New guy from Houston TX with a GXP and a question

**wikisi9** · 04-04-2015

Hi there folks,

I'm new to the site. I bought a used 06 grand prix GXP about 2 years ago. First thing I did was debadge it, which I do with all vehicles I get. No mods were done to it as far as I can tell, so there's a lot of room for improvement ;-)

I bought a transmission cooler online a couple days ago. I just have to wait for it to be made and shipped to me.

I've been thinking about adding vents/loufers to my hood. If I do I'd like to buy a used hood at a salvage yard. Now as for my question... are the hoods of the gxp, gt, and the base model all the same or do I have to specifically look for a hood off a gxp?

I love these cars! This is my 4th grand prix ;-)

**Fivefingerdeathpunch** · 04-04-2015

All stock hood are the same.

Just the fenders and bumper are different between base/GT/GTP and the GXP. (GXP being different)

**Pontiac Racer** · 04-04-2015

Is the spoiler on the GXP the same too? I saw a video on YouTube and the kid said he had a GXP spoiler on his GTP. Aren't they the same?

**Fivefingerdeathpunch** · 04-04-2015

Most of the time they are different.

GXP's came with the "SPO" spoiler, some of the GTP's and all of the COMP G's had them aswell.

**REDCRAPGP** · 04-04-2015

Not all the comp g's had the spo option.

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**Pontiac Racer** · 04-04-2015

What does that option look like? Is it like this spoiler:

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You can see how it slopes down at the end. Is that it?

**J57ltr** · 04-04-2015

Greetings from Htown as well. Late models are starting to show up in pick a part fairly regulary now. Went today but they closed early.

**wikisi9** · 04-05-2015

Thanks Fivefingerdeathpunch!

Since all hoods are the same that'll make finding a donor hood easier/faster.

**LeadfootCJ7** · 04-07-2015

Welcome. Where in Houston are you? It sounds like an aftermarket hood might be easier in the long run rather than acquiring a hood and trying to modify it.

**wikisi9** · 04-08-2015

I'm in Alief. Getting an aftermarket hood is easier but also way more expensive. Not to mention less fun. I have access to welding machines, etc. It'll be a nice project.

**LeadfootCJ7** · 04-08-2015

Have fun. I have always been scared to hit sheet metal/cosmetic stuff with my welder since it is easy to warp and screw up.

**J57ltr** · 04-08-2015

I've got TIG welders up on the north side of you need some precision heat.

Also a lathe, milling machine and tools to fix tools
Jeff

**wikisi9** · 04-08-2015

Where abouts are you located, Jeff? We have a TIG welder at the shop where I work that I can use. But no lathes or milling machines. Will keep it in mind for future projects ;-)

**J57ltr** · 04-08-2015

I'm off of Fairbanks and 290.
We do a lot of stainless we also have a couple MIG a bottle press and bender and shear for up to 1/16"

**wikisi9** · 04-10-2015

That's pretty close to where I work. I'll have to look you up sometime. I work in fm 529/eldridge area.

**J57ltr** · 04-10-2015

Man there's several GP's in the Northville junkyard right now, if you need a spare.

**wikisi9** · 04-10-2015

I thought I did. But I may go a different route after seeing how others did it. They bought vents from vendors and then cut a hole in their hood and mounted the vent to the hood somehow. I'm thinking of making my own vents and when ready cut a hole in my hood and bolt them on. That way I won't have to buy a hood.

Nothing's sure yet though.

**wikisi9** · 06-02-2015

Guess I'll need to get a hood after all!

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**J57ltr** · 06-02-2015

Oh, man that sucks. You just missed the half price sale at Pick a Part (LKQ) Weekend before last. There are several in the JY right now, if you need a little help let me know.

Or if you want a new one Simco on Veterans Memorial sells body parts to the body shops. I think I paid $125 for a late model Honda Accord front bumper cover and like $75 for one for a Taurus.

Jeff