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Basic Specifications
Vehicle Color: Impulse Blue MetallicEngine Type: 8 Cylinder
Transmission: Manual
Est. Horsepower: 525 HP
Est. Curb Weight: 3,900 lbs.
Mileage: 14,000 miles
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Vehicle Journal:
Apr 15
Clutch Issue Resolved...I think
As of last update, we had buttoned up the car and I drove it for a bit and was still having clutch issues. I have an RPS 3+ clutch and it didn't like to disengage and the pedal was all the way at the floorboard making it a PITA to drive smoothly. Well, ordered up the slave shim from Speed Inc., pulled the transmission....again... installed the shim, reinstalled the transmission and it is a night and day difference on the smoothness of the shifts. Got the car aligned, tomorrow will be doing a bit of tuning.
Mar 28
It's Alive!!!
After being sick for nearly a week, I finally got back into the shop to work on my car. So we got the transmission back in, the exhaust in, bled the clutch and buttoned it up and after nearly 8 months she fired right up. Took it for a quick "spin" around the block and everything seems good. I need to get it aligned and do some tuning adjustments to compensate for the supercharger pulley swap and then it is off for a serious detailing. Next step is to get the ding in the trunk lid and quarter panel repaired and pick up the replacement spoiler.
Mar 08
Supercharger back on!
Friday, got the supercharger back on the car. The headers were re-coated and then shot with a ceramic sealant. The sealant was still curing on Friday, so they were not ready to be installed. So on the plate for next week is to get the headers installed, button up the engine bay, get the steering rack bolted up and the transmission back in the car and get the car aligned and tuned and hopefully I'll be back on the road.
Factory Options:
LS2, M6 Impulse Blue on Blue, 17" rims
Exterior Modifications:
20%Tint, painted grills, HID lights
Interior Modifications:
Painted Shift Knob
Performance:
Precision Motorsports Stage 3 Dart 225 heads, Power 3 Blower cam, 112 Magnuson Supercharger, Alkycontrol Methanol Injection, 1 3/4 Kooks Long Tube headers coated by Precision Motorsports, Corsa Sport Exhaust, HP Tuners custom Tune
Suspension/Chassis:
Front Pedders Coilovers, Hotchkis Sway Bars, King Springs with AirBags and Koni Adjustable Shocks in the rear, Noltec and Pedders bushings, Pedders quick ratio steering rack
Drivetrain:
GMM street shift kit, RPS stage 3+ clutch, Kaaz Diff, Harrop Diff Cover
Electronics:
Holden Bluetooth kit, Line lock, Pre-amp mod
To-Do List:
N/A
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7 Comments on apfu's GTO
Nice ride, Just gave you 15 stars, Check mine out and rate it if you would, Pic doesn't look like Sunshine Dragstrip, Could be worng, Thanks
Sweet ride.
Awesome!
It is the JHP kit from Australia. IIRC it was in the neighborhood of $300 when I bought a few years ago.
Sweet IBM!! How much did the Bluetooth kit run you?
Very sweet car! That must be an absolute beast to drive. That's my goal: heads, cam, supercharger. Awesome!
how are you liking the maggy? I myself am trying to decide between a maggy or a twin turbo setup