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    Default 06-19-2012
    I just bought a 97 gtp coupe has 162k n i plan to start modding slowly i have about 400-500 right now! Any help...n yes i read thru bluegtps thread lol
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    Default 06-19-2012
    Welcome to the forum mang...got any pics of the car?

    2002 Grand Prix GTP: 3.5 MPS, SD headers, 180* t-stat, HAI, AL104's,     Reptile Tune (SOLD)
    2004 GTO: Stock, slow and purple.
    see the TehBlacknPurplecar here ->>>    http://www.grandprixforums.net/threa...slow-car/page8
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    Default 06-19-2012
    welcome!

    i also have a 97 GTP coupe check out my ride page

    what color is yours?

    97 GTP DD, 1952 Ford F-1 Resto Project, 2006 Mustang GT "UnDeR CoNsTrUcTiOn", 02 GPGT SOLD!, 98 GTP Parted/Scraped
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    Default 06-19-2012
    Mine is green needs a little body work but nothing major...will need paint however lol ill post some tomorrow. Im trying to find some stock rims for it
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    Default 06-19-2012
    Greatings, and welcome to the bastard child that is the 97.
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    Default 06-20-2012
    Welcome. Best way to spend some of that money is doing a complete tune up and chacking to see if you Lower intake manifold gaskets have been changed to aluminum ones. If they are black plastic then they might be ticking time bombs for your engine.
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    Default 06-20-2012
    Quote Originally Posted by buickman104 View Post
    Welcome. Best way to spend some of that money is doing a complete tune up and chacking to see if you Lower intake manifold gaskets have been changed to aluminum ones. If they are black plastic then they might be ticking time bombs for your engine.
    Ive been told that a few times about the gasket lol im by no means a mechanic so how difficult is it lol
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    Default 06-20-2012
    Quote Originally Posted by gary2k7 View Post
    Ive been told that a few times about the gasket lol im by no means a mechanic so how difficult is it lol
    as long as you have a torque wrench and a couple hours...its not hard

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