New GTO Facts........
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Why is it that 4th gens weigh so much more then 3rd gens anywho? What with an aluminum LS1 and plastic body panels (those are lighter then metal, I'd imagine, huh?), you'd think they'd be a fair bit lighter.
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Not all 4th gens are as fat, just the TAs and verts 
My vert came in at 3780 with me in it, and a BONE DRY tank. Didnt think I was going to make it to the pump 
I'm ~200#, and had no spare (only weight reduction). I about crapped when his TA came in at more than my vert.....especially with his aluminum block. But he was carrying a 1/2 tank more than I.
My vert came in at 3780 with me in it, and a BONE DRY tank. Didnt think I was going to make it to the pump I'm ~200#, and had no spare (only weight reduction). I about crapped when his TA came in at more than my vert.....especially with his aluminum block. But he was carrying a 1/2 tank more than I.
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Re: Re: Re: *The car will have Trans Am like acceleration, meaning low 5 seconds to 60 and low 13
Originally posted by guess who
So can WE agree that it will perform like a 2001 Cobra then?The average Joe can hit 13.8's all day to where a pro can hit 13.3?
So can WE agree that it will perform like a 2001 Cobra then?The average Joe can hit 13.8's all day to where a pro can hit 13.3?
Though the 01 Cobra weighs +/- 150# less at about 3450 vs GTO's 3600 (the 3,600 pound 2003 Cobra has a blower, intercooler, and an iron engine block), the GTO has at least 30 more horsepower, and the Cobra's 317 ft/lbs of torque should be easy work of GTO's 360 to 400 ft/lbs.
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Seems to me like this thing should move pretty quick, whether it gets the same ol' LS1 as the F-bods or one with revised cam specs. Gearing (rear-end and tranny) would seem to be the biggest question right now.
Regardless, I don't think my Impy has anything to worry about
Those folks on the street dumb enough to mistake it for a GP might be surprised, and without a doubt it'll outrun almost any other $35K "boutique" car (TT, Z4, etc.).
Regardless, I don't think my Impy has anything to worry about
Those folks on the street dumb enough to mistake it for a GP might be surprised, and without a doubt it'll outrun almost any other $35K "boutique" car (TT, Z4, etc.).
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Re: Re: Re: Re: *The car will have Trans Am like acceleration, meaning low 5 seconds to 60 and low 1
Originally posted by guionM
GTO should be considerably quicker.
Though the 01 Cobra weighs +/- 150# less at about 3450 vs GTO's 3600 (the 3,600 pound 2003 Cobra has a blower, intercooler, and an iron engine block), the GTO has at least 30 more horsepower, and the Cobra's 317 ft/lbs of torque should be easy work of GTO's 360 to 400 ft/lbs.
GTO should be considerably quicker.
Though the 01 Cobra weighs +/- 150# less at about 3450 vs GTO's 3600 (the 3,600 pound 2003 Cobra has a blower, intercooler, and an iron engine block), the GTO has at least 30 more horsepower, and the Cobra's 317 ft/lbs of torque should be easy work of GTO's 360 to 400 ft/lbs.
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