The thicker more rigid 00 wheel is much better feeling than the thinner limper 94 wheel.
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I definitely agree.
The thicker more rigid 00 wheel is much better feeling than the thinner limper 94 wheel.
The thicker more rigid 00 wheel is much better feeling than the thinner limper 94 wheel.

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... That's the point. Get a turbo kit onn there, or SC kit if he's so inclined...Jim W wrote:Kinda hard to put a boost gage on a car that doesn't generate any boost![]()
Nice addition Peter, hopefully the weather will hold out on Sunday and I can check it out!
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don't roll you eyes at me!
... aftermarket SC kits are proven more relayable then aftermarked turbos..

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Peterg22000 wrote:don't roll you eyes at me!... aftermarket SC kits are proven more relayable then aftermarked turbos..
When should we see a SC on top of that V8?
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Members start chanting, "We want boost! We want boost!" while pounding fists on desk. 
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WE WANT BOOST! **Pounds Fist**
but really that must be a blast to drive.
but really that must be a blast to drive.

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lewis26 wrote:Members start chanting, "We want boost! We want boost!" while pounding fists on desk.
if you all WANT me to have boost, then you can donate to my "Boost fund"! I take Paypal.

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paypal please....
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PM sent. 

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i donated!! now everyone else must
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gonzo4191 wrote:i donated!! now everyone else must
thank you Sir!

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I already did... indirectly. BOOST! NOW! *pounds fist*Peterg22000 wrote:if you all WANT me to have boost, then you can donate to my "Boost fund"! I take Paypal.

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I'd rather contribute to my own boost fund.
I couldn't imagine how much fun a SC V8 would be. Oh, there go my nipples again.
I couldn't imagine how much fun a SC V8 would be. Oh, there go my nipples again.

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2000Silverbullet wrote:I'd rather contribute to my own boost fund.![]()
I couldn't imagine how much fun a SC V8 would be. Oh, there go my nipples again.
$6,850.00

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That's another car for us.........ahhh yaaa about what the Grizz has cost! 

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awsome car. is their a way to make to hood scoops real? i know on the grand prix hood they had a air box for the scooped hood, do they have that for the g8 yet? also what differs between the g8 and holden other them badges?

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The hood vents are functional, but used for venting only, it does not do anything for bringing in outside air. Pete's G8 already has an aftermarket intake on it...so shouldn't be a problem with getting extra air to breathe.

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Most people with snails at this point are pushing the limitsPeterg22000 wrote:don't roll you eyes at me!... aftermarket SC kits are proven more relayable then aftermarked turbos..
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BonneMe wrote:Most people with snails at this point are pushing the limitsPeterg22000 wrote:don't roll you eyes at me!... aftermarket SC kits are proven more relayable then aftermarked turbos..
Turbo'd LSx engines when properly setup, are just as reliable as anything else, with sooooo much more power potetial..
don't get me wrong, I'm not knocking Turbos, It just that I want the SC of the G8.. its got the same new lobe design as the New Vette's are getting, and pumps out enough power to make me smile all day long

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