1990 Chevrolet C1500
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In 1990, Chevrolet introduced the first high-performance racing focused truck of the big three automakers a high-performance variant of the GMT400 under the SS emblem called the 454SS. It was available only as a 2WD half-ton regular cab short box in Onyx Black only with a garnet red interior. The 454SS was powered by a 454 cu in V-8 producing 230 hp and 385 lb-ft. A 3-speed automatic transmission, a. k. a. Turbo Hydra-Matic 400, and 3. 73 rear axle ratio added to the truck's performance. In it original condition, this truck was a solid performer, but would soon be overshadowed by its rival competitor, the Ford F150 Lightning. Due to its better fuel economy, and lower base price, the Lightning was considered the better bang for the buck. If you-re worried about fuel economy, then this is not the truck for you! There were big plans to race this truck, but life got in the way. Some of the changes occurred before the decision was made to go in another direction. The original 454 engine has been replaced with a factory 454 crate engine that has less than 1000 miles on it. The fuel injection has been replaced with a...