Pontiac G8 2008-2009 - Sold the Jeep SRT8, back in an LSX vehicle (finally).

Sold the Jeep. It was awesome, but I wanted to get back in an LSX vehicle. I was thinking Camaro, but the back seat is entirely too small to carry my growing family so I got the much roomier, only 100lbs heavier G8 GT. It's bright red with the red two tone leather interior and factory 19" wheels. I've already put a tune in it and boy it runs soooo much better. Great car. I'll post pics soon. Gotta change my signature and sig picture.

I just went from a SRT8 to a G8 GT also(though was not by choice, got in an accident) Congrats

An excellent decision....

Sounds like the same color as my GXP
I hope you can get to tune mine!!!
I really do not like the 6l80 trans with the rear gearing as it hunts all the time to find the correct gear in traffic and shifts way too early for normal driving.

Put me on your to do list.

Congrats! I assume it wont be stock for long.

Congrats and good choice on your new buy! Just in time to prepare it for another Texas Mile time to add to your sig.:nod:

Congrats and good choice on your new buy! Just in time to prepare it for another Texas Mile time to add to your sig.:nod:Boy, you got that right. I just wonder how I'll make my power with this car...hmmm...probably a blower. :devil:

Congrats on the new G8.


I loved the SRT-8 too, but the curb weight and MSRP sent me elsewhere.

I was thinking Camaro, but the back seat is entirely too small, so I got the much roomier, only 100lbs heavier G8 GT.
IMO, the ONLY intelligent conclusion anyone can come to.

If I could have added a huge backseat and giant trunk to my C6 for around 100lbs, I'd have done it in a heartbeat.

congats on the new toy!

Wow, with all of these people on this site ditching their cars and running to the G8's it makes ya wonder doesn't it?

I got rid of my Z71 for my wife's G8 GT. We love the car.

Wow, with all of these people on this site ditching their cars and running to the G8's it makes ya wonder doesn't it?
GM needs to save the G8 (Zeta sedan).
If they don't, it will be the F@ck up of the century in my opinion.

Wow, with all of these people on this site ditching their cars and running to the G8's it makes ya wonder doesn't it?

Makes you wonder why more people don't do the same!

How do you like ol' TT C6/427C5's avatar George?! lol :thumb:

Boy, you got that right. I just wonder how I'll make my power with this car...hmmm...probably a blower. :devil:

Which blower setup are you leaning towards? I'm assuming you've already spec'd a cam for it too?:)

I would like to know what Patrick thinks would be a good working cam for these cars. Getting rid of AFM, and one for a daily driver with a lot of power.......



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Congrats on the car! What is in the G8 GT? Ls2? I'm not in the know when it comes to these, I know more about the Firehawk G8s than the GTs. All I know is that I love the G8 cars and I am thinking that my next purchase might be one (or a re-badged chev version-whatever) :nod:

Congrats on the car! What is in the G8 GT? Ls2? I'm not in the know when it comes to these, I know more about the Firehawk G8s than the GTs. All I know is that I love the G8 cars and I am thinking that my next purchase might be one (or a re-badged chev version-whatever) :nod:


In the 2008s the engine is a L76 6.0 V8 6 speed auto (G8 GTs)

In the 2009s the engine is the same in the GT's

but in the GXPs you can get a 6 speed manual LS3 6.2 liter or

a 6 speed automatic 6.2 liter would be an L99 (with AFM)


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GXP is LS3 all the way, all transmissions. ;)

Those LS3s pull hard! So basically the GT is similar to the LS2?

Those LS3s pull hard! So basically the GT is similar to the LS2?

Yes, I believe the L76 has the bottom end of an LS2 with a baby cam for the AFM to work properly and LS3 heads on top. Correct me if I'm wrong guys.

You are correct. L92 heads and L76/LS3 intake on top of essentially an LS2-esque block with DOD valvetrain.

Makes you wonder why more people don't do the same!

Ill be doing this here soon, i got my eyes on an 09 Silver GXP out here locally.

Here are some photos:

http://guerragroup.com/2009_G8_1.JPG


http://guerragroup.com/2009_G8_2.JPG


http://guerragroup.com/2009_G8_3.JPG


http://guerragroup.com/2009_G8_4.JPG

Me and my wife are getting a g8 depending on where im deployed after basic. I just wish they offered the gt in a 6 speed too. Great looking car pat, might have to spec me out a cam too

Great looking car! My wife LOVES hers, especially the red leather. On a black car just gives is a little extra pop. The car knocked down 24mpg coming back home when we picked it up. Its been getting 18 around town since then. Havent taken any long highway trips since coming home. Great choice, and good solid mods. I hope to do some PCM work on down the road..