So picked up the 04 GT2, rod knocking but still running. So through the last couple months or so since buying I have found, fixed, and swapped/sold 2 engines.
So been trying to scare up another good deal, but I had to use some of my money on living.
Anyway, I found a conversion intake to run Gen V on N/A engine. Also found source on Gen V blowers for $76 plus shipping.
My buddy has a car that came in spewing water. Turns out the other shop sold head gaskets yet car has rusted out rockers. Its an 03 but has fresh GM short block from GM with low miles. Reason new gaskets failed was other shop reused head bolts.
From tag on short block the short block is listed as 05+ replacement. Has aluminum pan and all.
My buddy is pretty sure he can swap car for an old one he picked up that needed some work and customer just left for bill.
Also this car may have low miles reman trans that I can swap/sell/use.
Just trying to get list of parts together that Ill need to swap in blower. I already picked up tuner so I can tune. Also looking for headers/exhaust.
My theory is to snag this shortblock, give it once over, freshen up my heads and slap it together. I have several tunes from dropbox downloads so I hope I can get everything dialed in to live.
Dont intend to beat it hard but would like a bit of performance. and will try to make it look decent.
I like building cars to drive. Used to build everything I drove. But had some bad times in last few years.
Hoping to get this car on road before September as we have local cruise/show and figure its old enough. Unless my 66 Caprice is drivable.
