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Is it just me that feels that the GTO needs.
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Posted by: 99FRC

Some serious help. I have seen 5 different GTO's run this year and not one has cracked the 13.99 barrier. I first thought it was driver error but now I don't know.

Posted by: EvilLS1

What was the mph?

Posted by: 99FRC

Mostly low 100's lot of 103's and a few 98's. Heck I miss shift sometimes and trap in the 90's so I can see that happening. It just isnt looking good foe the Goats right now. I know the Rice crowd is loving it.

Posted by: GMR

At that MPH it seems like they sould be in the high to mid 13s. Maybe the arent 60' footing very well.

LS

Posted by: 99FRC

Yeah they are not 60' worth a crap, I agree. Not a good re-introduction for Pontiac and the GTO I feel.

Posted by: GMR

I hear the IRS on the GTO is kinda hard to launch on. Harder than the Vettes. They get the new LS2 in 05 though. Im sure thatll help.

LS

Posted by: Z-06_Killa

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Originally Posted by 99FRC


	Some serious help. I have seen 5 different GTO's run this year and not one has cracked the 13.99 barrier. I first thought it was driver error but now I don't know.

here ya go, this one is located in florida. i saw it run mid 11's with a 150 shot a D/R's.

http://www.need2speed.com/Home/cgi-...ct=ST;f=7;t=283

Posted by: EvilLS1

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Originally Posted by Z-06_Killa


	here ya go, this one is located in florida. i saw it run mid 11's with a 150 shot a D/R's. http://www.need2speed.com/Home/cgi-...ct=ST;f=7;t=283

Damn! With a little more traction I bet he'd go mid 10s.

Posted by: KrautBurner

Hell, my first time at the track with a FWD car. (shitty 60')
I was trapping 95 with my 4cyl VW Golf (stock)

Posted by: Tang

I think when people figure the GTO's out, they will be going low 13's stock. As far as power output, I think GM just started rating the LS1 at what it was really making. The ones in the F-Bodys were rated at 305, were proven time and time again to be making around 350 at the flywheel boen stock. Anyone have any dyno slips from some GTO's ?

Posted by: IROC_ZO6

In mine if i launch it right i am breaking 4.95s to 60 mph, and id guess mid to high 13's... the 0-60 time is 100% correct because i let the car time me

with its in dash 0-60 timer. Its not finikey on the launch, just different than a solid axle.

Posted by: IROC_ZO6

also, the shifter throws could be a bit shorter and more accurate, they arent as quick as the factory hurst shifters in the f-bods.

Posted by: Tang

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Originally Posted by IROC_ZO6


	also, the shifter throws could be a bit shorter and more accurate, they arent as quick as the factory hurst shifters in the f-bods.

IROC, I would definetly get an aftermarket shifter in that thing. I considered my Z28 shifter to be sloppy. I dont know if that had anything to do with me killing 2nd gear though, although it might have. I think it's where I switched it to synthetic ATF for a short period of time. I put Mobil-1 in it, and it started grinding in every gear. Turns out it had friction modifiers, which reak havoc on syncros.

Posted by: IROC_ZO6

yeah, all the synthetic shit is great in engines and rear ends, but good ole dino juce atf is the best for our t-56s. Im looking for a shifter right now, should be less than 200, and work better than the factory one.

Posted by: BurnOut

The GTO is just a freaking heavy car... they weighed one at the shop around the corner and the empty weight was around 3700 pounds... add a normal size driver, and you're closing in on 2 tons in a hurry.

Posted by: Mstangjl324

well i am a huge gto fan. as of right now though I own a 67 mustang but would trade it in a heart beat for a 67 to 69 goat (67 gto's are my dream car) but I am sorry to say but I think the new GTO is a joke. Its a disgrace to one of the greatest MUSCLE cars of the 60's. Now it looks like a family car. And not to mention if anyone has seen the concept for the upcoming 4 door GTO. It should be called the Pontiac J/K. No offense to anyone though.

Posted by: 99FRC

67 Goat

, But I am partial to the 69, at least I think its 69. Was it 69 and 70 that had the hide-away head lights?

Back to the original post. I hope the LS2 in the 05's help save some face.

Posted by: Adrenalin

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Originally Posted by S-06 Killa


	here ya go, this one is located in florida. i saw it run mid 11's with a 150 shot a D/R's. http://www.need2speed.com/Home/cgi-...ct=ST;f=7;t=283

The video has been moved, I can't seem to find it. I see the 10 sec GTO but not the 11. sec one.

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Originally Posted by BurnOut


	The GTO is just a freaking heavy car... they weighed one at the shop around the corner and the empty weight was around 3700 pounds... add a normal size driver, and you're closing in on 2 tons in a hurry.

That is crazy stuff. I am sure it won't be long, as Tang said, before people figure them out and do the little cheap/free mods to get them running alot faster.

Posted by: Tang

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Originally Posted by IROC_ZO6


	yeah, all the synthetic shit is great in engines and rear ends, but good ole dino juce atf is the best for our t-56s. Im looking for a shifter right now, should be less than 200, and work better than the factory one.

If Hurst makes a Billet/Plus for the T56, I highly reccomend you try one. I like mine 10 times better than my old Pro-5.0.

Posted by: Mr. P

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Originally Posted by 99FRC


	Some serious help. I have seen 5 different GTO's run this year and not one has cracked the 13.99 barrier. I first thought it was driver error but now I don't know.

When a dead stock 1990 944 will do the quarter in 14.5 seconds, I don't know what all the hoopla is about with the GTO.

Mr. P

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