TCorzett
02-13-2011, 12:35 AM
After months of patiently waiting... the metamorphosis is complete! Over the past year I have been working on a plan for converting my G8 GT from a mild-mannered daily driver into a Road Course and Auto-X attacking beast. I put a plan together to modestly increase the power and tighten-up the handling without compromising the drivability and reliability. The car is still my daily driver, but it now has a new attitude.
Engine/Exhaust:
Magnacharger TVS1900
52lb Injectors
Ported throttle body
Roto-fab Cold Air Intake
JBA Shorty Headers
SOLO High Flow Cats (w/wideband bungs)
Corsa Cat-back Exhaust
Billet Prototype Catch Can
Drivetrain:
Camaro Differential w/3.45 Gears
GForce 1000 HP Race Axles
Transmission Cooler
Suspension/Brakes:
Pedders Track II kit with Super Car Coilovers
Spohn Rear Lower Control Arms (Poly Bushings)
Spohn Rear Trailing Arms (Poly Bushings)
Spohn Rear Toe Links (Poly Bushings)
Baer Pro Plus Big Brake Kit (Front & Rear) w/14" Slotted Rotors
Chassis:
BMR Sub-Frame Connectors
BMR Driveshaft Tunnel Brace
Interior/Electronics:
In-Dash GPS
JHP Double Hump Gauge Pod w/Autometer Sport Comp II Gauges (Boost & Fuel Pressure)
HSV Smoker's Package
Sliding Console Lid
Back-up Camera w/VIM and iPod integration
Factory (2009.5) OnStar w/Bluetooth
V1 Radar Detector w/custom Remote Display
DashHawk
Race-Technologies DL1 Data Logger (20Hz Advanced GPS) and DASH 3 Display
Exterior Appearance:
Maverick Man Carbon Fiber Spoiler
GXP Rear Diffuser
Wrenched & Tuned by:
Synergy Motorsports (http://www.synergymotorsports.net)
444rwhp / 460rwtq (@3596rpm)
A big thank you goes out to Rick from Synergy Motorsports (http://www.synergymotorsports.net) for performing all of the wrenching and tuning to make this project a success. Also, I would like to thank all of the sponsors who provided parts for my project (Pace Performance, Maryland Speed, GForce Engineering, Spohn Performance, PFYC, JHP, SOLO Performance, BMR Fabrication, Pedders USA, Crazy Paul, Maverick Man, Billet Prototypes, and GTOShiftLight.com).
And last, but not least, I would like to thank everyone on the boards for the help they have provided (directly or not)... I know I would not have done any of this if it wasn't for what I have learned from the G8 and GTO communities.
-Todd...
PS - Next round of mods are already in the works. Since I have the "go" taken care of, I figured I would work on some of the "show". I could tell you all my plans now, but that would take away some of the surprise of revealing it when it is finished.
Engine/Exhaust:
Magnacharger TVS1900
52lb Injectors
Ported throttle body
Roto-fab Cold Air Intake
JBA Shorty Headers
SOLO High Flow Cats (w/wideband bungs)
Corsa Cat-back Exhaust
Billet Prototype Catch Can
Drivetrain:
Camaro Differential w/3.45 Gears
GForce 1000 HP Race Axles
Transmission Cooler
Suspension/Brakes:
Pedders Track II kit with Super Car Coilovers
Spohn Rear Lower Control Arms (Poly Bushings)
Spohn Rear Trailing Arms (Poly Bushings)
Spohn Rear Toe Links (Poly Bushings)
Baer Pro Plus Big Brake Kit (Front & Rear) w/14" Slotted Rotors
Chassis:
BMR Sub-Frame Connectors
BMR Driveshaft Tunnel Brace
Interior/Electronics:
In-Dash GPS
JHP Double Hump Gauge Pod w/Autometer Sport Comp II Gauges (Boost & Fuel Pressure)
HSV Smoker's Package
Sliding Console Lid
Back-up Camera w/VIM and iPod integration
Factory (2009.5) OnStar w/Bluetooth
V1 Radar Detector w/custom Remote Display
DashHawk
Race-Technologies DL1 Data Logger (20Hz Advanced GPS) and DASH 3 Display
Exterior Appearance:
Maverick Man Carbon Fiber Spoiler
GXP Rear Diffuser
Wrenched & Tuned by:
Synergy Motorsports (http://www.synergymotorsports.net)
444rwhp / 460rwtq (@3596rpm)
A big thank you goes out to Rick from Synergy Motorsports (http://www.synergymotorsports.net) for performing all of the wrenching and tuning to make this project a success. Also, I would like to thank all of the sponsors who provided parts for my project (Pace Performance, Maryland Speed, GForce Engineering, Spohn Performance, PFYC, JHP, SOLO Performance, BMR Fabrication, Pedders USA, Crazy Paul, Maverick Man, Billet Prototypes, and GTOShiftLight.com).
And last, but not least, I would like to thank everyone on the boards for the help they have provided (directly or not)... I know I would not have done any of this if it wasn't for what I have learned from the G8 and GTO communities.
-Todd...
PS - Next round of mods are already in the works. Since I have the "go" taken care of, I figured I would work on some of the "show". I could tell you all my plans now, but that would take away some of the surprise of revealing it when it is finished.