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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 01:43 PM
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Just picked up another LS4 W Body - 2006 Grand Prix GXP. Has aftermarket wheels on it, not sure what brand they are. Also came with the Alcoa's too. Not sure what I'm going to do with them yet. They are in very good condition.

Car's unmodded, but of course that will change! Left over Cartuning parts from my upgrades to the Monte Carlo (upgrades are - 76mm Turbo, 3" downpipe, Cartuning rear manifold) will make for a nice non-intercooled version to go on this one! Let's see, 66mm Turbo - check, Cartuning crossover - check, Cartuning down pipe - check, meth injection - check, LS1 MAF - check, Trans-Go Shift kit - check, HS 1.8 rocker arms - check. Glad I held on to these parts!

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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 02:27 PM
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nice will the monte make the 10s this year
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 02:35 PM
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Cool. I really like those wheels.
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by evil 5.3
nice will the monte make the 10s this year
It should of last year, but with the season changing around here and track conditions deteriorating I couldn't pull it off. This year, it will do it easily. Just waiting for the parts to be finished up by Cartuning.
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 03:38 PM
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Sweet...
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 03:44 PM
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i would be interested in the stock chrome wheels if you get rid of them. tires not so much but let me know.
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 04:16 PM
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Nice!!
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 05:04 PM
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Yeah the wheels look good. I'd keep em.
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 05:29 PM
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AWESOME!!! I want the wheels.
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 06:36 PM
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needs to be dropped on those wheels like 2 inches at least, then itd look super sexy, too much wheel well gap
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 06:51 PM
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He tells the guy with a 10 second SS...
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by rvd9431
needs to be dropped on those wheels like 2 inches at least, then itd look super sexy, too much wheel well gap
Agreed, it's on the list.
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Originally Posted by neilownz
And why? Should have gotten something more moddable...
Couple of reasons. Essentially this replaces my wives 05 Malibu. Needed a four door and driveable in the winter for her occasional use. That put the GTO off the list. Most of the time we drive my company vehicle (Escape Hybrid). Would have liked to have picked up a G8 GT, but they are still a little too much money. Bonneville GXP is nice, but the Northstar is pretty much unmoddable and untuneable. So all these LS4 parts gathering dust needed a home. Last reason, stick with what you know and what you can expect to go wrong. Result = GP GXP.
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Battle_Ravage
He tells the guy with a 10 second SS...
Funny! The Monte Carlo really is just a toy, not a daily driver.
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 08:30 PM
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Very nice looking!!! I want the wheels for my car. can you try to find out what kind they are for me plz sir.
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Originally Posted by Haulin_Ls4_GxP
Very nice looking!!! I want the wheels for my car. can you try to find out what kind they are for me plz sir.
I plan to take them off in the next few days to clean the inside of them. I'll see if there are any markings or model number. The owner said he got them from Kan Rock Tire and bought them because he didn't like that he couldn't rotate the stock wheels.
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by supercatxr7
replaces my wives 05 Malibu.
Wives! isn't one enough?

lol
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I didn't notice that.
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Cully77
Wives! isn't one enough?

lol
Yes, one is enough!
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by supercatxr7
I plan to take them off in the next few days to clean the inside of them. I'll see if there are any markings or model number. The owner said he got them from Kan Rock Tire and bought them because he didn't like that he couldn't rotate the stock wheels.
Here they are, not sure if this is the correct offset, but assuming it is:

http://www.elites-wholesale.com/Shop...d/0/rid/126374
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