Road-Test-2000-Toyota-Prius-Hybrid-l-2000-Toyota-Prius-Hybrid-Rear-Passenger-Side-View.jpg?interpolation=lanczos-none&fit=around 660:339' alt='It Had To Be You Torrent 2000 Toyota' title='It Had To Be You Torrent 2000 Toyota' />Chevrolet Equinox Wikipedia. The Chevrolet Equinox is a mid size 2. SUV from Chevrolet based on General Motorss Thetaunibody platform, and introduced in 2. First generation 2. The Chevrolet Equinox was introduced in 2. Originally, the Equinox was shown at the 2. Detroit Auto Show. The Pontiac Torrent was introduced in 2. The Pontiac Torrent was originally shown at the 2. Los Angeles Auto Show. Riding on the GM Theta platform, the unibody is mechanically similar to the Saturn Vue and the Suzuki XL7. Save 11,357 on a used BMW M3. Search over 2,200 listings to find the best local deals. CarGurus analyzes over 6 million cars daily. However, the Equinox and the Torrent are larger than the Vue, riding on a 1. Vue. Front wheel drive is standard, with optional all wheel drive. They are not designed for serious off roading like the truck based Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Trail. Blazer. For the 2. GM updated the Equinox for the first time, as GM badges were added on the front doors. The first generation Equinox and Torrent were produced exclusively at the CAMI Automotive. GMSuzukijoint venture plant in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada. The 3. 4 L LNJV6 engine is made in China by Shanghai GM, while the Aisin AF3. Japan. Starting with the 2. Equinox Sport and Pontiac GXP were available with a 3. L V6 engine that was made in the United States. Production ended in May 2. The Chevrolet Equinox was not sold in Mexico during the 2. TorrenteditWhile the Torrent shares its basic body structure and mechanicals with the Equinox, it does have a different front and rear styling. The suspension FE2 and electronic power steering were both modified to feel firmer and sportier. The Torrent was discontinued after the 2. Pontiac brand, with the last one rolling off the assembly line on September 2, 2. Your York, PA, Chevrolet dealer, also serving Hanover, Lancaster and Harrisburg. Apple Chevrolet provides you with new and used Chevrolet, parts, and service. The Chevrolet Equinox was introduced in 2004 for the 2005 model year. Originally, the Equinox was shown at the 2003 Detroit Auto Show. The Pontiac Torrent was. Take care of your 2014 Chevy Camaro and youll be rewarded with years of great looks and performance. Our accessories and parts are all you need to make it happen. It Had To Be You Torrent 2000 Toyota' title='It Had To Be You Torrent 2000 Toyota' />A Buick Theta crossover SUV was to be made, effectively taking place of the Pontiac Torrent. Instead, GM replaced the Torrent with the GMC Terrain, which shares the Theta platform with the second generation Equinox. EngineseditYears. Engine. Power. Torque. L LNJV6. 18. 5 hp 1. W2. 10 lbft 2. Nm2. L LY7 V6. 26. 4 hp 1. W2. 50 lbft 3. NmSport TrimseditFor the 2. GM offered sportier versions of the Equinox and Torrent called Sport and GXP, respectively. Featuring the new 3. LY7. DOHCV6 engine paired with a new 6 speed automatic transmission with Manual Tap UpDown shifting capability. This larger and more powerful 2. W or 4. 0 increase engine allowed acceleration from 0 to 6. These models also received a 1 in 2. The lower stance is accented by the 1. The GXP had twin hood scoops, hydraulic power assisted steering as opposed to the electric power assisted standard Torrent, improved interior trim with unique gauges, and a dual chrome tipped exhaust. Optional features included navigation, heated sport leather seats, DVD entertainment system, a sunroof and all wheel drive. GM stated the Equinox Sport was the first vehicle to reflect its more cautious naming standards. Instead of using the Super Sport badge as it had in the past on higher performance vehicles such as this one, GM opted to reserve the SS nomenclature for special models worthy of its namesake. GM also prominently promoted the GXP in television advertisements by touting its horsepower advantage over the BMW X3, in an effort to brand Pontiac more as a direct, low cost rival to BMW. Equinox LTZeditAn Equinox LTZ model was added. It is differentiated by its 1. Standard interior features include heated front seats, leather seating inserts, head curtain side impact air bags, AMFM stereo with six disc in dash CD changer and MP3 CD playback capability, and a Pioneer premium seven speaker audio system. Equinox LTZ came with the same ride and handling package as LS and LT models. Changes to 2. 00. Equinox and Torrent models included the relocation of the compass readout from the inside rearview mirror to the driver information center on models so equipped, and three new exterior colors Navy Blue Metallic, Black Granite Metallic, and Golden Teal Metallic. On. Star was standard on the 2. Equinox and Torrent. This system included for Turn by Turn Navigation, the first factory installed, fully integrated GPS navigation system from On. Star. The 2. 00. 8 models included an enhanced ride and handling package with stiffer shocks, bushings, and tuned spring rates. Four wheel disc brakes with ABS and tire pressure monitoring system was standard. An Electronic Trailer Sway Control was introduced that integrated into the standard Stabili. Trak system. This can detect the occurrence of trailer sway that may be caused by improper trailer weight balance or excessive vehicle speed. If the trailer begins to sway, Stabili. Trak will apply brakes individually, independent of the driver controlling the brake pedal, to assist stabilizing the vehicle. Under these conditions a light will flash to signal the driver to reduce vehicle speed. If trailer sway continues, the system will reduce engine torque to reduce the speed of the vehicle. Head curtain side air bags were optional. Olympic themed Special EditionseditFor the 2. Vancouver 2. 01. 0Winter Olympic Games, the Equinox and Torrent each received a special edition the Team Canada Edition and the Podium Edition, respectively. This package added chrome clad wheels, sunroof, premium sound system, and special badging. These trims were sold only in Canada. Second generation 2. Second generation. Overview. Production. June 2. 00. 92. 01. Assembly. Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada CAMIOshawa, Ontario, Canada GM CanadaSpring Hill, Tennessee, U. S. from MY 2. 01. Designer. Ron Aselton8Body and chassis. Virginia Evans Fce Use Of English 1 Key Pdf Converter more. Body style. 4 Door Crossover. Layout. Front engine, front wheel drive four wheel drive. Platform. GM Theta platformGMT1. Related. GMC Terrain, Cadillac SRX, Saab 9 4. X, Saturn Vue, Pontiac Torrent, Opel Antara, Suzuki XL7. Powertrain. Engine. L LAFI4. 2. 4 L LEA I4. L LF1 or LFWV6. 3. L LFX V6. Transmission. Dimensions. Wheelbase. Length. 18. 7. 8 in 4,7. Width. 72. 5 in 1,8. Height. 66. 3 in 1,6. Chevrolet Equinox LTZ AWD ChileThe second generation Equinox was announced by GM on December 2. North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The 2. 01. 0 Equinox went on sale in June 2. It is built on a stiffened version of the same Theta platform used in the previous model. The second generation Equinox was built with a pair of upgraded gasoline direct injection engines, with better fuel economy claimed by GM. Earlier 2. 01. 0 models had the GM badges on the front doors, but were later deleted. Marketing of Chevrolet Equinox resumed in Mexico during late November 2. Sales of the Chevrolet Equinox to Mexico were stopped after the 2. However, in October 2. Equinox was reintroduced in Mexico to replace the Captiva Sport for the 2. The second generation Equinox is available standard with a 2. Tonawanda, New York and Spring Hill, Tennessee, with a 3. V6 engine is available as an option. Both powertrains contain six speed automatics and optional all wheel drive systems, with front wheel drive being standard. The second generation Equinox is Chevrolets third best selling vehicle in North America, after the Silverado and Cruze, respectively. Model year changeseditFor the 2. L V 6 became available on LT and LTZ models, providing 3. W and 2. 72 lb. ft. Nm. This engine offered 1. L V 6, with the same EPA estimated fuel economy. A new FE2 suspension package was offered, matched with the 3. L V 6 and packaged with 1. LTZ models. The 2. Chevrolet My. Link telematics system to the Equinox. Additional new features for 2. You Dont Need a Ton of Money to Make an Obscenely Fast Car. Matt Happel is a data tech for a healthcare originationThe IT Guy. He maintains servers and networks carrying medical information which will keep you alive in emergencies. During the week, he wears clean slacks. On the weekend, he builds junker cars that look like dog but rip Im not looking to get rich off this, said Happel I make a good living. I just want to show people that you dont have to spend big money to make big power. Advertisement Continue Reading Below. We were in his newest monstrosity, a 2. Chevrolet Colorado single cab pickup. The headlights were glass sealed beams. I asked Happel if customers can still buy modern cars with sealed beam headlights. Happel didnt think so. This Colorado had to be some kind of fleet vehicle, ordered in a lot of fifty by a gas or mining company in western Pennsylvania. There was lettering on the side of the bed, you can kind of see it, but I cant make out what it said, noted Happel. The windows were crank. The radio was AMFM. Coffee stains dotted the headliner. It doesnt even have floor carpets, laughed Happel, stomping his sneaker on the floor, theres this rubber or vinyl lining covering the whole floor of the cab. Its like. if your cat pees the rug all the time, you put this stuff down. Happel looked to the right and placed both hands on the steering wheel, Hold on, he said. Happel looked to the right and placed both hands on the steering wheel, Hold on, he said. The 3. 64 cubic inch GM V8 instantly overpowered the rear tires and a intercooled turbocharger kept them spinning in the middle of Allentown traffic. Happel took his foot off the throttle and the turbo fluttered down. I looked out of the cabs rear window. A cloud of tire smoke covered a LANTA Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority bus terminal before dispersing to reveal thirty foot long 1. You just did a rolling burnout in traffic. People are looking. I said politely but nervously. Happel smiled. Theres a used tire place back there on this street. I give them a lot of business. He looked at me and noticed my discomfort. Dont worry, no one will know it was us that did that. Im serious. If someone calls the cops, they the police will pull over the first Camaro they can find, or a juiced up Dodge Ram Cummins truck with fender flares. I settle back on the passenger side of the cloth bench seat. You hungry asked Happel. I always can eat, I said. YaccosI havent had their hot dogs in forever. Ok, Well go for lunch and Ill tell you all about how I made this truck. Yaccos Hot Dogs is a small chain of eateries around the Allentown area of Pennsylvania. Its a appropriate place to stop if youre a gearhead because the chain was started by Lee Iacoccas uncle, Theadore Iacocca. Two hotdogsmy standard. Give me the list, I said, How did you turn a Colorado into Up Jumped The DevilIts less than youd think, said Happel. Heres the material you need to make your very own sleeper pickup Advertisement Continue Reading Below. Chevy Colorado fleet vehicle with 1. L GM LS LQ4 V8 with 2. Chevy Express Van. JFR Turbo camshaft. Pac Valve 1. 21. Stock intake, oil pan, rockers, lifters, and 4. L8. 0 E 4 speed automatic transmission. Trans Go HD2 valve body kit. PTC Performance lockup torque converter. On. 3 Performance turbocharger 7. Turbo hot side built by Cory Johnson, cold side built by Matt Happel. VS Racing Air Air intercooler. Scrap 3 inch piping. Ford Explorer 8. 8 rear axle cut to fit with 3. Limited Slip. Used tires. Power output 4. 30hp. Happel didnt keep all the receipts. When I asked him for a total build cost he assured me that he spent less than 9,0. Most of the LS engine is stock I asked. Thats what I said, yea, nodded Happel, Most people think you need to have all kinds of shiny stuff under the hood to go fast. I mean, you go to car events and even drag shows and youll see lots of accessories that dont need to be thereeven roller rockers. You dont need them unless youre a race team and youre making a push rod engine which will spend its entire life above 6,0. RPM. Advertisement Continue Reading Below. Advertisement Continue Reading Below. Happel placed his hands on the table. So many car builds today are all about shiny steel headers, a massive chrome sheet metal intake manifold, and throttle bodies big enough to put your fist though. Everyone has all this gleaming crap with beautiful wheels onbut theyll be 2. Theyll have drag radials on but they cant hook, and a rear end that doesnt work. And. and they cant do anything with their car. Happel continued, After ten years of doing this building cars, the biggest thing Ive learned is you really dont need anything. You can use almost all the stock engine components. And we proved this with a Mustang that ran a 7. What I interrupted. Swear to God, 7. And whats funnier, it did 8. Wawa pump gas. We had DOT radial tires. And everyone asked how the does this car go so fastAnd they would come over and wed pop the hood and they would see overwhelming amounts of mediocrity, and be very confused. They would see a stock LS engine with a stock intake manifold which is still small to a lot of people. Matt Happel finished his food and turned over his trump card. I do R D for EFI Source Electronics in Boyertown. If you ever bought an ECU from EFI Electronics, for LS applications, youre running my base tune. Happel told me that hes a total nerd for electronic tuning and that LS motors are far more tweakable than people give them credit for. Advertisement Continue Reading Below. It was my turn to drive. I took it easy driving out from Yaccos and gave tentative pokes at the throttle. The Turbo LS V8 responded so fast, I backed off before my next breath. You didnt even get out of the converter laughed Happel, When you do thatthe stabby thing with your foot, all youre doing is spinning the torque converter. Its a high stall converter up around 2,0. I mean, yea theres some power going to the rear and you do accelerate when you do that but. I see a Monte Carlo in the slow lane and press the gas pedel with my big toe and hold it down a second longer. The engine surges. The turbo howls. The sensation is Tesla esque. Happel grins, Punchy, isnt itThe sensation is Tesla esque. Happel grins, Punchy, isnt itIve built cars for 4,2. Happel said very matter of factually. Which is absurd because if you consider that a Dodge Hellcat barely clicks off high 1. Everyone is really quick to buy stainless fuel lines but rubber lines work fine. Then theyre quick to replace the intake and throttle for something prettier when in reality its hurting them. You can make tons of power and go plenty fast on stock junkyard stuff. For instance, Marks Mustang that went 7s. People are funny, they come to me and say they want to build a budget race car. So, Ill get them a 2. But then they dont want it, they want to pay more for a clean low mile motor. Fine. But then, they want to take it apart, completely rebuild it, machine shop, the works. Im thinking. where is the budget Ha Budget Race CarIf the motor was already running in great shape, why take it apart Thats what people do with these turbo LS cars. Then they change the oil pump, put on rod bolts and then have oil pressure and reliability issues. I continue driving and according the LS Colorados ferocious acceleration.