# The Real Solstice **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [November 3, 2005, 6:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-real-solstice/178025 "2005-11-03T18:00:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![grindpunk16](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9f8e36/32.png) [@grindpunk16](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/grindpunk16)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 6:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-real-solstice/178025/1 "2005-11-03T18:00:32Z")
[2006 Mallett Solstice 400hp v8](http://www.autoblog.com/entry/1234000363066362/) Posted Nov 3, 2005, 3:00 AM ET by Erin Mays ![http://common.weblogsinc.com/common/images/3060000000052190.JPG?0.5463553817661047](http://common.weblogsinc.com/common/images/3060000000052190.JPG?0.5463553817661047) Ever wonder what the Solstice engineers would have come up with if Bob let them raid better parts bins? Wonder no more, because according to these pics sent back from Eric at SEMA, what you’re looking at is the Mallett Solstice V8 with an LS2 6.0L V-8 engine, a.k.a. the 400-hp base engine in the C6 Corvette. Yowza. And, if that’s not enough for you, Eric remarked in his e-mail to us that the Z06’s 500 hp LS7 takes up about the same amount of space as the LS2. Just in case you wanted to replace the tires on your Solstice every 500 miles. Says Eric: “The V8 install is extremely slick — I mean, we’re talking about something that looks dead [beepin’] stock except for the exposed air filter.” ![http://common.weblogsinc.com/common/images/3060000000052191.JPG?0.7214558480037978](http://common.weblogsinc.com/common/images/3060000000052191.JPG?0.7214558480037978) ![http://common.weblogsinc.com/common/images/3060000000052193.JPG?0.5276411609462507](http://common.weblogsinc.com/common/images/3060000000052193.JPG?0.5276411609462507) ![http://common.weblogsinc.com/common/images/3060000000052145.JPG?0.8695023845081952](http://common.weblogsinc.com/common/images/3060000000052145.JPG?0.8695023845081952) ![http://common.weblogsinc.com/common/images/3060000000052144.JPG?0.7650535949316951](http://common.weblogsinc.com/common/images/3060000000052144.JPG?0.7650535949316951) ![http://common.weblogsinc.com/common/images/3060000000052146.JPG?0.6230122668787224](http://common.weblogsinc.com/common/images/3060000000052146.JPG?0.6230122668787224) ![http://common.weblogsinc.com/common/images/3060000000052147.JPG?0.18177602309801677](http://common.weblogsinc.com/common/images/3060000000052147.JPG?0.18177602309801677) Specifications (from [www.mallettcars.com](http://www.mallettcars.com)) 400 HP V8 LS2 Engine – This is the same aluminum block engine that is used in the 2005 Corvette. It is rated 400 hp @ 6000 RPM and 400 lb.-ft. @ 4400 RPM. Exclusive Mallett embroidered seat headrest (colors hand picked to accent interior) and custom designed body exterior graphics. _Sleeper option available: excludes exterior graphics and embroidery_ Mallett serial number plaque – Aluminum plaque, individually stamped and riveted inside driver’s door jam showing the Mallett build date and Mallett serial number. Luk Gold Clutch – Helps transfer the incredible power of the V8 without slipping, yet allows for smooth clutch engagement. Non-Adjustable Mallett-Penske Shocks – Increase vehicle handling while maintaining a comfortable ride. Short Throw Shifter – Shortens the throw in comparison to the stock shifter allowing for quicker more precise shifting of the standard 5-speed transmission. High Performance Brake Pads – Increase stopping power and reduces brake fade under hard driving. Stainless Steel Brake Lines – Increases the firmness of the brake pedal allowing for greater control. Show car detailing – Hand wash and wax. Both the interior and exterior provide your Mallett conversion with a brilliant shine and immaculate appearance. Professionally installed, tested and tuned – Mallett’s experienced crew hand-build each vehicle to exact tolerences ensuring quality and all-out performance. [continue](http://www.autoblog.com/entry/1234000363066362/) ---
**Author:** ![slowcamaro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slowcamaro/32/5975_2.png) [@slowcamaro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slowcamaro)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 6:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-real-solstice/178025/2 "2005-11-03T18:15:43Z")
sweet but i bet its a pretty penny ---
**Author:** ![SonofaBish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ad7895/32.png) [@SonofaBish](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SonofaBish)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-real-solstice/178025/3 "2005-11-03T18:19:29Z")
ugly car… i dont like the solstice… but my god… that motor - in that car ! fuckin awesome! ---
**Author:** ![rookee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rookee/32/5972_2.png) [@rookee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rookee)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 6:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-real-solstice/178025/4 "2005-11-03T18:52:01Z")
how can you not like the look of that roadster? ---
**Author:** ![SonofaBish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ad7895/32.png) [@SonofaBish](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SonofaBish)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 7:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-real-solstice/178025/5 "2005-11-03T19:07:33Z")
> [@rookee](#): > > how can you not like the look of that roadster? are you serious? ---
**Author:** ![Ash](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f19dbf/32.png) [@Ash](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ash)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2005, 1:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-real-solstice/178025/6 "2005-11-04T01:01:55Z")
that would be the ultimate sleeper. ---
**Author:** ![rookee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rookee/32/5972_2.png) [@rookee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rookee)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2005, 6:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-real-solstice/178025/7 "2005-11-04T18:08:07Z")
> [@SonofaBish](#): > > are you serious? well their all shaped like pills with wheels, that’s kinda the roadster MO. but as far as they go, thats a hot car. i like it more than mazdas or MGs so i think it’s hot :dunno: