V8 Solstice from GM
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Re: V8 Solstice from GM
A V-8 also is reportedly on the agenda for the Pontiac Solstice. We've been assured by a senior GM exec that a V-8 will fit between the chassis rails. Sounds like a recipe for a 21st-cetury Cobra.
Interesting. I need to find my post where I reported that GM has one V8 powered test mule Solstice, and where I mentioned that a V8 powered Solstice would be Pontiacs version of 21st Cobra.
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Re: V8 Solstice from GM
A V-8 also is reportedly on the agenda for the Pontiac Solstice. We've been assured by a senior GM exec that a V-8 will fit between the chassis rails. Sounds like a recipe for a 21st-cetury Cobra.
I wonder if these same MT sources can confirm that a V8 will fit in the passenger compartment of the Solstice, once the interior is removed? Will a V8 fit in the trunk of a Monte Carlo? Will two V8's fit in the cargo area of an HHR? Will a V8 fit in those big shopping carts at Home Depot?
Yeah a V8 will fit between the chassis rails of a Solstice. So what? That doesn't mean you can make an actual saleable car out of it.
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Re: V8 Solstice from GM
Originally Posted by Z284ever
I wonder if these same MT sources can confirm that a V8 will fit in the passenger compartment of the Solstice, once the interior is removed? Will a V8 fit in the trunk of a Monte Carlo? Will two V8's fit in the cargo area of an HHR? Will a V8 fit in those big shopping carts at Home Depot?
Yeah a V8 will fit between the chassis rails of a Solstice. So what? That doesn't mean you can make an actual saleable car out of it.
Yeah a V8 will fit between the chassis rails of a Solstice. So what? That doesn't mean you can make an actual saleable car out of it.
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Re: V8 Solstice from GM
Originally Posted by NewbieWar
f-bodys had a v8 crammed into them... and it was a sellable car... kinda...
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Originally Posted by 91_z28_4me
NO the F-bodies were designed from the start to handle a v8.
lol, its just a bit tight in there at times... but i know what you mean
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Re: V8 Solstice from GM
The first thing I thought of when I saw the concepts of the Solistice was "I hope somebody puts a V8 in it."
I would love to have that conversion done.
What a car it would be.
Monster Miata Killer.
I would love to have that conversion done.
What a car it would be.
Monster Miata Killer.
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Re: V8 Solstice from GM
Originally Posted by NikiVee
I will say it again. There is ONE Solstice test mule with a V8 running around GM. Maybe some "insiders" can confirm this?
Don't be surprised if you see a V8 Solstice 2009.
Don't be surprised if you see a V8 Solstice 2009.
Also the v8 is probably being used to test the body for stiffness for the GXP.
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Re: V8 Solstice from GM
Just playing devil's advocate, but weren't there guys saying a few years back that there was no way that the upcoming LS7 was actually going to be 7 liters? I remember alot of naysayers spouting that off.
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Re: V8 Solstice from GM
Originally Posted by NewbieWar
f-bodys had a v8 crammed into them... and it was a sellable car... kinda...
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Re: V8 Solstice from GM
Ya know we had a nice long thread about a G6 V-8. I think the same thing applies here also. It will fit. The small block chevy fits in everything from bar-stools to 26,000lb cube trucks. I dont work for GM, I'm not a future teller, but I highly doubt it will ever happen. I'd love to eat my words one day but I doubt I will.
The car will go fine with a turbo or blower. For the aftermarket a turbo ecotec could put 350hp to the wheels and still get 20 mpg easy. No cam or head swap needed.
The V-8 weighs 100lbs more, plus chassis, tranny and rear end upgrading would give you a 3200lb solstice. How much hp? 300? whats the price? 29,995? It doesnt sound all too bad but not sure if the chassis was designed for that.
The car will go fine with a turbo or blower. For the aftermarket a turbo ecotec could put 350hp to the wheels and still get 20 mpg easy. No cam or head swap needed.
The V-8 weighs 100lbs more, plus chassis, tranny and rear end upgrading would give you a 3200lb solstice. How much hp? 300? whats the price? 29,995? It doesnt sound all too bad but not sure if the chassis was designed for that.
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Re: V8 Solstice from GM
Wouldnt a v8 in the solstice be a bit much for its size and weight (spin the tires to much)? I think the turbo would be a better idea. I'll take a 8 over a 4 anyday though.
Just a few of my thoughts
Just a few of my thoughts