Moved it out of the garage so the garage door springs could be changed. So much for extra mod money.
Moved it out of the garage so the garage door springs could be changed. So much for extra mod money.
Pulled the drag pack off from the last rental and installed the 19" sport wheels. Checked the original Bridgestones for cracking/dryrot and was very pleased with their condition. Took a ride to blow the dust off and stopped at the gas station to fill the tank with 93 octane. Hopefully, I'll be able to put more miles on it this year than the 300 miles I put on it last year!
John
2009 Stryker Blue Metalic GT Bolt-on G8 Record holder: 11.828 @ 114.61 with a 1.603 60'
1993 Pontiac Formula FIREHAWK 385ci., M6, Strange S60.
1968 Firebird Formula Convertible *Restomod project*
Just got to the house for a few days off and parked the tractor in the driver way, looks pretty cool and BIG sitting there.
Might be time to sell the RAT anyone interested let me know
2009 Panther Black Metallic "The Black Rat"
Current Modifications: Front end, Roof Pillars & Front top of roof has Clear Shield, Holden V8 6.0 Badges, Holden V Trunk Badge from Crazy Paul, UPR Catch Can, Corsa Exhaust & Roto Fab CAI. Spare Tire and Jack and Tinted Window's, hood scoops gutted, Poor Mans Heater Hose modification (holding up the hoses with zip ties), Painted the front dart to Panther Black.
Patrick Guerra's Tune July 12, 2010: 345 HP, 355 Torque on 87 Octane
Patrick's & Kurt's install of Kooks Long tubes 1 7/8" w/Corsa Connection Pipes
11-3-10: 362 rwhp, 372 Torque and updated engine and transmission tune.
New Engine as of 10- 5, 2011. Patrick & Kurt's tune and dyno 10-19 2011:363 rwhp, 365 Torque 93 octane.
Sounds so GRRRR8 BECAUSE RACE CAR
7-1-14 Brembo Front Brake upgrade & Bohnam Front Splitter installedCurt here
Noooooooo!
things are not what they appear to be.....
2009.5 Liquid Red,Onyx Red, Premium Package, e85 Surprise Package
I'm sure it is but now we are going from a roughly $4500 build to a $10,000 one. Quite a difference to say the least when dropping that amount of money in one shot. Plus I have to consider if it's worth going down the FI path since to do it right it costs a lot of cash and time to do. It doesn't get driven more than 3,000 miles a year now and it's parked over the winter. I don't take it to the strip but wouldn't mind some track time and auto-x once in a while. Basically street sleeper is what I'm going for but I don't mind big NA builds either. Nothing wrong with sounding like war at idle.Originally Posted by tchr49
Forced induction is your friend
- Matt
Exactly!!
2009 White Hot G8 GT w/ Onyx/Red Int. Sport/Premium, No Sunroof, Garage Queen
Borla Cat Back, VCM OTR Intake, DBA 4000 Slotted rotors and Hawk Ceramic pads, GXP Diffuser painted White, GXP Fascia, Crystal Clear side markers, Black Scoops, 20% Tint all around. 20" Camaro SS polished staggered, Shark Fin, Infinity 6032si front and Polk db651s rear
R.I.P. Charlie (Mr GRRRR8)
R.I.P. Chris (Panzer Leader)
"Mongo only pawn in game of life"
No doubt you’ll have a good one when you’re done. More of a Teddy Roosevelt myself but there’s nothing like big cam sound.
things are not what they appear to be.....
2009.5 Liquid Red,Onyx Red, Premium Package, e85 Surprise Package
It is just going to be sitting and I dont want it to just rot away
2009 Panther Black Metallic "The Black Rat"
Current Modifications: Front end, Roof Pillars & Front top of roof has Clear Shield, Holden V8 6.0 Badges, Holden V Trunk Badge from Crazy Paul, UPR Catch Can, Corsa Exhaust & Roto Fab CAI. Spare Tire and Jack and Tinted Window's, hood scoops gutted, Poor Mans Heater Hose modification (holding up the hoses with zip ties), Painted the front dart to Panther Black.
Patrick Guerra's Tune July 12, 2010: 345 HP, 355 Torque on 87 Octane
Patrick's & Kurt's install of Kooks Long tubes 1 7/8" w/Corsa Connection Pipes
11-3-10: 362 rwhp, 372 Torque and updated engine and transmission tune.
New Engine as of 10- 5, 2011. Patrick & Kurt's tune and dyno 10-19 2011:363 rwhp, 365 Torque 93 octane.
Sounds so GRRRR8 BECAUSE RACE CAR
7-1-14 Brembo Front Brake upgrade & Bohnam Front Splitter installed
Yeah, I'm all in on the big stick.
Rest in Peace Charlie!
Sold
Just a GT
That's pretty much mine... Lopes enough to rock the car in park, and that's saying something because it's stiffly sprung. The problem is it has to have a 3200 stall which makes auto-x all but impossible. Mine is NOT a sleeper, but I'm a poser and don't race on the street or the track. I just like a little power for when it gets hilly... In Iowa... Hahahaha
2009.5 MSM GXP 500ish N/A RWHP. Mods include but aren't limited to: Texas Speed 418 (6.8L) fully forged held together with ARP from top to bottom, PRC 255cc heads, Rick Crawford intake plenum, TB port, polish and tune, Roto-Fab 102mm CAI w/LS7 MAF, Kooks 1-7/8" headers wrapped with DEI, Corsa catless system, Circle D 3200 Stall, 3.45 final drive, BMR's complete street bushing kit and sway bars, Eibach Pro Kit, G-Force Axles, running on staggered VMR 710's with Bridgestone RE11 rubber. HSV triple gauge pack with Calais smokers kit mod, V6 tails, debadge/rebadge, V6 door handles, AU black door trim, Maverick Man under hood strut covers, & washer and bolt kit, fully corrected paint thanks to Adams Polishes and my hard work. Built with reliability in mind with some power for those times when you need to pass or go over a big hill. Just a poser, not a racer!
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