Pontiac GTO
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Q: Pontiac GTO??????????????????????????????????
why did they stop making new pontiac gto's????????? will they make any more?
A: Supposedly, because the Holden it was designed from didn't meet more stringent American safety specs, and GM decided it wasn't worth the extra cost of reworking the American version for a car that wasn't selling well. Or that the Holden was being redesigned, and GM decided it wasn't worth creating the left-hand drive version for America. That's two of the versions of the story I've heard, and in either case, it all comes down to cost. GM wasn't making enough on GTOs to have it be worth the money invested.
Originally it was that Holden was discontinuing the car that the GTO was based on, but I think now they were referring to a redesign that GM was unwilling to carry over to the American version.
Q: Where to get a 1973 Pontiac gto supercharger?
My dad bought a 1973 pontiac GTO and I want to try and find a supercharger/ a supercharger kit to put on it. Any ideas of where i can get it. Or what can i do to make it faster?
A: paxton superchargers
or
procharger superchargers
Q: Does anyone own a new Pontiac GTO. If so how do you like it, does the engine run strong. What are the pros a
Does anyone own a new Pontiac GTO. If so how do you like it, does the engine run strong. What are the pros and cons. I am thinking about getting one.
A: There is no such thing! 2006 was the last year for the two door Holden Manaro shipped to the USA as a GTO. My 2006 six speed manual with 18" tires and less than 16,000 miles. I have cold air intake K&N, GMMripshifter, Hodgekiss Sway bars, SLP lould mouth exhaust and SLP's Predatior Power programer. I installed more aggressive Bridgstone RE-010R tires. Good for about 13.7 mpg in town average speed 28 miles an hour and over 25mpg on the highway at just under 70 mph. Torque this car could pull down trees! Power you can select any three gears during normal driving. Top speed limiter is gone with the programmer and I haven't seen the top speed yet just over 150 so far actual speed. Great brakes for a stock car very good seats hold you in on corners. I think a four speed automatic in this car would be a mistake gas milage would suffer. Come on Join the GTO crowd! Just a word of warning these cars are fast and powerful. Take a performance driving school learn your limits and the cars handling before exercising your right foot in traffic with traction control turned off.
Q: When did the first Pontiac GTO Judge roll out?
Pontiac suprised the world with the debut of the 1964 Pontiac GTO in September 1963. When did the first Pontiac GTO "Judge" roll out.
A: The Judge was introduced in 1969.
Q: What color was the inside of a 1965 Pontiac GTO?
I know Pontiac put an insulated pad on the inside of a 1965 GTO, but I am not sure if the sheet metal was painted black or the color of the car.
A: My Regimental Red '67 has a black dash pad and black painted sheetmetal. Of course, it also has the black interior (carpet, seats, door panels, etc.). My '64 - same thing.
I have a model of a '65 on my desk with a parchment interior with a black dash, if that helps!
Q: Need advice on tinting windows on black Pontiac GTO?
I want to tint my windows on my black Pontiac GTO. The state law here says I can go no darker than 30 percent. I don't really know what that means. Will 30 percent look good on a black GTO or would it be a waste of money? Please help!
A: if u want the windows dark then 30% tint will be a waste of money because its too light. 30% will look good if u want a light tint on ur car. If u wanna get a dark tint then get at least 20% or lower. I have 20% on my black car and its dark but u can still see inside. In my state (Wisconsin) the limits are 50% on front and 35% on back and I've never been pulled over.
Q: What is your opinion about the Pontiac GTO?
Hey guys, just wondering your opinion about the new pontiac GTO's.
I'm thinking of buying one but I have to decide between a GTO, a 350z, a VR4 or an LSE
So just gimme your opinion on the GTO
A: The performance of the new GTO's is darn good. The interior is nice and comfortable. The #1 downfall of this car is the rear end looks like a cavalier and the front looks like a Grand Am. I work with a guy who had the 350HP model. The last year they sent them out with the 400HP. SLP has a huge offering of "Go Fast" parts to make this car run with the best.
Q: what's the difference between the pontiac gto & pontiac firebird (or pony car & muscle car)?
im looking to buy a used car and im trying to figure out what is the difference between the two and why they are seperated into two differnt car classes. Im looking to buy a used no older than 1998 and its between a chevrolet camaro, ford mustang, pontiac firebird, or pontiac gto. thanks in advance.
A: A pony car is smaller than a muscle car. A muscle car is a mid size, 2 door family car with a big block V8 in it. Like the GTO was a LeMans with a high output 400 V8. And most muscle cars had bucket seats, consoles, gauge package and 4 speed sticks.
A pony car has a smaller wheelbase and is shorter in overall length. It came in two versions, the mom & pop with a 6 cylinder or a small block V8. And the muscle version with a high output big block V8. Pony cars were never thought of as a family car, which muscle cars were based on. There were always considered to be a sporty car, although not quite a sports car since they had a back seat.
Q: Do you have a Pontiac GTO or have an interest in them?
and if you do what year and color is it and if it has a paint job discribe it. I have a 2006 Pontiac GTO and I've had it up to 162mph. Mine has the factory motor in it( the LS2 corvette motor with 400hp), but no super-charger.So if yours has any bells and whistles on it that are non-factory please tell me what they are and how you like it. In other words ,was it worth putting on your GTO?
A: Sounds wicked fast, find more about them in groups,
http://groups.yahoo.com
Q: Need advice on window tint for black Pontiac GTO?
I want to tint my windows on my black Pontiac GTO. The state law here says I can go no darker than 30 percent. I don't really know what that means. Will 30 percent look good on a black GTO or would it be a waste of money? Please help!
A: I run 15% on my '06 GTO and 20% on my '04. I haven't received any attention from law enforcement for my tint. If you are curious to what different levels look like on different cars check out the appearance section of ls1gto.com
And as far as measuring tint, 100% would be having no tint, where as 0% be black. The percentage is measuring the amount of light that then tint will allow to transfer through it.
Q: What Problems have been reported with the new Pontiac GTO's?
I'm getting ready to buy an 05 Pontiac GTO.And have asked alot of questions on here about them.But one question I haven't asked is..What problems have been reported reguarding the GTO.I heard things such as the steering failing and also failing front struts,power seats going out and radios dieing.I've heard from a friend of a friend that his GTO was garaged for a month waiting on parts to be imported! I really don't want to experience anything like these problems and would like to know if they are frequent and common among GTO's.Thanks!
I know the GTO is the same thing as a Monaro.Made in Australia by the GM subsidairy Holden.My aunt that lives in Australia actually has a Monaro and loves it.I'm not asking what the GTO is and where it is made and such I just want to know what problems have been reported with it.
A: I heard they are too fast, and too cool...and they make a lot of people envious...lol
This car was a Monaro a couple years before the GTO...so the kinks have been worked out ahead of time...GM rushed it over here when it was first released in the USA because of the high demand...so replacement parts were not readily available...that is not an issue today...
Q: How can I get a Pontiac GTO for free?
18 year old who has been dreaming of owning a GTO (old or new, preferrably new) for a long while.
A: ask mom and dad to buy it like I did
Q: What kind of gas does a 04 Pontiac GTO take?
Ok, so i'm currently in the market for a new car and I've fallen in love with the GTO. But I'm not sure what kind of gas it takes. I've been told that it's premium unleaded. I hope not!! That gas is exspensive. And would it be ok to use mid grade gas? I want to find out before I get the car and mess it up by putting in the wrong fuel.
A: Once again people, if you don't know don't answer...
The recommended fuel for the GTO is Premium. But as someone posted, the computer will adapt to lower octane. I run regular in my GTO all the time and it's fine.
Sorry to disagree w/ you spinner, but the knock sensor is part of the engine control system. If you're going to nitpick...
And regular will NOT build up carbon faster than premium. In fact, the reverse is true. Regular actually burns hotter than premium, which is why you can't advance the ignition timing or bump up the compression in the first place.
GM says 'recommended', not 'required'. They are the experts, I'll defer to them, thank you!
Q: What tech manual should I get for a 1968 Pontiac GTO?
Looking to get a 68' GTO back on the road, need to get the wire schimatics and a diagram of the hose linen for the hide away lamps. Among other thing.
A: Google for manual for 1968 Pontiac GTO!!!!!!!!!!!!
Q: Could I build a replica Lamborghini using a supercharged 05' Pontiac GTO engine?
As in could I take a replica already built and just put in a GTO engine? The power of 600hp would be there and it'd look just like any Lamborghini except alot alot alot cheaper.
A: Of course you could. It would be a lot more reliable than a Lambo too, just wouldn't sound as good.