Quick Question on CTS-V's

[carkid0101]

Hey, i have a question for all you GM guys out there. I come from more of an Import background with some knowledge on fords, but ive been lookin at Cadillac CTS-V's lately and was amazed at the price for a decent milage one. But as any car would go do any of you happen to know of a Modding Bacground to these cars? I know the LS6 is moddable, im not dumb, but besides say lingenfelter, who else makes good parts, thats well known, and biggest thing!!! doesnt have a cheesy website. Someplace i can go and research aftermarket power makers(not built motors or s/c's) but more of a bolt on type. Im thinking of sellin the Mitsubishi Evo i currently have for more of a luxury, but fast daily driver and weekend fun machine.

Any help any of you guys could throw my way in terms of websites or anything would be of good help, im a member of ls1tech so i got that one. But any maybe cady forums or just really a part maker website would help. Im tryin to research them but gettin a base on what parts and how many are out there doesnt hurt. I know i sound confusing but I myself am confused :P

[Poncho]

It's literally just like any Camaro, Firebird, and GTO. They all basically have the same motor. The same mods (parts) work on the same. Only difference is the body around it.

Theres tons of options for camshafts, headers, intakes, heads, blowers, turbo kits, etc.

It's really endless. The only "expensive" mods are the ones specific to your car. IE catbacks for CTS, Vette and GTO are going to be more expensive, same with headers.

The CTS had the LS6 for 04-05, then it upgraded to the LS2 for '06-'07

Transmission is the same "M12" Tremec used on the C5 Z06's and LS2 GTOs

[SLOWC5]

almost anywhere you can find F-body and vette parts, you'll find V parts. Anythign engine wise is the same, Headers kooks, dynatech, LG all make headers for the V. Check LS1tech for more sponsers with websites and a butt load of parts

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thunder racing

[carkid0101]

thanks for the info guys, much appreciated!! Would you guys happen to know of any Visual or appearance websites for new cadys? Maybe somethin along the lines of a more agressive front lip or a less "blingin" front grill :P. I know alot of those ls websites are big time motor things but im just really tryin to make a fun, mean lookin, more luxureous dd than i have with the mits. thanks again guys for the info

[pickardracing]

Leave the exterior alone.

[carkid0101]

basically just lookin for a black version of the chrome grill insert in front, but nothin wrong with seein whats out there.. we all have our opinoins, just like not everyone would own a yellow sn95 body style stang :goof i remember you pikard from wistangs

[pickardracing]

Wonderful.


Leave the exterior alone.

[GTSLOW]

Awsome cars!! Don't they require some sort of rear diff brace once you start making power or sticky tires.

[formul8]

They have a tendency to break half shafts and spit out the rear differential if you use sticky tires or adding lots of HP in the motor.

Cool cars, though. :)

[slickwilly]

I thought CTS-Vs used a T56. :confused

Anyhow, making power out of one should be pretty simple. It's just a SBC afterall.

[Poncho]

basically just lookin for a black version of the chrome grill insert in front, but nothin wrong with seein whats out there.. we all have our opinoins, just like not everyone would own a yellow sn95 body style stang :goof i remember you pikard from wistangs

I know Kat Von D has a CTS w/ a blacked out stock grille.

[WilliamZ]

Marv, you will kill yourself in one of those! :)

[pickardracing]

I know Kat Von D has a CTS w/ a blacked out stock grille.

http://www.antennamag.com/online/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/krylon-i-e-ultra-flat.jpg

[SSDude]

Here's your car. Ready to go.:thumbsup
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/car/576727077.html

[lordairgtar]

basically just lookin for a black version of the chrome grill insert in front, but nothin wrong with seein whats out there.. we all have our opinoins, just like not everyone would own a yellow sn95 body style stang :goof i remember you pikard from wistangs
Flat black spray paint FTW....cheap and easy.

[88Nightmare]

screw the CTS-V, go for the STS-V!!!

http://stb.msn.com/i/49/24341DC7F89BF9A2EFE980AAA61D32.jpg
http://images.autobytel.com/view/aic/CADILLAC/STS-V/sdn/usa_2007_cadillac_sts-v_sdn_4_x_exfrdrvr75_x.jpg

[carkid0101]

Here's your car. Ready to go.:thumbsup
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/car/576727077.html

wish i had the money, 40k id buy a BMW 335i, lol

ill let you drive it thrilliamz :P that way i wont die :0 hahahaha

[Windsors 03 Cobra]

Here's your car. Ready to go.:thumbsup
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/car/576727077.html

Wow someone is going to get a steal of a deal on that car provided the powertrain is not wounded. :drool:

[That_Guy]

cts-v are sick..



that is all

[ND4SPD]

What year, mileage and color are you looking for (as well as how much are you looking to spend)?

[UnderPSI]

Here's your car. Ready to go.:thumbsup
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/car/576727077.html

Ooooh even comes with "Oversized performance injectors" That sounds like a lot of extra performance being injected.

I guess instead of lb/hr now they come in; big, bigger, and oversized.

[Flicktitty]

Marv in a CTS-V? What the......

[88Nightmare]

dudes!!!! sts-v man! its pricey, but come on! 4.4 northstar based V8 with 469hp stock! plus it looks sweet. 19" 6 lug wheels, huge brakes. Man I wish I could buy one!

[88Nightmare]

brandy new sts-v rolls out for about 81k on the sticker :rolf


braeger chevy has a used 2007 sts-v sitting in their showroom, 7k miles, for $49,900 sticker.

469hp 4.4L northstar supercharged V8. 6 speed auto (yeah I know, no manual is kinda ghey, but its got caddys form of tapshift so you know im all over that)

[carkid0101]

lol at 49k used

lookin for an 05 around 40k on it. lookin to spend no more than say 27-30k

[Windsors 03 Cobra]

LoL at a high performance northstar, that engine is such a POS IMO.
You could not pay me to choose a N* over a SBC.

[WilliamZ]

Northstar over an LS6? No Phucking way, you are outa your mind!!!

Northstar is teh junk.

[carkid0101]

thats uhh "tEh" comon... haha

[88Nightmare]

that 4.4 in the STS-V not CTS-V is an all new revamped northstar. technically speaking, its not a northstar like any of the previous ones. But hell yeah I'd take 469hp over whatever the ls2/6 puts out

[formul8]

Here's your car. Ready to go.:thumbsup
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/car/576727077.html

That is very nice! I hope they installed stronger half shafts because one good launch and they are toast.

They are asking too much money for it, though.

[wikked]

DO WANT:

(only $31,900 :D)
http://images.autotrader.com/images/2008/2/15/238/767/4167387718.238767427.IM1.MAIN.565x421_A.562x421.jp g