GTO Evoluzione Body Kit

Yeah, its Butch Hooper with Italian Racing and Design, out of Arizona. He still has the kits for around $8k. I have bought allot of stuff from him in the past and ordered more than $8k from him on a couple occassions. He is reliable. Here is the link to his site.

http://www.italianauto.com/

 

Yep, it was a long swim to get here especially with the 308 strapped to my back...heheh, just kidding but we are out in the middle of no where.

 

I read the article in Performance Car ( a British Magazine ) in the late 90's. Pretty interesting stuff on the GTO replica, if I'm not mistaken, turning the engine from a transverse into a longitudinal one, if I can recall. The mag also tested the GTO rep around a certain US track, and the car is putting out circa 500bhp..awesome ! The P4 copy was also featured, albeit a scary ride for the author..Anyways, good luck to you in realizing your dreams.

 

You looking for Jim? Why didn't you say? I talk to him all the time as well. He is not quite as fast as Butch, but he usually has better prices. Here is his email: [email protected]

 

No problem. I had this information readily availible since i was looking into the conversion before as well. I eventually decided against it. I want a real GTO with the twin turbos. The look of the GTO kicks ass, but I feel I would be cheating myself from my real goal. If I don't have the look alike, I think I will work harder to get to my goal of the actual 288GTO. I decided that when I finish my 308 restoration, I will probably sell it to move up another notch on the ladder and go for a Testarossa. Please post pics as you go along with your project. I would love to see them. You'll be building my dream car.

 

As far as Jim Carpenter ;do not trust this man. He screwed me out of $2,000 and sold to me incorrect parts from what he claimed they would be. His reputation for inferior quality is well known.

 

Confirmed. Search for his name on this board.