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unstable bob gable 04-23-2012 02:05 AM

Gonna be a long time before I can do another hot rod, BUT...
 
I've always had to be different, and since my next rod is probably going to have to be a daily driver kinda car, I've fallen in love with Pontiac's Grand Prix GXP. I had a GTP for a couple of minutes, but it was too far gone to do anything with. I love the styling of those cars, and the thought of an LS4 under the hood tickles my Willy. :mrgreen:

Blackbirdws6 04-23-2012 07:10 AM

A while back, this guy in his GXP got pissed because someone stopped short on him. He decided to rip around that car and lay into it. I swear the front tires were smoking through second lol. I've never driven one but are they known for any major issues?

Mark B 04-23-2012 07:30 AM

-Front Wheel Hubs/ABS Sensor
-Intake Manifold Leak (3800 Series Motor Only)

Ive always wanted to convert my 03GT into a RWD LS1/T56 car. But I doubt it will ever happen.

Blackbirdws6 04-23-2012 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark B (Post 826680)
-Front Wheel Hubs/ABS Sensor
-Intake Manifold Leak (3800 Series Motor Only)

Ive always wanted to convert my 03GT into a RWD LS1/T56 car. But I doubt it will ever happen.

I was more referring to the GXP's with the LS4. I didn't know if they had any specific issues.

Anti_Rice_Guy 04-23-2012 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6 (Post 826688)
I was more referring to the GXP's with the LS4. I didn't know if they had any specific issues.

Trans

WildBillyT 04-23-2012 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Anti_Rice_Guy (Post 826716)
Trans

Yeah, that's what I was going to say.

maroman88 04-23-2012 10:38 AM

the GXP's are REALLY nice.... dooo it!

unstable bob gable 04-23-2012 11:02 AM

When I had my GTP I was hanging out on some of the Grand Prix boards, and they covered the issues. There are guys who can build the trannies pretty well, and the other issues were spoken of as well. There is a guy out there in cyberland who has a Monte SS [FWD model like the GP] with a crazy turbocharged, destroked, LS7 under the hood. It's putting out 800+ hp, and he got the tranny built to last. I'd just be looking for a stocky type car with a couple of bolt ons. 305 HP stock is enough to get me in trouble. :)

WildBillyT 04-23-2012 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by unstable bob gable (Post 826765)
When I had my GTP I was hanging out on some of the Grand Prix boards, and they covered the issues. There are guys who can build the trannies pretty well, and the other issues were spoken of as well. There is a guy out there in cyberland who has a Monte SS [FWD model like the GP] with a crazy turbocharged, destroked, LS7 under the hood. It's putting out 800+ hp, and he got the tranny built to last. I'd just be looking for a stocky type car with a couple of bolt ons. 305 HP stock is enough to get me in trouble. :)

It's a damn shame that one of the top GTP trans builders is gone. Good 'ol Eric. :cry: Would have made it real easy for you!

unstable bob gable 04-23-2012 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by WildBillyT (Post 826766)
It's a damn shame that one of the top GTP trans builders is gone. Good 'ol Eric. :cry: Would have made it real easy for you!

Yeah, Wild Bill, I miss him. He had some cool GTPs and FWD Monte's in his shop when I used to stop by. I remember one of the GTPs had been switched over to a turbo. :)


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