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dingo · 04-02-2005, 05:50 AM

Cool car....I also have a V6 (3.8L) and find it quite enjoyable

Is it a manual or auto?

komotar · 04-02-2005, 07:03 AM

Nice, comfortable cruiser.

I don't like the bling bling wheels, but in general, I like the car.

When you were buying the car, did you have any other options?

Aleighy · 04-02-2005, 11:17 AM

The GA is a set in stone for life automatic, even tho its life is almost over...2005 is the last production year and then the G6 (stupid generic sedan) takes its place in Pontiac's line up. :x For right now the V6 doesnt sound all that great, but I'll be takin the stock exhaust off and putting two Flomaster 80's on it, although my boyfriend disagrees with this choice. In the end its safe to say that I just want it to sound like the V8 that chevy made back in the 60's, you know that deep rumble of pure muscle. And the blingin rims? stock, lol. I just keep em shiny

ZfrkS62 · 04-02-2005, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by Aleighy

The GA is a set in stone for life automatic, even tho its life is almost over...2005 is the last production year and then the G6 (stupid generic sedan) takes its place in Pontiac's line up. :x For right now the V6 doesnt sound all that great, but I'll be takin the stock exhaust off and putting two Flomaster 80's on it, although my boyfriend disagrees with this choice. In the end its safe to say that I just want it to sound like the V8 that chevy made back in the 60's, you know that deep rumble of pure muscle. And the blingin rims? stock, lol. I just keep em shiny

any car can have a 5 speed retrofitted into it

TransAm · 04-02-2005, 02:49 PM

If it is the same engine as the Firebird V6 then they come in a 5 speed I am pretty sure?

Aleighy · 04-02-2005, 02:58 PM

I promise the GA never ever came with a manual option. I've looked. :cry: But ZfrkS, maybe someday you can cut my tranny out for me and put in a stick, it would make the driving more fun

You just let me know the time and place, and don't you think that I wont be in my coveralls right along side you workin...

T-Bird · 04-02-2005, 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by TransAm2001

If it is the same engine as the Firebird V6 then they come in a 5 speed I am pretty sure?

Firebird has a tranny and Grand Am a transaxle it won't work and the Firebird had the 3.8 not the 3.1.

DeMoN · 04-02-2005, 06:56 PM

Nice pics there. When Im not this lazy, Ill go ahead and do one of these threads =D

coombsie66 · 04-03-2005, 01:41 PM

Nice car there! Surely that engine can be tuned up a bit? Or is that 175 bhp to the wheels?

AlienDB7 · 04-03-2005, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by Aleighy

I promise the GA never ever came with a manual option. I've looked. :cry: But ZfrkS, maybe someday you can cut my tranny out for me and put in a stick, it would make the driving more fun

You just let me know the time and place, and don't you think that I wont be in my coveralls right along side you workin...

Actually, grand am does/did come with manual on the base 2.4 (or 2.2 ecotec?). I've seen couple of '01 aleros with manual but I was busy trying to get some warranty work done so didn't bother getting a test drive.

BTW, I drive an Alero GLS with 3.4. Get 5 less hp but gotta love the torque

For those who want to check out the torque curve

http://media.gm.com/division/2005_pr...rand_AM_GT.pdf

ZfrkS62 · 04-03-2005, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by AlienDB7

Originally Posted by Aleighy

I promise the GA never ever came with a manual option. I've looked. :cry: But ZfrkS, maybe someday you can cut my tranny out for me and put in a stick, it would make the driving more fun

You just let me know the time and place, and don't you think that I wont be in my coveralls right along side you workin...

Actually, grand am does/did come with manual on the base 2.4 (or 2.2 ecotec?). I've seen couple of '01 aleros with manual but I was busy trying to get some warranty work done so didn't bother getting a test drive.

BTW, I drive an Alero GLS with 3.4. Get 5 less hp but gotta love the torque

For those who want to check out the torque curve

http://media.gm.com/division/2005_pr...rand_AM_GT.pdf

Well, if that means that there is a transaxle that will fit the V6, then this little lady may be in luck

poor girl needs to learn how to drive a stick though too. from what i gather all the cars she's tried to learn on weren't the forgiving type which can be quite discouraging for a beginner

T-Bird · 04-03-2005, 05:18 PM

well this is what I found on your style car aleighy for Manual transaxles. Good news is you should be able to find one in a Junkyard but I'm not sure if you can mate it up to the V-6 or not but it's worth a try IMO. Also it's a Getrag so it's probably an excellent transaxle.

oops forgot the link: http://www.autoworld.com/news/pontiac/2000grand_am.htm

TransAm · 04-03-2005, 06:40 PM

Just a point, people

It might be cheaper to sell the car and buy a manual one?

T-Bird · 04-03-2005, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by TransAm2001

Just a point, people

It might be cheaper to sell the car and buy a manual one?

well you can get the tranny and other essential parts for maybe 3 grand rebuilt or 1200 at the most junkyard. and if you buy it with a manual you get a smaller engine.

AlienDB7 · 04-03-2005, 10:24 PM

Even if the getrag 5spd can fit, it probably won't be able to handle the extra torque from the V6. According to getrag's site, it's designed for upto 250Nm (278Nm for the 3.4).

The tranny on my car is having about 4% slipperage already...