New Addition to the Family (CTS-V)

Hey All

We just picked up a 2004 CTS-V. As Sean will testify, its a great ride.
Gobs of power, but the TA is definitely faster.
Its Silver with Black interior.
Now all we need is good weather.

Armin

Hey All

the TA is definitely faster.
Congrats on your purchase Armin, that makes 2 CTS-V's on the board now. I'm very curious about how reliable your rear mount STS turbo has been? Any trouble with moisture around the intake? I bet you only drive the TA in totally dry weather. How much boost are you running and what about your dyno numbers? Thanks. :)

Hi

The turbo is extremely reliable. We drive the car all the time and normally
moisture is not a problem, unless you go thru a car wash with jets that wash the bottom of the car. I have since fabricated a housing around my filter intake and have had no problems since. As to the dyno, we havn't done it yet,but will when the weather improves. As to driving the turbo in this cold weather it feels like its added 50 HP, because of the cold air charge. Just goes to show that intercooling or metahanol will make a big difference.
I run nothing but 94 Octane just to make sure I dont lean it out, but on the other hand I dont get on it that often, only short bursts.

Armin

Good to hear that the TA is running good with the STS. Look forward to seeing the dyno rsults.

Congrats on the CTS-V. I'm sure Shaun will be keen to hear it.

Congrats on the new purchase :thumb: I've seen you cruising in the TA a few times around langley, it sounds awesome.

:)

Ok We HAVE to get these two cars together for pictures.

In fact we HAVE to get these FOUR cars togther.

That would make a pretty cool picture. :) What. About 2000 HP between four cars. :bow: :cool:

Did you buy the demo car from Carter? They had a silver one for sale. You mind if I ask how much you managed to get it for. "I'll tell you mine if you tell me yours" :)

And finally Congrats. I'm driving to Vegas at the end of this month for a racing school. You want to come too?

:)

I'm driving to Vegas at the end of this month for a racing school. You want to come too?

Is that Bragg-Smith?

Yup

Called Spring Mountain school now.

http://www.springmountainmotorsports.com/

Hi Shaun
We will def. get some pictures when the weather picks up. I would love to go to the driving school, but will have to wait until later in the year. Talk to you soon

Armin

Lucky duck! A member from this board has a Lightning and was walked by a CTS-V! :cool:
I want! *drooool*

Lucky duck! A member from this board has a Lightning and was walked by a CTS-V! :cool:
I want! *drooool*

Your not kidding, I made the mistake of watching the CTS-V vids on the GM website *drool* :eek:

well the CTS-V's have the LS2 do they not? 400HP should be enough to walk a Lightning ;)

and i've seen you driving around in langley! a little bit before christmas time in the best buy parking lot...i saw the car and i was like hey look a collectors edition TA...i was right behind you..then you moved up a bit and i saw the STS :o i was hoping you were gonna get out at best buy so i could ask questions lol...but you turned off :(

nice car! :D

and congrats on the CTS-V

V cars have an LS6 motor

V cars have an LS6 motor
are you sure? im so positive its an LS2 that i'd put money on it right now lol

"im so positive its an LS2 that i'd put money on it right now lol"

I'll take that bet! ;)

It is an LS6 (405HP under-rated)

BTW: I sat in a silver C6 at Dueck yesterday...SICK SICK SICK is all I have to say! They don't even have door handles (electric solindoid button unside a pocket on the door)

Andy

CTS-V has the Corvette Z06 drivetrain. Has a quoted 400 HP and 395 torque just to keep Vettes owners happy. ;) Some suggest that the headers on the V are different and a little quieter and that losses the 5 HP but basically the same engine.

Of course the V community is hoping to see the LS7 in the 2007 V car but candidly, given the wheel hop issue, I'm not really sure of the benefit of extra HP until that is dealt with.

I'm REALLY looking forward to some track time in the V though.

i checked it out and it looks like you're right :D LS6 it is

i figured if the 05 GTO gets the LS2...the CTS-V would too

Whats the curb weight on the V ??