860HP Turbo Pontiac G8 Review: Boost and Groceries!

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For today's video we hop in my good friend Christopher Durr's fully built and turbocharged Pontiac G8. Chris has had everything from an 1000HP Mitsubishi Evo to a 440HP Taurus SHO. Needless to say he has been open minded with his car builds and always tries new things. This time around he picked up this naturally aspirated Pontiac G8 with nitrous which already ran a ten second quarter mile and then turned it up to ELEVEN. With a fully built LS motor, built transmission, custom fabricated turbo kit, tons of boost, and so much more Chris didn't cut a single corner on this build. So what is it like driving a nearly 900HP four door? grocery getter? Let's go for a drive and find out!

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

What do you think of the Pontiac G8? And what do you think is the best sounding V8 ever?

[@matthewvalentine5848]

love the g8 modded. bUT as far as sound it would be the Mustang voodoo or ls motor

[@stoopidperformance]

I love my 09 Stryker Blue G8 GT and the best sounding V8 is any with a turbo lol.

[@BBob33524]

I like them so much I put a g8 engine in my gto.

[@rebelboyce156]

There is a lot of g8 in Houston

[@KeenanStyles]

For me the best V8 sound is a Ferrari 355 but that's about all that car offers is sound 😂

[@KeenanStyles]

I've got a weakness for performance sedans

[@nickcahill8156]

Thats why I own a charger. Someone needs to make a new performance sedan that isnt foreign.

[@JoeyLovesTrains]

Tokyo JZA80 performance wagons is where it’s at

[@KeenanStyles]

@@JoeyLovesTrains not my thing but to each their own

[@carsaregood911]

@@nickcahill8156 You have a point if you have it with the 6.2 or 6.4

[@nickcahill8156]

@@carsaregood911 6.1* and yes it's an srt8 lol

[@cottongrillz11]

Its definitely a love hate relationship owning one. Once all the small issues are sorted it's a solid car.

[@NakedChicken69]

I’ve been searching for a good priced gxp, I can’t seem to find them under $30k

[@gsjourney3054]

Luke V theres one for 21k

[@MrZyLeXx]

30K for a G8 LOL.

[@dylanrobichaud5095]

MrZyLeXx Low mile gxp can easy fetch 30k.

[@dylanrobichaud5095]

@@stockmk5545 That's what they 6 speed manuals go for. Supply and demand.

[@CarscenesNC]

This guy that worked down the road from me when I was younger had one of these and he’d always get on it when he left work so I’d sit at the window and wait for him to get off work

[@Fee.1]

Same thing except it’s a guy with a Porsche and I’m 30

[@gapologist9522]

Gay

[@mackfar27]

@@gapologist9522 It’s okay to be happy...

[@burntham8752]

@@mackfar27 its also ok to be homosexual, you asshole

[@warpigs777]

🤣🤣🤣

[@basithph8958]

I remember seeing this car as a kid and man it’s still so cool to this day I miss Pontiac

[@hunnicbarbarian103]

What are you 10 yrs old G8 is a new car lol. Ur talking grand prix gxp I hope

[@hunnicbarbarian103]

Yeah man sorry had to check the car was only made for 2 yrs, released early 2008 and pontiac was cancelled in 2009 and before was a holden commodor. So ur like 15yrs old max lol

[@basithph8958]

Hunnic Barbarian the latest sport sedan Chevy made that’s based on the Holden Commodore which is the SS which was only made from 2016-2017 quite sad it didn’t sell well but it is an amazing car would love to have one

[@hunnicbarbarian103]

@@basithph8958 just shit advertiseing. They cant sell a car noone knows exists

[@jcsmith725]

@@basithph8958 the SS came back in 2014 but you couldn't get it with a manual until 2015.. I bought the 2015.

[@bloodypsycho6025]

“Got a 300k mile bmw?” Me: “is it possible to learn this power?”

[@KeenanStyles]

Not from a jedi (in the emperor voice)

[@Cyberdeamon]

Drove a E34 with more than 460 thousand kilometers once. They exist lol.

[@mcintosh.motors]

wish I didn't get rid of my 330ci with 231K, I should've kept it and made it into a track car

[@jaceneholmes8088]

My dad just blew the headgaskets on his v8 bmw 500,000 miles

[@jeffanderson7256]

x savage x not bad

[@Cali_westplayer]

At 2:54 you hear the turbo and David say “ Oh my god” like a happy little kid 😃 I knew he was going to have fun 👍

[@ScottySwans]

Beautiful build there! I LOVE my G8. Pontiac was GM's Dodge, and went away too soon. Fun fact: The window switches (and things like the radio/AC switches being on the wrong side) are fun reminders of the RHD version. Bonus Fun Fact: Because the Holden Commodore was used as a police vehicle in AUS, there's a blackout mode where you can kill every light on the dash and radio except for the speedometer for nighttime patrolling

[@happywombat]

That’s a fine Commodore 👌❤️

[@gxtm7595]

ve commodore😑🤤

[@kaspertheghost7198]

Kira xl VE commodores series 1

[@hadez438]

Kasper The Ghost series 2, it’s got the different auto shifter

[@kaspertheghost7198]

Hadez43 Series 1. Series 2 never made from Australia and also has different shaped head lights. They curved upward towards the grill.

[@hadez438]

Kasper The Ghost Ah, my mistake. It does have the different shifter or was that changed as time progressed

[@stoopidperformance]

I need to be Holden that turbo on my G8.

[@kyokushinkuma]

I love my G8 GT, it’s a beautiful car, the fun part of owning one is that not many people know them, I went to a car show recently, I was the only G8 there.

[@C-13770]

Lol this happens often "what kind of a car do you drive?" A G8. " a what?"

[@Adrenalinedrivenmedia]

Heck yes! I love mine as well and comments on the daily “What is that?” Just a grocery getter, thanks for revisiting this car loved the first video as well. This gives me ambition to keep modifying mine as well. Thank you!

[@xpsycholordx6083]

Yes treasure that car man I wish I had one

[@hadez438]

Nice to see people still doing good stuff with the VE. Really wanna get a VF at some point.

[@JasonStJean]

I LOVE my G8! Hands down one of the most fun cars I owed. I have always liked getting that one thing that no one else has, it's not a Mustang or a Camaro, they are rare and it will have a special place in my collection.

[@Swiftwer11]

The G8 GT is my first car, not to responsible on my parents part.

[@gaanii3376]

"it's a Pontiac sedan! What could go wrong!" Then my mom thought a mini Cooper was the most appropriate for me, a 6ft tall man.

[@LCaddyStudios]

Mine too, although mines the base model omega, lovely ex cop car, but yeah not the best parental decision considering how ive already done some questionable driving

[@LucaBrasi125]

@@LCaddyStudios Yeah nah mate you're not doing much in an omega

[@LCaddyStudios]

Jonathan well I mean obviously I’ve got to put a sv6 body kit on it, and some better rims, but if I ever put a speaker in the boot please shoot me

[@LucaBrasi125]

@@LCaddyStudios Don't forget the straight pipe and a set of some phat simmons and you're good to go

[@rocketlife9549]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THAT CAR ! My best friend had the GXP and a few GTP Comp Gs too.....I MISS PONTIAC TOO

[@downshiftingisfun7046]

Loved this review David!! What I found special about the G8’s is the window switches you were talking about are like the ones in my Pontiac Fiero they are mounted in the center console just behind the shifter in my car. This thing sounds down right nasty!!

[@keatoncollins682]

Honestly i’d rather have a boosted g8 over a CTS-V

[@noahcolwell1772]

WACK

[@SourceHitIt]

Noah Colwell I agree with Keaton 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@noahcolwell1772]

Yeah, screw having luxury and a better platform lol

[@cdawg3506]

@@SourceHitIt yeah fr

[@paulcarmi8130]

@@noahcolwell1772 Cadillac still has a reputation as an old guys car. So yeah, I disagree with you as well.

[@Lev3Y3athan]

As my dad had the 2009 g8 gxp in black with chrome rims and a six speed I know just how amazing these cars are. The difference between the gt and the gxp is the engine. The gt had the 6.0 and the gxp had the 6.2. It was an absolute blast

[@rolfie4753]

I have an 2009 pontiac G8 and i LOVE that its rare! I love rolling down the road and knowing that my car is so unique.

[@LiamTallman1470]

actually super pumped to see a great video of one... i miss the hell out of mine and cant wait to be home to drive it again!

[@bradnaylor]

I love it when someone deserving get what they're after... look at what he survived. he doesn't deserve to be happy? I say he does! ❤️ Go Chris! here's to you! 🎉

[@dylanmiller8661]

Damn I knew I should of waited until today to order ! Ordered yesterday, at least I got the first time customer 15%. Excited to try the product out !

[@lincolnzach256]

Hey David, my wife got one of these last October and loves it, hope all is well in Georgia.

[@goldyyz7000]

So cool to see you hit 1 million subs David! been around since you were at about 200k subs :)

[@rafaelsanabria7702]

One of my favorite cars ever made, glad to own one like I always dreamed of

[@gzeus6332]

Im glad Chris has been feeling better! also glad he took out the Nitrous system and went for all time power!

[@drivenbyboost]

This thing is intense! Love the sounds, raw and visceral!

[@UrbanYeti13]

Ive got the GXP and i just rolled over on 12k miles!!! Nothing fancy on it. Intake, headers, exhaust, tune. Thats it. Loved these cars from the moment I watched my first V8 Supercar Race!!!

[@wythetrumpet6419]

I bought my Pontiac G8 GT new in 2009. After turning 75,000 miles in 2019 I had the L76 V8 and suspension totally rebuilt. I removed the DOD fuel management system and added a high duration cam and a 2.3 liter Magnuson Supercharger, long tube headers with three inch dual exhaust. It has a double fuel pump and Injector Dynamics 1050 fuel injectors. It has a Mighty Mouse oil catch can to keep any PCV oil from clogging the cooling brick in the supercharger. It puts down 585 horsepower with 93 Octane and 6 pounds of boost and 670 horsepower running E85 with 2% methanol and 12 pounds of boost. Torque is 550 and 620 ft. lbs. respectively. The Pedders suspension make over helps keep it on the road. The Pontiac G8 and Chevy SS were the last American sports sedans for under $50K. This car will hang with just about anything if you are willing to do your part. Don't you just love the smell of ethanol!😁💥💨🚔 Thanks for that great G8 video! I'm glad to hear your friend is in better health and building engines!

[@JaredUnashamed]

I commented on your SHO video as the inspiration for getting my SHO earlier this year. I constantly look for cars that are unconventional with high horse power. The G8 any SRT 8`s are great sleepers. I'm currently look for a Lincoln MKS 3.0L twin turbo. Nobody knows about how cool these cars are or that they exist.

[@The147tacammo]

Being a ford man i love the g8 always wanted a g8 or gto

[@jermainejpshepherd2778]

This has always been 1 of my favorite performance sedans. I miss Pontiac. 😥

[@yehoyakimnachmanbenisrael381]

I'm a proud owner of a 2009 GXP stock. Rarely do I drive the car, yet when I do it is an enjoyable ride. I can only imagine for now how the ride must feel with double the power.

[@williamgerow811]

I see a G8 video, I instantly hit like.

[@brandonporter4227]

Bought my G8 GT brand new in 2008 with four miles on the ODO and still use it as a daily driver. It still had plastic on it and the fuses weren't even installed when I looked at it. It literally had just rolled off the truck when I bought it. I like the fact that it's rare car and there aren't many of them on the street. Even at almost 12 years old I still get compliments on it regularly. I have two complaints. The paint is cheap and thin and chips easily. The other is the design for the control arms in the front is terrible as I've had to replace them a couple times. Other than that, it's a fun car to drive and I love it. I'm glad I chose it over the other options I was considering at the time.

[@EpicWarDog]

I have an 09 G8 GT and I have to say out of all of the cars I've owned. From Cadillacs to Corvettes to Trans Am and Firebirds to Mustangs to Camaros to Grand Prix GTP and GXP and I have to say I believe the G8 GT is my favorite one so far.

[@kdillo9942]

Just bought an 04 GTO 2 weeks ago and I am absolutely in love with it

[@SourceHitIt]

I would be too 🤯

[@LouieYouTube]

Welcome to the goat herd Gas Tires Oil Also curious if you happen to have a Barbados Blue Metallic , Pulse Red, or Cosmos Purple Metallic as they were all limited to 04.

[@inquisitorfederov5470]

I just bought a g8 gt as a present for myself after my g6 gt went its separate way. I look forward to driving everytime I hop in. I had wanted one for so long It's nice to own one. Finally.

[@kyokushinkuma]

The G8s were built in Australia in the Holden Factory, they just put Pontiac Badges on instead of Holden, the controls in the middle were for ease of production, so you didn’t have to move driver controls from one side or the other. There’s a great video on the production of the VE Commodore made by Holden, it explains all that, you even see a few G8s on the production line. That said, I love my G8 GT, I bought it back in February, just before COVID locked everything down, she just has a CAI and Cat backs for now, more mods will come next year, it’s a fun car, and like Farris Beuler said “If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up”.

[@jmh47slc]

I owned a 2008 "first 888" G8 in liquid red. After the DOD delete and a simple tune I was walking C5 corvettes at will!! The G8 was a gift from the car gods at the time!

[@SkiDooRydr]

I love the SIKKY tshirt. I have one of their LS swap kits and it is insanely good quality.

[@pontiacmaniac7772]

I got a G8 GT a few months ago. It’s a cool car!

[@dataungreen3215]

Loved the car so much I bought one. I like having a soon to be classic car.

[@Xx1SailorScoutxX]

Thank you for showing us this fine machine.

[@BobThe9534]

hi David. nice vid. liked b4 watching b/c i knew it was going to be good

[@BOOSTEDSEDAN]

I just bought my second G8. Very comfortable im 6ft3

[@jonsmith7426]

Car review!! Been missing these

[@TheFarmersLife]

Love my 2009 G8 GT! Had it since new, and has been stock ever since. But I’ve got long tube headers and an intake ready to go on possibly this weekend. These are great cars. The GTs are 361hp and could be had for under $30,000. The V8 wasn’t much more money than the V6 base model. The GXP was 415hp with an optional six speed manual. With the extra cost of the GXP version and gas guzzler tax they came in around $40,000. Only 1,829 GXPs were built.

[@Tanner_Teves]

I've got an 09 GT now too, mine unfortunately had a lifter collapse and a bunch of other damage. Gonna do an LS3 crate engine swap so I'll basically sorta have a GXP lol.

[@XxTommyboy890Xx]

Just bought the foam sprayer kit and the active wax can’t wait to try it out :)

[@renedperez]

I love my 2008 Pontiac G8 GT, because hardly anybody has one where I live. And when I see one, I give them a thumbs up. Plus it is a head turner. A lot of people double take on my car and say, "cool car".

[@georgebaloian8272]

Got mine brand new and still haven’t hit 50k, love the car!

[@tylercouture216]

Fucking crazy

[@kapss0832]

Just bought one 17k and it has 25k miles on it! Had to get rid of my trailblazer SS for it but I am so happy with the car!

[@xSiiCkNeZ]

84k on my 09 g8 gt

[@rayguzman1429]

Kapss 08 sounds like you got ripped off not gonna lie

[@rayguzman1429]

I have an 06 Pontiac solstice with 18k miles bought it for $8k 5 speed manual plus most of the upgrades.

[@yankee1985524]

I drive a 2017 Chevy SS with the 6-speed manual and I am in love with that car... Can't wait to add some power to it...

[@CODE-BROWN]

I got a poverty model with the auto, you'll like it with more power, believe me.

[@421ssrida]

I woke my manual SS up with cam, heads, CAI, headers, solo exhaust, and a tune. Maaaaan they are rockin cars once you wake em up!!!

[@Murica_gaming]

@@CODE-BROWN don't be sad yours would be faster at the drag strip stock for stock lol

[@VidTubeWatch]

Awesome build. My wife and I are driving to Arlington, Texas this Memorial Day weekend to pick up an '09 G8 GT with only 47K miles. Super excited.

[@C-13770]

I got mine a month ago. I had to drive 400 miles to Nebraska to get it. I wanted this car for almost 6 years. Saw the deal of a lifetime pop up and had to jump on it. 09 G8 GT for 7500 with 95k on it. It had after market exhaust/ intake. It sound still gives me a boner lol

[@basithph8958]

Imagine if Pontiac actually brought the modern Ute to the States🇺🇸 It would have changed muscle cars forever

[@DJLongLastin]

I was so hoping GM would bring the monaro Ute to the US as a Chevy El Camino revive

[@davidf2392]

They were going to and then the bailout happened and then Marry Barra got promoted to CEO and then the mission became stupid Crossovers oh and then they killed Holden

[@RCXDerp]

@@davidf2392 Better than going out of business and losing Vette and Camaro too

[@SCREAMILLUSION]

@@DJLongLastin The ute isn't a Monaro. That's only the coupe, which died with the Vx/Vt Commodore/GTO.

[@LCaddyStudios]

@@SCREAMILLUSION they were going to make a monaro ute

[@LsSwapUrMom]

Just picked up an 09 GT with 88k mi, FBO and Tune, making solid numbers. I love it, and the SpongeBob toe life is real, a properly tuned 6l80e loves to jump and get going lol

[@g8baby20]

I bought mine simply because it’s a gm product from Australia and only made for 2 years in the future this will be a big money car no doubt about it

[@mstarn00]

Always loved the g8 especially the manual gxp cars definitely can tell they are Aussie inspired being as bonkers as they were in their time

[@freehugzhere865]

I'll always have a special place in my heart for my G8.

[@Dakota.Penrod]

Wish they would have kept up production, I’d love to have one.

[@Baldhengarage]

Go get a Chevy as they're the same thing made up to 17 my man

[@TienTran-kw3il]

@@Baldhengarage it doesn't matter cause it wouldn't be a commodore

[@Baldhengarage]

@@TienTran-kw3il literally identical but a Chevy badge instead of Holden... Has Holden badges inside the doors and trunk. They produced them under Chevy ss after Pontiac went down from 14-17.. they came with an ls3 offered with auto or manual.. trust me it's still a commodore it's just a vf not a ve which is the last generation bodystyle that was made before they canned Holden

[@ianvader4697]

snap up an ex police caprice and get an aussie to send you a HSV Grange bodykit and trims for it!

[@TienTran-kw3il]

@@Baldhengarage not gonna lie but I totally thought u ment something else, my bad

[@WagnerBuilt]

Congrats on a million my man? Huge props too you David, I personally drive a g6 with a super charger and it’s at 300 whp, if you want to drive it I’m on the border if penn state, just message me

[@Caliactive365]

Right after that car wash add i heard that spool and you immediately earned my like

[@MRMORGAN817]

Sport mode is great, drops down to 2nd in a split second and hauls ass! I own the Holden SSV version. Although typically Holden's dont have the G8 front end, 1500 of them were sold as "Holden SS special edition" which do have the G8 front end and therefore look like the G8 which is awesome because the front grills look way better than just a standard Holden bonnet and bumper.

[@knvg_charli7508]

I have a g8. So hard to find good videos on the car. Nice content bro and, most definitely right on this car being slept on💯

[@tylercouture216]

There is fucking ton of videos I love these cars

[@aj_412]

Dis thing is bloody sick mate

[@Str8sixfan]

I'm a big Ford guy first, but those G8s I've always had a affection for. Wish they'd build a Buick version in 2020 and call it a Skylark GSX as a 50th anniversary tribute to the 1970. It would have to be painted yellow with a black hood too!

[@AndrewKellman]

Pontiac was taken away to soon but I think its really cool that they are rare and it's so fun and cool to see one in the wild

[@Hunner826]

Love the G8, know a lady an hour away from me who's G8 produces about 860hp!

[@Anonymous-ml9eb]

I love mine. Mine is fully built with cams heads, Pistons, everything.

[@sashajones1862]

I have one and wanted to know where he got the trans built. Same place that did the engine or?

[@dfw1fast143]

That G8 is done right. All of it.

[@Gonzy1122]

Still my dream car. Gxp 6 speed manual. Prices are going up on them though and they're hard to find. Instant classic.

[@njsick1]

I loved my g8 gt!!! Even stock it's such a fun ride!!

[@ThatG8Guy]

The G8 is so fun and practical, best of both worlds. It's also kinda cool that you can associate with American muscle because of Pontiac and imports because of Holden🇺🇸 🇭🇲

[@jcsmith725]

I couldn't afford the G8 GT or the GTO when they came out.. When the G8 came back as the Chevy SS in 2014, I bought the 2015 model. To this day, it's my favorite car of all time.

[@carstuff4558]

I cant wait to finish rebuilding mine from flood salvage and enjoy it like this

[@LRK1990]

@ThatDudeinBlue bought your complete car care kit. Excited for results happy friday!

[@Darkmatter-zk3pf]

I have a Pontiac g8 and it’s great that you made this video. It seems nobody really cares about the g8 anymore. Also specs? I wanna try something like this

[@drewschmanke6238]

Loved that about the 850r. Center window controls

[@m-tminds3929]

That giggle is priceless an says it all lol

[@cinnamonyj6260]

I love this cant wait to get it

[@K_M_M_G]

Great Car! Could you tell us who built the turbo kit? Been looking for one but cannot understand how to run the DP past the steering shaft

[@nanogotsmano1285]

I have a Pontiac g6 and man what a realizable car. The problem with the g6 are with the wheel bearings and one of the front headlight wires and the power steering motor. It’s like once you have these prepared and fixed then you can use the car. Is it possible to turbo a Pontiac Grand Prix, grand am, or bonneville?

[@_CashFlowTy]

what turbo are you using or recommend using ? and i love that the g8 is rare it will make it worth so much more in future

[@GIOVANNITH3G35FAN]

That G8 loves to whistle 👍👍

[@wavvysiah2468]

I’m bout to get some Patterson car care for sure

[@lifewithfelipe7288]

Can’t wait to get mine own

[@chefjacktheprofessionaldri6284]

Love my '09 G8 gxp red with the red/:onyx interior! 1 of 78 made in my configuration! Bone stock 415/415! Auto 6 . GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME!👍👊👏

[@kingstark8739]

I think it’s gonna be my next car I’ve been looking for something family friendly but still able to lay the hammer down! Im looking forward to owning the gem

[@C-13770]

This car is a great version if that. I can haul my 3 nieces snd sister to get groceries, and still burn out and do over 100 in 12 seconds

[@G3Ganesha]

I have a g8 that I'm building up as well I want to install a cpr6 manifold from Australia and a K&N air intake but I do want to invest in a turbo charger for it .. I need recommendations on what kind of turbo to get for it , maybe a Lb7 turbo ? Or what is the one in this video ?

[@filipecamargo69]

Here in brazil we had the omega (which is the same car, rebranded), with only an alloytec v6 (260 to 290hp).... Its interior is really well made (compared to any chevrolet of the same era)... We dream of having the g8

[@Bryce367]

I owned a 2009 G8 GT i bought with 96k miles. By the end of summer it had 116k miles and i had to sell it unfortunately. I live in Michigan and someone flew from Las Vegas, to Michigan to buy the car and drove it back. And it was a mostly stock G8. I miss it!

[@ChicagosM0stWanted]

The window controls were in the middle of 3rd generation F-Bodies. This Holden, and any other car from anywhere for that matter should feel blessed to rock a Pontiac Badge!

[@Baldhengarage]

I absolutely loveeee my g8 its a stance build with a big ole cam😂

[@diversedad7954]

One of the few Pontiacs I would consider owning.

[@adrianedwards1668]

I just want to know, where can I get the turbo kit and who can install it as clean as this..

[@PointerPapa]

What about that foam sprayer that you use? Is that on Patterson car care? Do your soaps use palm oil?

[@lazariuswhite8496]

Would this be a good first project for a beginner?? If not what car is good for a beginner??

[@digisuboob]

i have the aussie version with a charger on it, its an underrated chassis in general in my opinion

[@davidpatino5042]

Been thinking of getting a v6 Pontiac g8 for a daily driver. But I live in Chicago and don't think itll handle well in the snow. Anyone got opinions or know how good/bad it handles. Its rwd so I assume its roughly the same in the snow as any other rwd