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Originally Posted by Blk02stang
They dont put much power down stock...290ish at the wheels. Dynoed a few 6spd and Auto's and all were right around 290-300hp at the wheel.
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Well, I have driven my Ls2 G0aTfor 32k miles now so let me clear up a few gray areas for y'all...
First, Ls1 GTO's put down 290-300whp while Ls2 goats put down 330-345whp stock with autos being on the low end... As you can see form my sig, with catback, air filter and tune, I am putting down 365/360 to the road.
My experiences are based on the Ls2 goat, which has an electronic throttle and tons of computer management (most of can be adjusted with a tune)
I have very little track experience but I took my car to a 'GTO' day when it was stock and managed to run mid to upper 13's (@103ish) all day in 110+ heat and traction control on the whole time.
On traction control and reduced fuel and timing: the traction control is very non-intrusive on Goats. It won't kick in if both wheels are spinning, but when it does, the car bogs like it's towing a 10,000lb trailer. However, you don't need to have traction control engage for it to pull timing. Basically, if the car thinks it's about to be 'abused' (like popping the clutch), it will reduce performance (1st, 2nd, and 3rd only). Supposed to help drive train reliability/durability.
Fortunately for GTO owners, a tune can remove most of the reduction...
On racing...
yes the gto weighs in at a hefty 3800lbs but it is rock solid and a car you can drive comfortably all day long...
launching is the GTO's weak point; lots of weight, skinny tires and IRS (allows for tons of wheel hop) make pulling a 2.0 60ft
verry difficult...
Stock for Stock the only mustangs an Ls2 goat has to worry about are the supercharged ones probably '03 or newer...
I personally have had the honor of racing two cobras (both from 60ish rolls), the first time shortly after I got my car, the cobra was barely creeping away from me, the second right after my air filter and catback but before tune and I barely crept away from him...
I couldn't tell you the years cause (no offense, but) all those mustangs look the same to me but I know neither where the 'retro' version; the second one had the svt badge and the first one was not stock...
I have destroyed every other mustang to challenge me. I have also killed every f-body that wanted to 'test it' including a Camaro SS with an Ls1 and at least long tubes...
I recently raced a c5 vette from a 50mph roll, he started in second, me in third; He got a jump by about 1/2 a car but we ran even until I got close to the top of third and started to gain a little, but as soon as we shifted to fourth it was even acceleration again... GTO owners will tell you it's a drivers race with a c5 but I'd give the edge to the c5...
I guess my point is, don't underestimate the goat...
BTW, i understand this is a mustang forum so I have my flame suit on...
I also understand stock for stock is one thing, but when it comes to modding all bets are off...fast is fast