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Offline watermania

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V8 Opel GT LS3 from werks
« on: October 13, 2013, 12:32:52 PM »
Hello,
my name is Holger and I come from Germany.
Since October 2007 I have an Opel GT.
My dream was always to have a V8 in it.
Thanks Dave (werks) it is done:

Opel GT V8 erste Zündung

Opel GT exhaust

Watermania's V8 GT Soundcheck 1

Die V8 Diva on the road

Thanks Dave for make my dream comes true!
« Last Edit: October 13, 2013, 05:15:18 PM by watermania »
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Re: V8 Opel GT LS3 from werks
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2013, 01:02:21 PM »
Let me guess, you built the car in Germany and one of the reasons why Dave was in Germany few months ago? :)

Congrats ;)

My dream too
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Re: V8 Opel GT LS3 from werks
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2013, 01:06:22 PM »
Dang!  That first video sounds like an ME-109 on a fly-by!
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Re: V8 Opel GT LS3 from werks
« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2013, 01:10:42 PM »
Quote from: Kelu on October 13, 2013, 01:02:21 PM
Let me guess, you built the car in Germany and one of the reasons why Dave was in Germany few months ago? :)

Congrats ;)

My dream too
Your right!  ;)

Thank you.
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Re: V8 Opel GT LS3 from werks
« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2013, 02:55:21 PM »
That's sounds nasty as hell. Great job
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Re: V8 Opel GT LS3 from werks
« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2013, 05:40:30 PM »
That does sound amazing!
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Re: V8 Opel GT LS3 from werks
« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2013, 06:03:21 PM »
Really awesome, but how did you get the car through the technical supervision society (TÜV) inspection.
These guys get a heart attack if the motor doesn't belong to the car.
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Re: V8 Opel GT LS3 from werks
« Reply #7 on: October 14, 2013, 01:33:58 AM »
Quote from: Ironhide on October 13, 2013, 06:03:21 PM
Really awesome, but how did you get the car through the technical supervision society (TÜV) inspection.
These guys get a hart attack if the motor doesn't belong to the car.
You have to work with the TÜV guys.
There are amount of analysis necessary that you have to be generated.
Unfortunately, these reports are not cheap.
Also, of course, some safety measures are necessary, for example, better brakes.
Then the guys do not get heart attack.  :cool:
« Last Edit: October 14, 2013, 01:49:28 AM by watermania »
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Re: V8 Opel GT LS3 from werks
« Reply #8 on: October 14, 2013, 07:51:14 AM »
The car sounds awesome, nicely done!
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Re: V8 Opel GT LS3 from werks
« Reply #9 on: October 14, 2013, 11:53:08 AM »
Love it, thanks Holger!!!

Quote from: watermania on October 13, 2013, 12:32:52 PM
Hello,
my name is Holger and I come from Germany.
Since October 2007 I have an Opel GT.
My dream was always to have a V8 in it.
Thanks Dave (werks) it is done:

Opel GT V8 erste Zündung

Opel GT exhaust

Watermania's V8 GT Soundcheck 1

Die V8 Diva on the road

Thanks Dave for make my dream comes true!
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Re: V8 Opel GT LS3 from werks
« Reply #10 on: October 14, 2013, 12:52:53 PM »
Very, very  :cool:

Everytime I think about a SC for the 2.4 a V8 conversion vid pops up and  I think oh hell no!

Holger, what do auto enthusiasts think of the GT over there?
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Re: V8 Opel GT LS3 from werks
« Reply #11 on: October 14, 2013, 03:35:22 PM »
Quote from: ChopTop on October 14, 2013, 12:52:53 PM
Holger, what do auto enthusiasts think of the GT over there?
Do you mean the GT in general? Or the V8 GT?

The GT was unfortunately not sell well. We think it has something to do with that, it was sold as an Opel here.
Of course it is great afterwards, that it was built only 7,500 times.  :thumbs:
However, he draws more attention to itself than a Porsche!  :D

The V8 GT comes great. But many are afraid of the cost and effort.  :2c:
« Last Edit: October 14, 2013, 04:01:18 PM by watermania »
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Re: V8 Opel GT LS3 from werks
« Reply #12 on: October 14, 2013, 04:23:46 PM »
Quote from: IBDRINKEN on October 13, 2013, 02:55:21 PM
That's sounds nasty as hell. Great job
Quote from: Helios on October 13, 2013, 05:40:30 PM
That does sound amazing!
Quote from: Sly Bob on October 14, 2013, 07:51:14 AM
The car sounds awesome, nicely done!
Quote from: TomatoSoup on October 13, 2013, 01:06:22 PM
Dang!  That first video sounds like an ME-109 on a fly-by!
Thanks guys!   :thumbs:
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Re: V8 Opel GT LS3 from werks
« Reply #13 on: October 14, 2013, 08:26:46 PM »
Your cars theme song should be
Du Hast
Because you know everyone that see's it is jealous and wants it
 :coffee:

Very nice man.  THat GT is badA$$!!
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Re: V8 Opel GT LS3 from werks
« Reply #14 on: October 15, 2013, 12:41:28 AM »
Glad to shes still rockin!!!!!! Sounds great!
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Re: V8 Opel GT LS3 from werks
« Reply #15 on: October 15, 2013, 03:13:50 AM »
The engine as bought from US and shipped? I heard LS engines can be found in Germany, is that true?
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Re: V8 Opel GT LS3 from werks
« Reply #16 on: October 15, 2013, 05:54:32 PM »
Yes, after visiting Dave, he has made the package ready and sent to Germany.
It was this:
http://www.performanceautowerks.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=334_185_163&products_id=1653
Additionally, with exhaust, air conditioning, radiator.

What do you mean with this?:
Quote from: Kelu on October 15, 2013, 03:13:50 AM
I heard LS engines can be found in Germany, is that true?
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Re: V8 Opel GT LS3 from werks
« Reply #17 on: October 15, 2013, 06:05:53 PM »
Quote from: elff on October 14, 2013, 08:26:46 PM
Your cars theme song should be
Du Hast
Because you know everyone that see's it is jealous and wants it
 :coffee:

Very nice man.  THat GT is badA$$!!
Your right...  :D
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLp63WBV-Ic

Quote from: Omiotek on October 15, 2013, 12:41:28 AM
Glad to shes still rockin!!!!!! Sounds great!
Your right too!

Thanks guys!   :thumbs:
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Re: V8 Opel GT LS3 from werks
« Reply #18 on: October 16, 2013, 05:24:17 PM »
Do you have any 1/4 miles times on this setup?.
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Re: V8 Opel GT LS3 from werks
« Reply #19 on: October 17, 2013, 11:58:12 AM »
Quote from: LatinVenom on October 16, 2013, 05:24:17 PM
Do you have any 1/4 miles times on this setup?.
I made the conversion fails for 1/4 mile race.
The conversion I did, because I'm a fan of V8 engines and wanted to have something individual.
The GT will not see any track.
Rather, the mountains and curves in South Tyrol (Italy).  :cool:
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Re: V8 Opel GT LS3 from werks
« Reply #20 on: October 28, 2013, 02:47:01 AM »
Some pictures of my GT



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Re: V8 Opel GT LS3 from werks
« Reply #21 on: October 28, 2013, 02:58:58 AM »
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Re: V8 Opel GT LS3 from werks
« Reply #22 on: October 28, 2013, 08:55:34 AM »
I imagine you're having a little fun surprising other drivers.  BTW, did you make any suspension changes?
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Re: V8 Opel GT LS3 from werks
« Reply #23 on: October 28, 2013, 11:48:31 AM »
Quote from: ChopTop on October 28, 2013, 08:55:34 AM
I imagine you're having a little fun surprising other drivers.  BTW, did you make any suspension changes?
Yes, I think it's great understatement to operate. ;)
There is also no V8 sign on the GT.
It's just a surprise GT ...:devil:

I changed the front brake:
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Re: V8 Opel GT LS3 from werks
« Reply #24 on: October 29, 2013, 09:22:35 AM »
Hi Holger!

Nice looking machine you have there!


you probably are the first one to have a v8 kappa there!  So congrats!

If I still have time and money later on in life.........I'll probably get a v8 as well.    Just set it, and forget about it................and you always have a monster all the time :)


enjoy !
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