#149058 - 03/15/05 11:47 PM
Whos in the House! Crew Dawgs
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Registered: 10/09/04
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Hey, just wanted to intro myself, I'm Brock and Im new to this site. I am a former USAF F-15E Strike Eagle Crew Chief hence the "crew dawg" name. I'm a fairly new owner (14 months) of a 2001 Grand Prix GT, stock as of now. This is my second pontiac, the first one was a '94 Bonneville SE and I am a big fan of the pontiacs and would love to eventually own a TA one day. I have not had many problems thus far. All that I've replaced so far is, O2 sensor, belt, fuel filter, brake job all the way around, front left hub assembly, and a blower motor resistor. I have alot of questions about this car so I can make it the best GP it can be. Thanks for your efforts and responses in advance.
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#149059 - 03/16/05 12:08 AM
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Welcome, and thank you for your work in the armed forces.
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#149061 - 03/16/05 08:35 AM
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Welcome! Get a couple of pics of your new car now, so you have something to compare it to when you start modding it.
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Bobby Died 5/1/08, resurrected 5/15/08 ASCD SD hood, 17" Bullitts, Overkill PCM, 3.4" Pulley, NGK TR55IX, K&N 9" cone filter, JimmyC D/P, U-bend removed, Flowmaster 40 series, Hooker big bore tips with resonators, S/B brake lines, drilled/slot rotors, GMPP handling kit, KYB struts, F&R strut supports, HID's, LED's, 2.5" Air Dam, red GTP overlays on custom badges, white rear insert.
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#149063 - 03/16/05 02:42 PM
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Registered: 02/03/04
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Nice to met you, please do not invade Mexico...is a joke ok, don't know when i could be offensive
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#149064 - 03/16/05 02:59 PM
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Registered: 07/15/04
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Welcome to the forum!
You're amongst Pontiac and car fans in general.
Don't hold back on any questions you may have.
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DHP V1.0, Slotted rotors, S/S Brake Lines, Custom CAI, GMPP Handling Kit, KYB's, Jimmy C DP (U-Bend delete w/ Hi-flow cat), Flowmaster Super 40's, drilled 180° T-Stat, Alt. Rewire & Alt. Voltage Booster Combo, 605's, ZZP Motor Mounts
"The only difference between me and a madman is that I am NOT mad!" - Dali
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#149066 - 03/16/05 09:51 PM
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Bobby Died 5/1/08, resurrected 5/15/08 ASCD SD hood, 17" Bullitts, Overkill PCM, 3.4" Pulley, NGK TR55IX, K&N 9" cone filter, JimmyC D/P, U-bend removed, Flowmaster 40 series, Hooker big bore tips with resonators, S/B brake lines, drilled/slot rotors, GMPP handling kit, KYB struts, F&R strut supports, HID's, LED's, 2.5" Air Dam, red GTP overlays on custom badges, white rear insert.
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#149067 - 03/17/05 03:48 AM
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Registered: 09/21/04
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welcome to the forum, I havent been an owner long myself, but these guys have been very helpful on every question ive had, I think youll like it here
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'99 GP GT, Custom CAI, 180 T-Stat, U-bend Delete, NGK TR55IX plugs and Taylor Super Spiro wires.
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#149068 - 03/17/05 03:56 PM
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nice to have ya along for the ride, if you need any mechanical work or pointers, i'm sure jose can help you out
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#149069 - 03/17/05 04:08 PM
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#149070 - 03/17/05 04:49 PM
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Originally posted by snowcrash: nice to have ya along for the ride, if you need any mechanical work or pointers, i'm sure jose can help you out OMG that is too funny.
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Bobby Died 5/1/08, resurrected 5/15/08 ASCD SD hood, 17" Bullitts, Overkill PCM, 3.4" Pulley, NGK TR55IX, K&N 9" cone filter, JimmyC D/P, U-bend removed, Flowmaster 40 series, Hooker big bore tips with resonators, S/B brake lines, drilled/slot rotors, GMPP handling kit, KYB struts, F&R strut supports, HID's, LED's, 2.5" Air Dam, red GTP overlays on custom badges, white rear insert.
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#149071 - 03/18/05 05:37 PM
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Agree with TB. No need to get a T/A. You can get the HP you want and pay less insurance and car note wise. Well, to answer your question here are the basic mods. You will see immediate results. U-Bend Delete - bend at the bottom of the exhaust that is restrictive. http://www.pfyc.com sells them. About 5hp engine increase. CAI/FWI - Cold air intake or fenderwell intake. It's about 10 hp engine increase along with some more torque. 3" Exhause down pipe - frees exhaust pressure. Don't know official HP increase. PCM update - Getting a modified PCM can increase hp by 10-20. Headers or ported exhaust manifolds - I recommend ported exhaust manifolds as they are cheaper and you won't loose low end torque as much as you would with headers. You can do other stuff like cams, heads, e.t.c. also. For the big guns, you can do a engine swap with a Grand Prix GTP or go with a turbo kit that includes everything and raises your hp to sick numbers. Trannies are the weak point in our vehicles. Feel free to ask any questions. Welcome aboard!
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#149072 - 03/23/05 11:34 PM
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Hey, Thanks alot guys, I appreciate your great responses. I am all about the need for speed. Oh believe me I want to mod this thing like a bad habit. But I'm reluctant to bc its just a GT and not GTP. I do have an idea of what I would like to do and you did cover most of it an then some. This could get addictive, and since I was a jet mechanic, I am a maintenance freak. I'm a budget rider though, so thats what makes this hard decision to make. MOD or NO MOD that is the question? What is the last year they made the coupe? '03?
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#149073 - 03/24/05 08:35 AM
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'02 was the last year for the coupe. '03 began the no coupe and Canadian built.
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Bobby Died 5/1/08, resurrected 5/15/08 ASCD SD hood, 17" Bullitts, Overkill PCM, 3.4" Pulley, NGK TR55IX, K&N 9" cone filter, JimmyC D/P, U-bend removed, Flowmaster 40 series, Hooker big bore tips with resonators, S/B brake lines, drilled/slot rotors, GMPP handling kit, KYB struts, F&R strut supports, HID's, LED's, 2.5" Air Dam, red GTP overlays on custom badges, white rear insert.
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