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It's been a while since I have updated this thread or even taken the GTO out for a spin. I've been having a lot of fun with the Cougar, but lately I have been thinking about how I can improve the GTO.
Hooker is about to release a lot of very well engineered components for A-body swaps and it is tempting to redo my swap to make things better. Holley has new mounts, headers, and crossmembers that are engineered to work together and work around the Holley oil pan. Currently my inner tie rods hit the Autokraft pan so it would be nice to fix that. I would also like to have new stainless headers and a full stainless exhaust, which Hooker will offer. I realize that it seems kind of dumb to redo a car that runs and drives, but I am always trying to make things better. Another thing that I have been thinking about is swapping over to a 4L80E. Seems kind of nuts, but I have never owned a performance car with an automatic and I would really enjoy seeing what I can do in terms of tuning the transmission. To make the auto trans possible, I would also swap the ECU to a Holley Dominator. I am open to all inputs.... Andrew
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IG: projectgattago Please get in touch for Holley EFI tuning services. "You were the gun, your voice was the trigger, your bravery was the barrel, your eyes were the bullets." |
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I'm a big advocate of the 4L80E, sure many here are aware of that! I have to say it's one of the best upgrades I've ever done on my Lemans, hands down. I did an install thread on the swap, might find some useful info there.
One thing that I've heard is that the TCI '6-speed' 4L80E doesn't offer engine braking, so IMO, stay away from that one. I ran a CompuShift controller, love the flexibility of it, but on this go-around, I will be doing the Holley Dominator ECU, since I plan to go multi-point. Should have it installed and provide feedback within 3 months or so. .
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. 1970 GTO Judge Tribute Pro-Tour Project 535 IA2 http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=760624 1971 Trans Am 463, 315cfm E-head Sniper XFlow EFI, TKO600 extreme, 9", GW suspension, Baer brakes, pro tour car https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...ght=procharger Theme Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zKAS...ature=youtu.be |
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About the only thing that would be a step up in performance in your GTO is a JATO bottle. I'm still grinning from that ride in your GTO.
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So a friend of mine brought this to my attention...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3xBYWGYiVw Apparently it has been getting some airtime on various car related shows... Andrew
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IG: projectgattago Please get in touch for Holley EFI tuning services. "You were the gun, your voice was the trigger, your bravery was the barrel, your eyes were the bullets." |
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Thats way waterless cool! Congrats!
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IG: projectgattago Please get in touch for Holley EFI tuning services. "You were the gun, your voice was the trigger, your bravery was the barrel, your eyes were the bullets." |
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Andrew was that your car in that ad? Looked like you drag racing at LS Fest.
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IG: projectgattago Please get in touch for Holley EFI tuning services. "You were the gun, your voice was the trigger, your bravery was the barrel, your eyes were the bullets." |
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Anyone want a LT1 or LT4 in their GTO? How about a single turbo on their LSx swap?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOGUeYcMT7c Andrew
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IG: projectgattago Please get in touch for Holley EFI tuning services. "You were the gun, your voice was the trigger, your bravery was the barrel, your eyes were the bullets." |
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Someone made a post recently on this forum lamenting the lack of young people at car shows and it inspired me to write this...
http://www.timelessmuscle.com/editor...-and-greasers/ Andrew
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IG: projectgattago Please get in touch for Holley EFI tuning services. "You were the gun, your voice was the trigger, your bravery was the barrel, your eyes were the bullets." |
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Well written Andrew
Sent from my LGUS990 using Tapatalk
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Skinned knuckles and empty wallet! Could I be any happier? 66 GTO Convertible. LS3-525 HP. Legend LGT700 5-speed, Wilwood 4-wheel disc brakes, Ridetech coil over front susp, PMT rear susp, Hotchkis bars, Billet Specialties 18" Dagger's (18X9 rear, 18X8 front). 2002 Ram Air WS.6 convertible Trans Am. Wife's car. |
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Bumping this thread up, for no other reason than it has been over 10 years since I did my LS swap.
Andrew
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IG: projectgattago Please get in touch for Holley EFI tuning services. "You were the gun, your voice was the trigger, your bravery was the barrel, your eyes were the bullets." |
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Maybe not many people care about an ls in a GTO.
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I think you meant to say "a" "ls" GTO, not "an" "ls" GTO.....but carry on and go back to the rock from which you came from.
Andrew
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IG: projectgattago Please get in touch for Holley EFI tuning services. "You were the gun, your voice was the trigger, your bravery was the barrel, your eyes were the bullets." |
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I said it exactly how I meant to, and I love it “under” my rock.
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IG: projectgattago Please get in touch for Holley EFI tuning services. "You were the gun, your voice was the trigger, your bravery was the barrel, your eyes were the bullets." |
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If grammar is the only thing you’ve got over me then I’m fine with that.
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Too many haters. Makes no sense to me. Nobody is forcing anyone to like or do anything, and regardless of what some think, it's still a form of art, no matter how you look at it.
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. 1970 GTO Judge Tribute Pro-Tour Project 535 IA2 http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=760624 1971 Trans Am 463, 315cfm E-head Sniper XFlow EFI, TKO600 extreme, 9", GW suspension, Baer brakes, pro tour car https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...ght=procharger Theme Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zKAS...ature=youtu.be |
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Cool build. Thanks for bringing this thread back to the top. I was not a member here during your build so I missed this thread. Fun reading.
My 68 GTO doesn't have it's original engine either. I think it's a pretty cool car anyway.... Love my LS2 GTO. That engine is original to the car. Have owned a few GTOs over the years and the 2005 is my favorite of the bunch. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk |
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IG: projectgattago Please get in touch for Holley EFI tuning services. "You were the gun, your voice was the trigger, your bravery was the barrel, your eyes were the bullets." |
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