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Offline LatinVenom

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My Solstice LNF 2.0 to LT1 V8
« on: September 11, 2014, 09:04:28 PM »
As you all can see my conversion is in my opinion the best of both worlds.

The Pontiac engineers and designers did a remarkable job on the Solstice.
The GXP LNF 2.0 engine with the KO4 turbo (mine is a bit modified) and a tune(from DDM), plus the suspension upgrades makes this iconic roadster, a pleasure to drive, and it will always be a head turner for years to come.

The new Stingray (mine is a 2015) Z51/3LT/7M Magnetic ride suspension, Crystal Red with Kalahari interior, PDR (front recording camera system), plus a few other extras is the best Corvette to come out of GM.
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Mods: Magnaflow 2.5" exhaust, DDM Backbone & ProBeam,ZOK suspension,LV Kappa Front Chassis Brace, BTF Turbo Upgraded Wheel, Windristrictor, JPM Center console,arms,tulip,side doors,DDM Upgraded wheel tune.

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Re: My Solstice LNF 2.0 to LT1 V8
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2014, 09:09:25 PM »
ok, that beats a 6758 swap. Nice ride LV
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Re: My Solstice LNF 2.0 to LT1 V8
« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2014, 10:01:18 PM »
Congrats on the new Stingray! I'm sure you are going to enjoy it. I'm holding out for the new Z06.
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Re: My Solstice LNF 2.0 to LT1 V8
« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2014, 12:13:45 AM »
Wow.
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Re: My Solstice LNF 2.0 to LT1 V8
« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2014, 08:42:01 AM »
Until now I had only good thoughts about you Alvaro, from now on I going to hate you ;)

Awesome car ;)
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Re: My Solstice LNF 2.0 to LT1 V8
« Reply #5 on: September 12, 2014, 04:54:09 PM »
Thanks guys.
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Mods: Magnaflow 2.5" exhaust, DDM Backbone & ProBeam,ZOK suspension,LV Kappa Front Chassis Brace, BTF Turbo Upgraded Wheel, Windristrictor, JPM Center console,arms,tulip,side doors,DDM Upgraded wheel tune.

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Re: My Solstice LNF 2.0 to LT1 V8
« Reply #6 on: September 12, 2014, 05:13:58 PM »
Sweet ride you going to autox it?
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Re: My Solstice LNF 2.0 to LT1 V8
« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2014, 05:05:59 PM »
No, I am not an Autox guy. Did that a long time ago for a couple of years.
Also did for a few years the 1/4 thing, had a 1964 Vette prep for it, also had a small dragster, but got to expensive and sold it.

There is however a sports track here in town and I may take it there.
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Solstice GXP 2007.
Aggressive and fully loaded.
Mods: Magnaflow 2.5" exhaust, DDM Backbone & ProBeam,ZOK suspension,LV Kappa Front Chassis Brace, BTF Turbo Upgraded Wheel, Windristrictor, JPM Center console,arms,tulip,side doors,DDM Upgraded wheel tune.

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Re: My Solstice LNF 2.0 to LT1 V8
« Reply #8 on: September 13, 2014, 08:56:44 PM »
Very NICE color combination! I also like the non-symmetrical setup with different handles and speaker setups for the driver and passenger. If I couldn't live without one, I'd probably get the exact same setup.
« Last Edit: September 13, 2014, 09:01:17 PM by Jim »
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Re: My Solstice LNF 2.0 to LT1 V8
« Reply #9 on: September 14, 2014, 08:03:32 AM »
Very nice, LV. Congratulations! :)
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Re: My Solstice LNF 2.0 to LT1 V8
« Reply #10 on: September 14, 2014, 06:16:30 PM »
Thanks to all for the good words.
One thing I have noticed is my Tuned DDM Solstice is a tad quicker when going through 1st,2nd,3rd,4th and shifting each time at 4K RPM.
I know the 2015 Stingray is faster, once you get into the higher RPM's, but is interesting how the turbo pushing full torque at a lower RPM and the lower weight of the Solstice gets the edge at the lower RPM's.
Also the driving experience goes hands down to the Stingray although the Solstice can put a good effort but it just not enough.
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Solstice GXP 2007.
Aggressive and fully loaded.
Mods: Magnaflow 2.5" exhaust, DDM Backbone & ProBeam,ZOK suspension,LV Kappa Front Chassis Brace, BTF Turbo Upgraded Wheel, Windristrictor, JPM Center console,arms,tulip,side doors,DDM Upgraded wheel tune.
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