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Thread: Any non LS variant GTM'S out there? Plus new member intro.

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    Any non LS variant GTM'S out there? Plus new member intro.

    Hey everyone, new to the group. Phoenix area.

    Ordered my GTM a few weeks ago, April 27th delivery date. Took advantage of the $2500 off accessories option.

    I've worked in the automotive industry in some form or function since late 01. Just parted out a relatively high powered big turbo 2jz car, sold a project car I really hadn't even started on, and currently selling my 96 Viper, to at least mostly fund my GTM project.

    Never satisfied with normal, I've decided to go a little different route with my GTM. Ive got a Tesla performance rwd drive unit (the 536 hp version), a controller for it and I'm about to pull the trigger on a pair of Chevy Volt battery packs. Will definitely be interesting trying to modify stuff to make it work but I think it'll be worth it. Chances are weight will end up a few hundred pounds more than a "normal" GTM, but I also hope to spread the weight forward a bit.

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    Sounds like cool project! Keep us posted on your progress....and welcome to the forum!
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    I’m with Shane on this one. Hope you start a build thread so we can follow along. Congratulations and welcome.
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    That will be an interesting approach and looking forward to seeing it. Welcome to the madness.

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    Some high school or college class did an electric GTM years ago, but it was more of an endurance/mpg-e car than a performance car.
    MK3.1 2004 Mach 1 donor. ABS, PS, TC.
    GTM #304 LPE 525hp LS3
    2000 C5 Lingenfelter LS1@489hp
    1999 Corvette FRC/Z06 track car

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    MK3.1 2004 Mach 1 donor. ABS, PS, TC.
    GTM #304 LPE 525hp LS3
    2000 C5 Lingenfelter LS1@489hp
    1999 Corvette FRC/Z06 track car

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    Quote Originally Posted by beeman View Post
    That's super cool.

    Ironically Progressive Insurance is paying for this build too, I just have to spend 40 hours a week with them to get the money.

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    Regarding the above mentioned car built by high school students, I own the car now, and have been in the process of building it for the last 3 years. It almost done! I bought it as a striped down roller, with no dash or other interior, drivetrain, etc. All I can say is it was poorly built, and it has taken a lot of time and money to sort it out. Should be done in a few months (5-19). Thanks to all on this forum, and to Beerman for selling me a dash!

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    Quote Originally Posted by oldchevyguy View Post
    Regarding the above mentioned car built by high school students, I own the car now, and have been in the process of building it for the last 3 years. It almost done! I bought it as a striped down roller, with no dash or other interior, drivetrain, etc. All I can say is it was poorly built, and it has taken a lot of time and money to sort it out. Should be done in a few months (5-19). Thanks to all on this forum, and to Beerman for selling me a dash!
    That's kinda crazy. I'm sure they cared little to nothing about how the car truly looked or ran, focus being on mpg.

    Here's a quick youtube video update of my "build" that hasn't even started yet.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WddB...xMrYsqnYha4mY4

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    If you consider LQ engines a "variant", then yes!

    An electric GTM would be rare and cool; I'll definitely follow this build.

    Welcome to the site!
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    There's also that Rotary powered GTM out there, not sure if it's on the road yet...
    MK3.1 2004 Mach 1 donor. ABS, PS, TC.
    GTM #304 LPE 525hp LS3
    2000 C5 Lingenfelter LS1@489hp
    1999 Corvette FRC/Z06 track car

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    Got the first EV part in, the controller. Motor gets here Monday with any luck. On the search for batteries current-ly...

    https://www.facebook.com/electricGTM/?tn-str=k*F

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