The GA is gone - GM Performance Tuning

Blackrider · #1 (**permalink**) 12-01-2005, 01:13 AM

Thats right 2 weeks on sat. I'm now a proud owner of a 2006 G6 GTP 2 Door.
On star
6 Speed
Leather 6 disk.

I love it!

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2180962

jeremy96gase · #2 (**permalink**) 12-01-2005, 01:25 AM

Thats HOT!

Damn 400lbs heaver?!?!?

I'd hit it.
Does it require premium Gas?

Blackrider · #3 (**permalink**) 12-01-2005, 02:27 AM

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Originally posted by jeremy96gase
Thats HOT!

Damn 400lbs heaver?!?!?

I'd hit it.
Does it require premium Gas?

It does not infact

Azrael · #4 (**permalink**) 12-01-2005, 09:35 AM

Nice! Must be a blast to drive.

99blackSE · #5 (**permalink**) 12-01-2005, 10:24 AM

Nice ride Jordie, must be pretty fun with the 6 spd. Must be pretty quick too, that 3900 has the variable valve timing doesn't it?

Blackrider · #6 (**permalink**) 12-01-2005, 10:48 AM

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Originally posted by 99blackSE
Nice ride Jordie, must be pretty fun with the 6 spd. Must be pretty quick too, that 3900 has the variable valve timing doesn't it?

It does, also known as Cam Phasing. It also has a dual stage intake manfold.

SoLid_PrAnkstA · #7 (**permalink**) 12-01-2005, 11:11 AM

it's a fairly sexy vehicle, i must admit.

achievasc92 · #8 (**permalink**) 12-01-2005, 11:35 AM

nice, those 2 doors look so much nicer than sedans.

On this day, December 1st 2005, let it be known that the 3900 will forever more be known unto you as "The Snail" That is all.

2002GT · #9 (**permalink**) 12-01-2005, 11:38 AM

sorry man.. but the g6 is so ugly

SoLid_PrAnkstA · #10 (**permalink**) 12-01-2005, 12:21 PM

you know there's a thing called the "turbo snail"? like, an animal, or crustacean, or whatever snails are...

anwyay, g6 sedans are uggo, but the coupe looks much much much better.

99blackSE · #11 (**permalink**) 12-01-2005, 08:37 PM

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Originally posted by Blackrider
It does, also known as Cam Phasing. It also has a dual stage intake manfold.

Oh I thought cam phasing was something different. Interesting.

Blackrider · #12 (**permalink**) 12-01-2005, 08:50 PM

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Originally posted by 2002GT
sorry man.. but the g6 is so ugly

I like it much better than the grand am, and you are one of the very few people who think so. But thanks for the nice comment anyways. :rolleyes:

Videoman · #13 (**permalink**) 12-01-2005, 09:55 PM

The main thing is that you enjoy it. You are gonna be the one cruising. I do want to say that you are still welcome to join us at Advance. Hope you'll be in town for our get together cause I think I still owe you a beer from when you helped me install the gauges. So, first beers on me jordie! :beer:

Xenon · #14 (**permalink**) 12-01-2005, 10:23 PM

I'm not sold on the G6 GTP either.

The 3900 is no great shakes....240hp?...the GP GTP was making that power years ago. 18 mpg fuel economy in the city? The GP GTP does better than that and has more power. Even the GTO matches that in the city.

The one thing that I'm impressed about is the price. Very competitive.

...patiently awaiting the technical service bulletins... :D

99blackSE · #15 (**permalink**) 12-01-2005, 11:34 PM

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Originally posted by Xenon
I'm not sold on the G6 GTP either.

The 3900 is no great shakes....240hp?...the GP GTP was making that power years ago. 18 mpg fuel economy in the city? The GP GTP does better than that and has more power. Even the GTO matches that in the city.

The one thing that I'm impressed about is the price. Very competitive.

...patiently awaiting the technical service bulletins... :D

Dont forget though, 240 hp sure, but its more at the wheels, and its probably a flatter torque curve too because of that cam phasing. So probably more usable power over the entire RPM range. Its only 40 less lbs of torque, without a blower. Pretty good Id say. I can't see why it wouldnt make work of stock GTP's. Same power pretty much, with a 6 spd. And a much more aggressive gearing, 3.55 FDR vs 2.93. Not to mention its on the Epsilon architecture, which outhandles the N-body platform, and even the N-body platform outhandled the W-body platform.

I'll admit I didn't like the G6 at all when they first came out, but that coupe version has really grown me.