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General Vehicle Comments When I turned 16 I was given a '72 GTO (pictured below) as a birthday present. To help pay for school I had to sell this car. Then, when Pontiac re-introduced the GTO in 2004 I started doing my research. Every GTO, from 1964 to 1974, had some form of hood scoop. However, the '04 model did not have hood scoops. For this reason I did not jump at the opportunity to purchase one. To my delight, the '05 GTO had the hood scoops I desired. Additionally, the '05 model year came with the larger LS2 engine (6.0 L), versus the LS1 (5.7 L) that came in the '04, which ultimately meant 50 Hp more. That is when I made the purchase. Obviously this car handles better than my old '72, but additionally makes more power and is faster with a smaller displacement engine. Stock, the '05 GTO is rated at 400 Hp and 395 lb-ft. This car is a joy to drive!
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Accessories & Modifications The following is a comprehensive list of the modifications I have made thus far:
Performance Modifications:
Magnaflow Cat-Back
K&N Cold Air Induction
Kooks Long Tube Headers
AMW Oil Catch Can
BMR Strut Tower Brace
BMR Skid Plate
BMR Drag Bags
Noltec Differential Insert
NGK TR6 Spark Plugs
MSD Spark Plug WiresSLP 160 F ThermostatPorted Intake ManifoldDe-Screened MAFRear "Y-Bar" DeleteGMM Rip ShifterIAT RelocationSLP Underdrive PulleyTEA Prepared Trick Flow 225 HeadsYella Terra 1.7 Roller RockersF13-Highlift Cam (230/234 .642"/.612" 113LSA +3)FAST LSX 90mm Intake ManifoldNoltec Rear Cradle BushingsLovell Front Radius Rod BushingsPedders Drag SpringsGforce 1000 RWHP Half-ShaftDyno Tune - 489 Hp / 447 ft-lb @ rear wheels
Appearance Modifications:'06 Black Tail Lamps
Grafxwerks Front Fender Badge Overlay
Grafxwerks Front Grill Emblem Overlay
Grafxwerks Fuel Rail Cover OverlayGrafxwerks Rear Arrowhead OverlayGrafxwerks Front Overhead OverlayRear De-BadgedCarbon Fiber SAP GrillsCarbon Fiber Rear FasciaCarbon Fiber Lip SpoilerRuff Racing 278 WheelsFront: 18"x8.5"Rear : 18"x9.5"Nitto NT555 TiresFront: 245/40ZR18Rear : 265/35ZR18
Last Updated: 12/27/07
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Vehicle Showcase With the above listed modifications, my GTO is making 489 RWHP and 447 RWTQ. Below are the results from my last dyno tune done by Allan Futral:
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Bulletin Board Project Punisher Goat
As of 04/20/07 the aforementioned project is complete.
Assuming drive train losses of 15%, the 489 RWHP translates to 576 Hp at the flywheel, which is a bit higher than I had originally forecast.
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Future Plans
The windows need to be tinted in an effort to finish the sinister look I am looking for from Project Punisher Goat.
On January 5, 2008, it appears that there will be another Midnight Madness Drifting and Drags event held at No Problem Raceway in Belle Rose, LA. Additionally, many members of the Louisiana Goat Herd will be present. However, there is no need to be a goat pilot to join in the fun. If you are in the area, please feel free to either watch or make a few passes down the 1/4-mile track...or do some drifting if that is your cup of tea.
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