While we were out at Willow Springs for the MPG Track Days event we had a chance to take the Lingenfelter Reaper around a dirt course to check out the various modifications that the tuning company has made to the Silverado. Lingenfelter has designed the Reaper as something of an answer to the Ford F-150 Raptor, taking the already very capable Silverado Z71 and transforming it into a truly brawny pick-up for on and off-road duty.<br /><br />Reaper modifications to the stock Silverado include a new front clip, a high clearance bumper with a reinforced skip plate, a 3-inch Fox Racing suspension system that provides 9.2 inches of travel in the front and 11.2 in the rear, Corsa Performance exhaust, 20-inch Reaper wheels with 33-inch all-terrain tires, custom gauges and Lingenfelter interior treatments. 17-inch beadlock wheels, Reaper graphic wrap and a Magnuson TSV1900 supercharger are all on the options sheet as well.<br /> <br />Our tester had a particularly raucous exhaust note due to another overzealous journalist who managed to damage the Corsa cat-back exhaust system. The solution? Ditch the exhaust – a surprisingly tolerable situation as it turns out.<br /><br />The bolstered suspension made short work of the off-road course, dispatching ruts, large rocks, and steep inclines and declines with no drama whatsoever. We’d love to see how the Reaper fares on a high speed off-road course, as that seems to be the primary design intention of the truck, but regardless, we like what we’ve experienced so far.<br /><br />The Chevrolet Reaper is available in three versions ranging from the mid-$50s for the base version to the mid-$60s for the fully optioned supercharged Reaper, and is at select Chevrolet Dealers. Check out www.reaperperformanceusa.com for more information.<br /><br />Article: http://www.windingroad.com/articles/reviews/wr-tv-2014-lingenfelter-chevrolet-silverado-reaper/<br /><br />Visit us at http://www.windingroad.com and http://www.windingroadracing.com<br /><br />Wear headphones! The audio in this video was recorded with in-ear binaural microphones. With headphones or earbuds on, you'll feel like you're actually sitting in the driver's seat.<br /><br />We upload new videos every week that give quick insight into what our weekly test cars look, feel, and sound like when they're being driven joyfully. If you haven't already, subscribe. <br /><br />Winding Road Media presents automotive and racing products and information to car enthusiasts.<br /><br />http://www.windingroadracing.com offers products and services for car enthusiasts and racers. <br /><br />Winding Road Magazine is a free weekly online magazine written for the car enthusiast, with an intelligent, entertaining perspective. Visit us at http://www.windingroad.com <br /><br />Facebook:<br />https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winding-Road/18921012131<br /><br />Our Racing Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/WindingRoadRacing
