A major milestone for the project tonight: we turned the key and heard the engine run for the first time. The startup was clean with no immediate leaks or unexpected noises. We still have a few final checks and minor tweaks to wrap up, but we’re on track to have […]
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Engine is back together
Phase one of the engine rebuild is officially complete: the long block is fully assembled and waiting to go back between the frame rails. We pulled out all the stops on this G4FJ build. Between the CylinderSupportSystems block reinforcement, Traum forged pistons, ARP head studs, and a upgraded turbo setup, […]
Block is back from CSS work
Huge progress update! The block is officially back from CylinderSupportSystems after machine work and short block assembly. Time to dive into the final engine assembly and get this Forte GT back on the road where it belongs. Stay tuned!
MBRP Exhaust Is Here For The Forte GT
Finally after weeks of waiting the MBRP exhaust setup came in for the Forte GT. It was a easy install and being I have a 2020 model I am running MBRP single tips out the rear and it sounds great. Will have to update with a video so you can […]
New Wheels On The Forte GT
18×8.5 Klutch SL1 wrapped on Firestone Firehawk Indy 500’s
Back Again…….
After spending a little time at the body shop repairing the rear bumper and trunk lid it is back on the road looking better than ever. Oh how I have missed this thing and the way it drives with the SXTH Rev6 piggyback unit.
Rev6 Equipped 2020 Forte GT
Well last day of the year is the perfect time to pickup the GT from SXTH. Let me tell you this Rev6 piggyback unit makes this car a completely different beast. When this weather clears up I can push it harder but you can tell the difference because it is […]
Dropped the GT Off at SXTH
Well today I dropped the Forte GT off at SXTH Element Engineering to have them start work on the Rev6 unit for the ’20/’21 Forte GT models. I am pretty excited to see how the car feels once they get this piggyback setup on it.