Grand Am

[HURST442]

Lookin at a '02 Grand Am GT...anyone know alot about them, or got experience/comments on them ? :dunno:

[david_bmx]

Ya are thease cars any good? can you get any hp out of there engines and if you can what hp can you get for a resonable amout of monny.? thx
David D

[HURST442]

The HP on it is 175 and 205ft/lb...which isnt to bad for a light car...theres definitley potential

[403Gemini]

not bad cars, cept what i hate about GM is all their higher end models (v6's) are only in auto

definatly turned me away from em :thumbsdow

[bspot]

modding the 3400 will involve alot of custom work to take it very far. (Unless you just want headers/intake/exhaust).

Everything is more expensive for them though because there is less demand.

3400's are rather ancient pushroads with a reputation for gasket leaks. They barely run faster than their 2.2L ECOTEC counterparts that come with a 5 spd. Oh yeah... handling sorta sucks stock.

If i was you, I wouldn't. If you really dig grand am's, get an ECOTEC with a 5-spd.

[QuasarCav]

Originally posted by bspot
modding the 3400 will involve alot of custom work to take it very far. (Unless you just want headers/intake/exhaust).

Everything is more expensive for them though because there is less demand.

3400's are rather ancient pushroads with a reputation for gasket leaks. They barely run faster than their 2.2L ECOTEC counterparts that come with a 5 spd. Oh yeah... handling sorta sucks stock.

If i was you, I wouldn't. If you really dig grand am's, get an ECOTEC with a 5-spd.


:werd:

This guy knows whats up. It a grand am with sporty styling, that is all dont expect a miracle.

The low-rev torque is it's best asset but It's no fun driving a car that peaks at 4500rpm, trust me I drive a Z24. Nice passing power on the highway but Civic Si's will pull away from the lights.

Heres a recap

-175hp, 205tq
-4 spd auto
-Shitty resale
-Not a fantastic engine

[KGB]

I drove one as a rent a car to edmonton and that thing just used up alot of gas, (driving was a bit spirited) if u really want to get a brand new domestic, i would get impala and slam it to the ground its plentY fast.

[KGB]

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[Aleks]

Originally posted by HURST442
The HP on it is 175 and 205ft/lb...which isnt to bad for a light car...theres definitley potential

The Grand Am is NOT light. The best I've seen them run at race city was mid 16s. In all honesty I would go for something else. I know they are dirt cheap to buy and probably pretty good transportation but if you are a bit of an enthusiast I would look elsewhere...

[david_bmx]

O ok Is that 175hp out off what engine?

[bspot]

Thats the 3400, but like I say they are only a few tenths faster than the 2.2L 140HP ECOTEC.