97-00 Grand Prix SE/GTs

[Dasfinc]

interested in getting one if/when the truck is gone.

Are there things to look out for? How can i spot a LIM failure when shopping for one? why do so many SE's have the GT front end? should 3100 powered ones really be avoided? (this would just be a DD for my girly) etc etc etc?

how much $ for a NA long block? how hard to swap motors? etc etc?

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[Turk]

Youarecrazy

 

[Dasfinc]

Youarecrazy

y? the NA ones seem to be pretty reliable, they can be had cheaply, and are a decent size.

 

[Turk]

y? the NA ones seem to be pretty reliable, they can be had cheaply, and are a decent size.

You just go through cars like nobody's business.

 

[Euro]

I wouldn't be turned away from an NA GT or a 3100 SE. My dad had an SE and it was one of the best cars he'd had in a while. Besides from having the original LIM gasket done at around 90k(I don't even remember it leaking, just to be safe) it was damn reliable.

The SE's that got the GT/P front bumper are 2001-2003's. The 97-2000's got the other front end.

 

[Freebeer187]

go S/C

 

[Sinister Drag Designs]

GTs are fine. most of the same options as the GTP. Same look if debadged.
One of the easier FWD GM motors to work on. Cheap insurance, easy to add power to by top swapping.
Just look out for LIM failures and UIM warpage like mentioned above.
LIM failures can be seen by loss of coolant and puddling around the manfold.

I had a l36 with 308k on it when I sold it. They last

 

[Dasfinc]

You just go through cars like nobody's business.

The truck is Kims, we bought it July last year from her uncle. its served us well, but mpgs kill her, and we'd like a sedan.

 

[Dasfinc]

I wouldn't be turned away from an NA GT or a 3100 SE. My dad had an SE and it was one of the best cars he'd had in a while. Besides from having the original LIM gasket done at around 90k(I don't even remember it leaking, just to be safe) it was damn reliable.

The SE's that got the GT/P front bumper are 2001-2003's. The 97-2000's got the other front end.

I found a 98 SE with the GT front clip on craigs...?

I also found a 99 GA SE V6 with 66k on it for a good deal...

 

[RebelGTP]

Get GTP...

Gain respect...

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[bikrboy128]

The truck is Kims, we bought it July last year from her uncle. its served us well, but mpgs kill her, and we'd like a sedan.

what are you getting married to that skank now?

 

[Euro]

Get GTP...

Gain respect...

werd. I don't get no resspect

I found a 98 SE with the GT front clip on craigs...?

He put it on....no factory SE's got the GT bumper until 01.

 

[RebelGTP]

Buy this, K thnx...

http://www.thechicagogarage.org/forum/showthread.php?p=525174

 

[Fish]

The GTPs are rated to get lower MPG, yet get higher. Downside is running premium. Upside is power. Downside is seeing easy gains with little $$$. Its a tricky game with these Wbodies.

 

[syP]

stay away from 97.


a 98+ GT would be great.

 

[02BlueGT]

easy to add power to by top swapping.

:rollpicard:


Seriously though, I put my 94 SE 3100 through hell, and it was good, and the GT has plenty of go fo a DD..... just not for me

 

[PANDA]

what are you getting married to that skank now?

I read this and I thought you said "getting married to shank now"

 

[Dasfinc]

what are you getting married to that skank now?

I bought the truck for her, ive used it for towing TONS of times, she has been paying me back for it, and it has never let her down or stranded her.

 

[Dasfinc]

Buy this, K thnx...

http://www.thechicagogarage.org/forum/showthread.php?p=525174

its a Coupe, and a Bit more than id like $$$ wise.

 

[slowchevy]

put her in something nice.

 

[bikrboy128]

yes, like a blue barrel.

 

[G_T_O]

lol ya i agree put her into something nice thats not bad i woulda bought it if i didnt buy mine already 2 weeks ago

 

[Euro]

I don't get it, what do you all mean by "put her in something nice?"

 

[RebelGTP]

yes, like a blue barrel.

Drew Petersen Reference FTMFW

 

[EmersonHart13]

Don't get a 3100. If you get a nicely optioned GT it will serve you well.... Easy to work on so you shouldn't have any problems. If you need parts or motors or anything talk to Ed Morad. Oh and www.clubgp.com HAVE FUN! lol