adam c

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As I was exiting the freeway, a dark GTO pulled in behind me. I was the first car in my lane, making a left turn. I made the turn and waited at about 35 mph. He started to go by, so I accelerated to about 45 to get even, then we both hit it at the same time. I pulled couple of feet on him at the end of 2nd, but I shifted a little late, and didn't gain any ground for a moment. Once in 3rd, I pulled to almost 1/2 a car length before having to slow down for a stoplight. I'm all smiles as he pulls up next to me at the light. He's shocked, and says "what have you done to that thing???". I reply "just a few little things, nothing big. How long have you had the GTO?". Almost 3 years." I ask, "is it stock?". "No. I have an exhaust and air filters". The light changed, and we were off at normal speeds.

Nice guy. I haven't had a race in a while, so it really felt good to have beaten a fast car ........ with some mods

1RevvinFC3S

Nice kill. '05's were LS1 5.7's with something like 350hp (crank). I've driven an '06 model with the LS2 6.0 rated at 400hp, and I was pretty damn impressed. Those suckers move for their weight.

Romancer

04 has LS1 350 crank. 05+ has LS2 400 crank.

1RevvinFC3S

^Woot!!! I was right!!!

A7X

Trans Ams and Camaros with the ls1 are faster. Ive seens 12's outta the box. I ran 12's with headers alone lol

bryant

my buddy has 05 he took to the track 3 weeks ago he said his best run was like 14. in a quarter with alot of wheel spin.

so not that fast.

1RevvinFC3S

Yeah, but look at the weights of each. Also, I personally prefer the looks of the GTO over F-Bodies. Granted, they are a little bland, but I hate the shape of T/A's and Camaros. Slap the front bumper, sideskirts, and rear bumper of a Holden Monaro on the GTO and it will be BEAUTIFUL!

1RevvinFC3S

Yeah, but if they hook up, you're looking at high/mid 13's with th LS1's and mid/low 13's, possibly high 12's from the LS2's.

bryant

oh yea he had full exhaust also.

1RevvinFC3S

^Probably good for an additional 25-40hp at the flywheel.

Terrance28

Your buddy needs to learn how to drive.

Romancer

I agree.

1QWIK7

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The GTO's with the LS2's are no joke.

400 stock, imagine intake, cam and exhaust which are pennies on a dollar. Wow...

I ******* love those cars.

Romancer

You can get one for 25k these days, too. My only issue with them is that they are SO bland looking. You cannot argue with their performance, though.

God Bless,