Ss Chevy Trail Blazer
 

Does anyone have one ? Will it tow a 22 Scarab ? Are they a POS ??

Thanks

I picked mine up 3 weeks ago. I LOVE IT....

I am towing a Baja 272 with it (haven't yet though, but wieght is at 95% of the TBSS limits) so I am sure a 22 Scarab will be way under its limits. I tow very little though (200 yards to ramp and back), so I am no judge

Whats nice is the air ride suspension in back. I am told when I hitch up the boat, air will be put in to level it out, sounds pretty cool, my MDX never did anything like that.

If you get one, cut off the resonator and replace with a straight pipe, it will then sound like its meant to.

good luck...

Have an 06 SS, wife's car. I towed my CheckmateZT280 with it. The air leveling is a great system, makes towing very stable. 400 hp with 4:10 gears makes towing a breeze. Big brakes stop extra weight with ease. It tows better than my 2500HD believe it or not. Did some 500 mile tows in summer heat at free-way speeds with no issues.
I have had zero issues at 22k miles. Fun sleeper. Have yet to get bored with the performance.
It is AWD, wish that was selectable to have more fun but then buying 20" rubber would get expensive.

i tow a scarab 22 with one no problem at all, dont do long hauls but i would if i had to. fuel mpg goes down a lot i think the 4 drive stays on scott

I love mine too! I had a little computer work done on mine to take out some of the torque management they put in them. It snaps your neck now:D

Vector or PCMforless?

I am worried about warranty issues on my 08, might go the CAI, tune, dual exhaust route when the time comes though.

I just found out you can get a "tow" tune....cool

Vector, they say the dealer can't tell it's been tuned. I had a service station get diesel in there gas tanks and had to take it in to have it checked out. They never said anything about it. But it does run better for sure.

alot of discussion on that right now. Apparantly, the 08's have additional logging capabiity when you swap the ECM/TCM, then possibly write to another module, then linked via satellite. Sounds like GM might be getting smart.

I have no problem with this, as when you mod you take it into your own hands, they shouldn't have to cover our ef ups for free. Just waiting to get the bugs out of the TBSS before I go that route.

I sent mine to them and they overnighted it back. I'm not sure if that helps since your not installing a different ECM.

You guys aren't making this easy. I was considering a Tahoe but man the Trailblazer SS is massively fun to drive. I'd be towing a Scarab SCS with it so don't foresee any problems.

my family owned chrysler, jeep, dodge and chevy franchises. I used to tow my 27 Fountain with a grand cherokee. All the mechanics at the dealership told me no problem at all, just make sure the tranny is warm before hammering on it. So in other words dont just hook up and hit the interstate. In fact I towed my 27 through the mountains and everything and never had a problem. Don't see a problem with the SS chevy towing it at all.

I have an 06, Vector tuned/intake. 13.2@104. Tows very well.

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I tow my 30 velocity with one,not far,but no problems,except the crappy gas bills,worse than my boat:(:(:( tripps

Thanks to all

I would do vector just b/c you can get their e-fans and HSRK kit also. That would give the jeep srt a run for its money. I did a pcmforless on my vortec max with a shift kit and bolt ons and love it. Zero TM on these chevy gas motors makes'em haul some azz. THey just keep on pulling when you nail it. Im trying to get an SS for my wife. i love em

Definitely...just bought an 08 Durango w/the 5.7L Hemi and one of the first things I did was chop the resonator off and run a straight pipe out the back....looks/sounds way better and I think it might free up a couple of horses.

Vector has an OEM ECM with their tune on it for $500, keeping the stock on in tact for dealer visits . Great deal, just the warranty issue is holding me back as they MIGHT be able to see me swapping them out back and forth. I would do the Efans and the tune at the same time so Chris can load that efan change on it at the same time.

And honestly, the TM issue is beginning to bother me. Problem is, the tranny is not designed for the 400hp beast, so you disable TM and play a little, you blow your tranny. And they will then see with the efan in their why it blew.

Decision, decisions, ....

I will tell you, I have had luxury cars going back the last few vehicles. The TBSS, at 2/3 the price, is 3x more fun...