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    Garage Clean out

    first up, 04+ Grand Prix climate control unit. Great shape. $55 shipped to the lower 48. Buyer pays paypal fees. Next is a coil and mounting bracket. $50 shipped to the lower 48. Buyer pays paypal fees Stage 2 Intercooler with both heat exchangers, tubing and pump. $575 shipped...
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    Need engine work. What would you do?

    Do I need engine work. Short story, front main seal blew out, now have a slight knock from the engine. Car is a 2004 Grand Prix GTP. I'm looking at a couple of options Option 1: Pick up a low mileage L26 NA engine and top swap over. I can get one locally with the range of 10-50K miles for...
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    Are these OEM GTP Wheels?

    Are these the OEM wheels for an 04 GTP?
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    Contemplating Top Swap

    Well I'm contemplating a top swap on the 04 GP GTP. Basically, I can find a N/A motor from the same year or newer, with low miles for a pretty good price. About a third of what I can find a S/C version used for. The motor I have has a slight knock in the bottom end. I'm trying to put...
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    Low Oil Pressure Message

    At what pressure does the low oil pressure warning come on? Today, as i pulled into the parking spot at work the warning came on, shut the car off immediately. Checked the oil level and it was fine, actually a little over full. Let the car sit for 14 hours and then took a big chance to get...
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    Oil Leak Passenger Side

    Hey guys, So I have an oil leak on the passenger side. Looked as though it was from the pressure switch, and when I replaced it, it was loosely in the port. Started the car, and let it idle, no leak thought I was good. Drove about 10 miles, took a look still not leaking. Then, about a mile...
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    AZ Emissions Test

    I tried to take the 04 GTP through emissions yesterday and got a not ready rejection. The print out says that the Catalyst and Evap are still showing not ready. I had to clear the CEL after replacing the gas pedal position sensor, so I'm sure I haven't put enough miles on the car to get...
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    3 Button Vs. 5 Button DIC?

    Just curious about the difference between the 3 Button and 5 button DIC. my 04 has the 3 button, what additional is offered with the 5 button, if anything? Thanks, matt
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    Flashing PCM back to stock

    Is HPT or another tuning software necessary to flash the PCM back to stock? The GTP that I picked up has a modular 3.4'' pulley, and I just picked up a modular 3.8 to take it back to stock. Right now i'm just trying to get it road ready and reliable, as there are no other supporting mods for a...
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    PCM question

    hey guys, i have an 04 GTP that came with some mods and i am taking it back to stock. the pcm has a tune, but i'm not sure how it has been tuned. If i pick up an oem pcm off ebay does it need to be flashed with the VIN? or is it just plug and play? thanks, matt
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    What Pulley is This?

    Does anyone recognize the manufacturer of this modular pulley system? It came on the car I measured it to be a 3.4'' pulley, but want to go back to a 3.8'' until i get some other supporting mods for this pulley size. But I can't seem to determine which manufacturer this one is to get a...
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    04 GTP Reduced Engine Power

    Hey guys, So I'm working to get the GTP road ready, as the plan is to have it be my DD so we can sell the STS so we can get a bigger SUV for the growing family. Anyways, got the cooling system flushed, 180° Tstat, and replaced the dexcool with the universal stuff. The car starts, appears to...
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    Been Posting, guess I should Introduce Myself

    Hey guys, I've been posting a little bit, but figured I might as well introduce myself. I'm in AZ, a Mechanical Engineer by trade, and been working on my cars since I turned 16. It's a hobby and it saves me money...sometimes :) Recently picked up a 2004 Grand Prix GTP at an auction for a...
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    help: removing a stuck oil drain plug

    So I'm trying to change the oil on my new to me 04.gtp. So the previous owner must have been a moron, because the plug is completely rounded, no wrench grips it. Using some channel locks I get good grip, but all of my might isn't enough to budge it. Any tips? At least I know I need a new...
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    dash buttons and gauge cluster cover

    hey guys, so the new to me 04 GTP has a little bit of a rough interior. basically all of th buttons are worn so you cant tell what the button is. Can you get replacements? or stickers to put on them? Also, the gauge hood, or cover is cracked and broken. The part that clips in arounf the...
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