New to the GT market!
03-09-2006, 02:18 AM
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New to the GT market!
Need help! Just traded in my 06' 4.0 for a new 05' Gt conv. I've been through all the 4.0 post and now have to get up to speed with you guys! My problem is i'm on dial-up and it would take me a week to read through all these post! So If you could please fill me in on the essential mods I would appreciate it! Kept my XCAL2 from my last stang along with the C&L intake. Can the XCAL be reprogrammed to work on the GT inexpensively? Intake is 2 weeks old (for sale) and doesn't look like that will fit. Also, how much faster is the GT compared to the 6cyl. My stock GT vs. my modded six doesn't seem like its a huge difference. Also was getting around 22mpg in spirited driving with the 4.0, how about the 4.6? Thanks for putting up with my rhetorical questions!
03-09-2006, 12:16 PM
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RE: New to the GT market!
I drove the v-6 once as a loaner while my gt was getting worked on and yes they are plenty of fast. However the v-8 is faster and quicker with v-8 overtones. Do you enjoy listening the v-8 by now? I'm sure you agree. I would get some steeda pullys and the c/l
CAI w/brenspeed tune for starters. Welcome to the GT section and congrats on your new car sir.
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CAI w/brenspeed tune for starters. Welcome to the GT section and congrats on your new car sir.
www.brenspeed.com
03-09-2006, 12:19 PM
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RE: New to the GT market!
I heard the top speed of a v-6 is around 110, the v-8 is around 150. The 0-60 times are v-6 (6. something seconds) vs the v-8
about 5 something seconds. So a second I assume. However if you mod with the mods I told you of I heard then in the high 4s'
in the 0-60 mark. Now I'm just saying per say and I can't be quoted.
about 5 something seconds. So a second I assume. However if you mod with the mods I told you of I heard then in the high 4s'
in the 0-60 mark. Now I'm just saying per say and I can't be quoted.
03-09-2006, 11:48 PM
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RE: New to the GT market!
I was too quick to judge my new GT. I was making a comparison to my v6 from a test drive I took in the GT. I picked it up tonight and drove it like I stold it and wow..... no comparison. I was easy on it when I test drove it and made the earlier post. I now am truly impressed any very very happy I spent the extra money to pony up to a GT! Now with that said, will the xcal and a C&L cai make a big difference on a 5spd. (seat of the pants feel) or will I only see it on a dyno?
03-09-2006, 11:52 PM
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RE: New to the GT market!
ORIGINAL: troystoy
I was too quick to judge my new GT. I was making a comparison to my v6 from a test drive I took in the GT. I picked it up tonight and drove it like I stold it and wow..... no comparison. I was easy on it when I test drove it and made the earlier post. I now am truly impressed any very very happy I spent the extra money to pony up to a GT! Now with that said, will the xcal and a C&L cai make a big difference on a 5spd. (seat of the pants feel) or will I only see it on a dyno?
I was too quick to judge my new GT. I was making a comparison to my v6 from a test drive I took in the GT. I picked it up tonight and drove it like I stold it and wow..... no comparison. I was easy on it when I test drove it and made the earlier post. I now am truly impressed any very very happy I spent the extra money to pony up to a GT! Now with that said, will the xcal and a C&L cai make a big difference on a 5spd. (seat of the pants feel) or will I only see it on a dyno?
03-10-2006, 03:21 AM
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RE: New to the GT market!
ORIGINAL: troystoy
Need help! Just traded in my 06' 4.0 for a new 05' Gt conv. I've been through all the 4.0 post and now have to get up to speed with you guys! My problem is i'm on dial-up and it would take me a week to read through all these post! So If you could please fill me in on the essential mods I would appreciate it! Kept my XCAL2 from my last stang along with the C&L intake. Can the XCAL be reprogrammed to work on the GT inexpensively? Intake is 2 weeks old (for sale) and doesn't look like that will fit. Also, how much faster is the GT compared to the 6cyl. My stock GT vs. my modded six doesn't seem like its a huge difference. Also was getting around 22mpg in spirited driving with the 4.0, how about the 4.6? Thanks for putting up with my rhetorical questions!
Need help! Just traded in my 06' 4.0 for a new 05' Gt conv. I've been through all the 4.0 post and now have to get up to speed with you guys! My problem is i'm on dial-up and it would take me a week to read through all these post! So If you could please fill me in on the essential mods I would appreciate it! Kept my XCAL2 from my last stang along with the C&L intake. Can the XCAL be reprogrammed to work on the GT inexpensively? Intake is 2 weeks old (for sale) and doesn't look like that will fit. Also, how much faster is the GT compared to the 6cyl. My stock GT vs. my modded six doesn't seem like its a huge difference. Also was getting around 22mpg in spirited driving with the 4.0, how about the 4.6? Thanks for putting up with my rhetorical questions!
Congratulations! I love my 05 GT vert, and I know you will too.
03-12-2006, 12:07 AM
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RE: New to the GT market!
I kept the C&L/ SCT2 package off of my v6 when I traded it in and gave Doug a call over at Bamachips were I purchased it from. Must say Doug is one hell of a great guy as he is trading me for my v6 package for the GT package and a minimal fee. Can't say enough about Doug and as a result i'll have my first mods for under $100.00! Now, i just got to get my 4yr. old to stop calling it a corvette, he thinks because its yellow it has to be a vette!
