Caprice-Commodore-G8 Parts Compatibility

*The_Blur* · 09-24-2012, 05:50 PM

I was looking at the new police Caprice and wondering if anyone had any insight into the aftermarket parts compatibility it might share with the Holden Commodore and Pontiac G8. The appearance comparisons are obvious, but I wonder how different any of the dimensions are and whether anything can be done to a retired or salvaged unit that an enthusiast might acquire.

Apex Motorsports · 09-24-2012, 06:20 PM

Depends on the part. The Caprice is on a LWB version of ZETA so it will have some things in common with the G8 and Camaro.

*The_Blur* · 09-24-2012, 07:51 PM

It looks like the current model is powered by a modified LS2. Otherwise, I'm wondering if anything aftermarket, like hoods, exhausts, and suspension components, share mounting points. With how similar the cars are, there could be a market for these products in the States.

Alternatively, would any of the heavy-duty Caprice PPV cooling or other components fit a G8 or Commodore?

*The_Blur* · 09-25-2012, 05:14 PM

Vendors from Australia, this is your golden ticket to tell us what fits!

shank0668 · 09-25-2012, 05:20 PM

Sorry to go OT.... You got a Formula?

09-24-2012, 05:50 PM	#1
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09-24-2012, 06:20 PM	#2
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,165	Depends on the part. The Caprice is on a LWB version of ZETA so it will have some things in common with the G8 and Camaro. Last edited by Apex Motorsports; 09-24-2012 at 06:55 PM.

09-24-2012, 07:51 PM	#3
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,768	It looks like the current model is powered by a modified LS2. Otherwise, I'm wondering if anything aftermarket, like hoods, exhausts, and suspension components, share mounting points. With how similar the cars are, there could be a market for these products in the States. Alternatively, would any of the heavy-duty Caprice PPV cooling or other components fit a G8 or Commodore? __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

09-25-2012, 05:14 PM	#4
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,768	Vendors from Australia, this is your golden ticket to tell us what fits! __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

09-25-2012, 05:20 PM	#5
shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	Sorry to go OT.... You got a Formula?