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This is a discussion on newbie from Wyoming within the Introductions/Noob Questions forums, part of the General Forum category; I just bought a 97 gtp coupe has 162k n i plan to start modding slowly i have about 400-500 ...

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    I just bought a 97 gtp coupe has 162k n i plan to start modding slowly i have about 400-500 right now! Any help...n yes i read thru bluegtps thread lol
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    Welcome to the forum mang...got any pics of the car?

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    welcome!

    i also have a 97 GTP coupe check out my ride page

    what color is yours?


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    Mine is green needs a little body work but nothing major...will need paint however lol ill post some tomorrow. Im trying to find some stock rims for it
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    Greatings, and welcome to the bastard child that is the 97.
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    Welcome. Best way to spend some of that money is doing a complete tune up and chacking to see if you Lower intake manifold gaskets have been changed to aluminum ones. If they are black plastic then they might be ticking time bombs for your engine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by buickman104 View Post
    Welcome. Best way to spend some of that money is doing a complete tune up and chacking to see if you Lower intake manifold gaskets have been changed to aluminum ones. If they are black plastic then they might be ticking time bombs for your engine.
    Ive been told that a few times about the gasket lol im by no means a mechanic so how difficult is it lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by gary2k7 View Post
    Ive been told that a few times about the gasket lol im by no means a mechanic so how difficult is it lol
    as long as you have a torque wrench and a couple hours...its not hard

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