APS G8 Pontiac twin turbo system - First pics

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11-13-2007 | 12:46 PM

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I like the look of the G8 As well, just havent seen many of them.

LOL, don't you mean "haven't seen ANY of them"? You know since aside from magazine & web pics they aren't even at the dealers yet?

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11-13-2007 | 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cpt_bimes

No that's a Holden HSV. G8 will have similar lines, just not the radical front bumper like that.

100% correct and thanks for posting that info my friend.

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11-13-2007 | 04:38 PM

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Hey Peter,

Awesome kit, I'll be picking up a G8 as soon as they hit the showrooms. I'd be interested in this kit so if you can PM me when it becomes available here I'd appreciate it.

Also, not to get sidetracked, but would you be able to get your hands on a set of those 20" HSV wheels to ship over here?

I will pm you when the G8 twin turbo system is released, I don't have any contacts for the 20 inch wheels though you might try sending an email to HSV direct.

Peter

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11-13-2007 | 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by LS1VH

APS leading the way again

, awesome G8, well done Pete and the crew

Thanks for those kind words and I'm sure that you guys will be impressed with the new G8 when released in the US.

Peter

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11-13-2007 | 04:58 PM

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I really think my wife would like a new G8 GT with a twin turbo! LOL! Great grocery getter for her! =)

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11-13-2007 | 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Hugger Z

Looks great Peter! Any underhood pics? I am trying to talk my mom into a G8 but after riding in my car, I don't think she will be up for TT anytime soon.

She liked it but said it was too much power! Me, I think I got used to it cause it feels totally normal to me! Thanks for putting out such great kits! I have over 4,000 miles (in just over a month) on mine so far with no issues and lots of smiles!

I should have some underhood pics up on the web site within the next few days and awesome to hear that you like the F body twin turbo system, all good.

Peter

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11-13-2007 | 08:52 PM

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Price??

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11-13-2007 | 09:36 PM

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Price??

Pricing of the G8 twin turbo system will be released in Feb 08.

Thanks,

Peter

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11-13-2007 | 10:32 PM

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Feb

.........ballpark?

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11-13-2007 | 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by frcefed98

Feb

.........ballpark?

The G8 twin turbo system will be released in Feb 08...............production is planned and systems will start to ship in March 08.............I don't have any idea as to pricing at this time.

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Peter

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11-13-2007 | 11:10 PM

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He's just thinking of trading up the bird for a grocery getter with some ttuuuurrrbbbooooossss

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11-13-2007 | 11:28 PM

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Not interested in trading up, the bird will stay FOREVER. The G8 is badass and will fit the family a ton better than the new camaro.

FI makes anything better...especially up here. Just hoping that the price isn't much more than the F body twin kit....the G8 GT is going to be a hair under 30 so its quite the bang for the buck in regards to how much car you get for your money. More $$ saved is $$ for mods

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11-14-2007 | 12:51 AM

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Not interested in trading up, the bird will stay FOREVER. The G8 is badass and will fit the family a ton better than the new camaro.

So true and a twin turbo G8 will be one very fast grocery getter..........lol.

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FI makes anything better...especially up here. Just hoping that the price isn't much more than the F body twin kit....the G8 GT is going to be a hair under 30 so its quite the bang for the buck in regards to how much car you get for your money. More $$ saved is $$ for mods

I'll post up pricing as soon as I have a firm MSRP and I suspect that the G8 twin turbo system price will be very close to the F body twin turbo system price.

Peter

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11-14-2007 | 03:42 PM

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how bout the air filter + rain question.

looks like they will suck up water like there is no tommorrow.

thanks.

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11-14-2007 | 04:30 PM

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Is that going to work with the automatics that are going to be available in the US?

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11-14-2007 | 05:07 PM

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anyone know what these put out stock? is it rear wheel drive? my wife is gonna trade in her G6 soon here in a couple of months.Maybe I'll talk her into this.

It is rear wheel drive.

Peter

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11-14-2007 | 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cpt_bimes

Peter here's a question. What type of dyno do you guys use over there? I've noticed that your stock vehicle dynos are low by 20+ hp/tq.

We use a dyno dynamics load based dyno which tends to read about 8 to 10% lower than a dyno jet dyno.

Peter

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11-14-2007 | 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by boonesjgsilverado

looks like it was supposed to be like that great work guys

Thanks for those kind words................we have been refining the twin turbo system for the last 10 months so we are very close to having the G8 twin turbo system just right.

Peter

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11-14-2007 | 05:16 PM

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Hmm G8 or a C6... decisions decisions.

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11-14-2007 | 05:18 PM

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are those the air filters I see thru the grill.

with them there wont rain = problems?

We have tested the twin turbo G8 through the winter period and water mist has not been a problem...................the air cleaner position certainly delivers the coldest possible air to the turbochargers, all good.

Peter

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