1999-2004 GT questions.

[Ear Rak]

No torque arm.

Trianglated 4 bar/link.

Same setup since 1979 to 04

 

[greasy]

fixed

Damn I hate making mistakes! Thanks for catching that

 

[Ear Rak]

Damn I hate making mistakes! Thanks for catching that

No problem. I try to correct people as much as possible.

 

[rocket5979]

96-98 are different from 99-01 motors in the heads intake also.

96-98 are "B" heads

99-01 are "C" heads

You CAN'T interchange heads with out doing the whole top end.

Thanks. I didn't feel like continuing on about the heads too. Saved me some time.

Awesome, thanks for the info, gents. How does the torque arm mount up..like a camaro?

The torque arm bolts to the rear center section of the 8.8" solid axle rear end with a few modifications. The front bracket will bolt to 8 metal tabs that will weld to aftermarket subframe connectors. Install takes roughly 4 hours if the subframe connectors are already installed.

No torque arm.

Trianglated 4 bar/link.

Same setup since 1979 to 04

He was referring to the aftermarket torque arm that I had previously mentioned, not the stock suspension setup.

 

[Ear Rak]

Thanks. I didn't feel like continuing on about the heads too. Saved me some time.



The torque arm bolts to the rear center section of the 8.8" solid axle rear end with a few modifications. The front bracket will bolt to 8 metal tabs that will weld to aftermarket subframe connectors. Install takes roughly 4 hours if the subframe connectors are already installed.



He was referring to the aftermarket torque arm that I had previously mentioned, not the stock suspension setup.

ahhh gotcha, thought he was gettin all chebby on me.

 

[slowchevy]

All of that stuff I would likely never even get into. Whatever I get will be a DD.

 

[Ear Rak]

they're great DD's if you're lookin for fun car to putt around in. Just make sure you have a beater with a heater or some snow tires for winter duties.

They're horrible in the winter.

 

[slowchevy]

Oh come on they can't be that bad. People drove rwd in snow for how long..winter tires and tube sand should make it plenty good..no? They don't seem that light.

 

[Ear Rak]

its not the that they're light, its that all the weight is up front.

I daily drove one for 5 years. They're horrible in the winter.

 

[Sprayin]

My 3v and my fox bodies were just fine in the snow. Can't speak about the SN-95, but they can't be any worse.

 

[Ear Rak]

I'm not saying it can't be done, but if I had a choice, I would drive something else.

 

[slowchevy]

15s with narrow snowtires and 17" bullits with nice summers.......lol

 

[Sprayin]

I think my Mustangs were better in the snow than my beater 97 Cavalier was.

 

[Ear Rak]

although, i did have 315's on it in the winter everytime.

 

[slowchevy]

Would put 205/60/16s on lol

 

[Outlaw]

You'll be fine in the winter... I DD'd my 01 formula for 2 winters and a handfull of other RWD "sporty" cars since.

 

[ktraver97ss]

With the right tires you'll be fine, just take your time.

PS: Buy my partners GT so I can sell him my truck and I can buy TBSS, kthnx. Its white!

 

[slowchevy]

Saving up money for a down payment on whatever I get so I can get the impala in on a trade and put some cash on that for something nice

 

[rocket5979]

All of that stuff I would likely never even get into. Whatever I get will be a DD.

What does daily driver status have anything to do with the amount of mods you install on a car? lol At least you have a decent basic list to start from if you ever do feel like modding.

 

[Mook]

to be quite honest eric, i would try and sell the impala privately....unless you can find another dealer to give you 5,000, you're gonna get hosed on trade in.

 

[rocket5979]

to be quite honest eric, i would try and sell the impala privately....unless you can find another dealer to give you 5,000, you're gonna get hosed on trade in.

I agree. If you aren't in a huge rush then list it for private sale on Autotrader. I have bought and sold a few cars on there and have always had great experiences with it. It even has a guide on how to formulate and word your sales pitch to potential buyers which should help you out quite a bit. You will likely get more money out of it like Mook said if you do it that way.

 

[Outlaw]

Idk why, but Autotrader has never sold a car of mine. I've sold close to 60 on Craigslist though lol.

 

[rocket5979]

Idk why, but Autotrader has never sold a car of mine. I've sold close to 60 on Craigslist though lol.

That's crazy. I have usually started out thinking that I would go with the cheap AT listing only to opt for the more expensive one that doesn't expire just in the off chance that it takes a while to sell the car. It always seems that when I decide to pay more money for the longer listing that I am receiving calls within 24 hours from people wanting to know more about the vehicle which kind of negated spending extra in the first place. lol I personally really like it and has worked well for me. About the only thing I have been able to sell on CL have been tools. Never had much luck with vehicles. I guess everyone's experiences are different.

 

[greasy]

I ran 235 Blizzaks on my 2004 GT with NO weight in the trunk and my car was a BAUCE in the snow. The only thing that sucked was coming to a stop on an incline. Once that happens you end up traveling up the hill sideways with the car revving around 4K the whole time.

 

[rocket5979]

The only thing that sucked was coming to a stop on an incline. Once that happens you end up traveling up the hill sideways with the car revving around 4K the whole time.

Yet one more reason why I love my 4x4 and snow tires for winter duty.