Pros and cons of GTP??

**1998xGTP** · 01-06-2010

Originally Posted by up in boost

Nobody in my area has any modded GTP besides rims lol. Sleeper for sure. Whats the best mod that you guys have found that has the best HP gains?

Cheapest power Fullsize i/c and run as smallest of a pulley as possible and you will need to tune for sure.

**TorqueAutoMotiv** · 01-06-2010

2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 4D FWD Sedan
theres a black gtp for ya but you can find a way better price on one

**gtpinsc** · 01-06-2010

Originally Posted by hourang

tranny/motor are very strong. the 3.8 is a very reliable motor and they actually have a 4t65eHD trans. much better than the crappy 4X60e in most other gm vehicles.

since when is the trans very strong? thats the weakest link of a GP IMO.... and top the OP plz excuse the douchebags on here.

**up in boost** · 01-06-2010

Originally Posted by hourang

more cons/common problems:
-moisture in tail lights
-door hinge/pin issues
-rust under gas cap area
-oil pan leaks
-lower intake manifold gaskets
-s/c coupler noise ($30 fix)
-no child seat anchors on older models (if you care)
-faded buttons

more pros:
-interior room gallore! at 6ft 2in and 300lbs i have room to spare even with seat moved up
-leg room like no other car
-decent interior styling
-heads up display is cool
-decent gas mileage (18-25 city 28-35hwy in my experience)
-giant trunk
-cheap maintenance
-drives great in the snow
-lots of cool features
-fast

keeps getting better and better

**up in boost** · 01-06-2010

Originally Posted by 1998xGTP

Cheapest power Fullsize i/c and run as smallest of a pulley as possible and you will need to tune for sure.

How much are the tunes going for?

Originally Posted by wickedintent79

2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 4D FWD Sedan
theres a black gtp for ya but you can find a way better price on one

Yeah i saw that one and i think the same on the price but i has pretty low miles for the other ones ive seen.... im gonna go take a look at it

Originally Posted by gtpinsc

since when is the trans very strong? thats the weakest link of a GP IMO.... and top the OP plz excuse the douchebags on here.

Thanks, ive learned to ignore them lol

**KawaFord** · 01-06-2010

Originally Posted by gtpinsc

since when is the trans very strong? thats the weakest link of a GP IMO.... and top the OP plz excuse the douchebags on here.

Tranny is the weakest link.

**up in boost** · 01-06-2010

At what HP does the tranny start going out?

**gtpinsc** · 01-06-2010

Originally Posted by KawaFord

Tranny is the weakest link.

TY

**KawaFord** · 01-06-2010

Originally Posted by up in boost

At what HP does the tranny start going out?

Stock.

**gtpinsc** · 01-06-2010

Originally Posted by KawaFord

Stock.

ehhhhh i wouldnt exactly say stock... they have alotta pressure control solenoid probs. and tunes are in the 100.00 range from a vendor... dyno tunes can get up there.

**up in boost** · 01-06-2010

LOL^^ that sucks.... Its ok tho i get trannys rebuilt for cheap LOL... Family connection

**gtpinsc** · 01-06-2010

awesome... theres alot of strong aftermarket "guts" for these trannys.

**up in boost** · 01-06-2010

^^Nice... i hope i dont end up making the GTP in to the 2nd project car besides my SRT-4(NEON LOL)

**nicksilvergt99** · 01-06-2010

another pro is that if you have a leather interior your set. for the past month I thought about selling my car but what really changed my mind was the night I had to sleep in it (dont ask)
its quite possibly the most comfortable interior ive ever been in. the car retains heat too so I was warm all night. and there were three of us in the car! lots of room+comfy seats = epic win.
oh and having a sleeper is bad ass

**up in boost** · 01-06-2010

Originally Posted by nicksilvergt99

another pro is that if you have a leather interior your set. for the past month I thought about selling my car but what really changed my mind was the night I had to sleep in it (dont ask)
its quite possibly the most comfortable interior ive ever been in. the car retains heat too so I was warm all night. and there were three of us in the car! lots of room+comfy seats = epic win.
oh and having a sleeper is bad ass

Yeah thats another thing i want

**kjclawson** · 01-06-2010

Originally Posted by nicksilvergt99

another pro is that if you have a leather interior your set. for the past month I thought about selling my car but what really changed my mind was the night I had to sleep in it (dont ask)
its quite possibly the most comfortable interior ive ever been in. the car retains heat too so I was warm all night. and there were three of us in the car! lots of room+comfy seats = epic win.
oh and having a sleeper is bad ass

Nick what took you soo long haha... iv spent quite a few night in the gp its not too bad so i guess you can add that to the pros list

**nicksilvergt99** · 01-06-2010

haha

**gtpinsc** · 01-06-2010

Originally Posted by up in boost

^^Nice... i hope i dont end up making the GTP in to the 2nd project car besides my SRT-4(NEON LOL)

u might forget about the neon... these cars are fun, and can made pretty fast for cheap.

**up in boost** · 01-06-2010

Originally Posted by gtpinsc

u might forget about the neon... these cars are fun, and can made pretty fast for cheap.

Yeah will see. I already ran a 12.3 with the neon and i have a better set up now. Hoping for low 11's. Waiting on the track to open

....

Is there a lot needed to get the GTP into the 11's?

**badbrad** · 01-06-2010

seriously, i know some have had trans problems, but with 217k miles i've never had any, even with mods, i swear this mutha better not start f'in up on me now!

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