Pontiac G8 Engine Swap

There probably isn t another g8 in the country like this.

Pontiac g8 engine swap. New to this sub and was looking for some insight from the more experienced pontiac peeps. Body and interior is in great shape but the engine is starting to get tired. My wife recently about a year ago got an 08 g8 base model with 180k miles on it. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices.

With a maximum top speed of mph km h a curb weight of lbs kgs the g8 gt has a naturally aspirated v 8 cylinder engine petrol motor with the engine code l76. Severe engine damage duration. The base g8 referred to in pontiac sales literature as the g8 sedan is available with a 3 6 liter high feature v6 engine producing 256 hp 191 kw the only transmission available is a five speed gm 5l40 e automatic. This engine produces a maximum power of 366 ps 361 bhp 269 kw at 5300 rpm and a maximum torque of 520 0 nm 383 lb ft at 5300 rpm.

Base g8 models come standard with six airbags including full length. And by appearance it looks to be a very clean and professionally performed swap. Ls swap a pontiac g8 part 2 drivetrain and mounts. The next option is the pontiac g8 gt that was produced for only two years in 2008 09.

Based on the australian built holden commodore and equipped with an ls2 derivative known as the l76 and a six speed automatic a rare gxp version was produced in 2009 had an ls3 and either a six speed manual or automatic transmission. That makes for a very easy swap. Fuel economy is officially rated at 17 mpg us 14 l 100 km city 25 mpg us 9 4 l 100 km highway.