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  1. #1 Another Newby from Wichita. My first 3800. 
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    I just picked up a 2004 Grand Prix GT off CL. It's is pretty good shape and right at 100k even miles. As always play to hopefully upgrade the crap out of it.

    About me: Been tinkering with cars since my first Camaro at age 15. I've swapped a few Chevy small block motors, replaced a few transmissions, alternators, etc. I can rebuild carbs, replace bushing in alternators, etc. I'm not very experienced at the computer stuff which is ironic since I'm a computer science major.

    Previous cars: 77 Camaro went through 3 different motors (305, 350, and 265<--Not joking, actually had one), 80' Camaro (305 again), 84' SHO, Vega (forgot what year), several others I've already forgotten about.

    Usually when I get a new toy I immediately replace the exhaust with a cat-back performance exhaust. Unless someone knows of a reason not to on the 2004 GT, then that's probably my first plan for this car.
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    welcome!
    honestly these engines dont sound very good with aftermarket mufflers or exhausts. plus there is no reason to get a whole other system as our system can freely flow up to 350 whp. instead of spending money on a catback, spend money on headers. thatll really wake the car up and you need those if you want to do any real modding.
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    Welcome!

    There is a pretty big group in Wichita as well.

    You can check out the local forum @ Kansas City Pontiac Motorsports Club - Home
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    Hate to pick this thread to dispute it, but any merit behind this 350 WHP number?
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    Ah, a car with a decent exhaust out of the factory, nice! That definitely will save me some $$$.
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    whoops, i meant 350 CRANK. sorry about that guys! lol
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    Spend that money on headers instead.

    Or be brave and get an intercooler and a MPS system.
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    Welcome aboard!

    And smile it's Blacktooth Grin!
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    Welcome.. Lots of info on here about modding these engines, reading is your friend.

    Matt, I'm pretty sure he is N/A (04 gt's are N/A, I'm pretty sure) so an intercooler and MPS is out of the question unless he decides to top swap.

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    Oh... It'll be slow without boost.

    Thats about it.
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    http://www.grandprixforums.net/safel...car-17482.html
    ^just incase you didnt see blue's sig

    http://www.grandprixforums.net/top-s...info-7763.html
    ^here fix the no boost problem
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    CLICK ME!! for my Z Build and Comp G

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