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02-20-2015, 01:02 PM
#10041
VIP Member
Originally Posted by
TooManyHobbies
I ordered it new 4.005 pistons; main studs; and main, rod, and cam bearings.
How about some forged rods?
Marty
G8 gone, but not forgotten...
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02-20-2015, 01:14 PM
#10042
Beyond Help
Originally Posted by
Crazy Paul
Did it come with a free fire extinguisher?
(Too soon???)
Thats is brutal, made me laugh good
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
Curt here
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02-20-2015, 01:16 PM
#10043
Beyond Help
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
Curt here
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02-20-2015, 06:47 PM
#10044
Originally Posted by
G8 GT V8
How about some forged rods?
Do not need to order those since I already have them
Rotohack 102 intake - 102 MAF - TPIS 102 TB - TVS1900 ported & plated w 8 rib 2.5" front + OD rear
PnP Interchiller - RCR ported heads - RCR Lunati 219/231 113+1 - Forged Bottom End
ARH 2" LT headers - Solo 3" CB - MT DRs + M&H FRs on Weld RT-S
CTS-V fuel w Vaporworx - FAST 85s - Alkycontrol meth M15 + M10 - RCR tune
9.75@139.2 ? rwhp ? rwtq
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02-20-2015, 07:36 PM
#10045
Vendors
Ordered some 980cc fuel squirters and pigtails.
Phillip M.
09.5 SBM GT Sports/Premium/Roof
Engine: Stock Bottom End
Heads: Stock, LS3 Intake, LY6 Exhaust, Milled
Cam: BTR IV PD
Intake: Stock Intake, Stock TB, LS7 MAF, Volant CAI
Exhaust: 1-7/8 Kooks LT's, Off-Road Pipes, Corsa cat-back
Fuel: Fore Twin Ti 450's, Vaporworx, E85, Bosch Injectors
Drivetrain: 6L80, Sonnax
Suspension: BMR 15" Strange Coilovers
Wheels/Tires: 15x10 RT-S on 275/60R15 Pro's, 17x5 Weld on M/T 28"
Ported LSA Blower, 9.55/2.55, 102 TB, Chiller
High Compression/Boost/E85
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02-21-2015, 02:30 AM
#10046
Moderator, Retired
Originally Posted by
texn884
Thats is brutal, made me laugh good
Not smart when someone is holding the strut tower bar.
Rest in Peace Charlie!
Sold
Just a GT
Originally Posted by
RichsGreyGT
this site is hardcore modding central.
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02-21-2015, 09:28 AM
#10047
Beyond Help
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
Curt here
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02-21-2015, 10:52 AM
#10048
Moderator, Retired
Originally Posted by
texn884
That is true Ray
, Ill go sit in the corner now and wait till you say its ok to come out of the corner
Travel and weather has seriously hindered any extra activity.
Rest in Peace Charlie!
Sold
Just a GT
Originally Posted by
RichsGreyGT
this site is hardcore modding central.
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02-21-2015, 03:16 PM
#10049
Moderator
Started her up after being away for the last six weeks. Even in this cold, came to life like she was just shut off.
Len
White Hot 2009.5 Pontiac G8 GT
TVS1900 | Custom Texas Speed & Performance cam spec'd and remote tuned by Patrick Guerra | LS9 Injectors | Rotofab CAI | Corsa catback | Kooks 1-7/8" LTs with catted connectors
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02-22-2015, 05:14 AM
#10050
Beyond Help
Put on my Eibach 15mm spacers on the rear and cut about a 1/2" off each stud to make the wheel fit. Looks much better having the rear wheels pushed out
I hope you all dont think the Rat needs a wax job do ya? lol
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
Curt here
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Post Thanks / Like - 0 Thanks, 2 Likes, 0 Dislikes