GT conversion

[lowrider2962]

pretty soon i plan to do a GT conversion on my car and im wondering if the SC/T kit is something i would want to add. so if anyone has some pics of your GA SC/T i would appriciate if u would post them so i could see what it looks like. im kinda in the market and looking around at some stuff. thanks a bunch

[Big Joe]

Search around. There has to be hundreds of pics of people with that kit.

[Peyman]

picssss

[lowrider2962]

thats in the GAOC calender

[coupe]

Im not a fan of the GT conversions at all.

You have an SE, run with it, make it the nicest SE around.

Other wise trade in your SE for a GT.

[b2089]

I'm sort of with Rand on this one. Don't convert an SE to a GT, it just isn't right. Either run with an SE or do the RKsport thing.

[DomestikDemon]

Its like trying to be something your not.

Like Eminem, for example. You get the idea...:lol: :roll2:

[Matt95GT]

Isn't right? Trying to be something you're not? Going by that logic, the SC/T hood and spoiler shouldn't allowed on any car lacking the blower on the SC/T concept.

Adding GT fascias and sides is both cheaper and better quality than any aftermarket fiberglass body kit. As appearance mods go, it is one of the most tasteful ideas on an SE.

[car audio dave]

i did a GT conversion, and i was happy with it. i find it classier than any of the body kits, and it doesnt mean you claim you ahve a GT. i refused to put on GT emblems since it wasnt a GT, i just liked the GT body parts better.

i would suggest getting the SCT kit. i think it looks awesome.

[Nighthawk243]

SE SC/T perhaps ;).

[Twista89]

yea I like the GT kit for the 92-95 grand ams thats y im going to do the conversion to my car. I would get a GT car but I dont got the money :lol:

[03GT-SC/T]

Originally posted by Matt95GT
Isn't right? Trying to be something you're not? Going by that logic, the SC/T hood and spoiler shouldn't allowed on any car lacking the blower on the SC/T concept.

Adding GT fascias and sides is both cheaper and better quality than any aftermarket fiberglass body kit. As appearance mods go, it is one of the most tasteful ideas on an SE. I agree, the SC/T kits seem to be built pretty good too, heres a pic of mine.

[bballr4567]

Originally posted by Nighthawk243
SE SC/T perhaps ;). Mine will be a SE/T when Im done.


Yea I agree with rand too. SEs are SEs. Keep it stock or go with RK!!

[V6Kid]

IMO I think the SE for 96-98 look best, you just have to lower it and put some nice shoes on it and small things. The front gt bumper for my year is to sharp and juts out, the side fenders, i hate how the cup down forming with the wheel at the wells, and the rear end is the only bit I like because the dual exhaust. Other than that the lil flares that run along the side of the car are great for se's but sometimes I like the gt smooth flat style more. just my .02

[Brandon]

yea. i wouldnt convert an se to a gt unless you really have to such as a wreck or something...... cause in the end the tranny is still different....

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l180/bigb04/Southeastway%20Park%20XTi/rebelXTI006.jpg

[ManktheTank19]

Who cares about a tranny and who cares about what a person does with there car. Pretty much every gen version of the GT is better looking than the SE version. People convert to the GT because the sticker price on the GT is higher and so is the insurance.

Converting to the gt body style is probably one of the easiest appearence mods that can be done when it comes to an individual wanting a body kit. The GT kit is stock (OEM) and should fit perfectly if the car hasn't had any accidents.

[coupe]

Originally posted by ManktheTank19
Who cares about a tranny and who cares about what a person does with there car. Pretty much every gen version of the GT is better looking than the SE version. People convert to the GT because the sticker price on the GT is higher and so is the insurance.

Converting to the gt body style is probably one of the easiest appearence mods that can be done when it comes to an individual wanting a body kit. The GT kit is stock (OEM) and should fit perfectly if the car hasn't had any accidents.

After buying the parts, install, prep and paint you might as well have just bought a GT to begin with.

[tenspeed]

Originally posted by Brandon
yea. i wouldnt convert an se to a gt unless you really have to such as a wreck or something......

Check it out, he had a wreck a day after asking about the conversion.

http://www.gaownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=71208

[b2089]

I know you didn't ask my opinion and I apologize if it's unwanted, but I'd rather see the money go to other mods. Why blend into the crowd of GTs when you can make a niche for yourself. Look at Nikki's car for example, it's proud to be an SE. Someone here even de-ribbed their cars and ran with that. Maybe de-rib the sides and put a more aggressive front and rear fascia, who knows. Just don't be ordinary at an extreme cost.

Anyway if you do the GT conversion I wish you luck.

How would a de-ribbed car look with GT front and rear fascia (no middle ribbing to contrast but no ditch like the newer SE's?)

[litdevil316]

me, i'd rather have the GT front bumber for my car, so it doesnt look as rounded as it does.

[Ralph]

we don't buy a GT because u can't get a 5-speed. I'll take that over the 3.29 tranny any day.

[Brandon]

atleast someone figured where i was going with the tranny :)

[litdevil316]

unless your a 96-98 guy and can get the gt stock with the 5speed. lol, but then again you get the 4banger and not a v6

[Matt95GT]

Originally posted by litdevil316
unless your a 96-98 guy and can get the gt stock with the 5speed. lol, but then again you get the 4banger and not a v6

Then go older... 92-94 GT HO Quad 4... then you get a 5-speed and 30 more HP. :D




...There's endless combos really. Personally if I were to build a 99+ it would be an SE with Ecotec + 5-speed... add Turbo, GT rear discs, GT or SC/T kit.

[litdevil316]

lol, tru there. but i've always like how the 96-98s looked. sllek yet more rounded.

[TheCardinalGate]

Originally posted by Matt95GT
Then go older... 92-94 GT HO Quad 4... then you get a 5-speed and 30 more HP. :D




...There's endless combos really. Personally if I were to build a 99+ it would be an SE with Ecotec + 5-speed... add Turbo, GT rear discs, GT or SC/T kit. I love those old Quad4's. Save for the amazing amount of problems those things tend to have... I actually found a 94 GT Coupe with a 5 speed and HOQ4. Three words: Blown Head Gasket.

[rys99grandam]

I did not like the way my SE looked till I lowered it.

Its Ribbed for my pleasure!

[litdevil316]

:lol:

[cardude007617]

the tranny isnt the only diference on a GT, we also have the sway bars in the rear, stiffere suspension if im correct, and a higher goverened speed so it still wont be a "real" GT. im not saying to skip it or not but id spend that 1200 dollars + ur time on performance parts....

[03grandam]

Originally posted by cardude007617
the tranny isnt the only diference on a GT, we also have the sway bars in the rear, stiffere suspension if im correct, and a higher goverened speed so it still wont be a "real" GT. im not saying to skip it or not but id spend that 1200 dollars + ur time on performance parts....

Your right it wont be a real "GT" but adding a sc/t kit to a GT don't make it a real "sc/t either but ppl do it cause thats what they like.

[litdevil316]

me, i jus want the gt front bumber cuz i think it looks better. back in april 01, i wasnt worryed if it was a gt or an se. i jus turned 19, fresh in the army and wanted a car. i was jus glad it was pretty peppy and mine.

[lowrider2962]

well its been a LONG time since ive posted on this thread (kinda forgot about it and overlooked it). hell i didnt even realize that i had made this thread litterally the day before my accident. thats another item to add to the "unbelievable irony" list. its been crazy trying to figure some of this stuff out. but the end product will be pretty close to a freshly painted met redfire GAGT (body only) with the sc/t hood. im getting all the parts for less then the appraised price. clear corner black headlights, sc/t hood, GT bodykit (looking kinda iffy) and the whole nine yards. a full body paintjob is waiting for me too. one that will fix any and all damage including my F'd up rear pass side door which was unfortunately not a part of the accident and so not included in the cost. i agree that it would be REALLY sweet to have an SE with some performance parts on it. but unfortunately those kinds of mods my parents wont allow (if they no about it). ANY ways the point is this is the best way for me to go cuz it gets me the most stuff. i suppose i named this thread wrong. i should have named it "GT body kit conversion" and specified that i wasn't really planning on doing a TOTAL conversion. if i was doing that id say the hell with half the stock parts and go for after market suspension and stuff.

[lowrider2962]

*duplicate*

[lowrider2962]

*duplicate*

[GT2000]

Oh jeez...what is with all this GT vs. SE bull...

"oh its still not going to be a real GT"...people have we all forgotten we drive Grand Am's? By no means am I dissing the Grand Am or anything, I love my car. But its still not a fast car, and the mechanical differences between SE and GT hardly mean anything. We all know the only major differences are the exterior cladding, and some of the engine/tranny choices. I personally would rather have a 5 speed ecotec GA over my GT anyday. But if I did have an SE with the eco and a stick, it would get the SE->GT-> SC/T treatment. In my opinion do you what you want, which looks like what you are doing. I think the GT looks sleeker and faster than the SE.

And with all this don't try and be something your not junk, hes not trying to play it like its a GT (Not that the GT trim really means much on these cars)

Anyway, per request here is a pic of my SC/T kit. Car is otherwise stock. Since this pic I put my plate filler back in, and the nostrils are framed with silver striping.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a16/ponycargt/AngleWall.jpg

[lowrider2962]

i might add that its not entirely set in stone yet that im gonna be getting the GT bodykit. but i really want it cuz that way my GA would be one of the few but proud metallic redfire GTs. note: metallic redfire is a SE exclusive color and was never put on a stock GT.

:P

[quickdodge]

I've debaated quite a few times these past couple of weeks with getting the GT front end for my SE, but I think I will stay with the SE. Later, QD.

[litdevil316]

he's got a good point with the color tho.

[car audio dave]

looking over the responses in here i have to agree with gt2000. i mean the differences between GT and SE are kinda pointless. my SE (wannabe GT) was better than any stock GT, in top speed, acceleration, and handeling. it also looked way better, and i accomplished this without making it a "real" GT.

even still, my "fast" grand am was nowhere near as fast as my newer Z28, thus making the discussion over which GA is faster being a moot point. your SE converted to look like a GT will be cool as long as YOU like it.

[Gagt518]

How many horses you pushing with your new Z28?

[Gagt518]

How many horses you pushing with your new Z28?

[lowrider2962]

yea theres gonna be alot about my car that makes it a one of a kind GAGT. for one which ive already mentioned, the GTs never came in metallic redfire, but also, ill be stuck with my hubcaps for a while (sad i no but it does make it unique. heres a good question for u. did the GTs ever come with the 2.2L ecotec engine? muahaha.....mine does. i dont no of any one on this forum that has a metallic redfire GAGT, let alone one with an ecotec. so there ya go. no 1 out there is gonna have quite the car that i have. a stock one of a kind car, thats something i really like. alltho i do plan to put an exhaust system on it in the near future.