[Shotimes] OT GTP's - was squeak in left side of dash

[Dave Garber]

 The GTP is ideally suited for an ATX. It's a low RPM, high torque
engine that doesn't require a lot of 'gear' for good performance. In
stock form they aren't 'faster' than a SHO. But, with very little
time/money they are low 14 - high 13 second cars. The SHO is 'ideally'
suited to the 5spd much more so than an ATX due to the high-rpm, low
torque nature of the engine (V6 or V8). To me, the V8 with a 5spd would
have been the ultimate SHO (IMNSHO), but Ford was definitely aiming the
V8 at a different crowd vs the V6 car.


In either case, with an ATX I find the V8 to be much more fun than the
ATX V6 cars. I'd personally never consider owning a V6 ATX.



Dave Garber
Pittsburgh, PA
99 White

-----Original Message-----
From: Mike.Wojton@us.o-i.com [mailto:Mike.Wojton@us.o-i.com] 
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2003 9:24 AM
To: shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: [Shotimes] OT GTP's was squeak in left side of dash

I don't know.  I've driven a couple GTPs.  Pretty fast.  Faster than a
SHO?  Probably not.  Would I like one with a 5 speed?  Sure.
Would I buy one?  Maybe.  My car's a daily driver.  It doesn't have to
be the fastest thing out there.

And, oh, don't start with that "soul" thing again.  : )


Mike Wojton
Toledo, Ohio

-'95 Green MTX  3/01-1/03 R.I.P.
   ShoShop y-pipe

-'95 White MTX
   '96 Brake Upgrade

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