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10-07-2009
I'm not quite sure where to post this, but what do you guys think is better, a 97-03 GTP or the 04 GTP Comp G or just a 05+ (I think) supercharged GT
just curious cause someone offered me 7500 from my 01 GTP and im seriously considering taking it and buying a Comp G
10-07-2009
comp g for the win. 3.29 gears and gen V blower
10-07-2009
04 comp G.
10-07-2009
What do you think I'd be looking at for a decent Comp G Price Wise. Thanks
10-07-2009
7500-9000...IF that.
10-07-2009
who cares? they are all the same car pretty much.
10-07-2009
I like the newer Grand Prix..IMO they ride better but I LOVE the wide look of the older body style as far as the engine and SC goes..well they all are the 3.8 but the 04+ have the Gen V the better SC but if im not mistaken the older body style has the better heads... (I have been wrong before! So someone correct me if i am!!). The compG is hands down prolly the best! You got the gears, and upgraded suspension on top of the GenV blower! If I was you I would for sure look for a Comp G!
10-08-2009
The Series III engines have better heads (04+ GPs). The downside to the Series III engines is GM's crappy electronic throttle system.Originally Posted by SlowM90
10-08-2009
Nothing a tune can't fix, mine will be better once I get a new HP tuner. Need to replenish the parts fund first though!!
And if want to race from a roll... tapshift is worth it. Seeing how you can hold a speed in whatever gear you want.
The Comp G is your way to go.
10-09-2009
I have never missed having a vehicle with only two doors.
Most manumatics will let you hold the gear even when you hit redline. Not sure how GM configured the Comp G's tap shift, but I would hope it behaves like most other manumatics. A normal automatic will shift out of whatever gear you're telling it to be in when you hit redline.
All that can be fixed with tuning, though. Just set the up shift tables for that gear selection a little past your redline so you never hit it. That doesn't fix the fact that a normal automatic is not meant to be run hard on the manual bands and will burn them up. The tap shift transmission is different and designed to do this without causing damage.
I've ridden in a fully tuned Series III 3800 and it still wasn't great. Throttle response was still slow as the PCM is trying to prevent burst knock. I don't believe you have access (even with HPTuners) to the proper tables to make the throttle response like a cable setup. GM had good intentions but kinda dropped the ball on the "fun to drive" aspect of the drive by wire systems. Should've left a switch on the dash so you can choose to drive it smooth or fully match your pedal input.Nothing a tune can't fix, mine will be better once I get a new HP tuner. Need to replenish the parts fund first though!!
10-08-2009
O I had it backwards!! Thanks for correcting me
10-07-2009
the comp g has a sport suspension and a "tap shift" feature, correct?
go with that
10-07-2009
TAPShift sucks...it does nothing.
Only thing better about the CompG over the regular GTP is the suspension work and the 3.29 gears. Don't make your decision solely based on a little shifting feature
10-07-2009
sorry, im not really familiar with the tap shift. i knew for sure that it had a better suspension thoughTAPShift sucks...it does nothing.
Only thing better about the CompG over the regular GTP is the suspension work and the 3.29 gears. Don't make your decision solely based on a little shifting feature
10-08-2009
comp G... and fyi: It's the 06+ that has the GT supercharged, 04 and 05 there's still the GTP
10-08-2009
You can hold a gear in any automatic transmission...instead of having cool little paddles you have a lever...same thing.
10-08-2009
i could be wrong... im not even sure where i thought i seen this so i could be assuming, but doesnt the comp-g have some kind of manual valve body or something of the sort so its not as bad to be holding gears like than the regular automatic tranny?
10-08-2009
What is the difference in 1/4 mile times from the 97-03 to the 04+ gen V blower
just curious?
10-08-2009
pretty much the same. 04+ are heavier. that added horsepower is purely from the genV blower and slightly bigger intake valves. those are the only differences in performance over the 97-03.
this is all looking over the fact that the 04+ GPs are ugly and none of them came in a coupe. ever.
10-08-2009
Awww... don't hate on us 4 door guys now.
As for tapshift, i really don't care either way. I bought a Camaro so I could row gears!!
If you want to mod, buy like a 00' and use the extra for the fun stuff!!
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