2006 Specs

[triz]

New for 2006
SS model with LS2 6.0L V-8 (395 hp / 294 kw), 20-inch wheels, sport-tuned suspension, unique exterior and interior appointments, available all-wheel drive
Revised exterior appearance on LT models
Standard StabiliTrak stability control system
Vortec 5300 with Displacement on Demand available on TrailBlazer models
Increased power on Vortec 4200: 291 horsepower :eek: (217 kw ) and 277 lb.-ft. of torque (375 Nm)*
Improved, low-drag brakes
Enhanced Quiet Package with acoustic windshield and additional sound insulation
OnStar and XM Satellite Radio antennas combined in a single unit
Two exterior colors: Bordeaux Red and Red Jewel Tint Coat Metallic

I want to see what modifications they did to get it up to 291HP. I want more powerful brakes too! :undecided

[tblazed]

Changes to the 2006 I6 include..

• 10.3:1 compression ratio
• Improved air flow
• Mass air flow sensor
• Improved A.I.R. system
• Improved ignition coils
• Piston rod squirters

[SBEnvoy]

Is the Horsepower increase just because they retested using the SAE method?

[homertime]

I'm in a 2006 Envoy for a rental car, and yes I can feel a little bit more power at the lower RPM's

Either that or I'm just harder on the pedal cause it's a rental