a newer chevy? you'll have 4 wheel drive with the independent suspension.

09-19-2004, 08:52 PM	#7
71 Blazer CST man Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nor Cal, Sonoma Posts: 324	Some broker for a winery i'v worked for in the past came out to take the vineyard tour in his Cayenne. They're just dirt vineyard roads, but some are QUITE steep!! Right before everyone loaded up for the 30min or so tour, he PUSSED out and rode in the Durango with me.....HAHA, now that's LAME and the biggest waist of money, IMO. Come on, maybe that was the 2-3% of the time that car would be "off road", and he completely had mixxed feelings and backed out! That LOSER should have gone with a 911



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