psycobusa's G-coupe progress thread, LS2 swap included
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Last edited by psycobusa; Feb 28, 2015 at 12:28 AM.
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Now for the fun part. Removal of the stock VQ for a LS2 begins
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.
I got a little lucky and found a parts only GTO with only 26k miles to use as the donor.
Here, I had removed the LS2 and got it ready for installation into the G.
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.
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.
I got a little lucky and found a parts only GTO with only 26k miles to use as the donor.
Here, I had removed the LS2 and got it ready for installation into the G.
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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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.
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.
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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.
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Yeah, that was an old pic. I now have 2 piece rotors and they're on correctly.
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It can be reached from under the bumper. No issues so far.
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 477
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From: Houston, TX
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.
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.