2004 Pontiac GTO unwrapped
lots and lots of fail
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Originally posted by 99civic_love
without them, this whole scene might not even be here
without them, this whole scene might not even be here
Sounds awesome, fastball. Guy musta been really nice to let you spend all that time around the car. I can't wait to test one out now :thumbup:
A little chin music
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This is hardly a "sceen"...... it's a new direction for GM. This GTO is forcasting the new direction, as they have plans to follow in about 2 years with a car they may name the Chevrolet Chevelle SS. That would take the hole in Chevy's lineup absent by the Camaro. Same basic concept as the GTO. Another thing, GM is really thinking about using more Holden produced vehicles for everyday GM nameplates here in the states. If they hold true to this new direction, I'm going back to them. Fact is, I am pretty much sold on the GTO right now, and those who know me know how hard I've been on GM in the past. First Cadillac, now Pontiac, next Chevy..... once they shore up Buick, the transformation will be complete.
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Originally posted by fastball
The LS1 and the six speed are from the Z06. The reason the GTO has 350 hp and the Z06 has 405 is different exhaust, computer program, and intake manifold. Other than that, it's the same drivetrain.
The LS1 and the six speed are from the Z06. The reason the GTO has 350 hp and the Z06 has 405 is different exhaust, computer program, and intake manifold. Other than that, it's the same drivetrain.
The Z06 has a completely different motor--the LS6. It has different heads, higher CR, different cam, etc.
The base Corvette motor is the LS1 and it has, surprise surprise, 350 hp.
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Originally posted by fastball
The LS1 and the six speed are from the Z06. The reason the GTO has 350 hp and the Z06 has 405 is different exhaust, computer program, and intake manifold. Other than that, it's the same drivetrain.
The LS1 and the six speed are from the Z06. The reason the GTO has 350 hp and the Z06 has 405 is different exhaust, computer program, and intake manifold. Other than that, it's the same drivetrain.
LS1 = regular C5 Corvette.
LS6 = Z06 Corvette.
A little chin music
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Oops, sorry, but he did say something was from the Z06..... must be just the transmission. I know he said there was something out of the Z06. Mabe he was stretching it a bit. Either way, it works.
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The Z06 has the same gearbox as the base C5. All C5s have a rear-mounted transaxle which is most definitely not shared with the GTO which uses a traditional transmission up front and differential out back.
A little chin music
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Hmmmmm..... I still would like to believe someone who actually works in the hierarchy of GM before any of you. No offense, so please don't start this into an arguing match. This guy did say something was from the Z06. Mabe he's wrong, mabe you're wrong..... but have you worked for GM for 23 years? Rest it here, please.
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What he probably means is that it has a Tremec T56 gearbox which is pretty ubiquitous in GM small block applications.
The difference is like I said already, the C5 mounts it as a transaxle in the back of the car while the GTO mounts it as a transmission right behind the motor.
The difference is like I said already, the C5 mounts it as a transaxle in the back of the car while the GTO mounts it as a transmission right behind the motor.