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For some reason, I just cannot get a better time than 9.5@76 in the 1/8th. No 1/4 mile tracks near me. I can't launch good enough for anything lower than a 2.3 60ft. It just bogs off the line. Had a G8 years ago, and in stock form it ran sub 9s in the 1/8th. Is the tune that much more restrictive on...

I picked up my 2011 Caprice today and noticed a 7/11 build date. I thought July builds were next model years? My 09 G8 was 4/08 and 11 taurus sho was 5/10.

Thanks for the info. Got the car today. I will continue running synthetic in it and will change it and filter every 4k. Will also check on every fill up. I would like to do a tune up. What are the suggested plugs?

I have another car from this department, an 07 CVPI, and they run Amsoil only in all their vehicles. Considering the county is 90% rural I would think a lot of back road driving. Probably not a lot of idling. What plugs would you recommend? I know these engines like to heat soak, so maybe one range ...

I'm looking to purchase a 2011 9C1 with 136K miles. I understand the AFM lifters like to pit on the rollers and damage the cam. I couldn't hear anything unusual. The lifters were quieter at start up than my G8 at 10K miles. The guy that I'm buying it from only puts E85 in it. Is this okay for long p...

Hello everyone. Tomorrow I am trading my 2011 Taurus SHO on a 2011 Caprice 9C1. I miss my G8 and needed another Holden, even if it isn't a Commodore.