03 CTS 3.2L vs. 06 CTS 3.6L....

[AznPrydeRegalRyde]

Originally Posted by RobertCTS

With age comes wisdom GRASSHOPPER It's why I know more than you

Remember tho, knowledge doesn't neccerily induce wisdom :P and according to Ody's post, he agrees with me Remember guys, were talking ONLY the 3.2L manual 5speed with volant/corsa versus a stock 3.6L.
Bob, you have the volant and corsa IIRC, plus the headers/cat combo (soon?)...that makes it a whole different box of wheaties.

[RobertCTS]

Originally Posted by AznPrydeRegalRyde

Remember tho, knowledge doesn't neccerily induce wisdom :P and according to Ody's post, he agrees with me Remember guys, were talking ONLY the 3.2L manual 5speed with volant/corsa versus a stock 3.6L.
Bob, you have the volant and corsa IIRC, plus the headers/cat combo (soon?)...that makes it a whole different box of wheaties.

I think you have to agree that virtually every day you learn something new. Heck, I learn something new everyday from this forum. For years people have sought the wisdom of their elders..some societies more than others.
Don't stretch me into those ethnic zones again or I will get in trouble.

Whats a IIRC? and I have one?

[AznPrydeRegalRyde]

Originally Posted by RobertCTS

I think you have to agree that virtually every day you learn something new. Heck, I learn something new everyday from this forum. For years people have sought the wisdom of their elders..some societies more than others.
Don't stretch me into those ethnic zones again or I will get in trouble.

Whats a IIRC? and I have one?

Oh yeah, I totally agree, my grandfather is the most reverred person in my books. Brilliant fellow. And I've never seen anyone respond to cituations as smartly as him.
I was just , my bad.

IIRC? 'If I remeber correctly'. I can't believe I'm using internet-lingo now...

[RobertCTS]

Originally Posted by AznPrydeRegalRyde

Oh yeah, I totally agree, my grandfather is the most reverred person in my books. Brilliant fellow. And I've never seen anyone respond to cituations as smartly as him.
I was just , my bad.

IIRC? 'If I remeber correctly'. I can't believe I'm using internet-lingo now...

Come on Regal,
That doesn't make sense. I want to learn something today. IIRC?

I just googled it. I did realize that was it. I thought you couldn't remember correctly Major stupid attack!

[okiwont]

Robert, I see you noticed the distance detail, just trying to keep you in "hot water"

[xcorpion1969]

I would actually like to race a member here in socal with a 3.6l modded or not CTS, against my 5speed manual '03 3.2l. Anyone up for a late night freeway or street drive.


http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2219655

[RobertCTS]

Originally Posted by xcorpion1969

I would actually like to race a member here in socal with a 3.6l modded or not CTS, against my 5speed manual '03 3.2l. Anyone up for a late night freeway or street drive.


http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2219655

Hmmm..another challenge on the Table! SDM or PJ?

[FastCTS]

I'm in with my 03 3.2, volant and B&B exhuast. We need a meet to find out.

[skepticman]

The 3.2L engine was nearly a full second slower in 0-60 and 1/4 mile times in a bunch of the magazine reviews, even comparing the manual on the 3.2L and the automatic on the 3.6L.

The 3.6L engine with automatic had:

6.4-6.6 second 0-60
14.92-14.99 1/4 mile

The 3.2L engine with manual had:

7.3-7.53 0-60
15.7-15.88 1/4 mile

Then there's this article that describes the negligible gains from intake and exhaust on the 3.2L engine.

http://www.motortrend.com/features/p..._cadillac_cts/

"The upgrades team to deliver a claimed 20-hp gain and yield a decidedly more aggressive sound. It's still no powerhouse, but the engine mods improve 0-60 acceleration by 0.12 sec and lop 0.14 sec from the quarter mile."

My money is on the stock 3.6L.

[GT!]

Originally Posted by RobertCTS

Would never happen. The HP loss of the 5spd auto is 20% versus the 17% of the manual. 3% would never make up the HP difference.

Thanks for shattering my illusion
Ok at least I can take a 3.2 AT, or your 3.6 with a banana up your Corsa

-GT

[FZ1 Rider]

Originally Posted by AznPrydeRegalRyde

FZ1? My GF has an FZ1. Men ride R1's

People who like cheap insurance, and who have lot's of other toys ride FZ1's. Only a couple of HP less than an R1, and most of the kiddie crotch-rocket riders can't keep up with me anyway when the road gets twisty...so why do I need all the plastic?

[okiwont]

Regarding the above article posted by skepticman, It is not clear if that CTS is auto or manual and the 20" wheels are a big power zapper. I am sticking to my guns that a 3.2 MANUAL w/out 20" wheels will keep up with or maybe even pull a 3.6 auto. Now a 3.2 with mods against stock 3.6 auto with 20's, no contest,I would put my money on the 3.2.

[RobertCTS]

Originally Posted by FastCTS

I'm in with my 03 3.2, volant and B&B exhuast. We need a meet to find out.

So FastCTS,
What do you think of the B&B? You're the first I've known to install one. Billy Boat has some sound bites but what are your thoughts?

[FastCTS]

I got my 03 CTS in Nov. 02 and installed the Volant/B&B in Jan. 03. I'm happy with both. I had "Muscle Cars" in the 50's & 60's and the CTS now sounds like those cars. I'm still a "Lead Foot" and every time I hit it I get heads turning. It might be too loud for some, but I like it.

[RobertCTS]

Originally Posted by okiwont

Regarding the above article posted by skepticman, It is not clear if that CTS is auto or manual and the 20" wheels are a big power zapper. I am sticking to my guns that a 3.2 MANUAL w/out 20" wheels will keep up with or maybe even pull a 3.6 auto. Now a 3.2 with mods against stock 3.6 auto with 20's, no contest,I would put my money on the 3.2.

Okiwont,
You're beginning to sound like Yo Momma in the other thread. We should start our own PINKS!