My buddy is finishing up college this next year and starting a new job, so he wants to treat himself to a car. My friends all drive Fbody's and Vettes, so he wants something different. He's asked what I know about them and I told him the little I know about them, but I don't really know a ton about them as far as aftermarket mods. He's more than likely going to look for a high 11's setup through an M6.

How wide of 17" rims/tires can you run on them?

Any good tricks to weight reduction?

How is the drive shaft/tranny/diff/IRS system in these cars? Is it pretty reliable, or is it necessary to upgrade for drag racing?

Any common problems to look for when purchasing?

What are the go-fast suspension neccessities for these cars?

I know I can probably find most of this info with the search, but just figured I'd put it all together since I have so many questions. Thanks in advance

 

Hey man -- I can address your questions specifically ... but look at my car in the for sale section. It's basically the EXACT setup that your friend is looking for. Take a look at it and let me know if you have any questions (see link in sig).

 

If you have any other questions, post them up. We're here to help.

 

Cool, good deal. I think the route he's probably going to take is finding a nicely and tastefully modified one. We've seen several and they aren't much more expensive than a stocker. Any problems with the LS2 that should be adressed?

 

Well if that's the case -- he really should take a good look at mine. I'd be happy to talk to him if you like. Feel free to PM me.

No issues with the LS2. It is a great motor that can make a lot of power. In my opinion, having an LS2 GTO is one of the best performance values you can buy; especially considering the easy mod/high horsepower potential.

Take my car for example... I was building it for forced induction (supercharger) and currently have the build done besides the 'big boy parts' -- blower and upgrade the fuel system. All supporting mods are done and with the blower it could easily make 550+ to wheels (currently at 420).

 

You're car is beautiful and worth every penny of your asking price, but he is looking at spending around $15k at the moment, it might go up when he's done with college. I'll definately show him the car tho, thanks!

 

Thanks man -- keep in mind it's listed at $26.5k OBO - Or, Best, Offer.

 

You can find GTO's all day long for 12-15K in good condition. Please do a lot of research before modifying or you'll waste money on un-needed or overpriced parts....this cars' market seems to cater to people with more money then brains.

 

No offense man, but.... have you seen what these cars are going for?

 

http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=404350

http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=402887

http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=402417

http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=379778

Just some of the available choices in your price range and they're all clean low mileage cars with mods.

 

Sure have -- and this is what I'm starting to ask for mine. IMO it's worth it to the right buyer. I will not undercut myself just to sell a car. I do not need to sell it, but I would like to.

 

might I ask why you want to rid of it?

 

Fair enough. I agree they're worth more then what they've been getting, but anyone asking over 20K is going to have to really hustle when people are giving away prime examples at 14-15K. Its unfortunate

 

If you're interested, I'm selling my Goat too...

https://ls1tech.com/forums/pontiac-g...to-qsm-a4.html

 

Yeah man no problem -- If you go to my thread you can see the time and money that's been put into this car. It's a serious build. I was building it for forced induction (TVS 1900 or 2300 to be exact) and everything is done besides the 'big boy' parts like the blower and fuel system. All supporting mods are done. But when I priced out the remainder of the build, I decided it wasn't worth it to finish it because I had already made up my mind I wanted to get a new car -- it's down to two. The car is IMMACULATE and would be an amazing toy for someone else, but I'm ready to move up.

That's the most unfortunate part ... GTO owners are their worst enemy. And the problem with sites like these (one of the reason's why I waited so long to post mine up) is that they can devalue the car. What I'm referring to is when people don't sell them in a week, they drop the price by thousands and it effects everyone. KBB values our cars more than most owners trying to sell! It's ridiculous. Given how rare they are, to find one in the kind of shape that mine is in and the performance, it's worth what I'm asking or at least close to it. /rant lol

 

Very true. I know nobody would want to buy my car for what I want so I figure I'll just keep her forever.... Like I said, I didn't mean any offense, I just don't see it selling too quick at your price. I know its worth it (about what I bought mine for originally actually), but people will look at it, and see a car with 20K more miles but 10K less and move on y'know?

 

I bought my Silver 06 GTO last year for $22,500 from an older women that traded it in at her local dealership where she originally bought it at a few years before and also had it serviced there for everything,,,, including the oil changes with only 12 K on the clock too. I searched for about a month on the auto trader before i found it! I actualy bought a way way ticket flight from Pittsburgh here to Philly where the dealer picked me up at the airport and i drove her home that day Still under factory warranty too. I had a chance to buy alot of modded GTO 's,,,, even some with superchargers,,,for the same or lower price? but I wanted a no fuss no problem low mile car that was well taken care of and is why i opted for a stock 400hp GTO for my DD lol
Seems sometimes that the unmodded GTO's IMO are still bringing good or even more money (BONE STOCK), verses the ones that have had hands into them ?Ive always been the type of guy too no matter what mods are on a ride,,, if i wasnt the one doing them,,, it really didnt matter to me money wise what type of good deal it seemeed to be .
Its scary buying someone elses build,especially when theres no warranty ,, because your always wondering way their selling it LOL
Mine now has 19K on the clock and from looking on the auto trader today ,,,is still worth almost what i bought it for (Bone stock!) If i had wanted a modded GTO i would have picked up a cheaper high mile GTO and pulled the engine and tranny and had them both done up the way i wanted them and still been at a price where as i could have bought a stock one but would have a warranty on the new engine and tranny

 

No offense taken at all -- Trust me, I get your point and I agree with what you're saying. It's like you said, I'm only going to sell it if I get what I want for it.

 

For what it's worth I had two offers last year for my car of 28k with over 60k miles on it.

I accepted the 2nd one but backed out because I started a new job as the deal was going down.

 

bought my 05 for $6000. 95000k on the clock. bone stock and in great condition. not perfect but really really nice condition. blue book is still around 13,500. i had to jump on it. best 6 grand ive ever spent.