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meltboy1 Total posts: 37
Jim1992 Other Car Joined: 22 Apr 2007 Location: Utica, NY Age: 43 |
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 4:10 pm Post subject: wtb 97-03 GTP |
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Ya, my Malibu is on its way out the door, and I want to find a 97-03 2 door GTP, preferably black or red for under 10 grand. I know its gonna be a hard find but if anyone knows of one or is lookin to sell let me know plz, it would be a great addition to my 90 TGP  |
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Larry Total posts: 2201 Larry H.2001 Grand Prix GTP Joined: 01 Oct 2003 Location: Rochester, NY Age: 48 |
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 5:20 pm Post subject: |
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If you have a choice, try to avoid 97 and look for 98-02. |
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meltboy1 Total posts: 37
Jim1992 Other Car Joined: 22 Apr 2007 Location: Utica, NY Age: 43 |
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 5:56 pm Post subject: |
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Honestly I am not very knowledgable on the 97 and up GPs, I know the 88-96s a lot better. Why would I want to stay away from the 97s? |
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Larry Total posts: 2201 Larry H.2001 Grand Prix GTP Joined: 01 Oct 2003 Location: Rochester, NY Age: 48 |
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:07 pm Post subject: |
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I'm not an expert on the 97, but there were a lot of things improved for 98 and up. For starters, the transmission was the 4T60 in 97. Later GPs have the 4T65E-HD. The PCM in 97 is also unique.
98-02 had minor differences. Some have the digital/auto climate control and some are manual.
ZZP article on model year differences:
http://www.zzperformance.com/grand_prix/articles1.php?id=10 |
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meltboy1 Total posts: 37
Jim1992 Other Car Joined: 22 Apr 2007 Location: Utica, NY Age: 43 |
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 12:49 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the info and the link, I will check it out tomorrow. |
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Grand Prix Fever Total posts: 789
Galen Vent2000 Grand Prix GTP Joined: 28 Dec 2007 Location: Webster, NY/ Englewood, Florida Age: 38 |
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 2:50 am Post subject: |
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correct me if im wrong....but isnt it only the 97 GP GT's that have the 4T60E's in them and the 97 GTP has a 4T65E-HD..... I would think an L-67 motor hooked up to a 4T60E would destroy that tranny. _________________
-2000 Grand Prix GTP silvermist
-2003 Grand Prix GT redfire metallic
-1991 Grand Prix GTP LQ1/Getrag284 5 speed. Neon blue metallic.
-1999 Regal GSE....SOLD. |
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Scotty Mac Total posts: 2794
Scott McAvoy2002 Other Car Joined: 01 Oct 2003 Location: Deepest Darkest pits of HELL! Age: 45 |
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 3:47 pm Post subject: |
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1997 GP GT had the 4T60 1/2 vaccum 1/2 electronic POS trans!!
1997 GP GTP had a 4T65-e (same as 1998+ GP GT) no HD version.
Also 1997 is the only year GTPs without true traction control, IIRC GM did something with the trans to reduce wheel spin, but I can't remember what exactley.
1997 GP PCMs had a removable chip, instead of the flashable PCMs used in 1998+...again can't think of the exact names of the diffrences. _________________ 2002 WRX Wagon - SOLD!!
2009 Toyota Rav 4 Sport.... Yeah....... |
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myklos Total posts: 59 Mike2005 Grand Prix GTP Joined: 05 Mar 2007 Location: Endwell, NY |
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Grand Prix Fever Total posts: 789
Galen Vent2000 Grand Prix GTP Joined: 28 Dec 2007 Location: Webster, NY/ Englewood, Florida Age: 38 |
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 8:45 pm Post subject: |
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Wow...I checked out that link from above and that thing is Identical to my GTP....same year, color, 4 dr, same rims, mine was PA owned as well its whole life til I got it. The vin # is even almost the same the only difference is the last 3 #'s that one is 960, and the last 3 on mine are 111 |
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meltboy1 Total posts: 37
Jim1992 Other Car Joined: 22 Apr 2007 Location: Utica, NY Age: 43 |
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 2:11 am Post subject: |
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I really want a 2 door, but for that price it may be worth lookin into.. Thanks for the post. |
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meltboy1 Total posts: 37
Jim1992 Other Car Joined: 22 Apr 2007 Location: Utica, NY Age: 43 |
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Grand Prix Fever Total posts: 789
Galen Vent2000 Grand Prix GTP Joined: 28 Dec 2007 Location: Webster, NY/ Englewood, Florida Age: 38 |
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 2:29 am Post subject: |
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That looks like a Special Edition GTP judging by the rims...I dont think the Daytona's came w/ those rims. |
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meltboy1 Total posts: 37
Jim1992 Other Car Joined: 22 Apr 2007 Location: Utica, NY Age: 43 |
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:42 am Post subject: |
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well either way I am going to check it out tomorrow, are there really any common problems or issues with these cars I should look for? |
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Belo Total posts: 577
Brandon Emerson1998 Grand Prix GTP Joined: 17 Aug 2006 Location: Buffalo Age: 41 |
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 3:16 pm Post subject: |
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I'll be selling in less than a year. If you can wait that long  _________________
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vellianGT Total posts: 189
Greg1998 Grand Prix GT Joined: 22 Aug 2005 Location: Binghamton NY/Mansfield PA Age: 39 |
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 5:17 pm Post subject: |
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I dont believe its a daytona, If i remeber my seats were only two tone at the top not the bottom, still a nice looking GP _________________ The bonneville by the river is gone
Do you remeber college
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_Xbnm7XePY
my buddy doesn''t, thats my filming and editing
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