06 GTO

[Larry@AMS]

We got this 15K mile 06 GTO in for a clutch, shifter and linelock and then added a few things due to finding the front struts blown, strut rub and front rotors warped.

LS7 clutch and flywheel
GM slave w/ shim
AMS remote clutch bleeder line
Ripshift with race handle
SJM Linelock w/ unpgraded Hurst cord
DBA rotors
Hawk pads
AMS braided brake lines
** cleaned/detailed calipers
** cleaned and painted caliper brackets
flush and bleed system using Motul 600
Pedders Street II suspension kit
**front struts with new mounts and bearings, rear shocks, F 1/2 lowering springs / R 3/8 lowering springs, diff. bushing, rear subframe bushings, front radius / adj. bushings & strut tower brace

few pics during and after the install ( excuse the wheel wells..pics before wash )

The car sits nice, drives nicely and handles much better now. The next round we are looking at an FI combo, Kooks w/ offroad mids, DMH cutouts and dyno tune :smile:

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[Frank Dukes]

clean, nice work.

 

[Intel]

Looks nice didn't realize those came with mcstrut front suspensions. Makes a lot more sense why the guy was whining about his GTO at the autocross.

 

[Lord Tin Foilhat]

dam i miss my gto

 

[Pillion88]

LS7 Clutch is a NO GO not designed to hold the heavy weight of the GTO, ASK ME HOW I KNOW lol

 

[Lord Tin Foilhat]

LS7 Clutch is a NO GO not designed to hold the heavy weight of the GTO, ASK ME HOW I KNOW lol

agreed, i went with the monster stage 3 and its a HELL of a difference.

 

[Shibby50]

LS7 Clutch is a NO GO not designed to hold the heavy weight of the GTO, ASK ME HOW I KNOW lol

x3! did it in MRGTO's with the blower on it, only made it like 4 launches on a sticky tire

 

[Smokinhot]

that's weird, its been holding up to my brother's abuse in his red truck. 4500#'s (technically about 450+ hp) and has been beating on it for 2+ years

 

[BoostedK20]

I like what is in store for this GTO.

 

[Larry@AMS]

I have had good success with the Ls7 clutch if shimmed and blead properly in many cars. The main thing is you need to stay away from slipping the clutch and getting to much heat in it ( hot lapping ).

There are many cars I had part in over the years at 500+ rwhp and 3400-4200# cars which seen street, rr and drag racing with sticky tires.

The 2010 SS I drove most often at Speed with 640 rwhp held for a good 50 passes being extremely hard on it.
5500 rpm launch with a quick slip and going mid 1.5's on 28" DR's, stock gear and @ 4200# RW. I hurt it doing a hot lap on a 90 degree day and it was then replaced with a Mcleod RXT.

This car will be more street driven with the occasional track day. We wanted something that had a stock like feel, but still would hold some power.

I have faith in it :smile: