Mallett LS2 Solstice

[GP99GT]

The standard V8 conversion will include:

* 400 HP LS2 V8 Engine
* Luk Gold Clutch
* Non-Adjustable Mallett-Penske Shocks
* Short Throw Shifter
* High Performance Brake Pads
* Stainless Steel Brake Lines
* Mallett Serial Number Plaque and Badging

Options include:

* 6 Speed Tremac Transmission with 3 different gear ratio options
* 19 inch Alloy Wheels and Tires
* Mallett-Penske Double Adjustable Shocks and Coilovers
* Sway Bars
* Transmission and Differential Coolers
* Stainless Steel High-Flow Exhaust
* 3.73 Limited Slip Differential
* Heavy-Duty 4 Core Radiator
* Supercharger
* Turbocharger

Package: $18,000

http://www.mallettcars.com/images/solsticev8blacklg.jpg

http://www.mallettcars.com/images/solsticev8blackrearcornerlg.jpg

http://www.mallettcars.com/images/solsticev8enginelg.jpg

[12secondv6]

It's ugly....

What does it weigh?

Turbo/ supercharger option? Damn.... gonna be a quick f*cker!

[GP99GT]

stock curb weight with the 4 cyl is 2860 lbs...is the Ecotec an iron block or aluminum? if its iron, i cant imagine the LS2 weighing too much more, maybe 100-200lbs or so.

[12secondv6]

So..... prob 3100 +- pounds

Poor C6 owner's

[GP99GT]

well the ecotec is aluminum too...so...probably 3200 or so, i cant imagine it being heavier than my car at 3380

[enRo]

Looks like it says "Mullet" :-D

I like the looks. If GM doesnt straighten their act up with a new F-body, my next car is gonna be a Solstice.

[jims69camaro]

ok, so lemme see now... buy car for 18k. check.
get mods for 18k. check.
still be thousands less than corvette or cts-v or GTO. check.
blow the doors off of anything on wheels. check.

[jims69camaro]

here's an order form (http://www.mallettcars.com/solsticedetailsorder.pdf) for those that simply cannot wait to get the ball rolling. btw, a 60% deposit is required to start your conversion and you have to drop the car off to them (much like calloway and lingenfelter) and either pick it up or provide for pickup.

this reminds me of the company that used to do conversions on the mazda miata. they were way over the top, too, tubbing and stretching the rear wheel wells in order to get more rubber under the back of the car...

[foff667]

blow the doors off of anything on wheels. Â*check.

if those curb weights are correct it would basically run with a stock ls2 vette so it wont really blow the doors off anything on wheels...it would probably be a high 12 second or low 13 second traction limited car.

[NJSPEEDER]

with such a short wheel base i dunno how easy it woudl be to even get it off the line for a low 13second pass. i bet it would still be the best smoke show for under $40k. lol
according to shipping weight the LS2 is about 160lbs heavier than the ecotec. that uts it right around 3000lbs. with 400hp that would mean only 7.5lbs per hp. that has got to be up there with some of the best power to weights going. :)

later
tim

[jims69camaro]

blow the doors off of anything on wheels. Â*check.

if those curb weights are correct it would basically run with a stock ls2 vette so it wont really blow the doors off anything on wheels...it would probably be a high 12 second or low 13 second traction limited car.

why you gotta piss on my wheaties? i was having so much fun with that, and you gotta pick it apart. :wink:

still, thousands less than a 'vette. for about the same performance? too good to be true.

[BigAls87Z28]

Its about 300lbs lighter then a C6. While this is cool and everything, Id still spend the extra cash and get a C6.

[jims69camaro]

i'm probably going to go with a turbo version, when it comes out. unless Chevy does something miraculous...

[BigAls87Z28]

I always belive in miracles.... :wink:

[NJSPEEDER]

with the prices so similar it woudl be a tough call. i think i would end up with the solstice though, it is much more unique than a vette and certainly less stereotypical.

later
tim

[jims69camaro]

i'm wondering about those stereotypes, tho... this could easily fall between the cracks of what is considered a chick car and a true enthusiast's vehicle.

the turbo will make all the difference, i think.