You may remember the video of the 2008 Panther Black Metallic 2008 Pontiac G8 GT running the ¼ mile at Atco in the mid 12s, while it still had temp tags in the back window. That G8 GT is owned by Matt Hauffe of Tune Time Performance in Toms River, New Jersey.

Matt said, “We got our G8-No. 236 of the first 888-in late March 2008, it was one of the first ones to hit the showroom floor. After a 270-horse/283 torque stock pull (which I think our dyno is reading these cars low), I spent a couple hours on the rollers and it made 298 horse/303 torque. Soon after, we fabbed up a couple of pipes to remove the intake tract resonator to allow for the Zex LS1/LS6 nitrous kit. With the only other mods being a K&N drop-in filter and an SLP 160-degree thermostat, it made 375 hp and 401 lb-ft on a 100-shot.”

The panther black metallic G8 GT returned to Englishtown in April with BFG drag rubber and the boys from GM High Tech Performance Magazine witnessed #236 running the ¼ mile in 12 flat @ 115mph.

Hey Matt - if you’re willing to answer a few questions, we’d love to feature you and your G8 right here on G8Nation.

[Source: GM High Tech Performance]

[Photos: Scott Parker]

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Name: Anthony R
Location: Montclair, CA
Favorite G8 Web sites: G8board.com
Board handles / nickname: Rippin’6’s

I really needed a car after totaling my 06 GTO and didn’t want to settle for anything less that 350 HP, once you have 400hp you can’t go cold turkey down to 200, So I toughed it out and did the same thing as everyone else…WAIT. And the sweet style and remote start didn’t hurt.

Year: 2008
Model: G8 GT
Color: Panther Black Metallic (80U)
G8 Nickname: The Black Pearl
One of the first 888: Of course, you know I couldn’t wait.
What #: 207
Options (installed by factory or dealer before you took delivery): None

What dealership did you purchase your Pontiac G8 from?
Reynolds Buick, Pontiac, GMC in West Covina, CA

How was your dealership experience?
I’ve had better

Current Pontiac G8 Aftermarket Mods:

2 10in subs and install by Westcoast Motorsports and 20in Foose nitrous wheels also by Westcoast, Chrome window trim delete, front lower turn signal delete, Nokya low beams (not HID), Debaged all but rear arrowhead, SS Holden rear spoiler, Medium tint, K&N air intake.

Future Pontiac G8 Aftermarket mods:
Lowering, Clear higher front turn signal, aftermarket fog light, Tail light black out.

Favorite feature about the Pontiac G8:
Style, power, and head turning ability

Biggest complaint about the Pontiac G8:
Shift snap, and on MT

0-60:Stock
¼ mile: Stock
Track: None
Other Performance Info: None

What car was replaced by the Pontiac G8?
2006 Pontiac GTO (aka Black Thunder)

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Name: Jarrod (Jay) W.
Location: Whitehouse, OH
Favorite G8 Web sites: G8Nation.com, G8GTtech.com, G8GT.com,G8board.com
Board handles / nickname: MANOFSTEEL69

I was really torn between 4 different cars; the Pontiac G8 GT, the G8 GXP, the Dodge Challenger, and a SRT-8 Dodge Charger. After months of researching and reading about the G8 GT and some soft prodding by my wife (Christina), I decided on the Pontiac G8. The main reason being the cost to performance ratio that far outclassed the other three of my choices. The GXP’s production is still up in the air, the Challenger over priced, and the Charger to big and clunky for my taste. For my wife, it was the tasteful, unassuming look of the G8GT. It’s the ultimate “Sleeper”; you don’t expect it to be anything but a 4dr sedan.

Year: 2008
Model: G8 GT
Color: Ignition Orange Metallic (77U)
G8 Nickname: Tigger
Options (installed by factory or dealer before you took delivery): None

What dealership did you purchase your Pontiac G8 from?
Patsy Lou Pontiac, Mt. Morris, MI

How was your dealership experience?
I ended up dealing directly with Patsy Lou Pontiac after a botched deal between my local dealer (Yark Chevorlet/GMC/Pontiac Waterville, OH), and Patsy Lou. I went into my local dealer expecting to pick up my car, only to find they never actually secured it. So I went home, called their Sales Manager Beth Middleton and purchased the car directly from them.

Current Pontiac G8 Aftermarket Mods:
The first thing I had done to the car was a 20% Tint and the Diamond Paint and Underbody Protection through Ziebart, Toledo, OH.

Next I had Zinik Z27 Sofins w/my factory summer performance tires purchased and installed at BelleTire, Perryburg OH. Then I debadged the G8, except for the front Pontiac Emblem.

After some time spent on the phone with some various shops in the country I decided to go with New Era Performance in Rochester, NY. Mike Frumusa the shop owner and fellow G8 GT owner spent a lot of time with me on the phone about what he had done to his car. So with his input and that of the owner of American Racing Headers (Nick), I headed out on the 377 mile trip to get my work done. I had New Era install a Powerbond Harmonic Balancer 25% Underdrive Crank Pulley, a SLP 160 Degree Thermostat, a New Era Induction System along with having my throttle body ported and polished, an American Racing Header System, and a custom HP Tuner tune.

I have also done a few mods tried and tested by Charlie Van Wormer (Known as GRRRR8 on many G8 forums) who owns a very fast liquid red Pontiac G8 GT, and runs a Midas Muffler Shop in Sugarland, TX. This would include removing the intake manifold cover and a CAI air flow mod.

My engine cover has also been custom painted to match the car by my local body shop (Dave Geist Body Shop, Whitehouse, OH., now ran by and operated by Ray Moore) Also the addition of a Sirius Sportster 5 radio.

Future Pontiac G8 Aftermarket mods:
Future mods include painting the brake calipers to match the car, Corsa mufflers, a Vector Motorsports GM Heat soak Reduction Kit, a Magnacharger MP1900 Supercharger, a custom ground cam (through New Era Performance), and a complete Pedders Suspension System.

Favorite feature about the Pontiac G8:
The ability to carry 5 adults, with luggage and still haul ass!

Biggest complaint about the Pontiac G8:
Probably the wind noise through the sunroof closed, and mirror vibration with it open. The Atari style gauges on the center console, and the Euro-style seat adjustment knobs would also fit in this category.

0-60: 5.2 seconds
¼ mile: 13.47@105.6MPH
Track: Milan Dragway, Milan, MI
Other Performance Info: 347 RWHP, 360′Torque (assumed to be more than this, due to temperature conditions at time of testing)

What car was replaced by the Pontiac G8?
2003 ZX5 SVT Focus

Other cars in your garage?

• 2005 ZX3 Ford Focus
• 2003 ZX5 SVT Ford Focus
• 2007 Harley Davidson Street Glide

The G8GT is by far the most fun of any car I have ever owned. I could run down a list from a “69″ Z28 Camaro to a 300 series BMW, and a majority of them have all been fast performance oriented cars. I enjoy the comfort inside the car….Longest trip so far was 740 miles down to Columbia, SC and was done in one sitting. I could have turned around and came right back, no problem…actually I did about 10hrs later, lol. At the car shows I go to, the G8GT is an instant hit….It’s a what? It has how much horse power? It’s rear wheel drive? The list goes on and on. As does the list of why I love this car…..For those of us that own G8 GT’s we know the whys, and for those that don’t……Head down to your nearest Pontiac dealer and get a taste of the Australian built, but purely American Muscle Car……Before they become extinct.

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Ponitac G8 #001

Do you own a 2008 or 2009 Pontiac G8 V6 sedan? Do you live near Odessa Florida? Well now is your time to shine! Well actually this Friday July 25 at 9:00 AM will be your time.

Precision Motorsports of Florida has G8 #001, a Panther Black Metallic (80U) 2008 Pontiac G8 V6 sedan that has been completely Pedderized and is owned by High Performance Pontiac magazine editor Chris Phillip. #001 is slated to be featured in an upcoming issue of High Performance Pontiac Magazine. So where do you and your G8 V6 fit in? It turns out that our friends at Precision have a 600 ft skid pad set up for this Friday and they want to do a head-to-head comparison between #001 and YOUR stock Pontiac G8 V6.

The comparison results and photos of Pontiac G8 #001 and YOUR Pontiac G8 V6 sedan will both be featured in the upcoming issue of High performance Pontiac Magazine.

For more information call Bob Morreale at Precision Motorsports of Florida @ (727) 233-1195.

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Today K&N Engineering announced the availability a new air filter and oil filters for the 2008 Pontiac G8.

The high-flow air filter 33-2919 that is designed to increase horsepower and torque in both the 2008 Pontiac G8 V6 Sedan and the 2008 Pontiac G8 GT V8.

As we have come to expect from K&N, the air filter for the G8 is designed to fit directly into the factory air box without any “garage engineering”. This simple drop in design makes adding performance as easy as removing the stock disposable filter and replacing it with a K&N high flow filter. The air filter is backed by K&N’s one million mile warranty.

Now that you have high performance, and clean air, its time to do something about that 5W-30 blood flowing through your G8.  Fear not, K&N has released two new oil filters depending on which G8 you’re driving…the 6 or the 8.  If you’re rolling around in the V6 sedan, you’ll be using the K&N HP-7003 premium oil filter.  If you’re driving the GT, reach for the HP-1017 K&N Performance Gold canister oil filter.

[Source: K&N]

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The biggest complaint about the Pontiac G8 has been addressed for 2009. The second biggest complaint seems to be a tie between the lack of visual GPS and Bluetooth. We know that Bluetooth will be added mid model year 2009, however, it looks like in dash GPS will still be absent.

A Michigan-based tech company called Azentek may give G8 owners exactly what they’re looking for, and more. It’s called the Azentek Atlas. The Atlas is a two-din in-dash infotainment unit that is packed full of features to make your commutes more tolerable, productive and fun. Think Ford/Microsoft Sync on steroids.

Available fall of 2008, this Windows based in-dash infotainment computer features a 6.5″ color touch screen. The system has everything from regular radio functions, WiFi Internet access, vehicle diagnostics, Microsoft Office functions, GPS, e-mail, 120 Gig hard drive, and much much more. Most features can be accessed via voice command. The Atlas is expected to retail for about $2,799.

“And when parked, you could pull out a keyboard and have full use of browsing the Internet or finishing a PowerPoint presentation”, said Jerry Carlson, Azentek’s Chief Technology Officer as he was sitting behind the wheel of a Magnetic Gray Metallic (18U) Atlas equipped a Pontiac G8. Oh yeah…the Atlas can be installed in other cars too.

Azentek VP of Sales & marketing, Pete Muller stated that the Atlas will be standard issue in at least one model of one vehicle in 2010. Given Azentek’s affinity for the Pontiac G8, do you think they could be talking about the 2010 Pontiac G8 ST?

[Source: MLive & Azentek]

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