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Nine Ball
03-23-2009, 04:28 PM
Discuss!

Original article:

http://www.planetlsx.com/news/Test_Drive__Pontiac_G8_GXP_6-Speed_/49
Nino
03-23-2009, 04:38 PM
Looks great!

The car has loosened up quite a bit now that it is over the 500 mile mark.

Ill have it on the dyno April 4th and hopefully at the track that evening for some baseline runs.
WSsick
03-23-2009, 04:38 PM
Good piece! I'm I trust you're writing more than those stupid magazine cars. Looking forward to an SS FULL review!
SPLATT
03-23-2009, 04:48 PM
Nice! hopefully i can get my hands on one of those!
Nine Ball
03-23-2009, 04:56 PM
Nino (posted above) will keep us updated on track times and dyno figures. Good to see you onboard!
Nine Ball
03-23-2009, 05:13 PM
Good piece! I'm I trust you're writing more than those stupid magazine cars. Looking forward to an SS FULL review!

I have arranged a test drive with a local '10 SS buyer, his was one of the first 100 built. :)

And I have had my own '10 Camaro SS/RS on order since November. It will be a project car here. :devil:
AlexTheGreat
03-23-2009, 06:14 PM
Nino, you must be the man at that dealership in order for them to let you race and dyno that thing!
Nino
03-23-2009, 06:17 PM
Nino, you must be the man at that dealership in order for them to let you race and dyno that thing!

Actually, I bought it. LOL

I only have so much pull.
unit213
03-23-2009, 06:30 PM
Nice! Very fun cars to drive. A friend's made 371rwhp stock after some break miles and it made 410rwhp with a CAI kit, a Corsa catback, and a tune.

What are your mod plans?
BAD ASS TA WS6
03-23-2009, 06:34 PM
Awesome, and great looking car Nino!
SilverGhost
03-23-2009, 06:59 PM
I'm digging that thing:)
Brains
03-23-2009, 07:48 PM
Nice meeting you briefly at TX2K9, Nino.. Glad to have you on board!

So ... gonna spray it? :devil:
Scooter70
03-23-2009, 07:50 PM
Very nice. Livernois just did a baseline and intake/exhaust/tune on a GXP up here in Detroit the other day. Link here. (http://www.motownmuscle.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98014) Baseline was 371hp/382ft-lbs and after all was said and done it put down 410/410! Unbelievable!
Sammyboy
03-23-2009, 07:53 PM
Great looking car nino....hope your happy with it.
XtinctZ28
03-23-2009, 07:58 PM
I really like this car. Very nice!
will69camaro
03-23-2009, 08:40 PM
Nice meeting you also Nino. Very nice car! It's a tough choice on Camaro or GXP for me. We currently have no cars with more than room for 2 comfortably. Maybe make a nice addition to the current stable!

William
Pipelayaz
03-23-2009, 08:45 PM
410RWHP w/intake exhuast and a tune? Thats sweet! Looks pimp especially with the Brembo brakes.. I'd like to see GM offer those on more cars.
StoleIt
03-23-2009, 08:58 PM
Wow...drool.

Damn...
unit213
03-23-2009, 09:08 PM
410RWHP w/intake exhuast and a tune? Thats sweet! Looks pimp especially with the Brembo brakes.. I'd like to see GM offer those on more cars.

Stock manifolds too. That's really impressive.
PhoenixRising
03-23-2009, 09:14 PM
Awesome car...perfect DD if I had the extra money.
Nino
03-23-2009, 10:00 PM
Thanks for the words and it was great meeting alot of you the other night. I will try and make it out to as many gatherings as I can.

I probably should have brought my Camaro up the other night, it would have had more company. LOL

I have alot of plans for the car. I have the break in miles about done and will dyno the car and run it down the strip stock on the 3rd I think and then the first batch of mods will be long tubes, axle backs and an intake as well as tune. Hoping to break the 450 barrier with that. Then a whole bunch of other stuff leading up to a roots type SC.

This should be a fun build.
Ames
03-23-2009, 10:05 PM
Love it. Except the front plate.
Nino
03-23-2009, 10:31 PM
Yeah, Ill get it off and have it re sprayed when I get the HSV fenders.
Z Fury
03-24-2009, 08:15 AM
That G8 really impresses me. The GT is an incredible vehicle, and the GXP just raises the bar a bit more.

As far as the TR6060, how does it compare to the T56? Is there any noticeable difference as you row the gears?
Nine Ball
03-24-2009, 08:38 AM
T56 vs TR6060 is a big difference in feel and accuracy. My C6 had the T56, and even with an aftermarket shifter it wasn't as precise as the TR6060 in my '09 Z06. The '09 Z06 with an aftermarket shifter is what I'd consider gear-banger heaven. It is that good.

TR6060 has shorter throws, and a more precise pattern. Like they took all the slop out of an already good T56.
Z Fury
03-24-2009, 08:47 AM
T56 vs TR6060 is a big difference in feel and accuracy. My C6 had the T56, and even with an aftermarket shifter it wasn't as precise as the TR6060 in my '09 Z06. The '09 Z06 with an aftermarket shifter is what I'd consider gear-banger heaven. It is that good.

TR6060 has shorter throws, and a more precise pattern. Like they took all the slop out of an already good T56.

Wow, I really didn't think it would be that different. I figured the newer trans would have a better feel to it, but that significant? Wow. I really need to "feel" this difference for myself.

Thanks for the prompt reply. :thumb:
GTPprix
03-24-2009, 08:47 AM
My TR6060 almost feels like it has two "notches" one right before its in gear and the second one as it enters the gear. It feels VERY precise, throws are pretty damn good for a stock transmission! I can't wait to throw a GMM on this thing. Definitely better than any of my T56's
Nine Ball
03-24-2009, 10:29 AM
Here is the GM spec sheet and description on the TR6060 vs T56:

Click Here (http://74.125.47.132/search?q=cache:WzZofopSoA8J:www.media.gm.com/us/powertrain/en/product_services/2008/Whats%2520New/Transmissions/2008%2520Manual%2520Transmission/08_MM6_MZ6.doc+t56+tr6060&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us)
witness
03-24-2009, 11:31 AM
I'd hit it...


A beautiful piece of machinery.
Nino
03-24-2009, 11:49 AM
The CTS-v article has promted me to go ahead and order those brakes and see if they fit and what will be needed to make them fit.

Hopefully they will be here soon.
MY06TBSS
03-24-2009, 05:39 PM
NICE VERY NICE!! Congrats NINO....
WSsick
03-24-2009, 06:20 PM
I have arranged a test drive with a local '10 SS buyer, his was one of the first 100 built. :)

And I have had my own '10 Camaro SS/RS on order since November. It will be a project car here. :devil:

That's great! You are sure on top of things here.:thumb:

Now, this project Camaro, are we allowed to know the plans/goals & get mod by mod track/dyno #s or is this top secret stuff?:secret:
BlackScreaminMachine
03-25-2009, 07:05 AM
I heard some very positive things about the car. Like the reg G8 or the Camaro, not a feasible since I live in CT and I would still need a snow beater.
LEO
03-25-2009, 10:27 PM
Beautiful car. The article is well written but needs some real track times, not just manuf. estimates to give it more appeal.
KameleonTransAm
03-26-2009, 04:19 AM
Simply gorgeous! If I only I needed another car right now, the Camaro can keep its retro interior!
Nino
03-26-2009, 11:27 AM
Ill have dyno results and track times next week. ;)
QuickSilver
03-26-2009, 02:33 PM
Great looking car. A guy i know is looking at getting a G8 GT and an APS kit for it.
Brains
03-26-2009, 03:20 PM
I wish I could trade someone my new, in the box F-body APS kit for a G8 one :)