Stupid Question

[rickc]

I have what is probably a really stupid question, but here goes. My wife and I have a 2004 TE Turbo. It is not the GT Turbo. When I look for performance related parts, everything is listed as either Turbo or non-Turbo. Am I to assume I use the Turbo, or does that refer to the GT?

[Dave Pgh]

Originally Posted by rickc

I have what is probably a really stupid question, but here goes. My wife and I have a 2004 TE Turbo. It is not the GT Turbo. When I look for performance related parts, everything is listed as either Turbo or non-Turbo. Am I to assume I use the Turbo, or does that refer to the GT?

For most things, Air intake, strut bar, etc, you need the Turbo version. The under hood configuration is a little different in the turbo. for suspension parts there is no difference between your turbo and the NA version. For exhaust systems, either will work, but the 'turbo versions' sometimes have better flows.

[orocruiser]

There's no such thing as a stupid questiion. Just stupid people asking questions! Just kidding! Actually, that's a good one. I was also wondering if the lower grill under the bumper is the same as the NA or the GT. That makes a difference with a number of exterior parts as well.

[QuicksilverDon]

My understanding is that the 180HP turbo is the same as GT (including lower grille) except for programming that lets it use regular gas at less HP.

[orocruiser]

Originally Posted by QuicksilverDon

My understanding is that the 180HP turbo is the same as GT (including lower grille) except for programming that lets it use regular gas at less HP.

If you're talking about the exterior, I agree. But the engine is different. As I understand it, some serious beefing up went into the GT. The 180 is more of a bolt on unit. That's probably why you can't get a 5-speed, and no auto shift.

[patpur]

My old boss used to say "the only stupid question is the one you don't ask".
Unfortunately, I'm stupid on the subject you asked. All I know is my GT seems like a totally different car from the Ltd Edition I had.

Pat

[Enkiel]

lower grill is only on Turbo, its where the intercooler is located...

at least, that's what people told me in here :P

[Dreamacre]

Originally Posted by patpur

My old boss used to say "the only stupid question is the one you don't ask".
Unfortunately, I'm stupid on the subject you asked. Pat

Cause you haven't asked any stupid questions on this topic?

[Dreamacre]

Originally Posted by Enkiel

at least, that's what people told me in here :P

and you believed them?

[Enkiel]

Originally Posted by Dreamacre

and you believed them?

well, it wasnt tomcat, so i believed them