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About LinkBacksI havent seen many 04+GTPs tuned up and its hard to find info about certian parts and how they feel or whats best for the car. I'm serious about getting a cam this week. I think the XP HOT cam looks pretty good compared to the VS cam. I'm already the fastest GTP at my local race track but I want to show up some V8s over here. Last time I went I hit a 13.5 with super aired down street tires.
Would it be safe to run the XP HOT cam with a 3.2-3.0 pulley? Any better combo or what other products can you recomend. I really want an intercooler but damn theyre pricey
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OK thinking about going BIG
This is a discussion on OK thinking about going BIG within the 3.8L V6 Supercharged (L67)(L32) forums, part of the Engine category; I havent seen many 04+GTPs tuned up and its hard to find info about certian parts and how they feel ...
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OK thinking about going BIG 
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Re: OK thinking about going BIG i wouldnt use a 3.0-3.2 pulley to break it in, your just asking for **** to go wrong..
1.8 RR's, Speed daddy headers, 180 stat, Open Cone, GBP tune, 3.5 pulley, and ported blower.
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Re: OK thinking about going BIG didnt know there was a break in time for cam o_O
ZZP PCM, Wbody PCM, Custom PCM ( the best ), Headers, 3" exhaust, 3.4" pulley, ZZP 10.3 Wires, AL 104's, 160 tstat, 1.9 Rockers, Custom huge cone intake. Gunna push this GTP to the limit.
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Re: OK thinking about going BIG thats because youre right, there isnt.
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Re: OK thinking about going BIG There is a break in when you BUILD a motor...not just toss in a cam.
A WBS Stage 2 IC would be about the price of a cam/springs/retainers/install kit/fluids...just sayin'.
With a Stage 2 IC...I'd say a 3.2" would be great on a little more than stock timing...
With a XP...which isn't going big...an XP isn't a BIG cam...I'd go with a 3.25".1998 Silvermist GT Coupe - All the N/A couldn't help it...
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Re: OK thinking about going BIG I meant more going big like putting in a cam which not many people do. I just thought the XP is a bit more agressive than the vs and the xpz looks pretty hard core. So what do you think is the best bang for the buck.
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Re: OK thinking about going BIG The Intercooler from WBS.
It's like less and a grand and all you need are a couple gaskets, coolant, and TIME...oh and a pulley/scanner.1998 Silvermist GT Coupe - All the N/A couldn't help it...
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Re: OK thinking about going BIG Do I need the fuel rails or are my own fine?
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Re: OK thinking about going BIG You can just cut the top like most people do and run some hose to reconnect it if don't feel like buying rails...but IIRC, both WBS and ZZP sell cheaper lines that clear the IC.
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Re: OK thinking about going BIG I guess I've got a project for the winter break with my buddy
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Re: OK thinking about going BIG Or you could man up...sell the rockers...get the intercooler AND cam and run well into the 12's
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Re: OK thinking about going BIG If only the wallet was that deep lol
ZZP PCM, Wbody PCM, Custom PCM ( the best ), Headers, 3" exhaust, 3.4" pulley, ZZP 10.3 Wires, AL 104's, 160 tstat, 1.9 Rockers, Custom huge cone intake. Gunna push this GTP to the limit.
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Re: OK thinking about going BIG What about this Alcohol Injection Grand Prix, Buick Regal, Camaro, Firebird, Cobalt Devilsown and a cam?
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Re: OK thinking about going BIG Do you have a tuner?
If not...then no.1998 Silvermist GT Coupe - All the N/A couldn't help it...
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Re: OK thinking about going BIG I've got a guy that tunes......
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Re: OK thinking about going BIG XP cam sounds like a misfiring engine.
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Re: OK thinking about going BIG No...that's the VS
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Re: OK thinking about going BIG The cam in my truck sounds like a miss firing engine x10
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Re: OK thinking about going BIG xp is just as bad, there is no real lope. Originally Posted by bluegtp91
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Re: OK thinking about going BIG Only if you keep the idle up like a woman.
My XP loped A LOT. But you wouldn't know Mr. STOCK CAM.1998 Silvermist GT Coupe - All the N/A couldn't help it...
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