2003 auto vs Grand prix GTP auto
#1
2003 auto vs Grand prix GTP auto
I have had a few kills ever since i got my 2003 automatic max. ranging anywhere from civics to 240sx, but never had a chance to race anything that's got around 250 hp. my friend has a 2002 grand prix gtp and he's been running his mouth. i just wanna ask everyone what are my chances of winning against a stock gtp? my car is completely stock besides 18 x 8 oz racing superlaggera 3 piece forged wrapped in yokahoma avs sports.
I think the GPT is suppose to run the 60 in 6.7 seconds, i know it's rated for 240 hp but no idea on the torque. what do you guys think?
thx ahead of your inputs
I think the GPT is suppose to run the 60 in 6.7 seconds, i know it's rated for 240 hp but no idea on the torque. what do you guys think?
thx ahead of your inputs
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Re: 2003 auto vs Grand prix GTP auto
Originally posted by LordHowe
I have had a few kills ever since i got my 2003 automatic max. ranging anywhere from civics to 240sx, but never had a chance to race anything that's got around 250 hp. my friend has a 2002 grand prix gtp and he's been running his mouth. i just wanna ask everyone what are my chances of winning against a stock gtp? my car is completely stock besides 18 x 8 oz racing superlaggera 3 piece forged wrapped in yokahoma avs sports.
I think the GPT is suppose to run the 60 in 6.7 seconds, i know it's rated for 240 hp but no idea on the torque. what do you guys think?
thx ahead of your inputs
I have had a few kills ever since i got my 2003 automatic max. ranging anywhere from civics to 240sx, but never had a chance to race anything that's got around 250 hp. my friend has a 2002 grand prix gtp and he's been running his mouth. i just wanna ask everyone what are my chances of winning against a stock gtp? my car is completely stock besides 18 x 8 oz racing superlaggera 3 piece forged wrapped in yokahoma avs sports.
I think the GPT is suppose to run the 60 in 6.7 seconds, i know it's rated for 240 hp but no idea on the torque. what do you guys think?
thx ahead of your inputs
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alright, the gtp has 280 lb/ft of torque at 3200 rpm, which is pretty impressive! but the max is probably around 270 (i'm making this judgement based on everyone's 230+ pound feet stock dynos) even though nissan only claimed 246. what about from a 20 mph roll off to 120mph? i was hoping the max's top end might be better than the GTPs, what do you guys think
thx!
thx!
#8
Originally posted by ToasterMax
Those cars are very, very fast. But its a pontiac so it wont stay fast for long. Race in about 40,000 miles when his car is falling apart.
Those cars are very, very fast. But its a pontiac so it wont stay fast for long. Race in about 40,000 miles when his car is falling apart.
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Originally posted by 95emeraldgxe
if its stock vs stock, i'll put my money on the maxima(assuming you got good tires), if the gtp is modded, then it might be different
if its stock vs stock, i'll put my money on the maxima(assuming you got good tires), if the gtp is modded, then it might be different
Anyway...to respond to the original post, what are you doing racing a Civic with a Maxima???
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Originally posted by 95emeraldgxe
if its stock vs stock, i'll put my money on the maxima(assuming you got good tires), if the gtp is modded, then it might be different
if its stock vs stock, i'll put my money on the maxima(assuming you got good tires), if the gtp is modded, then it might be different
#16
Maxima 1, GTP 0
I have already decimated a GTP from a roll 3 times straight. Let's just say he was not a happy camper.
From a start, I got by a Regal GS (blown) but that was due to me spinning the tires. If I had hooked up, I would have decimated him easily.
The key thing you have to learn about the 3800 is that it makes a lot of power on the low end of the power band. If you launch an auto Max around 1500-2000 RPM, the GTP's holeshot is negated, unless there is wheelspin from the Potenzas. From a roll, you will destroy him.
From a start, I got by a Regal GS (blown) but that was due to me spinning the tires. If I had hooked up, I would have decimated him easily.
The key thing you have to learn about the 3800 is that it makes a lot of power on the low end of the power band. If you launch an auto Max around 1500-2000 RPM, the GTP's holeshot is negated, unless there is wheelspin from the Potenzas. From a roll, you will destroy him.
#17
Originally posted by ToasterMax
Those cars are very, very fast. But its a pontiac so it wont stay fast for long. Race in about 40,000 miles when his car is falling apart.
Those cars are very, very fast. But its a pontiac so it wont stay fast for long. Race in about 40,000 miles when his car is falling apart.
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Re: 2003 auto vs Grand prix GTP auto
Originally posted by LordHowe
I have had a few kills ever since i got my 2003 automatic max. ranging anywhere from civics to 240sx, but never had a chance to race anything that's got around 250 hp. my friend has a 2002 grand prix gtp and he's been running his mouth. i just wanna ask everyone what are my chances of winning against a stock gtp? my car is completely stock besides 18 x 8 oz racing superlaggera 3 piece forged wrapped in yokahoma avs sports.
I think the GPT is suppose to run the 60 in 6.7 seconds, i know it's rated for 240 hp but no idea on the torque. what do you guys think?
thx ahead of your inputs
I have had a few kills ever since i got my 2003 automatic max. ranging anywhere from civics to 240sx, but never had a chance to race anything that's got around 250 hp. my friend has a 2002 grand prix gtp and he's been running his mouth. i just wanna ask everyone what are my chances of winning against a stock gtp? my car is completely stock besides 18 x 8 oz racing superlaggera 3 piece forged wrapped in yokahoma avs sports.
I think the GPT is suppose to run the 60 in 6.7 seconds, i know it's rated for 240 hp but no idea on the torque. what do you guys think?
thx ahead of your inputs
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Re: 2003 auto vs Grand prix GTP auto
Originally posted by LordHowe
I have had a few kills ever since i got my 2003 automatic max. ranging anywhere from civics to 240sx, but never had a chance to race anything that's got around 250 hp. my friend has a 2002 grand prix gtp and he's been running his mouth. i just wanna ask everyone what are my chances of winning against a stock gtp? my car is completely stock besides 18 x 8 oz racing superlaggera 3 piece forged wrapped in yokahoma avs sports.
I think the GPT is suppose to run the 60 in 6.7 seconds, i know it's rated for 240 hp but no idea on the torque. what do you guys think?
thx ahead of your inputs
I have had a few kills ever since i got my 2003 automatic max. ranging anywhere from civics to 240sx, but never had a chance to race anything that's got around 250 hp. my friend has a 2002 grand prix gtp and he's been running his mouth. i just wanna ask everyone what are my chances of winning against a stock gtp? my car is completely stock besides 18 x 8 oz racing superlaggera 3 piece forged wrapped in yokahoma avs sports.
I think the GPT is suppose to run the 60 in 6.7 seconds, i know it's rated for 240 hp but no idea on the torque. what do you guys think?
thx ahead of your inputs
let him experience the quality that is in the Maxima.
I've driven a modded GT-P, and it was a pretty quick car, but it doesn't inspire confidence in turns (their "Wider is Better" slogan is B.S.)
If/When he drives it, make sure he takes some corners with it, and have him take off quickly from a stop light while turning left. My friends GT-P couldn't handle quick turning from a stop...the steering felt disconnected from the driver. and the steering wheel was shaking pretty bad. After I got back into my Maxima.
Have you ever driven a BMW? you know how it steers 10 times better than your Maxima? well the Maxima feels at least 5 times better than the GT-P. It's not quite the amazing difference you'll feel stepping up to an M3 from the Maxima, but he'll notice a difference if you let him drive it hard in the turns...
-vq
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ur right on most but id watch out if its the new model that has 260 Hp and 280 torque. dont no if they sell it yet tho. too bad it still takes them 3.8l supercharged to make 260 when our 3.5 makes 255 (or more precisely 245)
Originally posted by Craig Mack
They aren't very very fast. My friends 2000 Camaro SS 6spd is very very fast. The GTP is a quick car for a sedan. Too bad the 3.5VQ makes more HP and ALMOST as much torque as the GTP's roots blown 3.8L. The Maxima is a faster car by a few ticks, but the GTP's has a little more available low end torque, and are good FWD launchers. It will be a drivers race probubly, but i'd say the Maxima will edge it out without too much problem.
They aren't very very fast. My friends 2000 Camaro SS 6spd is very very fast. The GTP is a quick car for a sedan. Too bad the 3.5VQ makes more HP and ALMOST as much torque as the GTP's roots blown 3.8L. The Maxima is a faster car by a few ticks, but the GTP's has a little more available low end torque, and are good FWD launchers. It will be a drivers race probubly, but i'd say the Maxima will edge it out without too much problem.
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Originally posted by ToasterMax
Those cars are very, very fast. But its a pontiac so it wont stay fast for long. Race in about 40,000 miles when his car is falling apart.
Those cars are very, very fast. But its a pontiac so it wont stay fast for long. Race in about 40,000 miles when his car is falling apart.
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Originally posted by 99/00 I30t
My money's on the GTP or you will be dead even. I have been beat by more then a few modded GTP's
My money's on the GTP or you will be dead even. I have been beat by more then a few modded GTP's
#27
Originally posted by ch13f
I think GTPs have a governer set around 115 or 120, soo race at least once from a roll and wave goodbye when he hits it. Its not exactly fair but ehh.. hes got a supercharger and you don't
I think GTPs have a governer set around 115 or 120, soo race at least once from a roll and wave goodbye when he hits it. Its not exactly fair but ehh.. hes got a supercharger and you don't
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i used to have a grand prix, and was pretty active on their boards. the GTP runs anywhere from a 14.2-14.7 stock. yes, they have 240hp, 280 tq - but the car weighs almost 3700 lbs. with their stock roots blower, they have the capability to be mad fast, with a few cheap mods (couple hundred), you can get them in the mid to upper 13's depending on the driver.
i was considering between my 2k1 max and a 2k1 gtp and doublechecked a lot of stuff. the max is an infinitely nicer car, and the gtp compares well against the 3L 5 speed, a 3.5 auto should take it. the torque negates the GTP holeshot by a lot and the GTP has NO breath up top whatsoever...
and the GTP is limited to 128, not 108- thats the base model. but there is a simple, cheap mod to turn the limiter off...
i was considering between my 2k1 max and a 2k1 gtp and doublechecked a lot of stuff. the max is an infinitely nicer car, and the gtp compares well against the 3L 5 speed, a 3.5 auto should take it. the torque negates the GTP holeshot by a lot and the GTP has NO breath up top whatsoever...
and the GTP is limited to 128, not 108- thats the base model. but there is a simple, cheap mod to turn the limiter off...
#32
Originally posted by Ironlord
i used to have a grand prix, and was pretty active on their boards. the GTP runs anywhere from a 14.2-14.7 stock. yes, they have 240hp, 280 tq - but the car weighs almost 3700 lbs. with their stock roots blower, they have the capability to be mad fast, with a few cheap mods (couple hundred), you can get them in the mid to upper 13's depending on the driver.
i used to have a grand prix, and was pretty active on their boards. the GTP runs anywhere from a 14.2-14.7 stock. yes, they have 240hp, 280 tq - but the car weighs almost 3700 lbs. with their stock roots blower, they have the capability to be mad fast, with a few cheap mods (couple hundred), you can get them in the mid to upper 13's depending on the driver.
The GTP is a musclecar.
Dave
#33
Originally posted by Dave B
I wouldn't exactly say 14.2s out of stock GTPs are the norm. Most stock GTPs are in the upper 14s/low 15s (14.7-15.0s) in stock form. The GTPs advantage is it's 0-40mph acceleration. After that it falls on it's face. On a stock or typically modified GTP, just look at the first 1/8 mile compared to thier last 1/8 mile. They're stout as hell and then lay down. Rockers seem to help out the topend of the GTP, but not a huge amount of GTP owners run the rockers yet. Lots of the mid to high 13-second GTPs aren't even going 100mph in the 1/4 mile.
The GTP is a musclecar.
Dave
I wouldn't exactly say 14.2s out of stock GTPs are the norm. Most stock GTPs are in the upper 14s/low 15s (14.7-15.0s) in stock form. The GTPs advantage is it's 0-40mph acceleration. After that it falls on it's face. On a stock or typically modified GTP, just look at the first 1/8 mile compared to thier last 1/8 mile. They're stout as hell and then lay down. Rockers seem to help out the topend of the GTP, but not a huge amount of GTP owners run the rockers yet. Lots of the mid to high 13-second GTPs aren't even going 100mph in the 1/4 mile.
The GTP is a musclecar.
Dave
#34
Originally posted by Dave B
I wouldn't exactly say 14.2s out of stock GTPs are the norm. Most stock GTPs are in the upper 14s/low 15s (14.7-15.0s) in stock form. The GTPs advantage is it's 0-40mph acceleration. After that it falls on it's face. On a stock or typically modified GTP, just look at the first 1/8 mile compared to thier last 1/8 mile. They're stout as hell and then lay down. Rockers seem to help out the topend of the GTP, but not a huge amount of GTP owners run the rockers yet. Lots of the mid to high 13-second GTPs aren't even going 100mph in the 1/4 mile.
The GTP is a musclecar.
Dave
I wouldn't exactly say 14.2s out of stock GTPs are the norm. Most stock GTPs are in the upper 14s/low 15s (14.7-15.0s) in stock form. The GTPs advantage is it's 0-40mph acceleration. After that it falls on it's face. On a stock or typically modified GTP, just look at the first 1/8 mile compared to thier last 1/8 mile. They're stout as hell and then lay down. Rockers seem to help out the topend of the GTP, but not a huge amount of GTP owners run the rockers yet. Lots of the mid to high 13-second GTPs aren't even going 100mph in the 1/4 mile.
The GTP is a musclecar.
Dave
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friend of mine that has a GTP, he's got an aftermarket pully, CAI...
Z rated tires...
only ran a 14.7 at KCIR
I wonder what it is about 1000ft of elevation...it's not that much...I ran only a 14.99 in my Maxima....
6 speed!
but that wasn't at the same track, KCIR is supposed to be better, I'm going Sunday!
-vq
Z rated tires...
only ran a 14.7 at KCIR
I wonder what it is about 1000ft of elevation...it's not that much...I ran only a 14.99 in my Maxima....
6 speed!
but that wasn't at the same track, KCIR is supposed to be better, I'm going Sunday!
-vq
#36
Originally posted by Ironlord
i didn't mean to imply that the gtp runs a 14.2 norm, but i remember hearing of some factory freaks down there. most were mid to upper 14s. but you're exactly right on about the GTP performance dave.
i didn't mean to imply that the gtp runs a 14.2 norm, but i remember hearing of some factory freaks down there. most were mid to upper 14s. but you're exactly right on about the GTP performance dave.
Dave
#37
Originally posted by VQMAN
friend of mine that has a GTP, he's got an aftermarket pully, CAI...
Z rated tires...
only ran a 14.7 at KCIR
I wonder what it is about 1000ft of elevation...it's not that much...I ran only a 14.99 in my Maxima....
6 speed!
but that wasn't at the same track, KCIR is supposed to be better, I'm going Sunday!
-vq
friend of mine that has a GTP, he's got an aftermarket pully, CAI...
Z rated tires...
only ran a 14.7 at KCIR
I wonder what it is about 1000ft of elevation...it's not that much...I ran only a 14.99 in my Maxima....
6 speed!
but that wasn't at the same track, KCIR is supposed to be better, I'm going Sunday!
-vq
Ask the Club GP what they think about KCIR. They race here every year during their huge yearly meet and nearly all the out-of-state guys are typically .4-.7 seconds and 3-5mph slower at KCIR. They hate the place with a passion. They 60' like they do at their tracks, but they're much slower overall at KCIR for some reason.
Your buddies 14.7 with those mods doesn't surprise me. Most of the 3.4" pulley/I/E GTPs at KCIR are in the 14.4-14.8 range. I usually trap higher than them, but they usually get me in the first 100'. We'll see how they do now that I've got the ECU
Dave
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Originally posted by Dave B
bang-for-the-buck is far better than the Maxima......from a power standpoint.
Dave
bang-for-the-buck is far better than the Maxima......from a power standpoint.
Dave
have you driven one? the steering on those things feels like it was contrived by a shade tree mechanic...
-vq
#39
Originally posted by VQMAN
I wonder what it is about 1000ft of elevation...it's not that much...I ran only a 14.99 in my Maxima....
6 speed!
-vq
I wonder what it is about 1000ft of elevation...it's not that much...I ran only a 14.99 in my Maxima....
6 speed!
-vq