GM to release a StageII performance kit for GXP/RL

[Lithium Lotus]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfSrVQEUpLw
That's the Solstice SD-290 Concept in the video.

SEMA pics: http://www.autoblog.com/photos/ponti...oncept/464289/

[BlueSkyRL]

Originally Posted by Lithium Lotus

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfSrVQEUpLw
That's the Solstice SD-290 Concept in the video.

SEMA pics: http://www.autoblog.com/photos/ponti...oncept/464289/

290HP and 310TQ....4 to 6 months from now

[crazybrew609]

i'm gunna say more boost (21 psi) and a better fuel and spark curve and those numbers are doable.. the problem tho is how are they breaking this up into 2 kits?

[marlboromike]

did anyone notice it comes with a fire extinguisher...I believe it may not meet the fire code... Back to the drawing board.

[ku4zs]

SWEET

[Blue04RedLine]

I think it's awesome. I also think it's a little late. They should have learned by the LSJ stage kits and I think released these a lot closer to the release of the LNF cars. Either way, the stage kits have been good, reliable, WARRANTIED (for the most part, unless you have a pretty crappy dealer), and easy HP/TQ.

Originally Posted by crazybrew609

i'm gunna say more boost (21 psi) and a better fuel and spark curve and those numbers are doable.. the problem tho is how are they breaking this up into 2 kits?

Probably the same way they did with ours bro. First kit will be software only and then second will be some hardware to go with it (not sure what though?).

[BlueSkyRL]

A bigger turbo...I can only hope so

[lorennerol]

Candy Apple Red: Yum!

[xmicro_Redline]

The look of the single passenger is ugly, but if your racing who cares. I would consider that upgrade, at the right price. Worth Maybe $2G's

[RedHeaded RedLine]

Originally Posted by Lithium Lotus

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfSrVQEUpLw
That's the Solstice SD-290 Concept in the video.

SEMA pics: http://www.autoblog.com/photos/ponti...oncept/464289/

Are they implying since it has an harness that the hoop is function as roll over protection & not just ‘cool’. I can’t imagine that the SCCA would let me run THAT in A-Stock. Hoosiers A-6s have a wear rating of 40, good for about 3,000-4,000 miles on the street…maybe. While DOT certified they have molded right on them “Not intended for Highway use”. -J

[Antonio]

i sure hope they offer more than just software and minor hardware. I'd definitely sign up for larger turbo/injectors, etc.

400 reliable warranty covered whp would be great

[Ahnuld]

Originally Posted by Antonio

i sure hope they offer more than just software and minor hardware. I'd definitely sign up for larger turbo/injectors, etc.

400 reliable warranty covered whp would be great

GM already has that. Its called the Corvette Z06 option, and costs 75,000. Install is easy... ya just park it next to your sky in the garage, and when you wnat that warrantied HP... you drive the Z06.

Yeah.. old joke.. but someone was gonna say it.

[MidniteBlues]

The ONLY thing that attracts me to this package are the "power enhancement" parts of it. As for looks-- Not very practical, not for the street thats for sure, (unless your a loner) no passenger for those with mates and finally, don't drive this puppy in the rain, or in winter time-- Just my opinion guys, beauty is the eys of the beholder, do like that color however--

[xmicro_Redline]

Originally Posted by Ahnuld

GM already has that. Its called the Corvette Z06 option, and costs 75,000. Install is easy... ya just park it next to your sky in the garage, and when you wnat that warrantied HP... you drive the Z06.

Yeah.. old joke.. but someone was gonna say it.

I was just looking at one, But I am holding out for the Camaro with the LS2 engine......cheaper..... and very Bulldog looking stance....I LIKE!!

[Valistener]

Originally Posted by xmicro_Redline

I was just looking at one, But I am holding out for the Camaro with the LS2 engine......cheaper..... and very Bulldog looking stance....I LIKE!!

The LS2 will be dead before the Camaro will be out again. The SS will debut with the LS3 with some 425HP. A year after that the Z28 will debut with the LS8. A 6.2-liter, smallblock V8 with a supercharger. It also features an intercooler integrated into the intake manifold. 475-500HP

[Antonio]

well. I'd love to have a Z06.....but......

I don't have $75K. If you take the cost of my Redline + mods i've already done + say $5K for a Stage III upgrade from GM (assuming if there'll be one with something like a bigger turbo/injectors/fuel pump/etc.) It's still cheaper with the Redline, and covered by warranty.

[Antonio]

Originally Posted by Valistener

The LS2 will be dead before the Camaro will be out again. The SS will debut with the LS3 with some 425HP. A year after that the Z28 will debut with the LS8. A 6.2-liter, smallblock V8 with a supercharger. It also features an intercooler integrated into the intake manifold. 475-500HP

LS3 = 436 hp

[Valistener]

Originally Posted by Antonio

LS3 = 436 hp

It will be making its debut in the base C6 vette for 2008.

[TravisJames]

Originally Posted by xmicro_Redline

I was just looking at one, But I am holding out for the Camaro with the LS2 engine......cheaper..... and very Bulldog looking stance....I LIKE!!

The new Camaro looks AWESOME!!!! Can't wait until that thing comes out.

[Blue04RedLine]

I see some of you guys are kinda assuming that the Stage kit is going to come with the visual things as well, which it will not. I also don't assume there will be a stage upgrade that will include a larger turbo/injectors/etc. Injectors and pistons are the things I see being the hardest to "upgrade" in this car because of the DI system.

As far as the stage kits, I'm assuming they are going to work like the stage kits for the LSJ did. Stage 1 was just a reflash on top of the stock tune along with larger injectors to go with the increased rev limit, and cost around $400 (give or take $100 depending on where you got it, be it the dealer or a private person who already bought the kits). Stage 2 was the tune from Stage 1 (possible to upgrade from 1-2, or just go straight to 2) and and smaller pully for the supercharger (this is where the hardware differs from possible hardware upgrades for the LNF) and Stage 2 cost abou $550 (also give or take $100 depending on where you bought it). For similar things I would expect roughly similar prices for the LNF stage kits.