WestVirginia

What is the difference between the 96-98 GT and the 99-04 performance wise?

code3GT

About 10 car lengths

WestVirginia

But why?

four-sixer

haha

1994-1997 = 215 HP
1998 = 225 HP
1999-2004 = 260 (i believe the 2004 made 260 as well but im not sure)

shadrick86

haha

WestVirginia

What makes the difference. I know the difference in numbers and that but what is it that causes it?

code3GT

Better heads, cams and intake.

ROB 98GT

99 and up came with pi (performace improved) intake manifold, heads, and cams. you can swap these parts over to the 96-98 years and gain about 10-15 more hp because of the raised compression. i have non-pi heads which is why i am sad.

WestVirginia

So to make it the engine that is in the 99-04s it woudl cost how much?

four-sixer

weelllll, you could juice your car and make it as fast.

Or you could blow it.

But if you want it the same as the 99+ then youd have to spend like 1500 for a PI swap and then add cams and heads and a tune and thatll prolly be upwards of 2000-2500?