[ChaosweaveR]'s Grand Am GT Progression

[[ChaosweaveR]]

Cody, LX9 > L67. Just sayin'.

[codybirchem]

So is that saying the LX9 is better? I was actually hoping to come home to some more comments about the lowering part than anything haha.. but engine requests are nice too

[[ChaosweaveR]]

Lowering is a given that it's a good thing.

But you're so better off sticking with the existing LX9 motor you have. The stock bottom end is rock solid, the rods are forged, port the heads, add LS2 springs, and lifters, a mild cam, headers, full exhaust with a tune, and the motor will wake the hell up. And if you want more, introduce boost of the snail kind.

[codybirchem]

' date='Jun 12 2010, 06:30 AM' post='29173']

Lowering is a given that it's a good thing.

But you're so better off sticking with the existing LX9 motor you have. The stock bottom end is rock solid, the rods are forged, port the heads, add LS2 springs, and lifters, a mild cam, headers, full exhaust with a tune, and the motor will wake the hell up. And if you want more, introduce boost of the snail kind.

I like the sound of that. I'm not too informed on the history of these motors but that sounds like a plan. I have messed with my exhaust a bit but only to from the resonator back. I've done nothing with the cat or manifolds or anything. I've thought of a supercharger but a buddy of mine says turbo. I think I like superchargers more, but not sure what I'll do yet. I want to do a power chip, and a buddy of mine last night suggested I just cut my stock springs rather than spend money on new ones. So, idk what I'll do haha. Lots to come!! I should get one of these progression threads going myself as I just made another small change last night, pulled off my front skid plate, looks a lot cleaner

[[ChaosweaveR]]

Do NOT cut your strut springs! It's dangerous and stupid.

Also, check out these two sites:

www.60inclusive.com

www.WOT-Tech.com

All the part sources you'll need for beefing up that LX9 for boost. And for more in depth performance tech, check out this site:

www.60degreeV6.com

[[ChaosweaveR]]

Some random pics. Note my New Image decal on my windshield.

And the driver. Enjoy this, pics aren't normally taken of me.

[markpetersonii]

And now I know why no one takes pics...

jk

[Killiger2009]

^^ sooo hate ful i love it lol i like the pics those chris...last ones a little creepy but its ok

[[ChaosweaveR]]

A few pics taken down by the docks.

And Stealth's growing trophy collection:

[[ChaosweaveR]]

New rally mudflaps!

And to save some of you the time...

[Ringo64]

I probably would have made them contour the body line a bit more... Also is there a way to make them shinny, shinny looks good

[Pontiacgt201]

lol love the sonic on the bottom haha. looks good man

[markpetersonii]

Meh. They don't look bad.

When are you going Rally racing?

I probably would have made them contour the body line a bit more... Also is there a way to make them shinny, shinny looks good

BTW, I think you mean Shiny not shinny lol

[[ChaosweaveR]]

They complement my 4x4 status.

And they aren't supposed to contour with the body to the tee. Haven't you ever seen a rallý car, Jimmy?

[Ringo64]

Fine see if I give help anymore

Eh just not my style I guess, I would like them if they were a little smaller.

[[ChaosweaveR]]

It's the oversized style I was after, plus, they almost completely block off the open-ness of the inside of my rear bumper.

[Mariachi]

Fine see if I give help anymore

Eh just not my style I guess, I would like them if they were a little smaller.

thats rally flaps for ya.

now we know how you chris likes them flaps. LMAO

they don't look too bad actually

[[ChaosweaveR]]

thats rally flaps for ya.

now we know how you chris likes them flaps. LMAO

they don't look too bad actually

Exactly! Function and form. I can run over wet pavement after a fresh wash without fear anymore.

[Mariachi]

' date='Jul 20 2010, 09:49 AM' post='33430']

Exactly! Function and form. I can run over wet pavement after a fresh wash without fear anymore.

i can't believe you didn't get the flaps part. lmao. NEWB!!! HAHAH

[[ChaosweaveR]]

Oh...

i c wut u did thar

[Ringo64]

' date='Jul 21 2010, 09:33 PM' post='33703']

Oh...

i c wut u did thar

[[ChaosweaveR]]

Looking through my photobucket, saw all my shots before the wheels were painted.

What do you think guys, should the wheels go back to the way they were?

[Ringo64]

I like both so won't be too disappointed in either but I kinda like them painted a little more.

[emily.todd]

hmmm i am thinking they would look awesome on my car just saying =p

i am with jim i like them both ways!

[[ChaosweaveR]]

Excuse me, lady. =P

Look for your own set of ROH Adrenalins.