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Who was testing the 2004 GTO stocker at ATCO on 11/24, and what class does it run?

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RJ,

I don't know but it runs E-F-G. It's a LS-1 rated at 340hp. in a GTO same engine in a Firebird is rated at 364hp. How many years do you think it will take the AHFS too figure out it's performance potential when it already knows? lol. Welcome the FI cars back to the regular stock classes.

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That would be Jack Matyas. Heard it's a first class piece too; of course all of Jacks cars are.

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Hey RJ / Doug,

What site was that 2004 GTO of Jack's on.. Also how do you get in and see his new car ???
thanks, Dave

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go to Dave Milcarek's site and click on Atco Test and tune/ November 24th(Sat)

you will see a silver and primer GTO which is Jack's (It is towards the last 3-4 pages)

awesome piece and she's quite fast already!

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The LS1 in the 04 GTO has no fresh air package, unlike the Firebirds and Camaros................. Atco had mineshaft conditions during the test runs, minus 650' 30.09" baro and 24% humidity.........The car was @ 10# weight , and we were lite . ......Tom

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Tom,

The Firebird with auto trans are all rated at 364hp with or without ram air. Jack should be able to ambush all the guys planning on running JR STOCK or E-F-G/sa.

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At 3910# , I doubt Jr Stock is in the GTO's future. There is'nt enough room for that much lead!!! Personaly, I'm looking foward to a Heads up run between Jack's GTO and Tex Miller,s new 71' Mustang I finished earlier this year. .........Tom

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GTO's are way cool. Glad to see them back! It was nice to see Bill Eadelis run his 70 GTO with the original Pontiac 400 LS-1 (yes the Pontiac RA-IV was the original LS-1). Of course all GTO's are hit with terrible weight as he was about 3600lbs.

I cant wait till the 2009 Firebirds come out ;)

Lynn

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well lets c sum numbers if jacks car is so fast......the GTO.. come on.....

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Sounds like the Crawdad's are worried................

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Mr. Russo,

If you stage up against a 2004 GTO LS-1 rated at 340hp 3570lbs. in E/SA with a 2002 Firebird Conv. LS-1 rated at 364hp 3810lbs. I don't think you will be saying come on for very long. I was born at night but not last night. Do you think the AHFS is upside down.

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Doug - Thanks for the kind words - Yes - Our team now has a " First Class" piece thanks to my partner and crew chief Bill Myers , Expert Chassis and Fabrication man --Tom Goldman of GAS , John Gulius Racing Engines , Paul Forte and his Turbo-Action guys ( Yes , I use E-Shift -- don't leave home without it ) and finally Ryan Korek of Korek Designs who will apply "War Paint" on " Chieftain x " very soon .

Dave - You owe me a phone call--pay up !!!!!

Tommy - You told " them " everything about our test day except wether I wear boxers or briefs .

PJ305 -- Lighten up -- This Indian isn't planning any ambush at this time -- I have no plans to race Jr.Stock -- (over 3900 lbs) period . By the way - Just how many '02 Firebird LS1 Converts are out there - I can't think of any but ...........

Lynn - Yes , the '09 Birds could be fun.....

John - Tightwad , Texas???? Well I never..
Floyd - You want numbers -- Just drop by at any of D1's famous National Opens for a friendly match race(at legal weight of coarse) .

Dean - Can you tell I'm feeling a little more like myself .

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Bad ***. Jack, I am very happy that you are feeling better. You have been a benchmark for me, especially when my '69 had to run with the EFI cars. Now, I need a GTO too, I suppose. Do you know any builders???. :)..Floyd, I respect your program greatly, but I wouldn't wanna see anyone push Jack too hard.

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Looks sweet, Mr. Matyas! :D

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Well Jack the world needs to know, boxers or briefs.LOL. We really don't care what the GTO ran, only kidding. Sweet ride, keep up the good work guys.

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I would say Mr. Matyas has a good combo here. Something my old man and I talked about doing a long time ago, but its spensive.

Plus, I just think it looks sweet!

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I was wondering when someone was going to do a GTO Stocker. Car looks good can't wait to see it after it is painted. Jack's cars always look good. Good luck with it next year.

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i just asked for numbers on the new car ..i didnt call jack out yall **** starter...an by the way i am floyd jr. not floyd sr....... was tryin 2 be friendly...

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At least you got your typing skills from him!

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ok Jack - when can we try the 5 speed in it????????????? You have my number.
Glad you are feeling better. Hope you and Deb have a great holiday.
Rich & Lynn

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Rich--Thanks for the offer but I have a tough enough time keeping the E-Shift working let alone me rowing a 6 speeder down the track--what were you thinking ???? Happy Holidays to Lynn and yourself ...Jack

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Jack I think Rich wanted to take a pass or two. Happy Holidays.

Dennis

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Indians know how to run in cold weather!
There were others there from the tribe!
Can't fly under radar even in November!

Sway's chili is AWESOME, paid for it the next day!

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im jealous of how beautiful the car is, even in primer! will this car start a trend?

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Great Shot ! Wow, the Cheif has a new War Dance !

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You guys did a nice job on that GTO can't wait to see her painted , that photo did it .Now I got cabinet fever and can't wait for 2008 season .

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Greg--It must have been another day that I was off my meds--I thought we could go out and test at Atco in November all primered up and no one would notice.........Oops !!!!!!!

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Jack,

AWESOME looking race car! Can't wait to see her in "War Paint" You can't sneak anything by this forum. Good luck with the car and Have a Great Christmas and New Year!