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Sunfire Heat is a cooperative effort between General Motors, Hahn
RaceCraft and Rick Bottom Custom Motorsports. GM provided a 2003
Pontiac Sunfire, with the request that HRC and RBCM modify the car
to showcase the best that the automotive aftermarket offers. The
vehicle was meant to showcase, performance, stylish looks and
street drivability. With 6 weeks to develop the car prior to the
SEMA Show, the challenge was on.
Rick Bottom Custom Motorsports was founded in
1996 to fill a need in the automotive aftermarket. Many companies
manufacture quality products however they do not have the means or
ability to produce a project vehicle their best advantage. RBCM
was began to build award winning Image Vehicles that have improved
performance, attention getting looks and practical drivability.
Their expertise lies in project vehicle design, planning,
coordination, execution and promotion. They provide companies with
vehicles for prototyping, and R & D feedback that is
invaluable.
RBCM has worked extensively with the Ford Motor
Co. and General Motors. They have provided Alcoa Wheel Products
with booth vehicles for the past seven years.
EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS
Sunfire Heat sports Billet Specialties 18x7.5
Wheels with Bridgestone Potenza S0-2 225-40-18 tires. The car is
lowered using Eibach Sportline Springs which provide a 1.5” drop
in the front and a 1.75”drop in the rear.
Custom paint and graphics were done by Rick
Bottom Custom Motorsports. The wing is by California Dreams. The
body was left stock save for the wing, to retain the Pontiac look.
INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS
The Sunfire Heat sports the Autometer carbon
fiber face gauges, including 5” Monster Tach with shift light,
Air/Fuel Meter, Boost Gauge, Pyrometer, and Nitrous Pressure. The
custom gauge installation is by Rick Bottom Custom Motorsports.
Rick Bottom installed a roll bar. Future
interior modifications include a custom carbon fiber dash and
racing seats.
PERFORMANCE MODIFICATIONS
The Sunfire Heat sports a Hahn RaceCraft
Intercooled Turbosystem. This turbosystem is a perfect complement
to the Ecotec engine. Turbosystem features include: HRC Super 16G
turbo, Exhaust Manifold, intake with K & N Fiter, Front Mount
intercooler with the exclusive HRC integrated return chamber, and
powder coated air piping. The fuel system modifications are
included with the turbosystem and feature a 500 hp Accel fuel pump
and VROG Fuel pressure regulator. Addition of the Hahn RaceCraft
turbosystem provides an additional 100+ HP. The exhaust is 3”
Stainless Steel and is provided by MBRP.
In addition to the turbosystem, the performance
is enhanced by a Nitrous Express single port 100 hp Nitrous Kit.
The brakes are made by Stainless Steel Brake
Company.
*Some
products listed are legal for sale or use in CA only for
racing vehicles which may never be driven on a public highway.
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