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I don't know how many people will see/respond to this but here goes..
Hey everyone, my name is Angel, im 19 years old and own a 07 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP. I'm new to the whole forums thing, but I'm here in search of knowledge. I like cars, I wanna learn alot more about them, and I also want to start doing work on my GP. I saw that this community is full of car enthusiasts so I figured what better way than to consult experienced people. Can't wait to meet you guys and gals. I'll be here ._.
Welcome, there are some things you need to get up to speed on as far as "maintenance " goes but we'll worth the money.
A. Drop the transmission pan and do a filter/fluid change
B. Highly recommended that you add a shift kit, plenty of writeups done to make it really easy.
C. You will want a transmission cooler.
D. Optional but highly recommend - get a tune done or overkill motorsports can get you hooked up as well.
All this will help you enjoy the car a lot more and actually be able to keep it out of the shop. These transmissions if preventive measures are taken can go the distance.
Welcome to the neighborhood!
In addition to what 91ParkAve said, I'd recommend a set of strut tower braces too. For not a whole lot of money these big girls can dance. Enjoy!
Welcome, there are some things you need to get up to speed on as far as "maintenance " goes but we'll worth the money.
A. Drop the transmission pan and do a filter/fluid change
B. Highly recommended that you add a shift kit, plenty of writeups done to make it really easy.
C. You will want a transmission cooler.
D. Optional but highly recommend - get a tune done or overkill motorsports can get you hooked up as well.
All this will help you enjoy the car a lot more and actually be able to keep it out of the shop. These transmissions if preventive measures are taken can go the distance.
The transmission is definitely top on my list because damn the trannys are bad on this one I hear. But what exactly is a shift kit and what does it do ._. enlighten me ._. cuz i have NO idea what that is lol. I'll be changing my oil soon, any reccomendations for oil and filter? i hear royal purple full synthetic is great and the filter too.
Welcome to the neighborhood!
In addition to what 91ParkAve said, I'd recommend a set of strut tower braces too. For not a whole lot of money these big girls can dance. Enjoy!
what are those? .-. I'll be putting in better rotors and brakes on all 4 wheels, slotted and cross drilled are supposed to be best. I'm a noob to the performance world so im hopping around learning about it haha
You don't need better brakes. There all ready cross drilled and the best of the w body platform..as for the shift kit stuff look up on triple edge performance.com
You don't need better brakes. There all ready cross drilled and the best of the w body platform..as for the shift kit stuff look up on triple edge performance.com
ok sweet cuz they're kinda pricey ._.
what about exhaust and a cold air intake? my muffler's muffle baffle is loose and it rattles around making noise. dealer told me it isnt covered, but muffler shop can do it for 300. I said 300 for a muffler? **** that id rather get a complete exhaust system. im looking at magnaflow 2.5 in cat back. sounds good and is 732 on amazon. as for intakes, i cant decide between k&n and cold air inductions. k&n says 13.48 increase, cai says 12fwhp. the box is closed off so i figured it made sense so the air stays cold, also finished in black, i know it helps black intercoolers stay cooler so maybe it works there too? .-.
nice, im probably gonna end up getting the cold air inductions one too, looks cool in black and the box haha. and did the slp exhaust add any hp? or are there any dyno results for it? it sounds cool but i wanna know if it adds ponies. I've seen the dyno results for magnaflow and it adds 7 hp and 9 ft-lb of torque.
nice, im probably gonna end up getting the cold air inductions one too, looks cool in black and the box haha. and did the slp exhaust add any hp? or are there any dyno results for it? it sounds cool but i wanna know if it adds ponies. I've seen the dyno results for magnaflow and it adds 7 hp and 9 ft-lb of torque.
Don't have the exhaust yet, thats down the road but thats on my list. I wouldn't expect much in the way of gains from just a cat back though, the power gains are in the headers. The FWD crossover style setup of the exhaust manifolds is awful for flow, as is the downpipe with the infamous "ubend". Expect to pick up at least 30hp with the headers where as you might only see 5hp with the catback.
and also, can anyone explain what the resonator does and if its worth having cuz i dont think this system has it. and also the difference in 2.5 or 3 inch and if it matters
and also, can anyone explain what the resonator does and if its worth having cuz i dont think this system has it. and also the difference in 2.5 or 3 inch and if it matters
resonator on the stock system is to eliminate drone from the DoD, once you do away with the DoD, it isnt an issue, 2.5" is plenty for a NA v8.
right? its funny cuz i didnt notice that until after I bought it ._. but its more work if it breaks. and im very forgetful so after a full day of rain my dumbass would open it and get water everywhere XD
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07 Grand Prix GXP 
