Sold Super Coupe, Got GTP ***PICS***

[Cole Angrimson]

Hey guys here's a link to some shots of the new car. Came back to GM. I have pics of My '00 Bronzemist GTP and my buddies '95 SC and another buddies Daytona 500 GTP. Tell me what you guys think. I haven't set up a Cardomain yet so i just have them posted on clubgp.com with my friends domain account. Sorry for that. graemlins/burnout.gif
http://www.clubgp.com/newforum/tm.asp?m=2297045&appid=&p=&mpage=1&key=&language=single&tmode=&smode=&s=#2297045

[Cole Angrimson]

i didn't want to send a link but that's all i could do for now.

[asdf1234]

Congradulations! I've driven a GTX before and those are pretty much the same as GTP's, and I really like those cars. What are the differences between the 500 and the regular GTP.

[L32Projekt]

About time you realized which platform was better. ;)

Just kidding, welcome back to GM. I'm sure you're gonna love your GTP!

[TealV6]

A buddy at work just picked up a new GXP..... man... that's a nice car :D

[L32Projekt]

Update to my post:
I love the Regal so much I am considering purchasing a black '98 GTP Coupe as my personal steed. Let's see if things work out. :D

[Cole Angrimson]

L32Projekt~ how does your exhaust sound with the resonator deleted. I can't decide wether i want to get rid of it because it may get too loud and raspy. I have a Ubend delete coming, am installing a 3.4" pulley tommorrow and am looking to get some dynomax mufflers out back. Let me know if that setup would sound ok. Thanks a ton.

[L32Projekt]

Here's a link:
http://home.comcast.net/~jpfatz/GSUBendResDelete.wav

I bounced the rev limiter in park, at around 3500 RPM. Remeber this is off a single outlet exhaust, not duals. I personally like the sound.

Sidenote: Looked at the black GTP today, that isn't going to happen. Going to look at another GTP coupe in white this morning when the dealership opens. Here's a pic:
http://images.autotrader.com/images/2005/6/1/183/632/1497133230.183632152.IM1.MAIN.565x421_A.562x421.jp g

[L32Projekt]

Bought it! Only a few things to repair, I'm happy.

[Cole Angrimson]

nice car. What's all wrong with it. My DIC is dimming on one side and the HUD is sometimes dim. It is getting fixed tommorrow. I love white Prix's. Anyway, congrats on the purchase.

[L32Projekt]

DIC and headunit display is out (sounds like a somewhat common problem) and the pass rear brake squeaks. Supercharger coupler needs to be replaced. Body has a couple small dings that can be fixed by PDR (but are hardly noticeable otherwise). Oil leak at the front valve cover gasket. Uhm, that's it. :D Here's a random glamour shot:
http://www.fullthrottlev6.com/upload/userfiles/GS%20Jon/gtp2.jpg

[ June 17, 2005, 05:09 AM: Message edited by: L32Projekt ]

[Nachius]

Originally posted by L32Projekt:
DIC and headunit display is out (sounds like a somewhat common problem) and the pass rear brake squeaks. Supercharger coupler needs to be replaced. Body has a couple small dings that can be fixed by PDR (but are hardly noticeable otherwise). Oil leak at the front valve cover gasket. Uhm, that's it. :D DIC/HUD is common there are fixes posted on ClubGP
My rear calipers stick as well ;)
valve cover leaks are also very common I replaced mine wasn't that bad a task.
get the ZZP coupler and 8oz of supercharger oil, also not a very bad task to replace the coupler, Just make sure you get all the bolts before trying to pry the snout off. (Personal Experience/Mistake)

[MikeV6]

GTP'S are great. I love them. I am in a Grand Am/Grand Prix club here in Ontario (I used to have an Alero). Two of the GTP's in our club are in the 12's and some in the Quebec/Ontario Grand Prix Club are in the 11's with Turbo 3.8L.

They make awesome sleepers when you keep the exterior looking close to stock.

[L32Projekt]

Originally posted by Nachius:
DIC/HUD is common there are fixes posted on ClubGP
My rear calipers stick as well ;)
valve cover leaks are also very common I replaced mine wasn't that bad a task.
get the ZZP coupler and 8oz of supercharger oil, also not a very bad task to replace the coupler, Just make sure you get all the bolts before trying to pry the snout off. (Personal Experience/Mistake) Yup, researching all those issues as we speak on ClubGP. Got the P/N for the Valve cover gaskets and instructions, including how to replace the bulbs in the DIC and HU. Looks like for everything would be one long day, but not a whole weekend. Thank God! Brakes would have to wait a while (they're not a danger, just an annoyance.) Speaking of sticking rear brake calipers, you got any tips? Thanks for the words of encouragement!

[Cole Angrimson]

I was just gonna go get the links to the ways to fix the stuff. I fixed my HUD today. If you take it apart just pull the curcuit board and flip it over. Then where the Sunlight sensore is on the HUD unit find the two bigger prongs that stick up on the underside of the sensor. I took a small peice of wire and soldered it in place. Should work good. Then the DIC has 3 bulbs that are used as a backlighting. I just took it apart tonight and am going to Advanced Auto to get some new ones. I think i'll just buy 6-9 of them so i won't have to go back for a LOOOONNNNGGGG time to get them. It's really easy to get the HUD apart if you haven't done it already. These cars are much easier to tear apart then my TBird was. Like i said before, beautiful choice in color and hope you get her runnin' good again. As for the coupler, i think my car has had that done. The snout lookes a different shade of Powder coat and it has a yellow and white paint dot on it that i've never seen on any of the GTP's or GS regals or any other supercharged GM car for that matter. Hmm i don't know. I SHOULD be getting my 3.4" Pulley put on REALLY soon.

[L32Projekt]

Make sure you toss in some Autolite 104 sparkplugs in there to help support that smaller pulley. They run 2 ranges colder, IIRC. Cheap too, get them from Walmart for $7-8 for all 6.

I'll be fixing my broken DIC tomorrow. :D I'll also be tackling my headunit lighting issue, PCV valve, Oil Change to 10W-30 Mobil1, install my extra K&N panel filter, install my Autolite 605's from the Regal that are sitting on a box in the garage (this is why I don't throw away spark plugs unless they're toast, LOL) and front and rear valve cover gaskets.

After all that, it'll be time to do a full detail on the car. Shouldn't take too long to do, as the car's in pretty good condition already. Engine bay will get extra attention, since I'm fixing a leak and want to make sure it stays gone. Best way to tell is a clean engine bay!

Thanks for the help Cole, something tells me we're going to be throwing ideas back and forth a lot! :D

[Cole Angrimson]

what's the plug number. I may look into getting these soon. Thanks again. i'm sure we will be throwing idea's around. LOL i'm planning on porting the inlet of my blower and TB sometime too. May do the outlet when i have 3-4 days off of work and some extra money

[L32Projekt]

Just look for Autolite 104's. It'll say on the lower left or right of the packaging (if you buy it in the "blister pack"). You'll know 'em when you see 'em.

Take some pics of your porting work!

[Cole Angrimson]

Ok, got the plugs last night but now what should I gap the plugs at?

[L32Projekt]

0.055" is about standard. Hasn't failed me yet. When boost goes up, gap them at around 0.050" or lower to reduce spark blowout.