$500 97 Grand Prix GT Repair Progress

**shawnz90** · 10-27-2009

If your interested im sure we can figure something out http://www.grandprixforums.net/f92/9...0-a-22399.html

**InfidelRebel** · 10-27-2009

Well I found my new car.

1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GT---Excellent Condition

Going by tomorrow morning to test drive it and pick it up. My dad already test drove it today and thinks it's great. Apparently it's in immaculate condition. Only problem he noticed is a sound when he turns the A/C on, could be a belt or something but I wouldn't think it would be too much to fix. 99 Grand Prix GT (3.4L) with 85,000 for $3,000. Is that a good deal for a car in that good of shape?

**matt5112** · 10-27-2009

Wouldn't that be a 3.8L? And yeah, thats a pretty good deal according to KBB if its fully loaded and in mint condition. (assuming zip code 89124)

**InfidelRebel** · 10-27-2009

I don't know if it's a 3.8. The guy who owns it is retired and probably drove it pretty softly. I asked what size it was and he said he thinks it's a 3.4 but isn't sure.

Edit: Yeah I guess the 99 only comes in 3.8? I guess it must be then.

**matt5112** · 10-27-2009

Grand Prix's only come with 3800's or 3100's if they're SE models.

Thats actually even better news if he drove if softly, transmission should be in excellent shape. Usually the biggest issue with our cars short of the lower intake manifold gasket which I'd suggest inquiring about the service the owner has had done to his car including warranty work.

**InfidelRebel** · 10-27-2009

I know this is a stupid question, but if I get the GP, is it possible to put in a supercharger later or otherwise make it equal to a GTP, or is there no way to do that? I know GTPs have a slightly different engine bay setup, and looking at the GP I don't see how one would fit. I actually don't want leather seats like GTPs usually have because of the hot weather here in Vegas. I do want to mod my car eventually and have more power, so it would be nice if I could have the option to upgrade it later. Are there any other differences so I know what I'm missing out on by not getting a GTP?

If it is possible to put a supercharger in a GT, how much would one run at a junkyard? $500? More?

**JayAz** · 10-28-2009

What you are looking for is called a "top swap".
http://www.grandprixforums.net/f17/t...lots-7763.html

You can find all the parts you need from Morad Parts Company.
Morad Parts Company - 3800 Motors, Transaxles, & Stock Parts

Looks like a lot of work.
I would rather find a gtp or gtx and rebuild.

**Liquifire** · 10-28-2009

yes you can SC a stock GT, it is called a top swap and it is alot of work to do it yourself or to pay someone to do it would be fairly expensive. The SE models came with the 3.1, the Gt's w/ the 3.8 and the GTP's with a supercharged 3.8 liter. All models of motors are the same and only available as described above from 97-03. You basically looked at a better condition car of what you already have.