Thread: Ran my GTP tonight for the first time! VERY IMPRESSED

Well I remember when these cars came out in 97 & I bought a 98 SS back in 99. Anyways I remember racing one at the strip who had the pulley & Cold Air & Tune & he ran high to mid 13s all day while my 98 SS ran mid to low 13s. From that momment I knew I had to own one!

So I bought a 2000 Grand Prix GTP Silvermist!

Bone Stock, Only mod was a K&N Cone Airfilter & took out the headlight.

1st pass 9.687 @ 72.05 mph

2nd pass 9.605 @ 72.85 mph

I havent even changed the oil on this thing! It has 129,432 miles on it.

My goal is to run consistant 8.80s with the car!

What mods do I need to do to get it running mid 13s in short with out stressing out the transmission.. Also my Supercharger is freaking HOT AS &%$( after I drive it or race it. How do I get this Supercharger to stay cool. I know if I can keep it cool I will gain HP & ET!

I tried to post pics. But it wont let me!

I have 99 Polished Cobra Rims on it with a Eibach Pro Kit Drop ( NOW THE CAR RIDES ROUGH AS HELL) & I tinted the Taillights. Its a pretty sharp car if I say so myself!

LINK TO PIC OF MY CAR http://www.dfwstangs.net/forums/show...82#post6327082

Bam read this: http://www.grandprixforums.net/safel...car-17482.html


You will never be able to cool the blower down, the blowers nik name is the HEATON, because they stay to effin hot all the time, even after the car not running, like 5 hours past shut off, it can still be warm.

read the link above for answers

dont buy TOGS, get SSAC or speddy daddys headers. They are all the same but TOGS are way over priced

ok, custom tune with hp tuners is the best

next best, send it to reptile or order one from DHP via 3800 performance or intense tuning

Pricey, but a phenolic intercooler will keep the blower just warm to the touch. 2003 SSEI has one and it made me a believer.

youll probably get better gas mileage as a side effect of raised timing during cruising areas on the tables.

with a nice setup if you push 230 whp youd be lucky.

yes 215whp - 220whp on a good tune is what i would estimate but every car is defferent

you should just save that $75 and save up $125 more for headers, you will love them

These cars make about 200 FWHP if they are in good shape bone stock. With the basic 3.4" setup they make about 220-230 FWHP.

1997-2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP STAINLESS STEEL HEADER: eBay Motors (item 190387106157 end time Oct-03-10 17:41:17 PDT)

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just a little over 200