Whats up with the GTO's LS2??? Low on power???
01-15-2005, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Big Jimbo
I read a couple mags the other day and i know for a fact that the LS6 powered CTS-V runs a 13.0 because my close neighbor has one (black M6). I love how that thing pulls. But anyways, the CTS-V weighs over 4,000 pounds and runs that fast. I read that the new LS2 GTO was running low 13's but wasnt cutting times like the CTS-V does. Both the motors are rated at 400hp and the GTO is lighter than why isnt the GTO running as quick? Both vehicles have IRS also. wut the *** is going on? Heavier car with a smaller motor and the same horsepower runs faster than the GTO??? I never liked the GTO when it came out and im beggining to really HATE it now. It looks like a Grand(ma) Am if you ask me.
WHERES THE GTO'S HORSEPOWER????????????
WHERES THE GTO'S HORSEPOWER????????????
The GTO and CTS-V weight about the same; however the CTS-V has 3:73 gears, the GTO has 3:46 gears.
Line up a CTS-V with a GTO on the street or track...I think you'll see somthing different than what the magazines publish. Remember where those rags get their $$$ from.
Did anyone ever publish the '00-'02 Z28 was faster than the '00-'02 Corvette? The Z28 was geared better and got off a corner better on a track...and was faster in the quarter mile...GM won't tell you that. I've proven it with GM owned vehicles at a GM test track.
Same goes for the GTO vs. CTS-V.
01-17-2005, 02:29 PM
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The CTSV as listed weighs 3850lbs and the GTO as listed 3750 on the manufacturer's websites. So the CTS is not well over 4k lbs in fact the two are very similar in weight so i guess it comes down to the gearing and the driver.
01-17-2005, 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by ls1 2001 z28
The CTSV as listed weighs 3850lbs and the GTO as listed 3750 on the manufacturer's websites. So the CTS is not well over 4k lbs in fact the two are very similar in weight so i guess it comes down to the gearing and the driver.
Anyway u say it, i would honestly bet on the CTS-V in a race. Im sorry but for some reason, i have more faith in the LS6 as far as being STOCK, compared to the LS2.
01-18-2005, 05:27 AM
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Like I said above, the LS6 has a bit more top end so it pulls a little harder higher in the power band. I suspect with a little tweaking that could be 'cured' in the LS2 as well. They no doubt didnt want the new base motor to over-perform the previous gen's best motor.
01-31-2005, 10:23 AM
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Well, I dyno'd mine saturday. Here are the results:
http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14661
http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14661
01-31-2005, 04:54 PM
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I think you've been reading too many magazine articles.
The GTO and CTS-V weight about the same; however the CTS-V has 3:73 gears, the GTO has 3:46 gears.
Line up a CTS-V with a GTO on the street or track...I think you'll see somthing different than what the magazines publish. Remember where those rags get their $$$ from.
Did anyone ever publish the '00-'02 Z28 was faster than the '00-'02 Corvette? The Z28 was geared better and got off a corner better on a track...and was faster in the quarter mile...GM won't tell you that. I've proven it with GM owned vehicles at a GM test track.
Same goes for the GTO vs. CTS-V.
The GTO and CTS-V weight about the same; however the CTS-V has 3:73 gears, the GTO has 3:46 gears.
Line up a CTS-V with a GTO on the street or track...I think you'll see somthing different than what the magazines publish. Remember where those rags get their $$$ from.
Did anyone ever publish the '00-'02 Z28 was faster than the '00-'02 Corvette? The Z28 was geared better and got off a corner better on a track...and was faster in the quarter mile...GM won't tell you that. I've proven it with GM owned vehicles at a GM test track.
Same goes for the GTO vs. CTS-V.
01-31-2005, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by BLOODTA
Can you post any info on the 00-02 Z28 being faster than the 00-02 Vette, I believe you but this dude at work doesn't believe when I tell him stuff like that.
01-31-2005, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by qwikz28
can we get that hp back with a tune?
Wow...they did retard the heck out of WOT timing on 02s. Weak.
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02-01-2005, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by frcefed98
HRJ those are awesome numbers for a stock 05 Goat. Get some more miles on that beast and redyno, should be a few more HP/TQ in there once you get a few thousand on it.
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