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Id rather have the GTP. Sure an SRT4 is fast , but its sure as hell not sexy.
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Originally posted by DimitriPopov:
Id rather have the GTP. Sure an SRT4 is fast , but its sure as hell not sexy.
The main reason I didn't go with an SRT-4 was because it was FWD and a manual. I don't want to be replacing clutches left and right as it's not a warrantable item at almost every dealer, and I'm sure it's expensive. At least with RWD, you don't have to practically pull the entire engine to change out the clutch.
My torque converter and flexplate are both warrantied, so I'm a happy camper 
Tim
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Originally posted by Tim:
At least with RWD, you don't have to practically pull the entire engine to change out the clutch.
Tim
Umm the Grand Prix is FWD. 
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Hmm... Your loss.
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At least with RWD, you don't have to practically pull the entire engine to change out the clutch.
Wait.... Your new ride is FWD too...and ATX!?!?!? ROFL!!!
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Originally posted by todras:
Originally posted by Tim:
At least with RWD, you don't have to practically pull the entire engine to change out the clutch.
Tim
Umm the Grand Prix is FWD.
Oooh...gotta say it. OWNED.
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Not bad. GTP's are nice cars. I was seriously considering one before I got my SVT. Very powerful, but more of a smooth, fast cruiser with lots of little toys  . But not a car you can "drive" like the CSVT. About the exhaust - the modded GTP's i've heard sound pretty raspy and harsh.  Too bad becuase that engine is tough as nails and capable of some impressive power!
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Originally posted by todras:
Originally posted by Tim:
At least with RWD, you don't have to practically pull the entire engine to change out the clutch.
Tim
Umm the Grand Prix is FWD.
I think you guys totally missed the point here. Read again.
Originally posted by Tim:
My torque converter and flexplate are both warrantied, so I'm a happy camper
Tim
'01 GTP: 3.3" pulley, Headers, 3" Exhaust, Straight Pipe, Intense Air to Water Intercooler. Pictures
Old Ride: 95 Mystique LS V6 ATX: Pictures
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Originally posted by Jeb Hoge:
Originally posted by todras:
Originally posted by Tim:
At least with RWD, you don't have to practically pull the entire engine to change out the clutch.
Tim
Umm the Grand Prix is FWD.
Oooh...gotta say it. OWNED.
Why don't you read my post again, too, Speedy fingers. I'm saying I wasn't going to get a FWD car and a manual, I would only get a manual in RWD/AWD form. The warranty I have covers pretty much all parts of my FWD transmission.
Tim
'01 GTP: 3.3" pulley, Headers, 3" Exhaust, Straight Pipe, Intense Air to Water Intercooler. Pictures
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Originally posted by DimitriPopov:
Id rather have the GTP. Sure an SRT4 is fast , but its sure as hell not sexy.
You don't consider a SRT4 sexy, but you consider a GTP sexy?  Neither are sexy to me,, but srt4 when lowered, looks pretty good. And it's faster and a lot more nimble than a GTP. And if you don't abuse the clutch, then you won't be replacing it. 
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