Just bought my first Grand Prix

Posted by: Shadetree

Just bought my first Grand Prix - 07/13/05 05:42 AM

Just bought a 2002 today. It is a nice compliment for my 87 firebird. I am looking forward to working on it in the future if anyone has any tips for increasing the rreformance of the 3.1 let me know. I don't have a lot of money to spend right away but I am definatly looking into it.
Posted by: HercMan(Rob)

Re: Just bought my first Grand Prix - 07/13/05 06:22 AM

Welcome to the board. Not much out there for the 3.1L. CAI, ubend delete for performance mods I'd look here

60 degree V6
Posted by: AustinGTP

Re: Just bought my first Grand Prix - 07/13/05 08:33 AM

Welcome!
If you're low on cash, the 3.1 is perfect for you. Like Herc said, not a whole lot out there for the 3.1's.
Posted by: framos242

Re: Just bought my first Grand Prix - 07/13/05 10:26 AM

Welcome to the forum!

Where abouts from IL?
Posted by: TastyBake

Re: Just bought my first Grand Prix - 07/13/05 10:38 AM

What size engine is in the firebird?
Posted by: snowcrash

Re: Just bought my first Grand Prix - 07/13/05 11:47 AM

welcome to the board, and congrats on your new gp
Posted by: Shadetree

Re: Just bought my first Grand Prix - 07/14/05 09:37 AM

Thanks all. Framos I am from Streator. Tastybake the firebird is a 305 with a 4 barrel.
Posted by: BonnevilleLover

Re: Just bought my first Grand Prix - 07/14/05 10:24 AM

Welcome!!! You are gonna love it here. A wealth of information awaits you. smile
Posted by: TastyBake

Re: Just bought my first Grand Prix - 07/14/05 12:25 PM

So what's the layout. The firebird will be the weekend car and the 3.1 the daily driver?

If a daily driver, the u-bend delete and CAI (maybe) is probably the best route. I wouldn't recommend a computer upgrade as daily drivers need to stay reliable. The mod money can be used for maintenance / uping the firebird smile
Posted by: GillysGTPSS

Re: Just bought my first Grand Prix - 07/14/05 07:39 PM

Welcome to the board, I'll second what Bonneville said. Congrats on your purchase
Posted by: Shadetree

Re: Just bought my first Grand Prix - 07/15/05 10:02 AM

Thanx TastyBake I think I will take your advice as the Firebird wich was once almost mint when I bought it in 2000 is now a shadow of its former self after being in storage for 3 years while I served overseas. Still runs great but everyting else is giving me issues. In a couple of years I see a GPX in my future and possibly a late 3rd gen Firebird GTA or an 88 notchback if I can ever find one. I have been looking for one of those for years.