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    hello to all noobie here,last oct. i purchased a 2006 gto automatic for 18.000 has 29571 mi..car is an animal.i got headers mid pipes and a 102mm fast intake for it.i am in the pittsburgh pa. area.i have had alot of time to read up on this car.some good some bad.

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    not a ton bad with the 06's.......all cars have their known issues but as far as the GTO the 06 is the way to go. Welcome to the site.

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    thanks for the welcome.i also bought a fast 102mm intake manifold.theres a place that will do the installation and a tune for 650.00 for the headers.i just want enjoy the thing first, then make some changes a cam.but thats it.i think it runs well just like it is.i had a camaro back in the day and it ran like this gto does.i am 59 so i am in the cruise mode more than the modify mode.i have a cousin with a restored 1964 gto coupe 389 tri-power 4-speed 3.91 gears.

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    Quote Originally Posted by papousr60 View Post
    thanks for the welcome.i also bought a fast 102mm intake manifold.theres a place that will do the installation and a tune for 650.00 for the headers.i just want enjoy the thing first, then make some changes a cam.but thats it.i think it runs well just like it is.i had a camaro back in the day and it ran like this gto does.i am 59 so i am in the cruise mode more than the modify mode.i have a cousin with a restored 1964 gto coupe 389 tri-power 4-speed 3.91 gears.
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    Some simple changes really bring out the best of these cars. An aftermarket exhaust and a good tune work wonders.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 67CamaroRSSS View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by papousr60 View Post
    thanks for the welcome.i also bought a fast 102mm intake manifold.theres a place that will do the installation and a tune for 650.00 for the headers.i just want enjoy the thing first, then make some changes a cam.but thats it.i think it runs well just like it is.i had a camaro back in the day and it ran like this gto does.i am 59 so i am in the cruise mode more than the modify mode.i have a cousin with a restored 1964 gto coupe 389 tri-power 4-speed 3.91 gears.
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    I'm out your way a couple times a year. I go to Bedford....well actually Everett for Memorial weekend and then again July 4th plus usually one other trip. I know quite a few people that grew up in Johnstown. I know a few people from Davidsville too

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    That's cool, my wife works in the Davidsville Post office. What part of J-town your friends from?

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