What's it gonna take to keep up w/05 GTO?
09-28-2004, 11:43 PM
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What's it gonna take to keep up w/05 GTO? Hey guys, I just picked up a 04 GTO and was wondering what mods {reasonable priced if possible} could I get to keep up with one or even keep up with a Cobra? I started by getting a cold air intake but I know it will take a lot more than that. I'm pretty new to all of this so any info. would be appreciated. Thanks.
09-29-2004, 06:12 PM
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I'm making 337/345 with LT's w/cats,P&P'ed TB,and a tune so I'm only about 10-15 rwhp/rwtq away from making the same peak power. Under the curve, I don't know how I would stack up.
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09-29-2004, 10:40 PM
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Their putting out like 355 RWHP which is a little higher than 400. The torque curve on the LS2 is also much better than the one from the LS1 and the LS6.
It will take a lot
-Todd
It will take a lot
-Todd
09-29-2004, 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Gloveperson
Their putting out like 355 RWHP which is a little higher than 400. The torque curve on the LS2 is also much better than the one from the LS1 and the LS6.
It will take a lot
-Todd
It will take a lot
-Todd
I am not pulling this out of my *** either. My camaro went from 306 rwhp to 352 rwhp with a K&N FIPK, ZO6 cam and Magna flow catback.
09-29-2004, 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by ZtwentyATE
Not really. Z06 cam+intake+headers = $1600 inc. labor.
I am not pulling this out of my *** either. My camaro went from 306 rwhp to 352 rwhp with a K&N FIPK, ZO6 cam and Magna flow catback.
I am not pulling this out of my *** either. My camaro went from 306 rwhp to 352 rwhp with a K&N FIPK, ZO6 cam and Magna flow catback.
You know what I mean though, it isn't unstopable, but is better in everyway than the LS1/LS6.
-Todd
09-30-2004, 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by ZtwentyATE
I guess you are right about beating one. My list will just keep up with a LS2. It would take heads to beat one and that would double my price quote.
-Todd
10-07-2004, 08:48 PM
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The engine compartment is the main area of problem with the new Goats. A co-worker of mine picked up an 04 for $30k. Finding a suitable supercharger is becoming a long and agravating search. Best bet is new cam (Z06) and new exhaust. Pretty simple stuff most any V8 with respond well to. As far as the 05's go with the new motor will come new bolt-ons and upgrades and a new standard of GTO parts (LS2 stuff). This will ensure that LS1 GTO parts with decrease in price and be a more budget upgrade. As for the cobra's, their won't be an 05 cobra and several performance companies (Saleen, Roush, Steeda, etc..) are just now getting their 05 mustang donor cars from Ford to modify. All are set to be unveilded at SEMA in Nov. , but no production models until 06 possibly 07, The real threat on the street is the huge number of mods for the 4v mustangs (the 05's and up being 3v). A pulley change on their blowers can be a massive increase in power.
10-12-2004, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by tohigh4you
Speaking of SEMA....Is anyone heading out there??? Ive got my tickets and will be there Nov 3-7. I plan on getting plenty of pics.
-Todd
10-13-2004, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by twinTur_SS
The engine compartment is the main area of problem with the new Goats. A co-worker of mine picked up an 04 for $30k. Finding a suitable supercharger is becoming a long and agravating search. Best bet is new cam (Z06) and new exhaust. Pretty simple stuff most any V8 with respond well to. As far as the 05's go with the new motor will come new bolt-ons and upgrades and a new standard of GTO parts (LS2 stuff). This will ensure that LS1 GTO parts with decrease in price and be a more budget upgrade. As for the cobra's, their won't be an 05 cobra and several performance companies (Saleen, Roush, Steeda, etc..) are just now getting their 05 mustang donor cars from Ford to modify. All are set to be unveilded at SEMA in Nov. , but no production models until 06 possibly 07, The real threat on the street is the huge number of mods for the 4v mustangs (the 05's and up being 3v). A pulley change on their blowers can be a massive increase in power.
Magnusson makes a blower kit for the GTO already..
