I dont have a solstice yet but when i was looking it over i noticed that the shocks were yellow and the springs were blue those wouldn't happen to be koni shocks would they??
I test drove the solstice gxp automatic but it was raining so i couldnt get on it. But from what i understand is that the Solstice/Sky have the wheel base of a corvette, Koni coilovers, and what seemed like when i test drove it electronic power steering. it was stiff as hell and i loved it. oh just so there is no confusion i am looking for a N/A Solstice 5spd. no sense in getting the turbo when im just going to throw in a mallett LS1. seriously 10k dollars less than gxp but that 10k can be used for the mallett swap. tada instant better car

Bilstein shocks. Mallet is up to LS3 conversions now.

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oh really they are bilstein huh i thought they were koni because of the yellow and blue.
LS3 really what kind of price are they up to now. or would i be better off getting a turbo kit. Im more of a N/A guy but if the LS conversions are too expensive for the power you get then i would be better off getting a turbo or S/C kit

Yup, bilsteins for sure.

I think you'd be better off waiting for DDMWorks Stage III when/if it comes out with the Eaton TVS supercharger.

V8 swap is too expensive. In todays economic environment you could buy a new Corvette for what the swap and Solstice would cost. The local Chevy dealer offered me a new white Corvette with sticker of $51,000 for $45,000 and that was only within two minutes of me just looking at the car. If I really wanted the car I bet I could have chiseled out several grand more out of him. The only problem is that the Corvette is too big of a car. Solstice is just right. Maybe GM will smarten up and stick in their new N/A 304HP 3.6L V6 sometime soon.

I did an LS2 conversion to my car. I did it because I wanted a Solstice with a V8, not a Corvette. Believe me, if I wanted a Vette, I could have bought one.

I do have more money in my car than a Vette, but I have something that is very unique. Vette's are a dime a dozen.

Look at the supporting vendor, Peformance Autowerks. They do conversions much cheaper than Mallet. There are some differences though, so you have to do some reading. I bought all my stuff from them and did the conversion with a local shop. If I had it to do all over again, I would have just had them do it. They are about 22K for a conversion with A/C.

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that DDM deal sounds pretty good what are the HP specs on it and where would i be able to get one. How much are they?? Does the performance autoworks have a website with their prices Im going to be in Cali for 6 months for training so i figured while im gone i could have them do up my car

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That site is great I found a lot of **** I can do to the 2.4 so woot possible n/a if I can find some high comp pistons

Actually the cheapest way to go would be to get a GXP. You get 5yrs. warranty and from what others have said enough power to satisfy. I like to keep my cars and store them in the winter so turbo is not my cup of tea. Also, I don't care what anybody says, you're going to always get low end lag before it comes on like an animal.

That's why my own preference would be the DDM supercharger. I've read different figures but I guess 235HP and 245lb/ft of torque at he wheels is the general consensus with Stage II DDM supercharger.




I'm hoping that when Stage III comes it they use an Eaton TVS four-lobe rotors supercharger because Eaton claims greater thermal efficiency by as much as 76%, higher volumetric capacity, which enables higher operating speeds. That means that the TVS will be able to deliver more power at lower PSI, which should also increase engine reliability. IMO, DDM could also keep boost at current levels and possibly use 60# fuel injectors and higher volume/pressure fuel pump for increased top end power.

Here is the link to their website. DDMWorks

this idea just kinda popped into my head would it be even a little possible to throw in A honda S2000 F20c1 into the solstice engine bay. I only suggest that particular engine because it has the highest hp per liter ever out of a N/A motor and the exhaust manifold comes out the same side as the ECO. I think it would be pretty bad ass
light ass motor corvette wheel base amazing handling deadly combo!!!

Anything is possible. Just depends on how much money and time you want to spend/waste. Biggest problem I would see is having the cars computer communicate with the Honda's electronics and make sure it passes your states emissions inspection tests. But I'm sure it can be done. Also voids your five year warranty.

I just don't understand why GM doesn't just offer their N/A 304HP LLT V6 and cash in on all the money current Solstice owners are spending on aftermarket turbos, superchargers, and V8 engine swaps. All the car needs is a little more low end grunt -304HP is nice too.

I think GM could actually make some money on the Kappa by offering the LLT V6 option because their are customers willing to pay a premium for that low end grunt. Also, the LLT is actually less expensive than the LNF turbo.

its all in the wiring. oh and as far as emissions go i live in florida we dont have emissions or emissions tests. I just wish they woudl make a lot of engine performance parts for the kappa 2.4