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Old 11-08-2010, 07:42 AM
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These guys build V8 Pontiac Solstaces; pretty much the same thing:
http://www.mallettcars.com/solstice-conversion.htm
These guys are local. They do some real good work. I saw them hammer one of the Solstice here. Sounded good!

These guys are some of the best fab guys in the country.
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Old 11-08-2010, 07:48 AM
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What size 6 banger?
3.0 I had, then sold to a friend. I turned a good profit on it, because I originally got the engine for a good deal( a steal really). My buddy sold his projects too, and said he would sell it back to me.
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Old 11-08-2010, 07:51 AM
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Really, a 3.0 is not that reliable. I hear of them breaking down a lot.. a 3.8 is a friggen tank, and can haul a$$. I would personally like to take a 3.8 and a solstice conversion in mine. I think a 3.8 in an HHR, would be faster, but still fuel efficient to a degree. What do ya think?
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Interesting thread !
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Old 11-08-2010, 09:06 AM
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Interesting thread !
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Old 11-08-2010, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Officer1151
Really, a 3.0 is not that reliable. I hear of them breaking down a lot.. a 3.8 is a friggen tank, and can haul a$$. I would personally like to take a 3.8 and a solstice conversion in mine. I think a 3.8 in an HHR, would be faster, but still fuel efficient to a degree. What do ya think?
It is not the engine you are thinking of, i trust. A decent 3.8 swap would be cool. Series I 3.8 anyway.
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Old 11-08-2010, 01:29 PM
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It is not the engine you are thinking of, i trust. A decent 3.8 swap would be cool. Series I 3.8 anyway.
I was thinking actually.. parting a Grand Prix GTP or GXP Comp G and using the motor/trans from that if possible.
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Do it! My next immediate order of business will be finding another vehicle, so I can hack this one up in due time.
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Think it would be possible to use a GTP or GXP comp G motor and trans on an HHR?
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Old 11-08-2010, 02:09 PM
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Are we talking keeping it FWD? Then no. Are we making it RWD? Then no. Problem you run into there is the trans(among other things). Finding a nice 3.8 f-body would be easier.

Let me edit this, i don't normally take the route of shooting down ideas. So yes, it can be done. But not without headaches, as with anything. I have a 28" long engine I am trying to shove in mine. I know about headaches, and I am only on the 'chalk board' phase.
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