# Requesting assistance \*GTP 3800 GM crew\* **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [January 3, 2006, 10:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/requesting-assistance-gtp-3800-gm-crew/6365 "2006-01-03T10:52:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![vq30de](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/9dc877/32.png) [@vq30de](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vq30de)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2006, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/requesting-assistance-gtp-3800-gm-crew/6365/81 "2006-01-04T19:31:19Z")
join [unycgpforuns.com](http://unycgpforuns.com), look for posts by “2fast4u”. He posted an awesome tutorial for tuning… ---
**Author:** ![The\_Russian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the_russian/32/7414_2.png) [@The\_Russian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The_Russian)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2006, 7:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/requesting-assistance-gtp-3800-gm-crew/6365/82 "2006-01-04T19:44:40Z")
alright, thank you ---
**Author:** ![13005TEDGP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/1/edb3f5/32.png) [@13005TEDGP](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/13005TEDGP)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2006, 1:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/requesting-assistance-gtp-3800-gm-crew/6365/83 "2006-01-06T13:42:46Z")
If u need anything installed, or tuned…PM me I may be able to help. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Russian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the_russian/32/7414_2.png) [@The\_Russian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The_Russian)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2006, 1:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/requesting-assistance-gtp-3800-gm-crew/6365/84 "2006-01-06T13:46:28Z")
Thanks, i have hand tools thats about it, right now i just have to get my rear sway bar fixed, came off driver side, and rusted out of the frame rail, so i gotta get a new plate and new bracketry and ill be back and solid. ---
**Author:** ![13005TEDGP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/1/edb3f5/32.png) [@13005TEDGP](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/13005TEDGP)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2006, 2:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/requesting-assistance-gtp-3800-gm-crew/6365/85 "2006-01-06T14:02:06Z")
I dont think you’re gonna have to worry about PCM tuning yet. That would probably be a bit overwhelming. Just worry about basic mods. Well, actually concentrate on what kind of car you want to get. If you want to get a Grand Prix…this is what I would do if I was in your situation. Save like crazy…eat at home dont buy stupid stuff…save…save…save… Then by summer sell the bonnie, and start lookin for a GT/GTP. Now since you are REALLY on a budget, I’d say…buy a '98GTP. Then, buy the cheap(er) mods. CAI=Cold Air Intake, a 3.4" Supercharger pulley=builds boost quicker, exhaust system. Then After more saving and more reading on [www.ClubGP.com](http://www.ClubGP.com) and [www.UNYCGP.com](http://www.UNYCGP.com) you’ll know what other mods to buy. I (along with the other GP guys will help you along the way) I have LOTS of experience with these cars and even more with the engine. Studderin also knows alot but he gets a lil creepy with his knowledge…😉 ---
**Author:** ![The\_Russian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the_russian/32/7414_2.png) [@The\_Russian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The_Russian)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2006, 2:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/requesting-assistance-gtp-3800-gm-crew/6365/86 "2006-01-06T14:06:52Z")
hahaha, i was planin on saving somewhere between 3-5 grand, I might be pickin up one of the guys heres GTPs i dont know the year off hand, its up in this thread somewhere, and so is his SN that i cant remember. he wants 4k for it. but i need more details, its already S/C and has some mods done to it, so i can sort of get it to where i want to more easily. I want a Good deal of power, but i dont want to eat a tranny every 3 months. according to some people theres a fine line on that. Do you or anyone know the maximum safe horsepower on these trannys? ---
**Author:** ![The\_Russian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the_russian/32/7414_2.png) [@The\_Russian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The_Russian)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2006, 2:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/requesting-assistance-gtp-3800-gm-crew/6365/87 "2006-01-06T14:10:41Z")
Id prefer to get a 00 or newer , i like the body style better. more physically attractive, it would be a SE or something and id have to do all my own shit, but hey, thats how you learn right. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2006, 2:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/requesting-assistance-gtp-3800-gm-crew/6365/88 "2006-01-06T14:30:03Z")
well. this is all i can give you. 97-98 grand prix gtps are going for madd cheap now. and the older years… don’t have the SC code on the vin. so insurance is cheaper. carl (vq30de) told me that a while ago. He knows what he is talking about :tup: oh and cinnabons, he knows about them too. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Russian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the_russian/32/7414_2.png) [@The\_Russian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The_Russian)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2006, 2:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/requesting-assistance-gtp-3800-gm-crew/6365/89 "2006-01-06T14:32:00Z")
some of them are cheap, and they have high miles, i found a 2000, SE with 50 some odd miles for 4500. no SC but i can do that, cheaper insurance ya know. i might buy carls, but i like the newer style better ---
**Author:** ![vq30de](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/9dc877/32.png) [@vq30de](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vq30de)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2006, 2:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/requesting-assistance-gtp-3800-gm-crew/6365/90 "2006-01-06T14:43:56Z")
> [@The\_Russian](#): > > Id prefer to get a 00 or newer , i like the body style better. more physically attractive, it would be a SE or something and id have to do all my own shit, but hey, thats how you learn right. 97-03 have same body style FYI ---
**Author:** ![The\_Russian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the_russian/32/7414_2.png) [@The\_Russian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The_Russian)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2006, 2:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/requesting-assistance-gtp-3800-gm-crew/6365/91 "2006-01-06T14:44:55Z")
i was lookin on cars dot com and the pics were diff, well ok that makes it cheaper ---
**Author:** ![vq30de](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/9dc877/32.png) [@vq30de](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vq30de)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2006, 2:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/requesting-assistance-gtp-3800-gm-crew/6365/92 "2006-01-06T14:50:24Z")
![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v372/vq30dett/swamp5.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v372/vq30dett/swamp5.jpg) theres mine, HORRIBLY DIRTY/UGLIER THAN USUAL lol ---
**Author:** ![The\_Russian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the_russian/32/7414_2.png) [@The\_Russian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The_Russian)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2006, 2:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/requesting-assistance-gtp-3800-gm-crew/6365/93 "2006-01-06T14:58:36Z")
MMMM still, that is hot, id have to get it painted black LOL, and get some chrome dubs, but i like that. how many miles you say? what year? i am indeed interested ---
**Author:** ![vq30de](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/9dc877/32.png) [@vq30de](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vq30de)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2006, 3:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/requesting-assistance-gtp-3800-gm-crew/6365/94 "2006-01-06T15:00:28Z")
its a 99 124k miles, 44k on transmission (just replaced it) It has leather, heated seats, 8 speaker Bose, heads up, bla bla bla… Overall I like it a lot, but its time to either move on to something faster and AWD or more luxo like a bimmer… ---
**Author:** ![The\_Russian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the_russian/32/7414_2.png) [@The\_Russian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The_Russian)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2006, 3:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/requesting-assistance-gtp-3800-gm-crew/6365/95 "2006-01-06T15:02:58Z")
OOOO HUD!!! wow, stop talking or im gonna be in more debt ---
**Author:** ![vq30de](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/9dc877/32.png) [@vq30de](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vq30de)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2006, 3:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/requesting-assistance-gtp-3800-gm-crew/6365/96 "2006-01-06T15:05:02Z")
ok average retail is $7k, trade in is $5.5k, buy it now for $4500 with door damage. Includes parts needed to fix (matching door and fender). You can mount them yourself very easily. Good snow tires, new parts too and it has sunroof ---
**Author:** ![13005TEDGP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/1/edb3f5/32.png) [@13005TEDGP](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/13005TEDGP)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2006, 3:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/requesting-assistance-gtp-3800-gm-crew/6365/97 "2006-01-06T15:05:29Z")
Most people that beat on there cars “limited” amounts can make a tranny last with 300WHP/380Wft.lbs. Tq. I’ve gone through one tranny and I’ve gone between 280Whp to ~roughly~ 320ishWhp. Studderin’s car ran mid 12’s and dyno’ed 'round 330Whp and was on a stock tranny. DID U SIGN UP ON [www.ClubGP.com](http://www.ClubGP.com) YET??? Almost ALL your answers are there. I got spare parts if u need some…lol. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Russian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the_russian/32/7414_2.png) [@The\_Russian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The_Russian)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2006, 4:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/requesting-assistance-gtp-3800-gm-crew/6365/98 "2006-01-06T16:30:42Z")
> [@vq30de](#): > > ok average retail is $7k, trade in is $5.5k, buy it now for $4500 with door damage. Includes parts needed to fix (matching door and fender). You can mount them yourself very easily. Good snow tires, new parts too > > and it has sunroof I cant even think to buy until august, i have a $1800 debt to resolve first ---
**Author:** ![The\_Russian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the_russian/32/7414_2.png) [@The\_Russian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The_Russian)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2006, 4:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/requesting-assistance-gtp-3800-gm-crew/6365/99 "2006-01-06T16:43:08Z")
just registered to clupgp [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/requesting-assistance-gtp-3800-gm-crew/6365.md?page=4)