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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 04:08 PM
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Default LS7 into a solstice
Hey guys-

Just wanted to toss up a few pictures of this cool project.

625hp LS7 with full drysump
Brembo six piston front brakes, four piston rear
HRE Wheels
Custom Exhaust
Norms fiberglass components
KW Coilovers





















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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 04:19 PM
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Wow, what a clean job you guys did. Looks like you spent some time and didnt just hack things together. Im very impressed.
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Beautiful work. That is a sick car, I'm sure it really moves out, not to mention corners and stops!!
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Amazing ! Vids please !!!
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Does the front bumper remind anyone else of a Ferrari F430s?
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Very nice!!! That would be a great sleeper!
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a LSx fits in a Solstice almost too well. now only if it was a factory option

thats a damn good looking car. must be a blast to drive.
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All I can say is wow!!! Yes, vids please.
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Beautiful!! That car is unreal. I have been looking for a wrecked Solstice to do a swap in, but nothing like that. It is perfect
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Are you gonna do anything else to the motor, Forced induction?

Looks like a drift car with out a cage...
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Incredible ride
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Very nice work! Impressed!
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Originally Posted by 06 6.0 GTO
Does the front bumper remind anyone else of a Ferrari F430s?
Yea it does, sick car!!
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Wow, that thing has got to be scary fast, nice work!

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amazing car man, i bet it's a blast to drive.
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does it hook up?
car & driver had the mallett ls2 solstice a few years ago, and they complained it wasn't gripping...
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siiiiiiiiick
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