2005 Pontiac GTO N/A World Record Holder

The Project
Unlocking 707 rear-wheel horsepower out of an independent rear suspension F-body descendant requires moving far past basic bolt-on upgrades. This 2005 Pontiac GTO is a heavily engineered street weapon relying on a blueprinted GM LS2 block packed to the brim with forged Callies Compstar internals, Wiseco pistons, and high-tensile ARP fasteners. Driven by a billet-wheel 78mm Comp Turbocharger, a ProCharger 1,300HP race intercooler matrix keeps the intake charge frozen. To survive the rapid torque onset inherent to single turbochargers, the entire drivetrain was rewritten using an RPM Level V manual transmission, a multi-stage Monster clutch, and heavy-duty G-Force axle components.
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Performance Record: 9.959 Seconds @ 134.8 MPH (N/A World Record)
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Engine Block: Modern Muscle 500ci LSX Tall Deck Stroker
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Valvetrain: Custom Solid Roller Cam & T&D Shaft Mount Rockers
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Built to Lead. Engineered to last.

The quickest naturally aspirated late-model GTO on earth. clocking an official 9.959 @ 134.8 mph, this absolute monster relies on an aggressive, naturally aspirated 500ci LSX block and an 8.50-certified roll cage.

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The Nitty Gritty

Build Specifications
Nitrous System & safety Architecture
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Modern Muscle 8.50 NHRA-certified safety roll cage fully integrated into the structural floor plan
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Meziere electric water pump paired with a high-capacity Ron Davis aluminum racing radiator
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Lightweight high-clearance VFN fiberglass hood and weight-saving PROCAR by SCAT racing seats
Drivetrain & Fuel Delivery
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FAST 102mm intake manifold mated to a Nick Williams 102mm drive-by-wire throttle body and MSD ignition coils
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FTI heavy-duty race-built TH400 automatic transmission paired with a custom-stalled Precision Industries converter and B&M fluid cooler
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Modern Muscle custom-modified 8.8 rear-end housing a performance 3.90 ring and pinion gear set
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The Driveshaft Shop Level 5 heavy-duty performance axles coupled to a DSS 3.5” balanced aluminum driveshaft
Chassis & rigidity
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Modern Muscle custom mini-tub rear wheel well conversion to accommodate maximum tire footprint width
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Pedders drag suspension bushings paired with specialized track-spec Pedders 90/10 front struts
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QA1 fully adjustable rear coilover suspension system optimized for violent launch weight transfer
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Ultra-lightweight Holeshot Hole Star wheels wrapped in Mickey Thompson ET Street Radial Pro (P275/60R15) drag rubber
The Powerplant & Exhaust
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Wiseco 4.205” bore pistons with GFX rings, Morel link-bar lifters, PAC Racing valve springs, and a custom Modern Muscle aggressive solid-roller camshaft
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T&D shaft-mount roller rockers, JP Performance adjustable double-roller timing set, and a GZ Motorsports LSX SuperPro racing vacuum pump
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Kooks 1 7/8” performance long-tube headers flowing directly into Modern Muscle / SLP race-spec mufflers
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Modern Muscle 500ci Gen IV LSX tall-deck stroker engine outfitted with a Callies Magnum 4.500” stroke crank and 6.350” Ultra H-beam billet rods
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