2004-2006 Pontiac GTO advice. - Infamous Nissan

Fanophins · 02-11-2019, 07:11 AM

Hey yall, now that the D21 is gone and I have always wanted a muscle car I have my sights on 2006 Pontiac GTO's. I have been doing some research on these cars and it seems like people that have one have nothing but good to say. Anybody have one or know somebody that has one???? Thanks...

alabama_lowlife · 02-11-2019, 10:55 AM

All I know is they sound really good

estetic · 02-11-2019, 03:58 PM

great platform - pretty bullet proof with a LS based engine and t56 6speed. Parts and aftermarket for days... bolt on's and a dyno tune would make a mean daily.

Not sure what auto trans they use (4l60 or 4l80) but if its a 4l60 that will be your weak point if you build it a bit or thrash on it.

Alexg89 · 02-11-2019, 04:09 PM

should have the 4l65 if auto.. buddy here at work has one and with a basic hp tuners tune and a corvette shift solenoid that thing boogies

street_rulerr · 02-11-2019, 04:43 PM

my friend has one. its the same as any other domestic car. lots of power, archaic design and drives kinda shitty compared to any import. however compared to a loose floaty d21 it will drive like a racecar.

they have the same problems with age as any other car. its 12years old at its newest. keep that in mind. bushings rot, rubber hardens and breaks, spotwelds fatigue etec.

I drive a 2006 and its getting tired even with only 135k on it.

Cusser · 02-11-2019, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by street_rulerr

I drive a 2006 and its getting tired even with only 135k on it.

We have six running/licensed vehicles, and none are as new as 2006.

street_rulerr · 02-11-2019, 07:56 PM

congrats? theyre old.

Gordo78 · 02-13-2019, 12:21 AM

I have not owned one, but had an 01 Camaro SS with a full bolt-on LS1, and 4L60e. Fun car all around.

As others have said, they are a good, easy platform for horsepower with either the LS1 or 6.0. 6.0 has some fancier styling than the 5.7. LS-based engines are great. T56 is preferred. Automatic-wise an 04 should have a 4l60e, 05-06 had the 4l65e. I was always a bit leery of the IRS they all come with. I don't believe it has any real issues, just preferred a straight axle myself

Fanophins · 02-13-2019, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by street_rulerr

my friend has one. its the same as any other domestic car. lots of power, archaic design and drives kinda shitty compared to any import. however compared to a loose floaty d21 it will drive like a racecar.

they have the same problems with age as any other car. its 12years old at its newest. keep that in mind. bushings rot, rubber hardens and breaks, spotwelds fatigue etec.

I drive a 2006 and its getting tired even with only 135k on it.

Thanks bro,I agree and that is all true but for the $$$ it seems like a good choice. I would not buy one with over 75K on it or one with super duper power mods... You can pick up Mustangs all day long that are ragged out as well. I would be choosey and get one with low miles and no mods.Then have wear and tear items replaced. Anybody got a better idea short of a Corvette?

Fanophins · 02-13-2019, 08:20 AM

Oh, nothing wrong with Corvettes but I would like to have 4 seats and something different ya know?? Vettes, Mustangs, WRX's,and Honda's are everywhere in S. Florida, not to mention Porches,Mercedes,Lexus,Acura,and BMW's. And I can go on and on you know???

02-11-2019, 07:11 AM	#1
Fanophins Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lake Worth Florida Posts: 982 Vehicle: 95 Nissan Hardbody SE 4x4 king cab Thanks: 158 Thanked 80 Times in 62 Posts	2004-2006 Pontiac GTO advice. Hey yall, now that the D21 is gone and I have always wanted a muscle car I have my sights on 2006 Pontiac GTO's. I have been doing some research on these cars and it seems like people that have one have nothing but good to say. Anybody have one or know somebody that has one???? Thanks... __________________ Originally Posted by cadillacdude1975 View Post if you can wipe your ass, chew gum and send a text message at the same time, you can repair one of these hardbody AC systems.

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alabama_lowlife Owner and Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: jack, alabama Age: 42 Posts: 10,790 Vehicle: 2012 370Z, 1970 Datsun 521, 1995 Nissan Hardbody x2 Thanks: 1,094 Thanked 2,227 Times in 1,828 Posts	All I know is they sound really good __________________

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estetic ADMIN Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: N. MD Age: 38 Posts: 2,520 Vehicle: 91 HB Thanks: 94 Thanked 397 Times in 341 Posts	great platform - pretty bullet proof with a LS based engine and t56 6speed. Parts and aftermarket for days... bolt on's and a dyno tune would make a mean daily. Not sure what auto trans they use (4l60 or 4l80) but if its a 4l60 that will be your weak point if you build it a bit or thrash on it. __________________ 91 Reg Cab - bagged on titans Service Manuals

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Alexg89 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Cocoa Posts: 321 Vehicle: 1995 hardbody ext cab, 01 xterra , 12 titan, 95 pathfinder, 17 altima Thanks: 86 Thanked 63 Times in 54 Posts	should have the 4l65 if auto.. buddy here at work has one and with a basic hp tuners tune and a corvette shift solenoid that thing boogies __________________ Beat it to fit, paint it to match

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Gordo78 I'm The Juggernaut B&#@^! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kansas Age: 33 Posts: 1,807 Vehicle: 91 D21 Thanks: 135 Thanked 250 Times in 222 Posts	I have not owned one, but had an 01 Camaro SS with a full bolt-on LS1, and 4L60e. Fun car all around. As others have said, they are a good, easy platform for horsepower with either the LS1 or 6.0. 6.0 has some fancier styling than the 5.7. LS-based engines are great. T56 is preferred. Automatic-wise an 04 should have a 4l60e, 05-06 had the 4l65e. I was always a bit leery of the IRS they all come with. I don't believe it has any real issues, just preferred a straight axle myself __________________

02-11-2019, 04:43 PM	#5
street_rulerr Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: West Coast Posts: 2,437 Vehicle: 1996 4x4 5spd Thanks: 0 Thanked 229 Times in 214 Posts	my friend has one. its the same as any other domestic car. lots of power, archaic design and drives kinda shitty compared to any import. however compared to a loose floaty d21 it will drive like a racecar. they have the same problems with age as any other car. its 12years old at its newest. keep that in mind. bushings rot, rubber hardens and breaks, spotwelds fatigue etec. I drive a 2006 and its getting tired even with only 135k on it.

02-11-2019, 07:56 PM	#7
street_rulerr Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: West Coast Posts: 2,437 Vehicle: 1996 4x4 5spd Thanks: 0 Thanked 229 Times in 214 Posts	congrats? theyre old.

02-13-2019, 08:20 AM	#10
Fanophins Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lake Worth Florida Posts: 982 Vehicle: 95 Nissan Hardbody SE 4x4 king cab Thanks: 158 Thanked 80 Times in 62 Posts	Oh, nothing wrong with Corvettes but I would like to have 4 seats and something different ya know?? Vettes, Mustangs, WRX's,and Honda's are everywhere in S. Florida, not to mention Porches,Mercedes,Lexus,Acura,and BMW's. And I can go on and on you know??? __________________ Originally Posted by cadillacdude1975 View Post if you can wipe your ass, chew gum and send a text message at the same time, you can repair one of these hardbody AC systems.

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