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Old May 7, 2006 | 09:02 PM
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Do you guys the lt1 is faster than the 04 GTO. We test drove one and it seemed hella slow compared to my lt1 t/a.
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Old May 7, 2006 | 09:05 PM
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It's around the same if you're talking about a stock lt1. Most 04 gtos run mid-high 13s. Maybe a little faster than the lt1 (high 13s, low 14s).

If you have a lot of mods on your t/a it would definitely be faster.
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Old May 7, 2006 | 09:08 PM
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How can anyone say theyre about the same? GTO > any stock LT1 car.

/Awaits all the LSx haters to arrive
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Old May 7, 2006 | 09:10 PM
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no, i would agree with infinitebird, the GTO is quite a bit heavier than an F-Body, so I would think its closer than an LS1 F-Body vs an LT1 car
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Old May 7, 2006 | 09:11 PM
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hehe, well my lt1 isnt stock either so maybe thats why.
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Old May 7, 2006 | 09:11 PM
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Yea its heavier and the IRS makes it hard to hook up, plus you got skinny rear tires on the GTO
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Old May 7, 2006 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Honda Hunter
How can anyone say theyre about the same? GTO > any stock LT1 car.
The engine is, but not the car as a whole. As said more weight + IRS slow it down. It is still a little faster than a stock lt1, yes, but not by a lot.
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Old May 7, 2006 | 09:37 PM
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But it's faster though correct? What did Vin Desiel say in TFATF?
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They're slightly faster than a stock LT1 car. Full exhaust and the GTO sees tail lights.
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Old May 7, 2006 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Honda Hunter
How can anyone say theyre about the same? GTO > any stock LT1 car.

/Awaits all the LSx haters to arrive
Sorry Honda Hunter, I like LSx cars but stock LT1 C4s usually don't have problems with GTOs.

Mike
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Yeah I screwed myself when I generlized all Lt1's. I shouldve just stuck to the fbody LT1's.
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But it's faster though correct? What did Vin Desiel say in TFATF?
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Old May 8, 2006 | 01:00 AM
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ya my lt1 has full bolt ons and some other stuff and i have no problem with GTOs i even hang with the new ls2 ones i think i havnt got a good run in with one yet, ive just played on the street
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I have both. A mid 12 second bolt on LT1 and a Near stock 04 GTO. The best in the goat has been a 13.08@107. And thats spinning on ever shift. The GTO would run 12.8's with drag radials. I had to do near every street bolt on to runs 12.5's. The 04 GTO is a badass car!
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Old May 8, 2006 | 12:31 PM
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I do have every bolt on i know that can be done wut do u think i might be running , keep in mind that i have 315/35/zr17 in the rear
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