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Ford Mustang (2005) vs. 2005 Pontiac GTO

2056 messages,  Last post on May 27, 2009 at 5:34 PM

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What is this discussion about? Ford Mustang, Pontiac GTO, Coupe, Convertible

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#2049 of 2056 Re: Back To the Topic [2k05gt] by motox223

Mar 27, 2008 (12:38 pm)

Replying to: 2k05gt (Feb 13, 2008 7:12 am)
the only reason the mustang sells so much is because every 35 year old mom with blonde hair and her daughter buys one. go get a 87 to 93 and youll be fine. but to play it safe just go with the GTO. stock to stock you dont want no part of it.

#2050 of 2056 Re: HatsOff to Ford ---Knight Rider TV Show---Shelby Mustang Cobra500 KR...by [waterdr] by motox223

Apr 04, 2008 (1:27 pm)

Replying to: waterdr (Feb 25, 2008 10:10 pm)
obviously you don't know too much about the sales of the GTO then. Pontiac only sent out one to each dealership. and if they were lucky they got two. so dont sit here and tell me about the mustang outselling it. the GTO is a legend not a DD. the mustang has turned into a chick car. i would never own one cuz then i would be like every other idiot in town trying to follow the crowd. they are awesome looking and can be fast. but till you line up with a GTO and beat it then dont talk anymore. my brother just outran a mustang in a dodge 4door long bed deisel. smoked it not just beat it. so seriously.. get for real

#2051 of 2056 Re: HatsOff to Ford ---Knight Rider TV Show---Shelby Mustang Cobra500 KR... by akirby

Apr 04, 2008 (1:48 pm)

Replying to: motox223 (Apr 04, 2008 1:27 pm)
It may be a legend but I don't think a Mustang could be confused with a Pontiac Sunfire.
 
There is more to life (and cars) than drag racing on the street.

#2052 of 2056 Re: HatsOff to Ford ---Knight Rider TV Show---Shelby Mustang Cobra500 KR...by [motox223] by vertical3

Apr 04, 2008 (4:49 pm)

Replying to: motox223 (Apr 04, 2008 1:27 pm)
Well down here in West Palm Beach all the GTO owners I know use theirs as a DD. I have seen 3 where it was either hers or the wife was driving his. Also most the stangs the chicks drive are the 6 cyl. In our club here we have one with a Roush, two with SVT Cobra's (they work on it themselves), and 3 with GT's (one is a State Trooper). Your brother probably ran a 6 cylinder. Get off your pedestal and get in line with the rest of us with your GTO filling up at $3.75 a gallon.

#2053 of 2056 GTO??? by gdumas1

Apr 13, 2008 (12:43 am)

I think the problem with the new gen. GTO is the name. I know many people share my view. Yes, the new generation GTO performs. In fact it out performs the SI197 mustang, but I think if the named something else besides GTO, it may still be around today.

#2054 of 2056 any help by golden536

Aug 18, 2008 (10:52 am)

I just purchased an 05 GTO with 2400 miles, i am wanting to do some mods to it. I would like to see if anyone might be able to give me some heads up. I have thought about flowmaster exaust, cpu upgrades, nitrous, ect. any help will be greatly appreciated.

#2055 of 2056 Re: any help [golden536] by elias

Aug 19, 2008 (5:25 am)

Replying to: golden536 (Aug 18, 2008 10:52 am)
golden holden, i understand these cars are very mod-able.
probably you should visit ls2gto web site for the most modern mod info .

#2056 of 2056 Re: any help [elias] by fmfw

May 27, 2009 (5:34 pm)

Replying to: elias (Aug 19, 2008 5:25 am)
I have wanted to do the same & have learned a couple of things. #1; Hypertech does NOT offer a programmer for the GTO because, according to them & confirmed by Pontiac, the heads are different than other 6.0's, & some {unknown which ones} are loose. At the top of the pistons travel, the rings are not properly supporting the piston, & the piston can jam. This happens high rpm & results in catastrophic engine failure. One local added nitrous & blew his engine before the first bottle was empty. I have also seen many modified GTO's that make big power & are as reliable as stock, just be sure to do your homework. Call Lingenfelter in Decatur, Indiana. Their reputation for reliable, durable power is sterling. & no, I do not work with or for them, but that is where my GTO will go for any mods beyond the K&N intake coming soon. Good luck & remember, Mustangs look best from the rearview mirror!

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