3 for 3, and IM STOCK
But if you read further back in the Racing Stories section, ppl have posted about getting whipped by the new Grand-Am.
February-6th-2003, 05:49 PM
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The new Grand Ams, 99 + up I believe, all come with the V6s. I had a '97 Grand Am GT and it was equipped with the 2.4l 4cyl engine. I think it would be possible to win against the 2.4ls, especially if there is a weight advantage. I can't remember how much mine weighed.
February-6th-2003, 06:11 PM
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They've actually downgraded the base Grand Am engine to their "ecotec" 2.2 litre 4cyl... only 140 hp. But you can get it with a 5-speed. You can't get a manual with the 6.
The 6-cylinder models are pretty quick, even with auto. (170 hp, or 175 hp with ram air on GT).
The 6-cylinder models are pretty quick, even with auto. (170 hp, or 175 hp with ram air on GT).
February-6th-2003, 06:18 PM
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Originally posted by Phantom Cruiser
The new Grand Ams, 99 + up I believe, all come with the V6s. I had a '97 Grand Am GT and it was equipped with the 2.4l 4cyl engine. I think it would be possible to win against the 2.4ls, especially if there is a weight advantage. I can't remember how much mine weighed.
The new Grand Ams, 99 + up I believe, all come with the V6s. I had a '97 Grand Am GT and it was equipped with the 2.4l 4cyl engine. I think it would be possible to win against the 2.4ls, especially if there is a weight advantage. I can't remember how much mine weighed.
That ecotec motor in them now, as far as I know is just a more powerful version of the pushrod 2.2 that was in the Cavalier/sunfire.
Yeah the v-6 grandam GT's 99+ were fast as ****. I drove the boss's wifes once a while back and I remember flooring it doing about 30kmh and it took right off. There was a hell of alot of torque steer too.
February-6th-2003, 09:16 PM
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OH lord...2.2, 2.4...hahah I forget.
We were looking at brand new Grand Ams in 99 before we bought the 97. The dealerships said they only had v-6s with auto trannys
. Oh well, we bought the 97 because it was a shifter and it was waaaaaaaay cheaper than new and only had 13k on the ticker.
We were looking at brand new Grand Ams in 99 before we bought the 97. The dealerships said they only had v-6s with auto trannys
. Oh well, we bought the 97 because it was a shifter and it was waaaaaaaay cheaper than new and only had 13k on the ticker.
February-11th-2003, 03:13 PM
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Not to bust on the guy that beats cavaliers but 2 weeks ago when my 94 chevy blazer went into get fixed chevy gave me a 03 cavalier for a rental.. It was a automatic and that thing burned the tires with no hassle .And i have no doubt in my mind that a cavalier will smoke a protege. Even my 93 lx protege ...Jon
February-11th-2003, 03:32 PM
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Originally posted by itzkcatz
Not to bust on the guy that beats cavaliers but 2 weeks ago when my 94 chevy blazer went into get fixed chevy gave me a 03 cavalier for a rental.. It was a automatic and that thing burned the tires with no hassle .And i have no doubt in my mind that a cavalier will smoke a protege. Even my 93 lx protege ...Jon
Not to bust on the guy that beats cavaliers but 2 weeks ago when my 94 chevy blazer went into get fixed chevy gave me a 03 cavalier for a rental.. It was a automatic and that thing burned the tires with no hassle .And i have no doubt in my mind that a cavalier will smoke a protege. Even my 93 lx protege ...Jon
I raced my friend when he was driving one, and it made me feel sorry for anyone who -oops- accidentally bought one. I say that because I know nobody in their right mind would buy one on purpose. Let me just say, it wasn't even CLOSE. You don't measure the difference in car-lengths... Maybe football fields.
Maybe your 93 LX just sucks donkey *****.
February-11th-2003, 03:38 PM
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And my 93 whooped on a 2.0 pro 2 1.6 proteges a 1.8 sohc protege a ls integra was comp for 2 1.6 sohc vtec civics. i also beat a protege 5 and a old audi quattro turbo .. Maybe the cavaliers have some ***** ..Jon
February-11th-2003, 03:38 PM
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Originally posted by itzkcatz
Yeah ok well i dunno what this had in it but i would bet my left leg it would be comp for my car and prob beat it it was a black 2 door coupe ...Jon
Yeah ok well i dunno what this had in it but i would bet my left leg it would be comp for my car and prob beat it it was a black 2 door coupe ...Jon
February-11th-2003, 03:43 PM
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i dunno it had Xm radio and a cd player power windows and locks and alloys. i know i test all of the cars i get into and that chevy lite the tires for along time going arond a courner and up a hill i had to let off the gas to stop it from smoking. Jon
February-11th-2003, 04:03 PM
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FWIW, our old vastly-underpowered '93 Villager will light up the tires under moderate throttle, when accelerating around a curve.
Not a great indication of power. Only a great indication of lack of traction.
Not a great indication of power. Only a great indication of lack of traction.