Bought a 2005 GTO! Few questions.
06-08-2011, 10:25 AM
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The hand heads are pretty limited and get power by leaning the engine out...the only exception I know of is the Diablo tune, but for the price it still has Its limits
06-08-2011, 12:00 PM
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Full exhaust, intake and a tune is the way to go!! Then put a cam kit in it.
I have a good start for you!! I just listed a Magnaflow catback in the classified section for the GTO's
PM me if interested
I have a good start for you!! I just listed a Magnaflow catback in the classified section for the GTO's
PM me if interested
06-08-2011, 12:07 PM
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I would man but I have fallen in love with the Corsa Catback system. My Mustang GT had the old school muscle sound to it and I am looking for a more high pitched exotic sound. Any suggestions besides Corsa?
06-08-2011, 02:02 PM
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Borla also has a nice exotic sound to it. I'm running it on my car and love the high rpm sound.
As far as power gains go though i wouldn't do exhaust til later in the mod list because the 05/06 exhaust flows so well. I think the most HP gain recorded from an aftermarket exhaust on the 05-06 GTO is like 5-6 hp. Not worth it imo.
As far as power gains go though i wouldn't do exhaust til later in the mod list because the 05/06 exhaust flows so well. I think the most HP gain recorded from an aftermarket exhaust on the 05-06 GTO is like 5-6 hp. Not worth it imo.
06-08-2011, 05:07 PM
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I plan on getting a short throw before anything. The stock shifter sucks. After that a Volant CAI and then my first payment. 
I have thought about Borla as well it does sound good.
I have thought about Borla as well it does sound good. 
06-08-2011, 06:57 PM
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I wouldn't go with the Volant if i were you. I made the mistake and got a K&N. After reading a researching the otrcai's are the best performance gains that guys are seeing out of the intakes. The Svede Speed otrcai and Vararam seem to be the top dog. I have heard of guys gaining 2-3 mph and .2-.3 off the 1/4 mile on the svede intakes alone. If i could do it again i would definitely go with the Svede cai.
06-08-2011, 08:25 PM
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Yeah I'll be going Vararam myself. Have a guy willing to sell me his for $210 shipped from Cali off craigslist, but I get a "jack my money" feeling from him
06-09-2011, 08:29 AM
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Actually I meant vararam. I'm still new to these brands. lol I know everything there is to know about a 2v Mustang but LS engines I am still learning about. Although this svede looks really good. I just cannot find any websites that sell GTO parts. Is there not a website similar to Americanmuscle.com except for LS engines?
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06-09-2011, 03:27 PM
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Yes, check out marylandspeed.com or texas-speed.com... They both sell a good amount of stuff for our cars. Also there is westcoastspeed.com and that's where the svede otrcai's are being mass produced now. I just checked it and it says they are now in stock and ship next day. I would highly recommend going with that over the vararam but vararam seems to be the next best thing out. Hope this helps man.
06-09-2011, 05:21 PM
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Sweet thanks guys. Anyways I am headed to the strip tonight to learn my car. I need to learn how to launch it. Judging from the way it feels I will bring revs to 2700 and slip to about 1700 then let her rip. Should pull good. My car has 275 Nexen 3000's in the back so atleast I have decent rubber.
06-10-2011, 08:46 AM
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Well I am less than impressed with the car from the factory. The wheel hop is terrible. I had to baby the launch and ease the car into 2nd. My best run was a 9.12@83.5mph....My old GT was made to get off the line fast but I think with work I can get this car to launch better. Does it need LCA's? or is there something different that needs to happen?
06-10-2011, 09:33 AM
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Well I am less than impressed with the car from the factory. The wheel hop is terrible. I had to baby the launch and ease the car into 2nd. My best run was a 9.12@83.5mph....My old GT was made to get off the line fast but I think with work I can get this car to launch better. Does it need LCA's? or is there something different that needs to happen?
06-10-2011, 10:07 AM
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I can try it but this wheel hop is much worse than GTO's I have seen. Sometimes drag bags work good but not all the time. I'm new to drag bags though. Wheres the best place to get a good set. I do not mind spending money for quality. As long as it is reasonable.
06-10-2011, 10:08 AM
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Well I am less than impressed with the car from the factory. The wheel hop is terrible. I had to baby the launch and ease the car into 2nd. My best run was a 9.12@83.5mph....My old GT was made to get off the line fast but I think with work I can get this car to launch better. Does it need LCA's? or is there something different that needs to happen?