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Jezz I hope so - would suck if not.

The DW is very popular with the Solstice/Sky autocrossers.

Vent covers came in. I decided to go with a gloss black powder coated valve cover w/ silver outlined lettering. Have a few more pics of the turbo and charge pipe.

Good god that's gorgeous!! Wanted that style for mine, but not available in the bolt pattern/offset I needed.

DDMWorks clutch kit came in and ordered a couple of vent inserts with the BW EFR turbo logo too. Parts list growing.

Finally got the project started looking to achieve 450+ rwhp. Dave said I can get ~470rwhp with my setup. Had a 0 mileage LDK block/LNF head long block shipped to DDMWorks in Piedmont, SC for the build. So it will go to them for: LDK engine swapout w/ Molnar rods and Wiseco pistons PAW WR-3 Turbo kit (BW EFR-6758 turbo w/ forge BPV) DDM 2.0L clutch kit BC Racing Coilovers Wilwood big brake kit I also bought Forgestar F14s in Brushed titanium 18x8.5 front / 18x9.5 rear. Going to run 275/40ZR18s in the rear.

Cannot wait to see the final (as if it is ever final) build - that is an awesome project. Loving that!

Like that - awesome base car to start with!!

Sorry haven't posted in a while - my Dad got sick and I had to help him out. He pasted away November 27 and I am still reeling from that. I was able to take advantage of some things and started my build parts grab. So I have DDMWork's 2.0 Clutch Kit, Performance Autowerks WR-3 Turbo kit (EFR-6758), Molnar LNF Rods, Weisco LNF 86mm pistons. I have decided to just go with a ZZP Gen III (LDK) short block and ZZP LNF ported head w/ Supertech valve springs. I'll start another round of buying next week for the rest of the internal stuff (GM balance shafts/main-rod bearings/timing set/etc.). I think the build will go down end of January latest - will have to see with my Dad's legal stuff I have to deal with. Might have to wait until beginning of Feb.

That is going to be a beast - beautiful work warshrike

There's a youtube of a solstice running this turbo pulling 463whp/443tq without methanol. I understand there is a point where fuel is an issue, but I believe that point is greater tthan 480whp. So with meth I sould be able to get to ~470whp with a bottom end rebuild. But I'll leave it at ~450 and call it good. That should be crazy power regardless.

Just got an offer from a Sky owner to sell me his Perfromance Autowerks WR-3 ZFR-6758 turbo kit - that gets me the turbo I want. The current clutch cannot handle the power I am making. So...I need a clutch BAD. Next buy will be DDM's clutch (500hp) so I can transfer that power to the backend. I'll throw some pics up when the turbo kit comes in. That will be a DIY project.

Wow that is a gorgeous car!!

Love to see that!! Awesome starting her out on the real things in life!!

Finally got the meth kit installed and a tune done - all I can say is WOW!! I gained 5lbs boost (to 26psi) and 5 degrees timing. Car pulls like a banshee now. The tune smoothed out the engine too. This is one of the best things I have done so far for the car. DDM also installed an AEM boost gauge and failsafe gauge in the DDM a-pillar gauge pod. DDM just released their EFR-6758 kit, so that is next along with a new clutch. Too much power for the stock clutch. Last will be the engine build and I should be set. After a talk with Dave, I think I will drop my expectation to 450-475 whp. More than that will require fueling changes I don't want to get into. So with Meth, the turbo and an engine bottom-end build, I can get to those numbers on 93 oct gas. That's fine by me.

Finally get the meth kit installed and a new tune tomorrow. I'll get good pics and post. Cannot wait for this so I can move onto the turbo next.

That is one beautiful engine. Just put it on a frame with wheels, a seat and steering wheel and be done with it.

Holy catz that is gorgeous!! My neighbor has a white '09 G8 GXP. One of the few cars that is holding its own in worth. Would love to hear that thing crank up.

Stock runs ~26lbs. So a decent ~9lb difference in weight. On another note, I like these too and they are bit less in price. Also in the color for my car. Forgestar F14 - 18x8.5 F / 18x9.5 R. That would allow stock tire size 245/45R18 front and 275/40R18 rear. These fall into the same weight as the OZs. So that's a plus. Pics show the bigger 275/40R18s for the rear.

Agreed. One of the best build threads I have seen. Excellent pictures. Big big thanks for bringing us along with this build. Loving it.

Supposedly 18.6 and 19.2 respectively

Getting close to the Meth install starting this Thursday - cannot wait for that. Dr. Dave said I would get about 330 whp out of the Meth install/Tune he is doing. Nice. I'll make sure I get some decent pics of the install.

Didn't take the Regal turbo-t/t-type serious either. Drag strip fixed that.

Looking sweet!

Thanks! There were over 65 cars shown that day with mine and a hot Hyundai Genesis the only modern 4 cylinders. Everything from a Hellcat / Z07 Vette to a 48 Dodge (10K original miles). Lack of the younger generation noted, but still. Once most started cranking up...music to my ears. As for the paint, I had inspiration from a board member to thank for that (thanks JigSaw). Happy I found out I have hard clear. But then that made it go longer than I wanted.