Pontiac GTP

Skyman · 08-05-2002, 03:02 PM

I need to get a second car for a daily driver soon as I get some extra money. I was looking at the newer 98+ pontiac GTP's. They look like a pretty cool car for a cruiser. What do u guys think?

Throw a few mods on it and get it into the high 13's.

I'd get another stang but I would end up buying way too many parts for it.

Any other ideas in the less than $11,000 range?

Skyler

Coupe Devil · 08-05-2002, 03:29 PM

Yeah man, those cars are alright.. I know a few peopel with them, they have had good luck out of them. I say go for it.

Bradley

jj_jonathon · 08-05-2002, 04:05 PM

get a black one...very sleek....i like seeing those driving around on thie highways and such...

Mustangbelle306 · 08-05-2002, 04:10 PM

Sounds good to me!

Dammit Sky, you've been here long enough to know this kind of thread is more fun with a poll

Stang_Crazy · 08-05-2002, 05:52 PM

Sky, I have a buddy who has a 98 GTP. He has a smaller blower pulley and a shift kit and that's it. His best run is a 14.1!! The thing is VERY quiet and the automatic makes it a good candidate for a daily driver. I got to drive it a few years back and it was a blast. I never thought I would have that much fun driving a 4-door "family car".

VeNuM · 08-05-2002, 06:43 PM

GTP's are an excellent choice. I've seen one with a couple mods take a bone stock 90 GT.

venumus93 · 08-05-2002, 08:04 PM

Sky:

My best friend at work has a 2 door 98 GTP. he has a 3.5 pully(stock is 3.8-9) and a home-made CAI. He runs consistent 14.1's at 99mph, with his best 60' time a 2.005 on stock tires! Just put in a DHP computer for $300, & other GTPs have been getting .3 & 3mph with same basic mods, so he's easily a 13.8 car with $600 in mods & stock tires. I have given him smack when his car was stock(15.1 1/4 times) but not anymore. I have a slight edge on him as we work out our traction issues(his last run at the was the 1st since his DHP, & he couldn't get it to hook & spun his way to 14.3-5's all night long). A guy with about $2500 in mods has gotten a couple 13.28's in the 1/4!!! It is a very cool car & I wanted to talk my wife into a 4door one(they're jsut as fast as the 2doors)but she found her, gulp, SUV too soon(but at least it's a 5.0 Explorer!

A great choice for around$10K-$12K for a '98.
Good luck! If you need any other specifc advice, send me a PM.
Later!

Sean

08-05-2002, 03:02 PM	#1
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Pontiac GTP I need to get a second car for a daily driver soon as I get some extra money. I was looking at the newer 98+ pontiac GTP's. They look like a pretty cool car for a cruiser. What do u guys think? Throw a few mods on it and get it into the high 13's. I'd get another stang but I would end up buying way too many parts for it. Any other ideas in the less than $11,000 range? Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

08-05-2002, 03:29 PM	#2
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	Yeah man, those cars are alright.. I know a few peopel with them, they have had good luck out of them. I say go for it. Bradley __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

08-05-2002, 04:05 PM	#3
jj_jonathon Trisket Join Date: May 2002 Location: University of Florida, FL Posts: ½ Posts: 1,560	get a black one...very sleek....i like seeing those driving around on thie highways and such... __________________ University of Florida - Physics Major My 02GT vert Media Center Pics BBK Underdrive Pulleys \| K&N FIPK (Gen II) \| Bullet Grille \| Mach 1 Chin Spoiler \| UPR Interior Parts \| XM Radio \| Audiobahn Subs Ricer Hater's Club Member #1/2 (30) http://www.ricehatersclub.com/

08-05-2002, 05:52 PM	#5
Stang_Crazy It's never clean enough! Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Shaler, PA Posts: 1,542	Sky, I have a buddy who has a 98 GTP. He has a smaller blower pulley and a shift kit and that's it. His best run is a 14.1!! The thing is VERY quiet and the automatic makes it a good candidate for a daily driver. I got to drive it a few years back and it was a blast. I never thought I would have that much fun driving a 4-door "family car". __________________ ~Dan 2001 SVT Lightning 89' GT : Taking up garage space and waiting for a buyer... Rice Hater's Club - Member #11

08-05-2002, 06:43 PM	#6
VeNuM Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 464	GTP's are an excellent choice. I've seen one with a couple mods take a bone stock 90 GT. __________________ 1989 Black Mustang GT Hatchback, Underdrive Pulles, Electric Fan, Cold Air Intake, Headers, Offroad H-Pipe, Magnaflow catback, Steeda Tri-Ax, Fluidyne Aluminum Radiator, Timing at 14*, 3.73's Coming not so soon: 408w Ricer Hater's Club Member #59

08-05-2002, 04:10 PM	#4
Mustangbelle306 Yay for Chickys Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,532	Sounds good to me! Dammit Sky, you've been here long enough to know this kind of thread is more fun with a poll

08-05-2002, 08:04 PM	#7
venumus93 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: West Melbourne, FL, USA Posts: 237	Do it! Sky: My best friend at work has a 2 door 98 GTP. he has a 3.5 pully(stock is 3.8-9) and a home-made CAI. He runs consistent 14.1's at 99mph, with his best 60' time a 2.005 on stock tires! Just put in a DHP computer for $300, & other GTPs have been getting .3 & 3mph with same basic mods, so he's easily a 13.8 car with $600 in mods & stock tires. I have given him smack when his car was stock(15.1 1/4 times) but not anymore. I have a slight edge on him as we work out our traction issues(his last run at the was the 1st since his DHP, & he couldn't get it to hook & spun his way to 14.3-5's all night long). A guy with about $2500 in mods has gotten a couple 13.28's in the 1/4!!! It is a very cool car & I wanted to talk my wife into a 4door one(they're jsut as fast as the 2doors)but she found her, gulp, SUV too soon(but at least it's a 5.0 Explorer! A great choice for around$10K-$12K for a '98. Good luck! If you need any other specifc advice, send me a PM. Later! Sean __________________ 93Cobra#3974, 114K miles 3.55's, flo's, pullies, C&L 1/4: 13.985 60': 2.088 (street tires) MPH: 99.58

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