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Mike's02Z28M6
09-05-2008, 07:09 PM
As the title states :D

Thanks
HSV-GTS-300
09-07-2008, 03:22 PM
I don't know all the differences.

The 09 does not have the central gauges (oil pressure and volts) that everyone hated in the 08. Instead it gets a storage compartment in that spot.
Nick7810
09-07-2008, 04:46 PM
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DAFFYDRUNK
10-17-2008, 10:33 PM
I think the 09 now has bluetooth?
GNSS
11-05-2008, 07:44 PM
XM radio
amwellls1
02-08-2009, 02:57 AM
No ignition orange
BigT
03-14-2010, 03:16 PM
so basically, nothing is really that dramatic to it.
HSV-GTS-300
03-16-2010, 12:34 AM
so basically, nothing is really that dramatic to it.

Interior trim changes.
Different exterior colour choices.
Minor changes only to a few small mechanical items.
BigT
03-17-2010, 04:51 PM
Interior trim changes.
Different exterior colour choices.
Minor changes only to a few small mechanical items.

Works for me. I got my G8 Gt for pennies on the dollar basically.
Lloyd
06-23-2010, 03:16 PM
I have a 09.
I do have Blue tooth, do not have gauges above the radio, it is an open slot. I hate it becuase nothing stays in the there from take off. I will be changing to it some sort of pod.

On the thought of changes in year models, I am sure I am wrong here, but doesn't the 09 get the better heads and intake from the LS3?
HSV-GTS-300
06-23-2010, 11:02 PM
I have a 09.
On the thought of changes in year models, I am sure I am wrong here, but doesn't the 09 get the better heads and intake from the LS3?

No.
All Pontiac G8-GT had the LS3 intake.
All have L92/LS3 style heads.......a few different head casting numbers were used.
I don't think the hollow LS3 intake valves were fitted to head castings used for G8-GT.
Lloyd
06-24-2010, 02:20 AM
Good to know the 09 has the LS3 heads and intake. I have seen a "Fast Intake" and a ported Intake from Vector Motor sports. Wondering if it would be worth the price.
HSV-GTS-300
06-24-2010, 02:47 AM
Good to know the 09 has the LS3 heads and intake. I have seen a "Fast Intake" and a ported Intake from Vector Motor sports. Wondering if it would be worth the price.

Not until you are chasing that last 10hp from a seriously cammed or stroked block IMO.

Read the fine print on the FAST 102R, something like 13hp on a stock LS3 engine which has more cubes and a higher performance cam than the L76.