GPX or GR?

ftowannabe · Post by **ftowannabe** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 11:12 pm

Hi Everyone!

First time in this forum.

Was drawn to the FTO through carsales.com.au and been thinking about it ever since.

Just a question regarding specific models. WHat is the difference between a GR and a GPX FTO? and which is the better bet if I was interested in getting an FTO? the GPvR seem to be quite rare as I have not seen a single one for sale as yet.

Cheers!

Chris

RedlineGX · Post by **RedlineGX** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 1:59 am

Hi and welcome to the club.

The major difference is the GPX has mivec which is supposed to give 20hp more than the non-mivec GR. However the GR engine seems to be a bit more tolerant to abuse. Next biggest difference is probably brakes. The GR front brakes are smaller than the GPX.(1 pot vs 2pot)

Having said all that, a nicely kept GR will be a better buy than an average GPX, so keep your mind open.

You'll find more information here.

http://www.ftoaustralia.com/modules.php ... c&start=20

Post by **dstocks** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:03 am

Time for a bit of reading....

http://www.completefto.com.au/FTO_showcontent.asp?hid=111

and welcome to the club

Oh, and check to Cars for sale section. I chucked up a post for a GPvR yesterday......

FTO-101 · Post by **FTO-101** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 5:42 pm

GR if you want to turbo it or GPX if you want natural aspiration personally i love that mivec sound and it does give more power than the GR

gazeek · Post by **gazeek** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 9:20 am

GPX For sure

Oh and find one with the Climate control ... Thats probably my fav feature on the car ...

I just picked up my 1995 , Silver GPX ,, tiptronic. 66,000Kms , Electric Sunroof, Climate control , 3 years parts & labour warantee and 12 months roadside assistance for $12,700 ... And i love it

boarsai · Post by **boarsai** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 12:35 pm

<3 the sound Mivec makes... right up there with the sound my bike makes at 12,000+ RPM. Sexy

I could drive thru tunnels all day in a GPX

sublime19 · Post by **sublime19** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 6:45 pm

it's funny how people underestimate GRs, if u can find a fto that's been well looked after, that's what matters. Even the club pres owns a GR! (just like me

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FTO-101 · Post by **FTO-101** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 2:25 am

yep typical GR owners always tryin to make themselves feel better for not getting a GPX. There There its OK

hehe NOT!

sublime19 · Post by **sublime19** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 10:16 am

lol shutup you *shakes fist*

RedlineGX · Post by **RedlineGX** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 2:09 pm

FTO-101 wrote:yep typical GR owners always tryin to make themselves feel better for not getting a GPX. There There its OK hehe NOT!

I'll run your GPX against my GX when you're ready

You just got to get it to Barbados.

As sublime says, I think that the condition of the car is much more important. Oh and a manual GR is more fun than a tip mivec any day of the week to me.(and just as fast if not faster)

FTO-101 · Post by **FTO-101** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 3:53 pm

Like i said if you want to turbo charge your FTO your better off getting a GR or a GX like in your case (Redline GX) but in standard form a GPX has a 200 BHP Mivec engine while a GR/GX has a 170 BHP non-Mivec engine.

And by the way not all GPX's are Tip mine is a Manual

mr-charisma · Post by **mr-charisma** » Sun Dec 24, 2006 2:04 pm

Don't rule out the GPvR. I would swap my GPX for one

Check out the Specs of each one, & if you're unsure of what the specs mean, don't hesitate to ask on the forums

khunjeng · Post by **khunjeng** » Sun Dec 24, 2006 4:59 pm

put it back in your pants boys...the differnece between the GR and GPX is not much in reality...I like the c/c unit in the GPX...MIVEC...kinda a *~dreamy~* version of VTEC YO!!!!! really and doesn't seem to get you that much more power..

non-MIVEC bettre for turbo converson later...and its about 85% assured that u will want to do this some time in the future.

go for a good condition car overall

rock_it · Post by **rock_it** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 10:37 pm

Sorry for the Newb question, but i have done a search and just can't seem to find the answer...

Anyway, I am looking at a GPX tomorrow.. But how can I tell the difference between a GPX and a GR ?? Is there a different code on any of the compliance plates, or engine numbers..?

jonowong · Post by **jonowong** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 10:40 pm

the GR will have a MAF sensor

and the GPX will have a MAP sensor...

dead give away...

JOeJOe · Post by **JOeJOe** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 10:45 pm

GPX - oil cap on the left with mivec cover
GR - oil cap on the right no mivec cover

Post by **dstocks** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 10:48 pm

Chassis number will be different:

http://www.completefto.com.au/FTO_showcontent.asp?aid=451

topao · Post by **topao** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 9:46 am

It says GPX or GR on the right hand side of the boot

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 10:09 am

GPX "Should" Have a MIVEC cover on the engine.
Also take it for a drive and you should hear the engine go mental at 6krpm

As for the GPX vs GR debate...

N/A GPX is better
But saying that Ben has some funky cams in his... which means his would own a GPX anyday..

Im downgrading to a GR engine purely for reliability with my turbo setup.

Go GPX. You will LOVE the sound it makes... Especially with a good air intake.

rock_it · Post by **rock_it** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 9:23 pm

Yeah, was going out to see a gpx today ... Just wanted to see if there was anyway that some one could make a gr look like a gpx...

Not too worried about turbo ... That is what the Evo is for... Just looking for a daily ...

Hoped to get this one today, but someone saw it about an hour or so before me, and put a deposit on it... Oh well, maybe he will change his mind or his finance will fall through ...

Thanks for the help guys

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