1st street G8 with skinnies?

[GRRRR8]

I wonder.............

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[bigwillys58]

so cruel!! im jealous of your wheels and your warm weather!! what diameter/width/brand are those beauties? i also love how theyre laying amongst a head light, tunnel brace, and some other plastic "device" haha. i also see the heads over there either waiting on or have previously been in a photo shoot. sorry for all my off topic bs:spank:

[r33pwrd]

nice! tell me more about the rears! Im not hardcore enought for the fronts :)

[GRRRR8]

Thanks! Greg Weld (R.I.P) 17 x 4.5 and 17 x 9.5. I think they are called drag lites, but I will look at the box in the AM to post the correct name.

[g8_795]

Looks good Charlie. Are those heads getting ready to go in?

[GRRRR8]

Looks good Charlie. Are those heads getting ready to go in?

The trans is out and I can see that it is my oil pan that is seeping, so I should have the engine tore apart by Sunday.

[cobrakid]

I think those are Rod Lites.... Drag lites are the round holes... I believe.

Congrats! 1 cool and clean ride!


...after looking at them again, they might be the NEW drag lights????????

[GRRRR8]

They are the new "Prolites"

[BMR Sales]

Yes sir!

[GRRRR8]

Looks like I have the 3 inch studs figured out thanks to Crazy Paul and Greg@Pace Performance. I want to make 1 more measurement and I will get them ordered.

[GTPprix]

Ok new thread title.... "First G8 owner with Issues?"


Seriously.. thats awesome!

[confused2much]

I feel like a raccoon attracted to shiny things charlie....they look real good!

[GRRRR8]

Ok new thread title.... "First G8 owner with Issues?"


Seriously.. thats awesome!

But we already knew that!

[Robert@KBXPerformance]

Looks like I have the 3 inch studs figured out thanks to Crazy Paul and Greg@Pace Performance. I want to make 1 more measurement and I will get them ordered.



You happen to know the knurl size of the G8 wheel studs? I haven't had time to knock one of mine out to measure them with my machinist calipers.

[GRRRR8]

You happen to know the knurl size of the G8 wheel studs? I haven't had time to knock one of mine out to measure them with my machinist calipers.

.606 Moroso is the only ones that I could find with .615 and their site said for a .606-.613 hole. Part #46180 Front and rear are the same.

Note: the factory studs are 14 x 1.5 and the Moroso are 1/2 x20

[-Ray-]

You happen to know the knurl size of the G8 wheel studs? I haven't had time to knock one of mine out to measure them with my machinist calipers.

I've got a couple of metric micrometers somewhere. If I find it in the box somewhere in the garage, I'll send you one.
Hate to see someone use a caliper to measure a stud. :)

[GRRRR8]

I've got a couple of metric micrometers somewhere. If I find it in the box somewhere in the garage, I'll send you one.
Hate to see someone use a caliper to measure a stud. :)

What else like that do you have?

[-Ray-]

Bore gauges, height gauge, digital indicators, mag bases....

[GRRRR8]

Bore gauges, height gauge, digital indicators, mag bases....

I will talk to you on the phone about it.

[Robert@KBXPerformance]

I've got a couple of metric micrometers somewhere. If I find it in the box somewhere in the garage, I'll send you one.
Hate to see someone use a caliper to measure a stud. :)



I appreciate the offer but you don't need to be THAT precise. Besides machinist dial calipers can be VERY accurate. I have a full set of micrometers too but just don't need them for a measurement like this. Once again, thanks for the offer though.

[-Ray-]

It's ok Robert. I'm so used to the premise of 10 to 1 accuracy to tolerance. It's built in now. :D
I used a standard Mitutoyo 0-1" micrometer to measure accurately to .0002". Some people would need an indicating mike, some don't.

[GRRRR8]

Anybody here have a hook up on M&H Tires? I am looking for the new 185/55R17 radial front runners.

[GM_Fan]

http://www.mandhtires.com/store.php?crn=70&rn=372&action=show_detail


Wow, $155 on the M&H site.

[GRRRR8]

About $350 shipped! I gotta do under $300. I have to wait until Monday to call the place I am getting my ET Streets from and see if they can get them also.

[Robert@KBXPerformance]

It's ok Robert. I'm so used to the premise of 10 to 1 accuracy to tolerance. It's built in now. :D
I used a standard Mitutoyo 0-1" micrometer to measure accurately to .0002". Some people would need an indicating mike, some don't.




Hehe no problem man. Down to .001" is sufficient accuracy for a lower tolerance item like a wheel stud knurl measurement. Hey, it never hurts to get more accurate if you want to though.





About $350 shipped! I gotta do under $300. I have to wait until Monday to call the place I am getting my ET Streets from and see if they can get them also.


Which ET Streets you going for in the rear?

[GRRRR8]

Hehe no problem man. Down to .001" is sufficient accuracy for a lower tolerance item like a wheel stud knurl measurement. Hey, it never hurts to get more accurate if you want to though.







Which ET Streets you going for in the rear?

26.5 x 11.50 x 17

[Robert@KBXPerformance]

26.5 x 11.50 x 17


I meant are they the regular ET Street (bias ply), ET Street Radial (radial), or ET Street Radial II (radial).

[GRRRR8]

ET Streets, non DRs. I need all the traction I can get. I have some of the DRs I had on my Mach, but with almost a 100 more HP then the Stang, they are not going to do me much good.

[99-LS1-SS]

You don't think the DR's will handle 200 horsepower? :nah:

[Robert@KBXPerformance]

ET Streets, non DRs. I need all the traction I can get. I have some of the DRs I had on my Mach, but with almost a 100 more HP then the Stang, they are not going to do me much good.



Pretty sure those are a bias ply tire, which means you should do a bias ply front rather than a radial front.

[99-LS1-SS]

By the way, what is your projected rwhp with all of your mods?

[GRRRR8]

Pretty sure those are a bias ply tire, which means you should do a bias ply front rather than a radial front.

I know. I can get the 17 in runners either way.

[GRRRR8]

By the way, what is your projected rwhp with all of your mods?

Close to 500.

[GeorgeInNePa]

Pretty sure those are a bias ply tire, which means you should do a bias ply front rather than a radial front.

I know you shouldn't mix Bias Ply and Radials on the street, but how much difference does it make for passes down the 1/4?

[GRRRR8]

Next to none. If it was wet or cornering, HUGE difference!

[Robert@KBXPerformance]

I know you shouldn't mix Bias Ply and Radials on the street, but how much difference does it make for passes down the 1/4?



You usually encounter more asswobble on the big end of the track. Just got to make sure that even though the car may be pointing left or right swaying back and forth to NOT steer into it. Just keep the wheel more or less straight. Any of you that make it to the track often know what I mean.

Now with a drag radial you will not really have to worry about that unless you underinflate the piss out of them.

[GRRRR8]

You usually encounter more asswobble on the big end of the track. Just got to make sure that even though the car may be pointing left or right swaying back and forth to NOT steer into it. Just keep the wheel more or less straight. Any of you that make it to the track often know what I mean.

Now with a drag radial you will not really have to worry about that unless you underinflate the piss out of them.

My buddy calls that sensation "U-Boat" lol Its not for everyone, but if you are a racer its the best feeling in the world.........with your clothes on that is! :woohoo:

[GRRRR8]

Just got done doing the right frt with the 3 in studs. The wheel fits perfect! No spacers or grinding. I installed the pads and caliper to mock everything up for a clearance check and torqued the wheel and it has PLENTY of room. :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[GRRRR8]

Ordered the tires today. Here are some pics of progress.

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[GeorgeInNePa]

Just got done doing the right frt with the 3 in studs. The wheel fits perfect! No spacers or grinding. I installed the pads and caliper to mock everything up for a clearance check and torqued the wheel and it has PLENTY of room. :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

No spacers? Why did you swap out the studs?

[GRRRR8]

No spacers? Why did you swap out the studs?

Need 3 inch for NHRA in rear with slicks. Factory studs are 14 x 1.50 which would have meant maching the holes in the wheel. By putting 1/2 x 20 I killed all the birds with 1 stone. The shank on the nuts is 1 3/8 + the nut part, so more then covers safety/rules.

[GeorgeInNePa]

17" slicks?

[GRRRR8]

17" slicks?

No. :devil: I had an issue with ET streets 1 time years ago. They said it was an ET drag with 4 grooves, which technically it is. I didnt have a choice on the studs, so if I was going to do it I only wanted to do it once.

[GRRRR8]

:woohoo: Rear tires on the way! Pics soon!

[DQGTO]

any update? Wanna see those pics of that setup

[GRRRR8]

Front tires will be here Monday and rears Wen/Thursday.

[DQGTO]

sweet

[GRRRR8]

Now 1st G8 with runners and ET Streets and TPMS. It works too! :woohoo:

[jbradsh1]

Now 1st G8 with runners and ET Streets and TPMS. It works too! :woohoo:

I believe it! But you're kinda throwing down the gauntlet with the skinnies up front and the ET streets out back. There's a few 10 sec. street cars out there that you need to watch out for huh?

[GRRRR8]

Not worried about them. Only 1 goal since the begining........LOW 11s

[Chewy]

And then....

[GRRRR8]

And then....

New motor, more cubes and a 2300 Maggie.

[99-LS1-SS]

Pics please.

[cowbiker]

New motor, more cubes and a 2300 Maggie.

:respect:

[Mlozano]

There's a guy dropping an LS7 into his wifes G8 here. He might have you soon charlie. He starting the break down this week.

[GRRRR8]

He better change the cam in it. That cams profiles are for a 3200 pound car. Stock LS7 at the crank is 505, I think I have that covered. :devil:

[Top Speed]

Still no pics of your wheels/tires? LOL

[GRRRR8]

Still no pics of your wheels/tires? LOL

I want to clean the car and take some nice pics.

[bigwillys58]

Stock LS7 at the crank is 505, I think I have that covered. :devil:

haha ya think!?

[Mlozano]

But imagine the possibilities if your base is 500

[GeorgeInNePa]

All your base are belong to us!

[NYG8GT]

This thread has yet to deliver, and Im very disappointed :(

[GRRRR8]

There has been many pics posted with them on the car and sitting on the ground. Its raining today and I have been busy. Like I said, when I get the car cleaned up I will take some pics. What it can deliver is a disappearing act if you get next to it. :devil:

[GRRRR8]

Here is some pics in the shop today after some more tweaking.

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[UGotSmkd]

I think people are going to start thinking your shop is for G8 performance. No more of those walk ins!;) Naw mean?

[GRRRR8]

I had a white one there about 20 minutes after I took the pics! The G8 stuff is just about all appointment now unless its quickie stuff.

[Darkside]

What it can deliver is a disappearing act if you get next to it. :devil:

Talk, talk, talk, until you get some numbers out of her.:nah:

[GRRRR8]

I dont need a number to know what fast is. Its more of knowing what fast ISNT.

[Provie94]

Looks awesome! :thumbsup:

[GRRRR8]

Thanks! It does get a ton of looks.

[Devilish34]

Bah foe get the red one whose Black G8 is that??

[GRRRR8]

Brandons. New Era cam, DOD delete and 3200 stall. Yet another one!

[dline]

Those weld wheels give the car a neat muscle look to it!

[GRRRR8]

Thanks! A lot of people flip out when they realize it has runners.

[99-LS1-SS]

All your base are belong to us!

Did you play WoW?