Penguin Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 LOOOLLLL but hey, enjoy the better MPG Speaking of fuel mileage our SS at steady state cruising speeds of 70-75 MPH is still regularly returning 24MPG, sometimes a bit better. I've gotten the EPA highway rating of 21 MPG, but that means I'm cruising at around 90 MPH. Not saying 24 MPG is stellar, but my old LGT would only return 23-24MPG at 70-75 MPH. Consider that the LGT weighed 500 lbs less, and made only "250" HP, although if memory serves the actual output was really only about 241 HP and was revised down. So my new 3950 lb, 415 HP sedan gets the same mileage as the old LGT, but is much faster, handles much better, and stops much harder; all while offering more room, more features, and greater comfort. Makes me wonder why so many "car enthusiasts" bad mouth cam in block V8's, pushrods, and 2 valve heads. Clearly the design works quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE RZA Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 how much were you boosting? I typically run between 15-20 psi and get 26-28mpg all around. But then again, I'm stage 1, if and when i go stage 2 I'll probably drop down to 21-24 range. Stock I was getting about 23-25mpg. Also completely different motor than the previous gen WRX and LGT. With the turbo being mounted on the exhaust manifold there is no lag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 Mine was stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew888 Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 That's because you're an idiot Hahaha and this idiot is loving his SS right now. It's all good. I wish it were lighter and I'd have styled it a little differently but other than that... I passed a CTSV on the way to work and it is small or smallish. I personally wanted lots of rear space for long road trips and have a comfy spot for passengers. The SS posts identical numbers to the CTS V Sport so not quite in V territory but nothing a full exhaust and cam can't fix and then there is the supercharger option. Someday I'll go this route and it will be 50 state legal. I can't afford an M5 or CTSV and after forced induction I should be able to run with them just fine. Going straight and in the twisties. I just have to save up a couple years to get there. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1586"VbGallery/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 He hasn't checked in, but we can add RAO to this list. He always did have a thing for a good chassis stuffed with LS goodness, I guess he finally decided to buy one from the factory instead of making his own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I wonder what oil he's using in it. Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I already made that joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 You stole it from me Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE RZA Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 He won't answer the question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 RAO's oil choice is a top secret national security level piece of information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE RZA Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I hope he puts an oil monitoring system in the car. Very welcoming community on there and I don't even drive a malibu. Maybe they all just appreciate everyone who gives them attention before the car depreciates like the G8 and GTO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 All trims of the G8 have held their value relatively well. Good luck finding any G8 GXP for under $30 grand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 Yep the G8's with the LS3 are still a hot commodity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE RZA Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I see GT models going on ebay for 16-18k, what's the difference between the GT and GXP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 GXP has a LS3. G8 GT has a L76. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 In other words the difference is 55hp. More detail is that the LS3 is a rectangle intake port head where the L76 is a cathedral intake port head and doesn't flow as much air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 If anybody is looking for a winter setup that isn't those awful Anzio wheels, 18" Enkeis made for the G8 GXP will fit, considering you get a new brake pad without the counterweights. These wheels are the Enkei M52 Hyper Black 18x8 +42. Those damn counterweights just barely touch the wheel barrel. You can see where the wheel was scratched just the tiniest bit by it. The wheel balance weights would obviously be an issue as well, if they need to go right behind the spokes. Caliper clearance is plenty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 I have another plan for winter driving. It's called park the SS, and drive my truck while the wife reverts to her old FWD car that is my current commuter. Problem solved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 I hope he puts an oil monitoring system in the car. Very welcoming community on there and I don't even drive a malibu. Maybe they all just appreciate everyone who gives them attention before the car depreciates like the G8 and GTO They are pretty friendly over there. Probably a different demographic than your typical Subaru enthusiast. My guess is that most SS owners are a bit older, and bit higher income, and a bit more blue collar at least in mind set. In other words they don't think they're better than everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 They are pretty friendly over there. Probably a different demographic than your typical Subaru enthusiast. My guess is that most SS owners are a bit older, and bit higher income, and a bit more blue collar at least in mind set. In other words they don't think they're better than everyone else. I think the same can be said for Legacy owners And I don't fit in to those description before, nor now...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I have another plan for winter driving. It's called park the SS, and drive my truck while the wife reverts to her old FWD car that is my current commuter. Problem solved! Are you gonna leave the bicycle tire inner tube on the exhaust of the asspyre? Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 The Ass-Pyre lives in Gillette, so yes of course. Wife has never even seen that car in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 You should swap the asspyre motor into the SS for maximum results. Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 That would rip the space/time continuum and end the universe. It would be like having two Chuck Norris's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fedaykin Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 What do you guys think of the latest Commo... Chevrolet SS compared to other sedans? I think it's a bit of a shame the Falcon isn't sold over there, 4L turbocharged Barra engine + 6spd auto is nice to cruise around in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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