How fast is a GTO?
07-25-2006, 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by nitrorocket
In my area they must all be top fuel cars....evryone around here with one drives it like it's a race car. 
08-08-2006, 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by nitrorocket
In my area they must all be top fuel cars....evryone around here with one drives it like it's a race car.
Kids will be kids.. i assure you mine is driven, at most, spirited.
Of course it loves to be driven like a race car.. but its also quite tame when needed.
08-08-2006, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by White Cobra
How tricky is it to swap a engine?
with the right tools, some buddies, and enough time its not to bad. just remember where everything goes and dont lose any bolts.
08-10-2006, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by muff daddy
i vote you yank the 5.7 out and go with a forged 408 stroker
Are u suggesting this because u bowed the block on ur ls1 and are now putting the 408 in ur GTO?
08-14-2006, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by zero1
THe 04s (LS1) had problems (or so people think) it was made in australia since 98 but americanizing them must have broke something. The 06s seem to be about as perfect as any "american" car.
my 2 cents...
my 2 cents...
2 fake hood scoops and a change to the catback to give the 05/06s exhaust out both sides instead of true duals on drivers side.
Oh, I forgot, the LS2 cars get the grapefruit launcher tips on the pipes & the clutches melt easier.
If you are going to mod, the LS1 is easier to tune or drive before a tune, as the throttle doesn't FREAK when you change things.
I wouldn't mind the extra 18 cubes though!
08-14-2006, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by specvee
Are u suggesting this because u bowed the block on ur ls1 and are now putting the 408 in ur GTO?long story short the stock ls1 block has a hole in it and is missing a piston. 408 iron block stroker should be in the goat in a month or less
08-14-2006, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Swamp Goat
Uh, where'd ya' get that from? The LS1 GTO skips the torque management, electro-whackadoodle throttle and has an identical suspension, chassis, etc.
2 fake hood scoops and a change to the catback to give the 05/06s exhaust out both sides instead of true duals on drivers side.
Oh, I forgot, the LS2 cars get the grapefruit launcher tips on the pipes & the clutches melt easier.
If you are going to mod, the LS1 is easier to tune or drive before a tune, as the throttle doesn't FREAK when you change things.
I wouldn't mind the extra 18 cubes though!
2 fake hood scoops and a change to the catback to give the 05/06s exhaust out both sides instead of true duals on drivers side.
Oh, I forgot, the LS2 cars get the grapefruit launcher tips on the pipes & the clutches melt easier.
If you are going to mod, the LS1 is easier to tune or drive before a tune, as the throttle doesn't FREAK when you change things.
I wouldn't mind the extra 18 cubes though!
The ls1 is ok.. but the car had this and thats wrong here and there..
for example.. the 04-05 didnt have a door lock button.. but had power door locks..
as well as some actual failures in manufacture.
08-15-2006, 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by zero1
I got that idea from all the TSBs and 2004 owners.
The ls1 is ok.. but the car had this and thats wrong here and there..
for example.. the 04-05 didnt have a door lock button.. but had power door locks..
as well as some actual failures in manufacture.
The ls1 is ok.. but the car had this and thats wrong here and there..
for example.. the 04-05 didnt have a door lock button.. but had power door locks..
as well as some actual failures in manufacture.
you dont need a button, if you pull up on the lock on either door the other one will unlock. say what you want, i love my 04.
08-16-2006, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by muff daddy
you dont need a button, if you pull up on the lock on either door the other one will unlock. say what you want, i love my 04.
But it was obviously an oversight on GM's part.. they didnt intend to not put in a button.
FUrthermore. Short people would have to dislocate a shoulder to unlock the door and would never remember to lock it.
08-16-2006, 04:25 PM
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my friend has an 05 gto, same mods as me (headers,catback,intake,tune) he beats me by about a half a car from a 20 roll and i beat him by about a car from a 45.....we havent done a dig yet but i think i would beat him since i have much better traction.
08-17-2006, 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Cts_V
my friend has an 05 gto, same mods as me (headers,catback,intake,tune) he beats me by about a half a car from a 20 roll and i beat him by about a car from a 45.....we havent done a dig yet but i think i would beat him since i have much better traction.
08-17-2006, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by zero1
looks like performance wise you have a stock CTS.. its supposed to be considerably slower.. same drive train.. heavier car and all.
08-17-2006, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by zero1
looks like performance wise you have a stock CTS.. its supposed to be considerably slower.. same drive train.. heavier car and all.
08-17-2006, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by zero1
Oh i didnt realize you were an idiot..
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