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Old 04-14-2010, 07:57 PM
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Hey guys.

A few yrs ago i had a 99 gt auto which had slp cat-back, x pipe, cai, and i think it had gears because the speedo was definately off. Anyways i loved my 99 and still miss it, as it seemed pretty fast. Now with that said i recently purchased a 02 gt 5- speed which was bone stock, and it seemed as if the car was very slow. That doesnt make sense at all right? Maybe my exhaust on the auto was what really set it off. Any ideas? I should also add after about a week i took the 02 back to the dealer.

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Old 04-14-2010, 08:03 PM
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The stock exhaust could have put you off, it just sounded slower I guess.. Not as racey.
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Ahh...well the fact that the 02 gt is stock (with stock gears) might have something to do with it feeling slower lol.

Gears and exhaust really help these mod motors.
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Originally Posted by -ToXiC-
The stock exhaust could have put you off, it just sounded slower I guess.. Not as racey.
LOL, funny you say that because that really crossed my mind. Thanks
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Old 04-14-2010, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by mrtstang
Ahh...well the fact that the 02 gt is stock (with stock gears) might have something to do with it feeling slower lol.

Gears and exhaust really help these mod motors.
Yeh i hear ya bro. I was just under the impression that the manual would be alot faster or equivalent to a modded auto because everyone always cts as if autos are so slow.
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Get some 4.10s and it'll feel fast again i promise!
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I have a auto, with my bama tuned sct chip she catches 3rd. 2nd would put me in the ditch on a cold day. gonna hit up the dyno soon so I can get an updated number. Torgue is def where its at tho.
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Originally Posted by 98redstang
Get some 4.10s and it'll feel fast again i promise!
Sweet.
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Old 04-14-2010, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by -ToXiC-
I have a auto, with my bama tuned sct chip she catches 3rd. 2nd would put me in the ditch on a cold day. gonna hit up the dyno soon so I can get an updated number. Torgue is def where its at tho.
Sounds good bro. I actually found a pretty good local deal on another auto which i may go for and do the same set-up as my old 99 with the addition of maybe some headers and a dyno tune.
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I still crave a manual tho. I love shifting gears, feel the power. Gonna get one on ebay soon.
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