V8 Solstice from GM
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Re: V8 Solstice from GM
Originally Posted by Doug Harden
Go sit in the corner young man......of course it is, but most driveline failures are during the initial hit....you know, trying to move 3***#'s from a dead stop is harder than pushing it faster after already moving.......come on now, I'm just playin' Mr. Optomistic..... 
I think it goes in this order (don't take this for gospel, I'm not 100% on this): turbo ecotec-->T56 (not sure which build)-->sigma-like IRS
I don't see much issue durability-wise. Traction may be another thing altogether...
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Re: V8 Solstice from GM
Originally Posted by 91_z28_4me
I guess you have seen the little beast or at least have seen specs, good to know they are really out there. I would expect the 6 speed to be the same as the one behind the 3.5 VQ in the 350Z and G35, am I correct in my assumption?
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Re: V8 Solstice from GM
Originally Posted by IREngineer
Not sure what is behind the FM's...
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Re: V8 Solstice from GM
Originally Posted by Evil Turbo SS
its needs a forced induction 3.8 - 4.3. 250HP in that car would be absolutly unarguably more then enough.
Hell with a twisted 3.8 in it, i might actually consider it.
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Re: V8 Solstice from GM
Originally Posted by FutureZMan
it doesnt need a V8,
its needs a forced induction 3.8 - 4.3. 250HP in that car would be absolutly unarguably more then enough.
Hell with a twisted 3.8 in it, i might actually consider it.
its needs a forced induction 3.8 - 4.3. 250HP in that car would be absolutly unarguably more then enough.
Hell with a twisted 3.8 in it, i might actually consider it.
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Re: V8 Solstice from GM
Originally Posted by IREngineer
Who says you can't get that (and torque) from an Ecotec???
Meh, im young in age, but old school in engine beliefs.
Cubic inchs is the only HP ive come to know, or trust.
a 9 cammed, 6 ignition packed Inline 5 with a cool plastic intiake isnt the type of thing i think about when i think of HP.
but im sure its quite possible.
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Re: V8 Solstice from GM
Originally Posted by Doug Harden
WTH?!?! Makes you feel old?!?! Hell, I graduated high school in 1975....dang, you're still wet behind yer ears.....me, I'm older than dirt.... 
BTW, I like how you snuck your Vette into the BG Gathering group photo...I was looking at it again last night, and saw your car sticking out there
Nice work!
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Re: V8 Solstice from GM
Originally Posted by PacerX
What transmission is it?
For manuals, I wouldn't trust anything but a T-56 behind an LSx, and since it's a 5-speed it isn't a T-56.
For manuals, I wouldn't trust anything but a T-56 behind an LSx, and since it's a 5-speed it isn't a T-56.
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Re: V8 Solstice from GM
Originally Posted by PacerX
What transmission is it?
For manuals, I wouldn't trust anything but a T-56 behind an LSx, and since it's a 5-speed it isn't a T-56.
For manuals, I wouldn't trust anything but a T-56 behind an LSx, and since it's a 5-speed it isn't a T-56.
Its the same trans from a Colorado. But it rated at that tq in a much larger truck thats ment to tow 5000 poulds. in a 2800 lb roadster it could handle a lot more.
Last edited by Evil Turbo SS; Oct 18, 2005 at 01:30 PM.
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Re: V8 Solstice from GM
Originally Posted by Doug Harden
Go sit in the corner young man......of course it is, but most driveline failures are during the initial hit....you know, trying to move 3***#'s from a dead stop is harder than pushing it faster after already moving.......come on now, I'm just playin' Mr. Optomistic.....
What you say maketh great sense, I shall continue my ponderings.
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Re: V8 Solstice from GM
Originally Posted by IREngineer
You know if the roles were reversed (well maybe not with you Doug) Pacer would be ripping some butt over such oversights. But that's ok, everyone has thier bad days
I have a much sunnier disposition in person.
Maybe I'm just an e-thug.
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