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which car 2002 z28 or 06 GTO

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Old 11-18-2007, 08:51 PM
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trying to build a 12 sec car what are the down sides of the GTO when putting power in them or any other downs side with this car. Im thinking part will be hell to get.
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depends what youre looking for. theyre different cars. both will hit 12s cheaply. stock even if you can drive.

i cant say how difficult parts will be to get for GTOs but ive heard stories.
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Buy the Camaro!... The GTO's are much easier to work on. Plus the 06 comes with the LS2.... But, modifing the drivetrain is stupid expensive!... I paid $660 dollars for a ring and pinion! Can only get diff parts from Australia!....Plus the Camaro is lighter and has a solid rear axle....
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camaro if its going to be a track car.... daily driver and runs 12's buy the goat and throw on a 100shot and call it a day...
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Well i would have to say if your looking for something that is AWSOME on the streets and will ride good; get the GTO. I had an 06 for about 6 mon. and i enjoyed the hell out of it. I raced an 04 GTO that has nitrous and a little cam with a tune and it's about the same at the track.... time wise. He runs low 1.50's 60ft. and has had absoutly no issues with the cv axles.
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I Love my 06' GTO!
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I think im going to get the GTO set up a test drive this weekend
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I had a Camaro..sold it to get the GTO...but now I'm back in the Camaro

I loved the GTO, VERY nice interior...rode very smooth and as you can see from my signature just as quick as the Camaros.

But in the end, I liked T-tops better And the GTO just wasn't aggressive looking, IMO.
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i have to cars picked out 04 gto and a 06 gto any thing to push me to one or the other i know one has ls1 other is ls2 but i dont know what the changes are or if the changes are worth it to pay more.
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As has already been mentioned, it depends on what you want to do with the car. As far as ride quality goes, the GTO is the best driving four passenger GM car I have driven.
Here is a GTO that runs in the 11.4 1/4 range and still gets great gas mileage. Bob
http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com...Car.php?car=46
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ls2 all the way.......... i have the ls1 yeah i love it but i want the ls2....... only to make a 402ci.......
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Well first never test drive a 06 GTO cause i took it out for the test drive now it in my drive way. they ride great and have good power stock . I love the inside of the car much better then my z28.

Now it time to play.
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I love my '06 gto. Its comfortable and quiet until you get a catback lol.

I love camaros and trans ams as well though.
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I LOVE my GTO, even mored than I loved my old Z, but I will say the F-bodies will always rule for traction.
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the gto's interior is the best ive seen from gm and i think is in the league of luxury sports cars like the 3series
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Originally Posted by Hennytime
the gto's interior is the best ive seen from gm and i think is in the league of luxury sports cars like the 3series
Agreed. If it weren't so cold outside...I'd probably skip my bed and sleep in the car.
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Believe me, same power at the wheels, the fbody, or c5, walks all over the goat. In our group of cars we have fbodies, c5, gto. Examples of each in a4, m6, etc etc....with power all over the map. The goats were the priciest to mod and still are the slowest of all. However....

11-12 second 450-500whp goats are still fast. The goat guys, me included, dont regret that fact for a second. This car wasn't built to be a strip monster. Now, lets set these cars up for road racing and all bets are off.

It's all in what you feel comfortable with. These cars are a fantastic jack of all trades.



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