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92_5.0
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Was set on buying an 05-08 mustang gt, but ended up getting a good deal on an 06' GTO 6.0 Auto (daily driver) runs strong and way faster than I expected, but not faster than my mustang. Ive always loved these cars and respected them. I have no regrets buying the auto, it spins through first and second and sometimes chirps third.Very smooth and pulls hard in every gear. Badass cars! Anyone know of any good first mods, its bone stock. thinking of putting a K&N drop in filter for starters.
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11.8 @ 115 mph @ Sac Raceway
411 rwhp 402 trq (old set up)
540 rwhp 517 rwtrq (new set up)
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SwEeT03Gt
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gears will really wake it up
Posts: 4484 | From: -NicKlE n DiMe- | Registered: Sep 2010
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92_5.0
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I would like to, but dont really want to effect the highway mpgs since its my dd. Are the computers sensative to mods like new mustangs are?
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Infineon/Sears point? same difference!
11.8 @ 115 mph @ Sac Raceway
411 rwhp 402 trq (old set up)
540 rwhp 517 rwtrq (new set up)
ET's to come
Posts: 1629 | From: bay area | Registered: May 2007
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MikeD.
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Originally posted by 92_5.0:
I would like to, but dont really want to effect the highway mpgs since its my dd. Are the computers sensative to mods like new mustangs are?
Long tubes and tune. Will be a respectable 30+ rwhp.
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Posts: 2854 | From: Vacaville Ca, 707 | Registered: Nov 2007
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02angrybird
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Full exhaust and a cam... Definitely get a set of tires on that thing. Goats are kinda squirrelly lol
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KIH Willie Guzman
2002 WS6 RIP
2009 G8 GT DD
97 taco 4X4
98 TA under construction
Posts: 991 | From: san jose | Registered: Sep 2011
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1fast281
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Long tubes and a good dyno tune will wake up your car. If you want a good deal on a tune pm me.
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1998 Mark VIII LSC Black/Graphite
2005 Pontiac GTO Silver/Black
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92_5.0
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are long tubes for gto's CARB legal?
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Infineon/Sears point? same difference!
11.8 @ 115 mph @ Sac Raceway
411 rwhp 402 trq (old set up)
540 rwhp 517 rwtrq (new set up)
ET's to come
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02angrybird
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Originally posted by 92_5.0:
are long tubes for gto's CARB legal?
Nope
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KIH Willie Guzman
2002 WS6 RIP
2009 G8 GT DD
97 taco 4X4
98 TA under construction
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92_5.0
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damn, thought so.
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Infineon/Sears point? same difference!
11.8 @ 115 mph @ Sac Raceway
411 rwhp 402 trq (old set up)
540 rwhp 517 rwtrq (new set up)
ET's to come
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92_5.0
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are shortys worth it?
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Infineon/Sears point? same difference!
11.8 @ 115 mph @ Sac Raceway
411 rwhp 402 trq (old set up)
540 rwhp 517 rwtrq (new set up)
ET's to come
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1fast281
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A good tune which will remove torque management makes a huge difference. If you want to remain carb legal get tune, ported intake manifold and jba shorty headers. A K&N intake is also carb legal and a good mod although not the best intake, it's the only one which is carb legal.
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1998 Mark VIII LSC Black/Graphite
2005 Pontiac GTO Silver/Black
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1fast281
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Before you start any mods I would do a good tune up. NGK TR55 v-power plugs, taylor wires and 160 degree thermostat. Then ported intake manifold and tune. Shortys and catted midpipe if you want to do exhaust and remain carb legal. Got any pics of your Goat?
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1998 Mark VIII LSC Black/Graphite
2005 Pontiac GTO Silver/Black
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Are headers easier to do than on a catfish or fire chicken?
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1fast281
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Are headers easier to do than on a catfish or fire chicken?
Yes, a lot more room in the engine bay.
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1998 Mark VIII LSC Black/Graphite
2005 Pontiac GTO Silver/Black
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92_5.0
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Full exhaust and a cam... Definitely get a set of tires on that thing. Goats are kinda squirrelly lol
Your not kiddin! lol this thing pitches out everytime
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Infineon/Sears point? same difference!
11.8 @ 115 mph @ Sac Raceway
411 rwhp 402 trq (old set up)
540 rwhp 517 rwtrq (new set up)
ET's to come
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90coupe50
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I was able to finally make mine hook with mt et tires and drag bags, street tires is impossible
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92_5.0
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I definitely want to keep it smog legal since its my dd. I dont know how to post pics nor have any good pics at the moment, but its phantom black, black leather interior and stock silver 17's with 245/45 Riken Raptor tires. It's a 9.9 out of 10.
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Infineon/Sears point? same difference!
11.8 @ 115 mph @ Sac Raceway
411 rwhp 402 trq (old set up)
540 rwhp 517 rwtrq (new set up)
ET's to come
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hidnn.o.s.
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Nice, you got a Cavalier with a V8!
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R.I.P. Willie G. You are missed on this forum
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JZTRK
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^^^^^ Thats not even a PONTIAC its a.......
HOLDEN MONARO
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holden_Monaro
SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM
[ July 04, 2012, 12:28 AM: Message edited by: JZTRK ]
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ANY THING PAST FIRST AND IM BREAKING THE LAW !!!
1990 lx Hatch (sold) 2014 GT Track Pack (sold) 2016 GT350 (sold)
1 of 16 2019 kona blue GT350R
Posts: 771 | From: My 44 Magnum says HI | Registered: May 2007
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Greasy
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LMFAO at a GTO being fast
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'93 Cobra-Coyote Powered
'03 DSG Cobra
'13 Dodge Cummins
'14 Rubicon X
Posts: 3272 | From: North Dallas | Registered: Jan 2005
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92_5.0
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Originally posted by JZTRK:
^^^^^ Thats not even a PONTIAC its a.......
HOLDEN MONARO
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holden_Monaro
SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM
Well aware, since they were introduced to the U.S in 04 as the come back car for the GTO. I have a badass 11 sec foxbody which will always be my first love and baby, but I respect american muscle (speaking of the LS2 engine) and the australian styling of the Manaro. I test drove multiple 05-08 mustang GT 5 spds aiming to buy one, but they were all turds, the only one that was fast was the automatic. But all in all I respect American muscle. ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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Infineon/Sears point? same difference!
11.8 @ 115 mph @ Sac Raceway
411 rwhp 402 trq (old set up)
540 rwhp 517 rwtrq (new set up)
ET's to come
Posts: 1629 | From: bay area | Registered: May 2007
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92_5.0
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Originally posted by Greasy:
LMFAO at a GTO being fast
Have you ever driven one? (not being sarcastic)
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Infineon/Sears point? same difference!
11.8 @ 115 mph @ Sac Raceway
411 rwhp 402 trq (old set up)
540 rwhp 517 rwtrq (new set up)
ET's to come
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JZTRK
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yes I drove an 06 quick silver one w/red dash manual trans and a black one with an auto trans both at chase chvrolet both were still on the lot in 2010 since 2006 no one wanted them and neither did I. for the money... not worth it thats when I bought my current fox put close to 10k in it and it has out run every gto that I have come accros. with the gto still hovering in the 20k range for a clean one you have to put in alot of work in to make it quick
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ANY THING PAST FIRST AND IM BREAKING THE LAW !!!
1990 lx Hatch (sold) 2014 GT Track Pack (sold) 2016 GT350 (sold)
1 of 16 2019 kona blue GT350R
Posts: 771 | From: My 44 Magnum says HI | Registered: May 2007
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Greasy
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Originally posted by 92_5.0:
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Originally posted by Greasy:
LMFAO at a GTO being fast
Have you ever driven one? (not being sarcastic)
Nope! I've rode in one, you ever see what the modded ones do at the track?
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'93 Cobra-Coyote Powered
'03 DSG Cobra
'13 Dodge Cummins
'14 Rubicon X
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