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Named her Nu Yao (Pronounced "New Yao": means Banshee in Chinese) because I had some air leaks around one of the charge pipes - made a howling sound when I got on it. That's fixed now, but the name stuck.

More engine work with the DDMWorks coil cover, Intercooler, Oil Catch Can and Power Steering relocation kit. Decided to do the calipers in red with GXP decals I picked up from fleabay:

First I started on the engine with the GM Performance Tune and CAI. Added the DDMWorks Charge pipes, then the suspension - Z0K springs and sways, DDMWorks Backbone and Pro-Beam. Now she sits just about right:

New to the forum and already started the build. Couldn't wait! This is a great car for modding. So without further adieu I give you my: 2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP - MYSTERIOUS Name: 女妖 (Nǚ Yāo - Banshee) Options: Manual Trans, Monsoon Sound w/ XM Radio, Premium Package, Headliner, Sport Pedals Brought Home Stock (2nd Owner): August 9, 2014 First MOD: September 8, 2014 Dyno'd: May 25, 2016 @DDMWorks - 525hp/467whp/461tq ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN MODS: Werks WR-4 (EFR-7163) Turbo Kit w/ Forge BPV and Gloss Black powder coat LDK Block/LNF Head w/ Molnar Rods/Wiseco 86mm Pistons/ARP Head Studs/Phenolic Intake & TB Spacer AEM Water/Methanol Injection w/ Devilsown DO10 (965cc/min) nozzle MP Gloss Black powder coated valve cover PTP Turbo Blanket DDM Dyno/Street Tune DDM Polished Aluminum Cold Air Intake DDM Black Coil Cover DDM Oil Catch Can w/ Steel Braided Hoses DDM Power Steering Relocate DDM Polished Aluminum Charge Pipes DDM Custom Polished Aluminum Heat Shield DDM Silicon Hoses (Coolant/Rad/TB) DDM Intercooler DDM Short Shifter DDM 2.0L Clutch kit SOLO Performance High-Flow CAT SOLO Performance Mach Exhaust SUSPENSION/CHASSIS MODS: DDM Race Backbone DDM Pro-Beam DDM LVFCB DDM Stainless Steel Brake Lines DDM Wilwood BB Kit w/ GT48 Slotted Rotors DDM Rear Slotted Rotors DDM Coilover Cover Caps BC Racing Coilovers FE3 Z0K Sway Bars GM Z0K Alignment Forgestar F14 18x8.5/18x9.5 Staggered Wheels in Brushed Titanium BFG G-Force Sport Comp2 245/45ZR18 F & 275/40ZR18 R tires INTERIOR MODS: Tinted Side and Rear Windows Customized Leather "GXP" center console Customized Leather "GXP" sun visor covers Customized Leather emergency brake cover DDM gauge pod w/ AEM Digital Boost and Methanol Failsafe gauges DDM Leather shifter boot w/ MOMO shift knob DDM Polished Lil' Chromies DDM KappaRoo DDM KappaAttic DDM KappaLuggage EXTERIOR MODS: Aftershock Products Rear Lip Spoiler Kappasphere Chrome Domes Antenna-X Shorty Antenna ASAP Graphics Fender Inserts (BW EFR Logo) ASAP Graphics Backup Light & Fog Light Covers ASAP Graphics Side Marker covers ASAP Graphics Third Brake light Decal "BANSHEE" Red Rear Calipers GM Flyswatter (Wind Deflector) Kappabrella TO DO MODS: Main Gauge face change Kappa Blanket Clear Bra Aftershock Products Recessed Grills (fingers crossed) Aftershock Products Side Skirts (fingers crossed) Santana Cup Holder DDM Wilwood Rear Brake Kit DDM Anodized Engine Cap Covers Sound System Speaker upgrade (Radio?) Pictures of the day I brought her home. Love that 4x4 wheel well look.

Many thanks for the welcome! Dr. Dave from DDMWorks is the master. He will do my meth kit install. My dad bought a 2008 Saturn Sky and turned me on to the car. This car handles like a rocket on rails. It's hard to keep my foot out of the turbo. And for what you get, the current prices are insane compared to a Z4 or Miata. This is the perfect project car. I LOVED my '88 Fiero GT. This is better. As for the set up, I have already set the car's plumbing up with a SOLO high flow cat and 3" Mach exhaust. Added in a DDMWorks intercooler and charge pipes as well. To get to 490HP, I will have to go with a ZFR-6758 turbo and eventually a bottom end rebuild. Carrilo Rods and Weisco pistons in an LDK series short block. Throw in a ZZP stage 2 cam and some other odds and ends and I can get 490 HP. With the Meth injection and a tune, I should be getting ~320 HP already. The LNF block is capable of 500 HP stock. The LDK is 600HP from the factory. I agree, this power in a 2700 lb car is insane. My current modifications: ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN: GMPP Tune GMPP CAI DDMWorks Charge Pipes DDMWorks Intercooler DDMWorks Silicon Hoses DDMWorks Oil Catch Can /w steel braided hoses DDMWorks Power Steering relocate DDMWorks Engine Coil Cover DDMWorks Short Shifter SOLO Performance High Flow CAT SOLO Performance Mach Exhaust SUSPENSION/CHASSIS: DDMWorks LVFCB DDMWorks Race Backbone DDMWorks Pro-Beam FE3 Z0K Springs FE3 Z0K Sway Bars Z0K Alignment EXTERIOR/INTEROR: Aftershock Rear Lip Spoiler Kappasphere Chrome Domes (Chrome mirror caps) Opel Shorty Antenna ASAP Graphics Backup Light and Fog Light Covers ASAP Graphics Side Marker covers Painted Calipers w/ GXP decals TO DO: DDMWorks Stage I Brake Kit (ordered - maybe Wilwood BB kit in future) DDMWorks Tune (ordered) AEM Stage 2 Methanol Injection Kit (ordered) ZFR-6758 Performance Autowerks turbo Kit DDMWorks Performance Clutch Engine rebuild w/ LDK block/LNF head, Carrilo rods, Weisco pistons, ZZP cam, GMPP N Balace shafts, PAW springs Staggered Rims and tires (Continental ExtremeContact DW)

Hi, Saw the board and had to join. I've owned a Pontiac in some fashion for over 18 years. My Solstice is the latest to hit my garage. I hated to see Pontiac go, just when they were coming back with some killer cars like the G8 and Solstice GXPs. Who knows where that would have led them? Another Solstice is in my future when I get this one done. I'm in Charlotte, NC. Hope there are others around here. Maybe with a little luck and magic, they will come back to life. Final goal for this girl is 490hp. Already started the journey. Methanol injection on it's way.