Article From Motor Trend Magazine
Strike Force: Tuner Vehicle Specifications
Motorsports Technologies Inc. 2005 Pontiac GTO turbocharged H.O. 455
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455 c.i. (7.5 Liter) V-8 engine
- CNC-machined LS2 engine block
- ARP head studs and main studs
- 4340 forged steel 4.185-inch stroke crankshaft
- Billet steel 6.125-inch connecting rods, ARP rod bolts
- Forged aluminum 4.160-inch bore diameter ceramic and Teflon-coated pistons
- Air Flow Research 225cc LS1 cylinder heads, CNC-ported and hand finished
- MTI-spec hydraulic roller camshaft and lifters
- FAST composite intake manifold
- Custom billet aluminum 90mm throttle body
- Jesel shaft-mounted 1.7:1 roller rocker arms
- Stainless-steel 1 7/8-inch diameter long-tube exhaust headers
- 3-inch diameter high-flow metal substrate catalytic converters
- Dyno testing and calibration
Engine package (installed): $18,000
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Forced Induction Package
- STS rear-mounted single turbocharger system with front-mounted intercooler
- Cockpit adjustable boost controller, boost gauge, and wide-band oxygen sensor
- MTI custom computer calibration and dyno testing
Turbo and fuel system upgrade (installed): $12,500
Total Engine Cost: $30,500
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Drivetrain Upgrades
- Heavy-duty billet steel flywheel
- High-performance clutch upgrade
- Fully built T56 6-speed manual transmission with heat-treated gears and Viper ratios.
- Special 3.07:1 rear axle gear ratio for high-speed runs
- Lightweight carbon fiber driveshaft
- Driveshaft safety loop
- Harrop rear differential cover with polyurethane mount
- Heavy-duty CV shafts
- Billet steel axle stubs
- Pedders coil spring (1-inch lower front/0.5-inch lower rear)
- Pedders GSR big-bore shock upgrade
- Pedders rear anti-roll bar
- Suspension bushings upgrade
- Baer Racing GT Plus disc brake kit (2-piston front calipers, 1-piston rear calipers)
- CCW SP-500 18x8.5-/18x9.5-inch forged aluminum wheels
- Michelin Pilot Sport 2 (255/35ZR18 front, 275/35ZR18 rear) tires
MTI drivetrain package (installed): $11,500
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Total Upgrades Price: $42,000 (Not including vehicle)
Total Package Price: $75,180 (Including $33,180 Pontiac GTO) |