Ls1 GTOs

[wick]

Dyno queens, at best.

HAHAHAH Got that right broddah.

That was one of me kills when I was N/A this past summer. I handed the rear end to him. I would almost say he wasnt even trying but I saw the front comming up and down with each shift. (It was a 6-speed).

[scott5]

yes it would mostly be a daily driver, since after this accident i do not have another vehicle and would rather not daily drive the mustang.. Its not going to be a race car and i am not planning any mod list just need something with alil bit just to get me by until i leave school and need something better on gas and lil better in snow and i am thinking with the traction control that would help alot, but that auto is the only thing right now that is making me re-think all of it.

[blkp42e]

something better on gas and better in the snow?

so you're looking into 400 hp RWD cars. that makes alot of sense.

here's a pretty pimp DD Scott

http://www.getauto.com/autolinks_car.../x_group_id-rf

[fastfox91]

agreed save your self so money and go find a 3000 dollar beater and be done with it

[One Sweet Day]

Few things you may want to look at.

http://buckeyegoats.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=3346

[SV1000s]

Don't know what your budget is if you go the GTO route however this seems to be a great deal ....no reserve:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RED-R...em200194509711

[SonofaBish]

Dyno queens, at best.

hahahaha...
yea ok

[SonofaBish]

hahahaha...
yea ok

I wouldnt get an auto, i think you'll be bored... but i'd get bored in any auto car...

The LS1 autos are mid-high 13 second cars dead stock, and the LS1 engine is very easy to mod to make very fast.... I think i've read that the autos are actually a little faster than the manuals b/c they dont have near as much trouble with wheel hop as does the 6-speed... which, my buddies LS2 goat has major issues with... The weight is the only disadvantage (along with their bland looks) - they're very comfy cars tho

[Pure Stock]

hahahaha...
yea ok

500 to the wheels and high 11's. The curb weight exceeds the capacity of some bridges. They look like a jelly bean. And their chassis is garbage for the dig. Other than that, they're alright.

[SonofaBish]

Yea, b/c we've never seen a 500+rwhp cobra run low 12's or high 11's... actually happens more often than not.... but you don't see me saying they're dyno-queens... you are truly the master of taking a SINGLE example and trying to spread it across an entire line to make other people's cars look like shit... I'm not defending GTO's, b/c i DON'T really like them honestly

weight? 3725 curb weight is a whopping 60 lbs more than a Cobra....

sorry if people don't apologize that not everyone wants a gutted, tubbed out, slicks & skinnies, ugly, ancient car.... You completely brand loyal people make me laugh - and i speak of not just ford guys, but chevy guys too.... its rediculous

[SV1000s]

sorta off topic....I emailed a dealership selling an 06 GTO on Ebay that's in pristine condition. The center console has a toggle switch with a red cover plate over it....so I email the "dealer" asking what the red toggle switch is for and I get a 3 word response via email..... "it's for looks"

Are you kidding me?!?!?!?!?!? The car has an AEM intake and a red toggle switch as far as add-ons are concerned (from what I can tell). Thus I gotta assume it had nitrous............



http://images.ecarlist.com/cgi-bin/v...9_61368#13.jpg


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/06-GT...em200195306552

[03 OW SVT]

something better on gas and better in the snow?

so you're looking into 400 hp RWD cars. that makes alot of sense.

here's a pretty pimp DD Scott

http://www.getauto.com/autolinks_car.../x_group_id-rf

I'll second that Subaru. They are great cars.

[SonofaBish]

sorta off topic....I emailed a dealership selling an 06 GTO on Ebay that's in pristine condition. The center console has a toggle switch with a red cover plate over it....so I email the "dealer" asking what the red toggle switch is for and I get a 3 word response via email..... "it's for looks"

Are you kidding me?!?!?!?!?!? The car has an AEM intake and a red toggle switch as far as add-ons are concerned (from what I can tell). Thus I gotta assume it had nitrous............



http://images.ecarlist.com/cgi-bin/v...9_61368#13.jpg


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/06-GT...em200195306552

haha, that's great!!

i wonder how many times he's flipped the switch pretending he's on the F&F


That pic brings up another thing... i didnt really like the feel of the T56 on the GTO, but that's a preference thing, not necessarily a problem

[SV1000s]

I gotta admit I like the GTO's for what they are. It's a great 400hp everyday driver. You can take it the the track (autocross or drag) and drive it to work comfortably. I'm a car/bike nut though and like just about anything on 2 or 4 wheels that is performance oriented.

Two things I hate about the GTO would be the cheap looking "Hotwheels" style wheels, and the small wheel well openings on the rear fenders. Yeah the look overall resembles a Pontiac G5 or some sort of beatle.... It's a really good car used ..as far as "bang for your buck" goes.

just my 2cents.....but as we all know, opinions are like a$$h0!e$.....everyone has one! oh and vote republican so it stays that way LOL

[Pure Stock]

I'm not defending GTO's, b/c i DON'T really like them honestly

So why in god's creation are you ranting and raving about gutted race cars then.

[SonofaBish]

So why in god's creation are you ranting and raving about gutted race cars then.

well, it seems obvious, but if you can't figure it out, then just forget it

[Troll]

I've driven the GTO in auto/stick with the LS1 and LS2. You can read all about "TORQUE MANAGEMENT" over at ls1tech.com. It's sorta like a mystery. The only model that I think does NOT have any sort of TM is the LS1 with 6-speed. The LS1/6M feels like it got more balls to me cause you can chirp/spin 1-2 and 2-3. The LS2/6M throws a wet blanket on you when you go 1-2. It feels like the car dies. This is with the traction control OFF. The TM is in the tune. You have to get it tuned out with an aftermarket tune/chip. The autos... forget about it. Feels like it's running into a wall of pillows when it shifts.

The LS1 still got the throttle cable too, so I think some of the feel is in my head?????????????

Just my opinion, of course.

[low12lightning]

Lets see your cobra do this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QPSjhVN6MU

[cam303]

Lets see your cobra do this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QPSjhVN6MU

Lets see your GTO do this........lol

[low12lightning]

Or this, same silver car i posted earlier, wrapped for this video.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QPSjhVN6MU