psycobusa's G-coupe progress thread, LS2 swap included
 

Hey guys, just figured I'd share the progress I've made with my G. I couldn't have done it without the help of a lot of people on this site so this is my way of saying, "Thanks". I'll keep it short and sweet so lets begin.



First off, I started off with a very clean '06 G coupe 5at sport. By the time I took these pics, I had already added a Pioneer double din receiver.

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Next, I added a UAS air ride kit along with a body kit consisting of a hikkati dora hood, strafe trunk, strafe inven front bumper, c-speed rear bumper, and impul sides. All of this was done at the same time. I could only find a couple of pics from this time period but you'll see more down the line.

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I knew that once I added the parts above, I would need to compliment everything with a new set of wheels which I had ordered ahead of time and came in just a couple of weeks later. As you can see they are 20" Work VS-XX's.

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Not too long after this point I decided to add a set of OEM Brembos which I had powder coated along with a set of Function & Form coilovers because the stocks had blown. I have since added Stoptech 2 piece rotors. Also, during this time, I installed a HKS full catback with ART test pipes.

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Now for the fun part. Removal of the stock VQ for a LS2 begins

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Being that my car was and auto and I would be installing a 6 speed, I decided to cut out the stock 5at tunnel and replace it with one from a 6mt. I also had to remove the stock E-brake to make room for the clutch.

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I got a little lucky and found a parts only GTO with only 26k miles to use as the donor.

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Here, I had removed the LS2 and got it ready for installation into the G.

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I sent it off to a performance shop to be wired and this is how it sits as of now. I didn't take any pics at the time but before the swap, I had the interior changed from willow to black and also updated the pioneer deck to a kenwood with nav. Thanks for looking fellas.

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nice job! :biggthumpup:

Beautifully done

Nice work making this G look like a sleeper!

How much did you snag the LS2 for?

awesome build.

check your rotor vane directions. seems like you have some flipped.

Wow awesome Build!

WELL DONE!!!!! Question what do you do if you have to drin the air tank? Also have you had issues mounting it back behind the bumper?

Awesome build, thanks for the pics. Somebody has put in a lot of wrench time.

Where did you get the black interior? Your willow was in excellent shape, not even a tear in the driver's seat.

What is the small display under the Kenwood where the ash tray door would normally go? Looks like a Sirius/XM display but not sure.

Nicely done. Thanks for posting.

I bought the whole car. Still parting out the shell but when it's all said and done I'll have a little over 4500 in the motor.

Yeah, that was an old pic. I now have 2 piece rotors and they're on correctly.

It can be reached from under the bumper. No issues so far.

I had another g with black interior so I swapped it before selling it. That display is the pressure gauges for the airbags.

Huh..... Even the Ven Air pieces? I am really REALLY debating doing something like this... I like the placement... Then I have my trunk still wide open