(This will be the official thread following this build, don't forget to subscribe to it)

I am super excited to say that I just got off the phone with MBRP Inc. Performance Exhaust in regards to their projected 1000hp Chevrolet Colorado, that is being done in collaboration with GM Canada. The project is called "Colorado SPEED"!

"Yes we are building a DRIFT Colorado with GM right now. In fact this one is much more than just DRIFT...... we are looking to build a project that will be able do several different styles of racing well. Our aim is to supply GM with a cool drift truck but also build the truck in a way that we can take the truck to a couple high mile per hour events like the " Texas Mile" events and "The Silverstate Classic" road race events, we will drag this truck at a few tracks across North America as well. We will be trying to turn a low 10 sec pass. One last goal for this project is to be able to cruise the highway all day with the tunes and AC cranked all the while turning close to 20 MPG....... with upwards of 1000HP under the hood."

They have been working on the LS7 engine they dropped in the Colorado to handle 22lbs of boost, with their pro-charger set up.

MBRP is one of the leading exhaust manufacturers for diesel engines in the industry, and I have been told they are looking to expand to other markets in the "car/truck scene". I am super excited to say that I will soon be the proud owner of a MBRP exhaust set up for my Colorado, which I will record sound clips and take pictures for you all to see.

I have been emailed pics and such to show to you all. And I have also been given permission to answer any questions you guys may have in regards to the project. So please don't hesitate to ask. And if I don't readily know the answer, I will do my best to find out for you.

These are some engine pics as ell as some rough framing pics (taken from a friends shop, not MBRP's actual location).

Colorado SPEED official Rendering


Just in case someone wants to order a LS7, here is the part number.


Ya right!


One crate LS7, a special "Thanks" to GM Parts


LS7 installed........ looks like this engine bay was built for a V8



All this mess just to get the front bars of the roll cage up to the front section of frame.


Inside view of the cage build in progress.


Rear section of the roll cage


Rear pic


Rear frame work taking shape, still loads of work to do back here.


COBRA seats has stepped up with their cool leather and Carbon fiber Missano seats for this project

NICE! But what / where is MBRP?

MBRP is located in Huntsville, Ontario, Canada.

Their main market is the USA, with their extensive diesel exhaust lines. They also do exhaust for Motorbikes, and are known as the leading exhaust manufacturers for snowmobiles (I believe)

http://www.mbrp.com/index.php?page=home

Check out their site.

You may have seen a couple of their other Colorado's, either with Hahn, or at Sema

Ahhh shit, thats effin' sweet



I used to live right up by Huntsville, surprised they do stuff like this up there!

I Want.....NOW

I Want.....NOW

Probably another dream I won't see when I open my eyes. Nice, but will believe when it's completed.

Oh its no dream...

I updated the original thread to let people know, that we (MBRP) are going to use this specific post to show the progress and updates for this build.

Who needs the LS2, when you can fit the LS7 in there, haha.

Now that's what I'm talking about!!!!

+1, if you can do that I'd buy one!

Is that were you work XT? im very interested in the exhaust tip coming out of the bed, been trying to figure out how to do this for a while now, thanks. looks good so far.

that is badass!!!!
looks like a craftsman truck series on steroids!!!

this is no dream
i actually live in huntsville and have seen mbrp's trucks
they will forsure come through
I also bought the white and blue one above
really good job

Whoa i need to go change my pants......I knew there were real heroes out there building for average joe's

Wow, thats it? Just kidding, that is going to be an awesome truck.

if u bought that blue and white truck take pics of it because it loooks freakin' sweet

I asked MBRP about their expected delivery date:

" Completion date........... this is a tough one. This project was originally to be ready for the summer shows, it will not see this summer now as all the "one off" parts have taken so long to design and build with many still to go. We are likely looking at fall, this year before we get any road testing done."

wow, that's all I can say (jaw on the Floor)

That is effin SWEET....... OMG I would love to see that in action, and would love to beable to put an LS7 motor in my Colly!

That is effin SWEET....... OMG I would love to see that in action, and would love to beable to put an LS7 motor in my Colly!

ya i will post some more next week of the blue and white one
my dad actually owns
MBRP and i bought it off him this spring.
M_O_Z im also 17 years old

Do they sell that grill guard on that blue and white truck? That's pretty cool.

im only 18 but i bought my truck about 2 months after my 17th birthday on my own with a loan from my sister but she was paid back by december and i bought in june almost july next day i had off work and i had to get it licensed and registered so i could drive it or i was stuck driving a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am back to the original topic Colorado Speed is effing sweet and me likey