04 gto vs 99 formula
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04 gto vs 99 formula
I have a 99 formula six speed ls1 with a couple bolt ons, pacesetter long tubes,off road y pipe, slp exhaust, my buddy just bought an 04 gto 5.7 litre six speed, i was wondering what my chances of taking him were? Thanks alot guys
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You think so, i know hes around 350 horses, and me with a tune could be right around that range also, i thought my car was lighter, i guess we will have to take it to the freeway and see what happens, should i go from a roll, or stoplight racing? What would be a good next mod for me to put his gto to shame? an ls6 intake?>
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Well except for the intake manifold and other minor things, you basically have the same engine. He might start out with 10-15rwhp more than you, but you more than made that up with your exhaust. And yeah, you are a few hundred lbs lighter than a GTO.
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what kinda race, i am going to get my car back tomorrow, i had my mechanic install my headers, and were going to cruise downtown chicago freeways, should i get him from a roll, stoplights, or would i take him regardless the race
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You'll beat him either way if you can drive at all. But you will beat him more in a short race from a stop, since you *should* be able to launch easier due to your live axle.
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actually, i just raced my friends 99 ta, hes got magnaflo cat-back, cut out, lid. both cars are 6 speed. mines bone stock. went from 25-120. on the start i ripped away, then proceeded to miss 2nd (please dont laugh, thats never happend before and i almost cried alread =( ) but as he passed and the speedo kept crankin over i did nothing but real him in. take it as you will. ill be sure and tell you what happens tomarrow when i dont miss a gear.
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yes please do, buddy, i was just curious, my buddy is getting cocky i dont want to give it back to him, but i honestly think i can take him, anyhow good looking car you got there, i was wondering off hand do you know if i do the ls6 intake if its a sirect bolt on, and if theres like a combo mod i should do with it, or is the intake alone all i need
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You think so, i know hes around 350 horses, and me with a tune could be right around that range also
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ls6 intake is about as direct as it gets if memory serves me (its been a while since ive swapped an intake). you just have to change the gaskets. as for a combo mod? maybe tb bypass... you should invest in an airlid/filter and go ahead and do the free ram air mod while your at it. to get technical he does have a pretty decent exhaust from the factory (true duel ftw) and hes also got that fancy M-45 gearbox from the Z06. i still think youll edge him out but by no means destroy him. best of luck tho
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You should beat him no problem.
My friend has an 04 gt0 m6 w/intake and we have raced many times. When i had a lid, cutout and ported TB i beat him by 1/2 a car from 65-130.(My car is also very heavy...stereo system doesnt help much
I then raced him after i put on my LT's and duals. So my mods were LT's, Duals, lid, ported TB. From 30-110 i beat him by about 3 cars. We then ran again but he had a 1 car jump from 50-120 and i passed him and put another 2 cars on him. His car is strong for being almost stock but i walk by him every time.
My friend has an 04 gt0 m6 w/intake and we have raced many times. When i had a lid, cutout and ported TB i beat him by 1/2 a car from 65-130.(My car is also very heavy...stereo system doesnt help much
I then raced him after i put on my LT's and duals. So my mods were LT's, Duals, lid, ported TB. From 30-110 i beat him by about 3 cars. We then ran again but he had a 1 car jump from 50-120 and i passed him and put another 2 cars on him. His car is strong for being almost stock but i walk by him every time.
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awesome i didnt know mine stock came with 350 horses, is that really true, i forgot to mention i already have the lid, where can i get the gaskets? Hopefully we will be able to hit the streets this afternoon or tonight and get the race on, im feeling pretty confident ut if i lose i think its a respectable death, oh one more thing if i just had my long tubes put on would i be able to wait or should i get a tune
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awesome i didnt know mine stock came with 350 horses, is that really true
you have about 50 horsepower more than your friend in a car that's more aerodynamic and weighs less. you should beat him pretty good. if you know how to drive your car, i see at least 3-4 car lengths. don't expect to destroy him like some civic, but you'll get him good if he's stock. what is your transmission and gears? the only way i see the race being close is if you have an A4 w/2.73's. if you have an M6, you'll get him real good.
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where can i get the gaskets?
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yes i have an m6 and i beleive my stock gears are 342's, this is good to hear, i like his car alot, but he just thinks its god, ill teach him a lesson tonight, on i94 (wide open freeway of chicago) ill let you guys know thanks alot by the way
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Good luck with the race, but I'd still take the Goat (if it's an M6)
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Originally Posted by ChocoTaco369
you own a mustang GT. due to your obvious poor taste in cars, your opinion doesn't count
Edit: And I'm just gonna come out and say it; the 04-06 GTO was (besides the Corvette) the best car GM has had in this country in a LONG time, and I'm glad they are again using a Holden basis for the new G8, which also looks quite promising.