1966 GTO L92 / 6L80E / Street Challenge Project

The GTO is finally as finished as it's gonna get for Power Tour... here's a couple snap shots. Lots more video to come on the build and driving it... hard!

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I just got word from the car's owner, Stefan, that the GTO ran 13.40s at 108 with massive wheelspin on the Power Tour during its first drag strip pass. Heck, it only has 300 miles on it total! With some traction and tuning, I think the mid-high 12s are not far off. The L92 with VVT is nice!
 
Sweet! I really like newer drivetrains in older cars. Looks great and hope you get it tuned in further.
 
Thanks! We're going to have fun with this one.

Catching up on some of the install videos on the GTO... here's the Air Ride MuscleBar sway bars and PosiLinks articulating end links on the GTO's front suspension. The links are cool, they keep the bar rigid but also prevent binding. These are 2 key elements making an air-equipped car handle well, but they will also work on traditionally sprung cars.

Video: http://v8tvshow.com/content/view/585/118/

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I love it! I have a big soft spot for 66 GTO's my uncle had one when it was new and use to come pick me up on friday nights. He would take me out cruising and then to Dalys on Warren road & outer drive or A&W on Warren & Southfield:seizure: I alway loved that car it was a 389 tri-power and 4 speed, the things I rember was that my feet did not touch the floor and the white ball shifter...Too this day anytime I've had a manual trans the 1st thing I do is get a white ball shifter.
 
Here's the rear Air Ride Street Challenge suspension system and Currie 9+ rear axle housing going in... it's only the axle housing because a major shipping company (to remain nameless) "lost" 33 spline axle... Other than that, no major hiccups with the install. We chose to weld in the upper air spring brackets to make it a little cleaner.

http://v8tvshow.com/content/view/590/1/
 
We've going through all the build pics and posting photo galleries of the GTO build... there are over 550 photos total, which will be in 13 or so separate galleries. The first 5 sets are online, and the new ones will be publishing all week. If you didn't see the videos and are interested in this car, check them out at the link below.

http://v8tvshow.com/content/blogcategory/74/118/
 
why did you go with the L92 with VVT AFM ect over a standard L92 ? Iam currently working on a combo of L92 heads and a undisclosed ls2 based shortblock myself
 
Pure84GTT said:
why did you go with the L92 with VVT AFM ect over a standard L92 ? Iam currently working on a combo of L92 heads and a undisclosed ls2 based shortblock myself
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The aftermarket ECM allows tuning of the cam phasing, real-time O2 sensor feedback so no knocking with low-octane fuel, the harness only had what we needed, no theft-key issues, and the CAN connection for the trans controller and gauges are a couple reasons. Besides, it was really friggin' easy.
 
Hello all,
I am new to the forum and looking to find more information/ links to this older 66 GTO build from V8 tv. I have a 67 GTO that i am looking to do pretty much the same, or so i think. any advice would be appreciated. if you need details of my GTO i will provide them. Thank you for your time
 
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