Just got a new GOAT....

[GOAT6SPD]

Hey guys

I just biught a new goat and wanted to know what some of you have done to "AMP" them up a little.

Thanks for the Info

[Sarge]

Congratulations....Did you get a 05 LS2? Headers/CAI/Dyno Tune just wakes these things up in a big way.....A4 or M6? Here is a little list of gains vs. cost....
http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7757

[GOAT6SPD]

Heres some specs

2005 GTO 6.0
6 Speed
Red outside//Black Int

I am currently considering...some appearance mods and a ATI P-1FC procharger

[Sarge]

FI is good....I'm on nitrous but dont tell none of the kids ok....they dont think us old fella's know anything about it.....Yup....Kooks Long Tubes....Cold Air Intake...Dyno Tune will put 50+ to the wheels and rev much quicker.....of course then come the heads/cam :) The LS2's are responding very well to FI....5-7 lbs of boost are turning out some great numbers......This Maggie seems to be the choice of more than a few....
http://www.pfyc.com/store/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PFYC&Category_Code=GT&Product_Code=GT3007

[Sarge]

I wouldn't recommend another web site....That is inappropriate at the least....we (members) try and promote and patronize our sponsors here....and I have http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1704 ... we should expect the same patronage from our sponsors don't you think? And if you look through the GTO specific forums here you will see members joining and participating here (yes even one admin for the "other" site)...why? Cuz they get real answers and semi mature responses versus the flaming and childish bullshit "over there"....there....I ain't flaming you man...I support you....just had to air a little..:)

[camaronx]

i have got a set of 20's scavenged off my 1999 t/a as well as zex nitrous wet kit with an illuminated red rapid fire purge system so mloud it comes with ear plugs! ntrous system is still in boxs beside the computer nitrous is the biggest bang for the buck--i think i spent around $1,100 and that is with all the goodies,blowdown,heater,pressure gauge--etc...:drivin: :drivin:

[GOAT6SPD]

Did you put the 20" on your goat? If so did thay fit w/o rubbing....Im looking into a wheel/ tire set. And what size it up front?. And could you post some pics of your goat with the 20s....Thanks

[camaronx]

haven't tryed to put them on yet i am going to look into getting some adapters today and see if they are gonna work--they came off my 1999 t/a and they are "lugcentric" wheels and gto's are "hubcentric" but i have seen 20" wheels for sale for the gto so i'll let you know---if not i'm gonna have a new set of 20's with z rated falkens with 300 miles for sale

[Sarge]

Fenders are easy to roll...I don't recommend cutting them as there is a weld holding the 2 pieces together......there also is available spacers to compensate that will make your wheel hub centric...you can get them custom made...

[txcosmos]

You WILL need to roll fenders for most 18" and definitely for any 19". I have never seen 20" on a GTO.

[camaronx]

I just got my w-2 in the mail today---gonna use the money to get some goodies for the goat and talk to custom auto shops to see if it's doable---they're 255-35-20" falkens on a 20x8.5 wheel---fairly narrow for a t/a but max width for a goat---not to say that there aren't people out there with wider wheels on goats--anyway thanks for the help and input guys

[Sarge]

I put the Pedder Springs and Koni adjustables on mine...really kills that "squat" with 20's I would believe you may need the same setup...

[GOAT6SPD]

what do you think????

[ctbeiser]

Welcome to board. The Torrid red is what sold me about my GTO. Nice ride.

[camaronx]

I liked it so much i got the red interior too i got 541 miles on the odometer now---you have to click on my name camaronx to see my red goat---it's been awhilw since i been to san diego---how is fiesta island h-street pier and my old stomping ground---imperial beach?

[GOAT6SPD]

Everything is pretty much the same..When was the last time you were here

[camaronx]

1987 i was stationed at n.a.s. miramar working in production control at the aircraft maintenance dep't

[94 Formula]

Did you put the 20" on your goat? If so did thay fit w/o rubbing....Im looking into a wheel/ tire set. And what size it up front?. And could you post some pics of your goat with the 20s....Thanks


Click on the build link and see what 20x8.5 up front and 20x10.5 out back.

http://www.jbagto.com/

Dustin:notworthy:

[GOAT6SPD]

Sweet Car Dustin...thanks for the info...What kind of mods did you have to do to make that wheel and tire combo fit?

[camaronx]

You WILL need to roll fenders for most 18" and definitely for any 19". I have never seen 20" on a GTO.

Here are some chrome 20's on a new holden monaro
www.brisbanecommodore.com/forum/showthread.php?=3618

[camaronx]

Here are some chrome 20's on a new holden monaro
www.brisbanecommodore.com/forum/showthread.php?=3618

well that link gets you close---from there go to the newbies section and see the "hello from music city u.s.a" post and scroll down and you will see a blue monaro with chrome 20's

[Sarge]

You aint "launching" on them man.....trust me....if you wanna drive around without ever hitting the throttle ....well OK...but you aint launching on them....

[camaronx]

You aint "launching" on them man.....trust me....if you wanna drive around without ever hitting the throttle ....well OK...but you aint launching on them....
My problem is those wheels are already hubcentric with the right offset and everything---mine are off an f-body---i'm gonna sell my 20's with falkens and get some sticky mickey's for the rear with 125 hp of juice---now just gotta figure out which tps wire to hook my zex kit to---i understand there are 2 on the ls2---i guess thats what the "800" number that comes with the kit is for huh----hows the 402 project coming along? gonna get any sympathy parts/help from the people that tuned your engine lean? That sure would be nice of them---At leat freee tunes for life---or skip that free, dynos for life or a 402 short block ready to go:help:

[Sarge]

On a 2005 GTO green wire off the TB is your TPS and you take a tach signal from the pcm to your switch....
As for the "tuner" that tuned me into a new engine....no ...total denial....I don't care.....I brought them tons of business and I shall take it away:)
I must say Patriot Performance has been supporting this above and beyond the call of duty....in both technical support and now with discounts so low it's like getting free heads...Patriot doesnt have to do a damn thing...but here they are giving me support and discounts busting their ass to get me back on the road........Gunnar wrote the book on customer support.....when I see these "What heads do I buy" threads I always preach the quality of Patriot and the Customer Support...and folks go off looking for the biggest flow numbers and bullshit that does not make a hill of beans worth of power or performance and end up with some bullshit combination with no support from the vendor that sold them the heads....Patriot stays with you during the build and after the build should any problems occur....top notch heads/quality and support...what is that worth?

[camaronx]

"patriot is where i will go to---nothing like service after the sale got pics of my new magnaflow catback exhaust on the 2005 gto up at
www.msnusers.com/richards99transam

[Sarge]

Sweet....I got Magnaflow on the Dodge R/T....fricking awesome sound....

[txcosmos]

Both me and Shane have the MF's on our 04's. Sound great. Mine has some drone though. Big difference in air flow, I can tell you that.

[camaronx]

Both me and Shane have the MF's on our 04's. Sound great. Mine has some drone though. Big difference in air flow, I can tell you that.
ya Mine sounds great--just a little louder then stock--my 2 stock mufflers and resonator were boat anchors--real heavy---so i'm thinking i shaved at least 25 lbs. and gained 9 hp and 14 ft. lbs. of torque

[brent eb02]

go turbo!!!

[bluegoat06]

magnaflow mufflers in place for stock ones,magnaflow x pipe and hpe cai here, total: $393 :)