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Just wanted to introduce myself. Last night I picked up a GTS Creampuff....bright red. I am a car freak. I tune, race, build, blow-up and fix all my own stuff. I have always loved the looks of these cars and am thrilled to now own one. Just to show you how bad I am, yesterday (same day I p/u the car) FedEx dropped off my smoot tubes, 172 thermo, and VEC2. I can't wait to start tuning this baby as I hear there actually is some 'hidden' horsepower in the PCM.

One question on the V-10. I don't see a MAF, so are these motors speed density?

Anyhow, drop me a note! And I look forward to seeing you at the races!
 
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Get the Roe power steering vent tube. That should be on everyone's "first mod" list.
 
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Yes, speed density. We don't need no stink'in MAF sensor!

Welcome to the club! Post some pics when you have a chance.
 
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Welcome. The VEC2 will improve overall performance. Factory program is too lean at the low end and too rich at the top end. Install a wideband monitor to help tune it right. Cast pistons won't take much abuse.

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Wow, the salesman confirms this....he said the Red ones are also known as 'liteweights' due to the different paint chemicals that save over 200 lbs !!!

Cool. I like this crowd !
 
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Just a warning... once you start the mods... you can't stop. Next mods is...
Good choice on your new ride. Congrats :2tu:
 
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Well I certainly appreciate the kind welcome. And I tell you what, I thought I got alot of attention in my old Grand National and my radical sounding Corvette. Sheesh, nothing compares to the attention you get in one of these babies! I love it!

I can't wait to dive into the VEC2 programming this weekend and tinker with installing the red smooth tubes.
Speaking of which, what is the preferred air-intake, maybe the 'carbon fiber' induction box that is open to the scoop but yet sealed from the hot engine air?

Thanks!
 
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Well I certainly appreciate the kind welcome. And I tell you what, I thought I got alot of attention in my old Grand National and my radical sounding Corvette. Sheesh, nothing compares to the attention you get in one of these babies! I love it!

I can't wait to dive into the VEC2 programming this weekend and tinker with installing the red smooth tubes.
Speaking of which, what is the preferred air-intake, maybe the 'carbon fiber' induction box that is open to the scoop but yet sealed from the hot engine air?

Thanks!
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For the money you can do better than a carbon fibre air box. The plastic one isn't that heavy anyway. I am getting Kumho V700 rear tires as my first real mod since I can't keep it straight enough when accelerating. Haven't arrived yet but I'll post my results.
Congrats and welcome. :2tu:
 
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