Pontiac G8 Engine Swap
There probably isn t another g8 in the country like this.
Pontiac g8 engine swap. Base g8 models come standard with six airbags including full length. Based on the australian built holden commodore and equipped with an ls2 derivative known as the l76 and a six speed automatic a rare gxp version was produced in 2009 had an ls3 and either a six speed manual or automatic transmission. Severe engine damage duration. The base g8 referred to in pontiac sales literature as the g8 sedan is available with a 3 6 liter high feature v6 engine producing 256 hp 191 kw the only transmission available is a five speed gm 5l40 e automatic.
That makes for a very easy swap. Body and interior is in great shape but the engine is starting to get tired. The good thing about the lsx engine family is of course interchangeability. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices.
The next option is the pontiac g8 gt that was produced for only two years in 2008 09. Verticalscope inc 111 peter suite 901 toronto ontario m5v 2h1 canada. My wife recently about a year ago got an 08 g8 base model with 180k miles on it. And by appearance it looks to be a very clean and professionally performed swap.
This engine produces a maximum power of 366 ps 361 bhp 269 kw at 5300 rpm and a maximum torque of 520 0 nm 383 lb ft at 5300 rpm. With a maximum top speed of mph km h a curb weight of lbs kgs the g8 gt has a naturally aspirated v 8 cylinder engine petrol motor with the engine code l76. Ls swap a pontiac g8 part 2 drivetrain and mounts.