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#8 of 27 Buying a car by innerware Aug 20, 2006 (7:04 pm)
Better get in fast as the GTO will soon be dropped in the US as the Monaro(GTO) has been in Australia. Modifications? Plenty but I'll give you a run down on where you can start.  First - exhaust get some headers and see what you can afford with the rest of the exhaust. Second - Air intake - I've recently installed a K&N Air intake much better. Third- Computer - go to a reputable mechanic that has a dyno and can reprogramme your current one. If it's an auto that you buy it will even change the shift pattern in Power mode and send you sideways in second! If you want to see how sick you can go there's a company in Perth Australia that went all the way with a 5.7 and actually documented all that went wrong and right. Check it out www.chipmaster.com.au Replies to this message: ccguy878 (Aug 20, 2006 10:38 pm)
#9 of 27 Re: Buying a car [innerware] by ccguy878 Aug 20, 2006 (10:38 pm)
Replying to: innerware (Aug 20, 2006 7:04 pm) Oh thanks alot for the input, I really appreciate it...I also have a several more questions. How long do you think I got until their dropped, a few months? and what year would you say is better 2005 or 2006?? because i'll hopefully have this job soon, so I can get it and the goodies that I can put on it. So you would prefer to get a manual instead of an automatic right?? and also what kind of HP will it be putting out if I get the exhaust, headers, air intake & filter, and the computer programming??   Ive seen these performance packages from SLP that includes 160 degree thermostat, high-flow air filter, under-drive pulley, long tube ceramic coated headers with powerflo-x crossover, Loud Mouth Cat-Back Exhaust System, 1.85 Rocker Arm Package, SLP Custom PCM Tuning, 455 HP Bobcat Fender Badges... all for $3,600... would it be worth it for 55 extra horses? or should I do what you first suggested? thanks alot, hope to hear back from you
#10 of 27 GTO BBQ CRUISE IN - GATHERING IN GEORGIA by mea_toy Aug 21, 2006 (5:48 am)
Hi Everyone - We Are Inviting Anyone With A 2004-2006 GTO To Come To A GTO BBQ On Sept 9th 2006. We Are Located In Barnesville, GA (1 hour south of Atlanta, GA)   Info & Directions: www.shipperscarriers.com/party.htm   Check it out.... all we ask is everyone bring 1-dish of food and/or a 6 pkg of soda. Everything else is supplied.   Go to website and check it out or call for more details.   Come check out their mods and come show off yours! Group pixs will be taken!
#11 of 27 Horsepower? by innerware Aug 21, 2006 (5:53 pm)
Well if you can afford a new one 2006, go for it. The Monaro has been dropped here for about 4 months although there is another company HSV, (see HSV.com.au) which is a spin off company that sells modified Holdens here in Australia, that has just released there latest Coupe Signature Series (297KW think thats 398HP at the flywheel). I believe this to be the last GTO built in Australia. Not sure about the States but I would say soon or b4 the end of the year.Incidently we even had an HSV AWD which I don't think got to the States (see http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/news_reports/hsv-coupe-4.htm) That package you wrote about seems like the way to go. Saves all the stuffing around and not a bad price. Replies to this message: ccguy878 (Aug 21, 2006 6:35 pm)
#12 of 27 Re: Horsepower? [innerware] by ccguy878 Aug 21, 2006 (6:35 pm)
Replying to: innerware (Aug 21, 2006 5:53 pm) yehh i was going for a 2006, but since ive heard about a batch of them had bad struts, I had second thoughts, but about the mods, it comes stock 400hp and this package would give it an extra 55horsepower, if i do what you suggested... would it be more power or the same as the package? or possibly a supercharger.... about $5,500 i think
#13 of 27 Blown! by innerware Aug 21, 2006 (7:16 pm)
Can't really go wrong with a blower! I'd go with the package that you've originally sourced sounds like a neat way to go. Also if you really want better accelaration perhaps rear gears could be replaced. I think standard is 3:46 you can up that to 3:9's I believe! Replies to this message: ccguy878 (Aug 21, 2006 7:29 pm) innerware (Feb 02, 2008 7:55 am)
#14 of 27 Re: Blown! [innerware] by ccguy878 Aug 21, 2006 (7:29 pm)
Replying to: innerware (Aug 21, 2006 7:16 pm) ahhh yes, a blower could work, how much would that cost me? and i would probably replace the rear gears too : ) not sure how much that would cost me either
#15 of 27 Blower by innerware Aug 22, 2006 (8:36 pm)
Didn't you say $5500 for the blower kit? I have a mate of mine that modified his pickup (Ute in Australia) with a SuperCharger bit of mucking around getting everything sorted. I would defenitly go for the first package that u mentioned. Rear gears would be around the $1000 mark installed.You may want to do the gears first until you get bored, then go for the rest of the package. Replies to this message: ccguy878 (Aug 22, 2006 10:46 pm)
#16 of 27 Re: Blower [innerware] by ccguy878 Aug 22, 2006 (10:46 pm)
Replying to: innerware (Aug 22, 2006 8:36 pm) mhhh yeh, thats sounds pretty good plan so far but if i get all the stuff done i doubt i get a supercharger haha, but as far as the exhaust goes, I'll probly leave it all stock and just add one piece...link title then I'll probably do the rest later on, but things can change
#17 of 27 why is GTO being discontinued ? by midnightcowboy Sep 06, 2006 (9:50 am)
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