Interesting sighting
03-04-2006, 06:48 AM
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Interesting sighting Went to BW3 last night in Pearland. As I was leaving, I passed a bright yellow car with black rims. It looked a little different, so I slowed down and noticed MONARO badges on it. It was left-hand steering, but it definitely had Monaro badges all over it. Anyone know this car? I mean, I know about the Holden Monaro, just wondering if anyone knows the owner and story behind this car.
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03-04-2006, 08:55 PM
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Thats probably "HRJ" from Beach City over near Houston. He is on LS1GTO.com and he works at Casa Pontiac. He did the Manaro conversion on his 2005 GTO and I know that HPE did his tuning and such on his car. Has the HPE S cam and bolt ons and puts down around 434hp to the wheels.
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04-09-2006, 01:14 PM
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LOL....I was just pointed to this thread.
Here's the pics and details of the conversion for those interested. http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62788
Here's the pics and details of the conversion for those interested. http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62788
04-09-2006, 03:35 PM
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HRJ your from Baytown?? I'm always in Baytown but I've never seen the car. I moved from Baytown to Mont Belvieu a couple of years ago. My office is still in Baytown so I'll have to keep my eyes open for ya...
Now that looks SWEET! Much, much better than the Goat...
Now that looks SWEET! Much, much better than the Goat...
04-09-2006, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by DJ's99SS
HRJ your from Baytown?? I'm always in Baytown but I've never seen the car. I moved from Baytown to Mont Belvieu a couple of years ago. My office is still in Baytown so I'll have to keep my eyes open for ya...
Now that looks SWEET! Much, much better than the Goat...
Now that looks SWEET! Much, much better than the Goat...
Thanks for the compliments, guys. I really appreciate it.
04-09-2006, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by HRJ
Yes sir. I live on FM-2354 (Tri-City Beach Road) and like floman referred to, I'm the parts manager at Casa Pontiac on I-10 in Baytown.
Thanks for the compliments, guys. I really appreciate it.
Thanks for the compliments, guys. I really appreciate it.
I have quite a few friends that live up off Tri City Beach Rd. Some off Cedar Gully, North Point Sub, and a few scattered around some of the newer subdivisions off 3180...
Is Casa Pontiac the dealership headin' west closer to Highlands exit off I-10, the old Reading Buick? If so I know where you be...
04-09-2006, 07:07 PM
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Yep, that's correct...the old Reading Buick location. And Cedar Gully is about 1/4 mile north of me....I've seen quite a few Mustangs at one guys house there. That the guy you know?
I just read the link in your sig....700rwhp? Holy crap!...lol. That's awesome. I can't wait to see that car in person.
Well, I'm heading out to Tortuga Cantina at the mall. I'm meeting a coupla of GTO buddies of mine that are wrapping things up at HRP.....time for a Corona and debriefing.
I just read the link in your sig....700rwhp? Holy crap!...lol. That's awesome. I can't wait to see that car in person.
Well, I'm heading out to Tortuga Cantina at the mall. I'm meeting a coupla of GTO buddies of mine that are wrapping things up at HRP.....time for a Corona and debriefing.
04-09-2006, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by chupr0kabra
Went to BW3 last night in Pearland. As I was leaving, I passed a bright yellow car with black rims. It looked a little different, so I slowed down and noticed MONARO badges on it. It was left-hand steering, but it definitely had Monaro badges all over it. Anyone know this car? I mean, I know about the Holden Monaro, just wondering if anyone knows the owner and story behind this car.
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Originally Posted by Baaa
There should have been a Silver GTO and a Midnight Blue GTO right behind it as well. We were all heading back to my place in Pearland.
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Nice car, interesting conversion..
I always wanted to see what a "S" cam GTO could do... Saw a Cam GTO tonight at the track trapping like 112.
Maybe I'll see you around..
I always wanted to see what a "S" cam GTO could do... Saw a Cam GTO tonight at the track trapping like 112.
Maybe I'll see you around..
04-10-2006, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by _Zac
Nice car, interesting conversion..
I always wanted to see what a "S" cam GTO could do... Saw a Cam GTO tonight at the track trapping like 112.
Maybe I'll see you around..
I always wanted to see what a "S" cam GTO could do... Saw a Cam GTO tonight at the track trapping like 112.
Maybe I'll see you around..
60- 2.050
330- 5.476
1/8- 8.222
MPH- 90.98
1000- 10.544
1/4- 12.505
MPH- 115.05
....That was with a smoked stock clutch. I have the GMM Ripshifter, LS7 clutch and a FAST90 on it now, but I just haven't made it back to get a new slip. One day...
