So you just got a g8, now what?

One of most common question we see is “what mods should I do first?”

We know scrolling through pages of products can be more than just a little confusing, so we figured we would make a little “cheat sheet” for you!

The first thing you want to decide is what your final goal is for the car. Are you looking to just freshen up car, keep her running good and stay as close to factory as possible?

Or are you looking to go further, and if so, how much further? Looking for a fun, quick street car, or an all out race car? Either way, we got you covered, and here is some good starter points. 

If you are looking to freshen the car up and keep her running good for a good long time. Here are some great recommendations.
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OEM DOD DELETE

The DOD Systems in these cars is a ticking time bomb, our OEM DOD Delete Kit allows you to remove the troublesome parts and replace them with better designed factory components. 

SUSPENSION

One of the weak points in the G8 is the factory suspension. Our stage 1 kit replaces many of the more problematic bushings with stronger arms and longer lasting poly bushings.

BRAKES

Upgrade your factory rotors and pads for these cross-drilled and slotted Z26 Brakes from Powerstop. The kit includes ceramic pads for great stopping power and low dust.

AIR FILTER

This K&N filter is a direct replacement for your factory airbox filter while improving performance. Like most K&N filters, this unit is cleanable and reusable.

SPARK PLUGS

One of the best things you can do on your “New to you” G8 is a tune up. And what tune up would be complete without a good set of spark plugs? And when it comes to spark plugs, NGK is #1

PLUG WIRES

Our LSXOnly spark plug wires are available on varying levels of performance, but the 500ohm/ft is a great replacement for the factory wire set offering accurate spark delivery and performance

OIL FILTER

When doing an oil change, the filter you use is just as important as the oil itself, these K&N Gold Filters are amongst the best in the industry for overall perfomance and quality.

MOTOR OIL

What needs to be said about the importance of quality motor oil, and what brand has the reputation of Mobil 1. This full synthetic motor oil is widely considered to be the pack leader in motor oil.

Looking to go beyond the basics and start building some power? Here are some great recommendations.
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ULTIMATE DOD DELETE

Get the most out of your engine by getting rid of the DOD system and adding a cam that will yield some real world power adding results. 

SUSPENSION

if you don’t just replace suspension parts, but also stiffen her up to get more power to the ground without sacrificing overall ride quality, our Stage 2 kit is a great option. 

BRAKES

Upgrade your factory rotors and pads for these cross-drilled and slotted Z26 Brakes from Powerstop. The kit includes ceramic pads for great stopping power and low dust.

AIR INTAKE

Going with a Cold Air Intake is vital to adding performance! A quality intake will not only add power by itself, but when coupled with other mods, the benefits are compounded.

SPARK PLUGS

One of the best things you can do on your “New to you” G8 is a tune up. And what tune up would be complete without a good set of spark plugs? And when it comes to spark plugs, NGK is #1

PLUG WIRES

Our LSXOnly spark plug wires are available on varying levels of performance, but the 150ohm/ft is a great upgrade for the factory wire set offering accurate spark delivery and performance

MAINTENANCE

General maintenance becomes even more important when you’ve added some go fast parts. Oil changes become more frequent and more necessary, as does just about everything else.

EXHAUST

Adding a better flowing exhaust is vital to a high performance build. You have to let the motor breath out as much as it breathes in. A quality exhaust system can be with you from basic bolt-ons to a full out build.

Looking to go beyond the basics and start building some power? This typically requires a lot of research and a custom list of parts to meet your desired goals. We woud love to discuss this with, feel free to reach out to us to discuss. (877) 225-9076 [9-5 EST M-F]