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Mar 29, 2011 | 11:44 AM

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New to me 08 GXP

The wife and I picked up a used gray 08 gxp with 40,000 miles on the clock. Very nice car, now the mods will start in soon. Is there a FAQ section for these cars? Any things I should do first as far as mods? Thanks

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Mar 29, 2011 | 11:52 AM

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The wife and I picked up a used gray 08 gxp with 40,000 miles on the clock. Very nice car, now the mods will start in soon. Is there a FAQ section for these cars? Any things I should do first as far as mods? Thanks

There's a good FAQ on GMLS4.com.

As for mods, it depends on how much you want to spend. There's not a whole lot out there for our cars. The transmissions are the weak points, as they have a VERY high failure rate.

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Mar 29, 2011 | 12:17 PM

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I would start with a transgo shift kit, tranny pan drop fluid and filter change. Do not flush it.

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Mar 29, 2011 | 05:24 PM

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get a built trans and get a turbo kit

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Mar 29, 2011 | 08:29 PM

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Built TEP trans,headers,custom catback,tune,rockers,pushrods,valve springs,intake swap

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Mar 29, 2011 | 09:13 PM

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Congrats on the new ride.

Are the transmissions prone to failure, even at stock HP levels?

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Congrats on the new ride.

Are the transmissions prone to failure, even at stock HP levels?

No, not at all.

They're really solid.

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Mar 30, 2011 | 12:02 AM

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Congrats on the new ride.

Are the transmissions prone to failure, even at stock HP levels?

Blew mine at 55K with just a K&N CAI.

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Mar 30, 2011 | 01:20 AM

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Here you go..

http://www.clubgp.com/newforum/tm.as...heck=270886851

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Mar 30, 2011 | 08:04 AM

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They often die at stock power levels.

Its not so much the power that kills them, but the flaws in the design.

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No, not at all.

They're really solid.

the net knows not of sarcasm.

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Mar 30, 2011 | 11:33 AM

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the net knows not of sarcasm.

True. But bright yellow/off color stickies are there for a reason.

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