Balandar's Blog

Gencon 2005 was a blast! Next year I’ll need to go more than just one day. Martok, Hudson, and myself from The Honor Empire were there.

The highlight of the show as meeting Tricia Helfer from Battlestar Galactica.

What can I say?

Straight from the manual (note that this is not the size of the GTO tire!).

P215/70R15 97S
A B / C D E  F

More than 3000 pages of repair instructions written by General Motors, this is the original manual. It contains Diagnostic Information and Procedures, Schematics and Routing Diagrams, Component Locator, Repair Instructions, Description and Operation, Specifications, and Special Tools and equipment. Service information on HVAC, Body & Accessories, Restraints, Steering, Suspension, Driveline/Axle, Brakes, Engine and Transmission/Transaxle.

Catchcan

http://www.accmachtech.com/pcvcatchcans.htm

The $25 bracket from AMW will not fit on an 05... I think.

There are only 2 holes in the heads on an LS2 where there are 3 holes on an LS1.

If you space the bracket out alittle with a nut and a few washers you don't have to trim the FRC's 1/2" on the bottom and 3/4" on the top.

http://ls2gto.com Comments 

Pontiac Letters and Arrow Head

Use dental floss, 4lb fishing line, or stiff piece of plastic/paper to work through the glue that holds them. There are holes behind the arrow head however.

Paint

The 05 GTO has a really bad thin paint. Get The clear Bra 3M stuff, it really helps.

Unlocking

Press unlock button once for left door. Press and hold for .5 seconds for both or press twice. Turn signals flash twice, and horn chrips twice. If chrips 5 times then there is a problem with the door lock. If lock system is overloaded, power supply is cut for 30 seconds. If they flash three times (the lights) when pressing unlock, then an attempted break-in has occurred (turn ignition on, look at trip computer display for the ALARM ACTIVATED message. They will show until the trip computer MODE button is pressed).

Power Steering

The GTO power steering system uses Dexron III ATF. Make sure you USE ATF, and not Power Steering Fluid! Your pump will go out using power steering fluid.

2005 GTO 6-Speed dealer invoice ranges from $31,868-$31,192 (MSRP $33,690)
2005 GTO Automatic dealer invoice ranges from $32,562-$31,873 (MSRP $34,295)
The 2005 SAP 17801014 is priced at $1660 (MSRP $2371.42)
18" Wheels. MSRP $495

What to look for when you buy your new goat.

For those of you who don't know, I'm looking at buying a 2005 Pontiac GTO. I've been looking since late February/early March, but I haven’t had the money until now... Soooo, I'll be posting a lot of information related to the GTO over the next few days/weeks/months. This is mostly for my reference so I can look it up whenever and wherever I want (instead of printing out a book worth of information).

Engine & Power

• All-aluminum 6.0L Gen IV LS2 V8 engine with 400 hp and 400 lb-ft torque

Transmission

• Standard 4L65-E 4-speed automatic transmission
• Available Tremec close-ratio 6-speed manual

EPA mileage estimates

• 6.0L automatic: 16/21 (city/highway mpg)
• 6.0L manual: 17/25 (city/highway mpg)