Brdlvr

I want a G8 so bad but; 1) don't have the cash right now. 2) it's only an auto. Anyone done a 6 speed conversion? or is it even possible with the computer and stuff? I'd like to see it!!!!

2fast02TA

The GXP has the optional 6 speed but they are usually 5-7k more with the same mileage as a GT. Not very many made and I believe they were only made in 09 not 08. The GXP also has the 6.2L with 410hp flywheel compared to the GT's 6.0L with 365hp flywheel.

I wanted the 6 speed also in this car but wasnt willing to spend the extra 7k to have it with the GXP.

Havent heard of anyone doing a 6-speed swap in a GT but that doesnt mean it hasnt happened. Check out some of the G8 specific forums and you might find one out there. G8board .com and Grrrr8 .net are 2 boards I check out frequently.

2QUIK4U

iTrader: (7)

If you want a 6 speed manual get a GXP. There is one guy that did the swap to a manual in a GT and it cost him around $9k. It is not worth doing.

wreckwriter

iTrader: (1)

^ Correct, not worth it. Particularly since the auto car will be quicker and more consistent.

old_goat

What he said.

1996firebirdformula

iTrader: (3)

GXP LS3 6.2L 415hp

G8 GT is L76 not Ls2 361 hp wonder why didn't use Ls2

old_goat

Maybe so they could use a DOD engine that gets better gas mileage and therefore doesn't get hung with a gas guzzler tax.

TransWS6Am

iTrader: (41)

there were only 1,829 GXP's made, and as stated above, not all of them were 6 speed manual. So getting your hands on one is very hard, I'm hoping i can find one next year when I'm in the market for another car.

Sneakyws6

Also none of the GXp's should have been hit with the gas guzzler tax, my car did considerably better than the sticker and based off of what I have seen I would of have been exempt of the $1800 tax on the GXP.