GTO

Monark · May 5th, 2007, 11:35 AM

Well alot of that comes from it weighing 3725 lbs curb weight. All the horses are there it just weighs a crapload and that slows it down cosiderably. Compared to the base C6 vette with the same engine the GTO has about 500-700 more lbs of weight.

TurboLX · May 5th, 2007, 12:43 PM

well that is true, bu damn i didnt know they wieghed near 4000lbs

Steamboat 16 · May 5th, 2007, 01:30 PM

hey, 400 horses isn't a bad start though, and if you wanted to make a mean beast then just strip out the interior, cause those engines can accept huge mods

2000Si · May 5th, 2007, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by Monark

Well there are released pictures of the LS3 which is the engine going into the base C7 430-435hp-ish.

Yeah stangs do feel faster than the GTO. The GTO is fast its just real deceptive. I know the other day I was driving I thought I was doing 50 and I look down and I'm doing a shade above 80. I jumped from a 127hp 170ftlbs car to the GTO so I feel the power perhaps more than someone who has had fast cars before. But after like day 4 I felt it needs to be faster. So it's mod time

With that said I love mustangs, I don't regret getting the GTO, but I need to make sure to get me a stang one of these days.

They're redoing the entire vette? It's only been out a few years... this'll be the shortest production length of any version of vette, ever.

Monark · May 5th, 2007, 02:27 PM

Too bad they're nowhere near as cheap as Mustang mods. I don't intend to mod the crap out of mine anyway. Maybe a full exhaust, port the TB, and maybe do a cam after warranty. It's gonna be my DD so I'm leaving all the comfort in it. I got a Grand Marquis and BMW E30 to toy around with for now.

Monark · May 5th, 2007, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by 2000Si

Originally Posted by Monark

Well there are released pictures of the LS3 which is the engine going into the base C7 430-435hp-ish.

Yeah stangs do feel faster than the GTO. The GTO is fast its just real deceptive. I know the other day I was driving I thought I was doing 50 and I look down and I'm doing a shade above 80. I jumped from a 127hp 170ftlbs car to the GTO so I feel the power perhaps more than someone who has had fast cars before. But after like day 4 I felt it needs to be faster. So it's mod time

With that said I love mustangs, I don't regret getting the GTO, but I need to make sure to get me a stang one of these days.

They're redoing the entire vette? It's only been out a few years... this'll be the shortest production length of any version of vette, ever.

Yes it will be. The new one is due out in 09 or 2010. Theres gonna be a Vette SS and some other nonsense too.

TurboLX · May 5th, 2007, 07:25 PM

and dont forget the Camaro, now its coming back

Monark · May 5th, 2007, 11:10 PM

Originally Posted by TurboLX

and dont forget the Camaro, now its coming back

But from what it seems it will be heavier than the GTO 4000lb territory. Along with the fact they say it will come with stock 20 inch rims and will be able to use up to 24s

Hourofpain · May 6th, 2007, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by Monark

Originally Posted by TurboLX

and dont forget the Camaro, now its coming back

But from what it seems it will be heavier than the GTO 4000lb territory. Along with the fact they say it will come with stock 20 inch rims and will be able to use up to 24s

yeah..
big rims..
ugly.

Monark · May 6th, 2007, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by Hourofpain

Originally Posted by Monark

Originally Posted by TurboLX

and dont forget the Camaro, now its coming back

But from what it seems it will be heavier than the GTO 4000lb territory. Along with the fact they say it will come with stock 20 inch rims and will be able to use up to 24s

yeah..
big rims..
ugly.

I don't know if that was sarcasm or not but the Camaro is "supposed" to be a muscle car and muscle car+24 inch rims=no.

DanishStallion · May 6th, 2007, 03:29 PM

i would like to se a new GTO Judge based on the classic

TurboLX · May 7th, 2007, 10:47 AM

did anyone else hear about how Ford is gonna or was gonna make a 4 door and a station wagon Mustang?

ReverendDexter · May 7th, 2007, 01:27 PM

You're talking about the "Interceptor" concept, which as of right now is only a Sedan. It is based on the new Mustang chassis, but Ford has vehemently denied that they will be calling it a Mustang anything.

Rather than mucking about with the Mustang chassis, just bring over one of those SWEET Aussie Ford Falcons with the Turbo INLINE 4.0L 6. Screw this V6 crap. I'd buy one of those Falcons right now if they brought 'em over.

Let me reiterate this for the Ford Corporate guys: INLINE SIX GOOD!, V6 BAD! Now go to your room!

TurboLX · May 7th, 2007, 02:01 PM

those falcons are badd asss

Monark · May 7th, 2007, 06:36 PM

Too bad ass and they have a V8 one too. A non-turbo straight six is better than a V6. I'm a very big straight six fan, its a shame only BMW uses them nowadays.

ReverendDexter · May 8th, 2007, 12:48 PM

Doesn't chevy have a straight six again, in the Trail Blazers?

Monark · May 8th, 2007, 01:37 PM

Wow I had no idea. A 4.2L I6 with almost 300hp, not too shabby. I'm not a truck guy though, but that is very nice on there part to use a good engine like that.

TurboLX · May 8th, 2007, 04:27 PM

those are straight 5's in the TB's i believe, they put them in the colorado's and the H3 hummer

Monark · May 8th, 2007, 05:55 PM

Originally Posted by TurboLX

those are straight 5's in the TB's i believe, they put them in the colorado's and the H3 hummer

No I checked they are I6s not the I5s.

ReverendDexter · May 9th, 2007, 03:02 AM

They have an I6 in the TB, and they made I5 and I4 derivatives in the Canyon/Colorado.

May 5th, 2007, 01:30 PM	#23
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May 7th, 2007, 01:27 PM	#33
ReverendDexter Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 SVT Cobra Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 1,619	You're talking about the "Interceptor" concept, which as of right now is only a Sedan. It is based on the new Mustang chassis, but Ford has vehemently denied that they will be calling it a Mustang anything. Rather than mucking about with the Mustang chassis, just bring over one of those SWEET Aussie Ford Falcons with the Turbo INLINE 4.0L 6. Screw this V6 crap. I'd buy one of those Falcons right now if they brought 'em over. Let me reiterate this for the Ford Corporate guys: INLINE SIX GOOD!, V6 BAD! Now go to your room! __________________ The Sacred Chao says "MU" Real racers turn corners... both ways... on the same track. MM Corner Carvers Crew, member #2

May 8th, 2007, 12:48 PM	#36
ReverendDexter Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 SVT Cobra Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 1,619	Doesn't chevy have a straight six again, in the Trail Blazers? __________________ The Sacred Chao says "MU" Real racers turn corners... both ways... on the same track. MM Corner Carvers Crew, member #2

May 9th, 2007, 03:02 AM	#40
ReverendDexter Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 SVT Cobra Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 1,619	They have an I6 in the TB, and they made I5 and I4 derivatives in the Canyon/Colorado. __________________ The Sacred Chao says "MU" Real racers turn corners... both ways... on the same track. MM Corner Carvers Crew, member #2

May 5th, 2007, 11:35 AM	#21
Monark Enthusiast 2006 GTO Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 545	Well alot of that comes from it weighing 3725 lbs curb weight. All the horses are there it just weighs a crapload and that slows it down cosiderably. Compared to the base C6 vette with the same engine the GTO has about 500-700 more lbs of weight.

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May 5th, 2007, 12:43 PM	#22
TurboLX IT'S TURBO TIME 1990 Mustang LX Turbo 9.71@151.6 mph Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,740	well that is true, bu damn i didnt know they wieghed near 4000lbs

May 5th, 2007, 02:27 PM	#25
Monark Enthusiast 2006 GTO Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 545	Too bad they're nowhere near as cheap as Mustang mods. I don't intend to mod the crap out of mine anyway. Maybe a full exhaust, port the TB, and maybe do a cam after warranty. It's gonna be my DD so I'm leaving all the comfort in it. I got a Grand Marquis and BMW E30 to toy around with for now.

May 5th, 2007, 07:25 PM	#27
TurboLX IT'S TURBO TIME 1990 Mustang LX Turbo 9.71@151.6 mph Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,740	and dont forget the Camaro, now its coming back

May 7th, 2007, 10:47 AM	#32
TurboLX IT'S TURBO TIME 1990 Mustang LX Turbo 9.71@151.6 mph Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,740	did anyone else hear about how Ford is gonna or was gonna make a 4 door and a station wagon Mustang?

May 7th, 2007, 02:01 PM	#34
TurboLX IT'S TURBO TIME 1990 Mustang LX Turbo 9.71@151.6 mph Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,740	those falcons are badd asss

May 7th, 2007, 06:36 PM	#35
Monark Enthusiast 2006 GTO Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 545	Too bad ass and they have a V8 one too. A non-turbo straight six is better than a V6. I'm a very big straight six fan, its a shame only BMW uses them nowadays.

May 8th, 2007, 01:37 PM	#37
Monark Enthusiast 2006 GTO Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 545	Wow I had no idea. A 4.2L I6 with almost 300hp, not too shabby. I'm not a truck guy though, but that is very nice on there part to use a good engine like that.

May 8th, 2007, 04:27 PM	#38
TurboLX IT'S TURBO TIME 1990 Mustang LX Turbo 9.71@151.6 mph Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,740	those are straight 5's in the TB's i believe, they put them in the colorado's and the H3 hummer

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