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Forum: Interior
01-19-2021, 11:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 420
Posted By Lvgta

Interior Door Handle Plastic-where to get?

Hi guys, after 32 years, the driver side interior door handle gave up the ghost on my 88' GTA. I got it replaced with a new one, but there is a gap that originally had black plastic between the door...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
01-19-2021, 10:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,291
Posted By Lvgta

Re: 1988 Pontiac GTA L-98 A4 $9500

Looks good. I have the same color 88' GTA with 145,000 miles. You did a great job getting it back into shape.
Forum: Brakes
03-09-2020, 07:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,043
Posted By Lvgta

Re: Cheapest brake upgrade ever!

Thanks for the original link Bob. I’ve searched all over this board trying to find a cure for my brake issues. I posted about 4 years ago asking for suggestions and I was never able to satisfactorily...
Forum: Brakes
03-09-2020, 03:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,043
Posted By Lvgta

Cheapest brake upgrade ever!

I've had my 88 GTA since 1996 and the braking situation has slowly deteriorated over the years to the point where I was afraid to drive in traffic, because if someone came to a sudden stop, I wasn't...
Forum: Members Firebirds
10-09-2016, 03:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 424
Posted By Lvgta

My 88 GTA in a music video

http://youtu.be/Pp19cgOb8TA
Forum: Brakes
12-28-2014, 01:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,396
Posted By Lvgta

Re: 88 GTA Brake Problem

Thank you for your help. I was able to get the correct proportioning valve with your help. It still hasn't helped the braking. Any other suggestions out there? We did booster, master cylinder, hoses,...
Forum: Brakes
12-08-2014, 05:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,396
Posted By Lvgta

Re: 88 GTA Brake Problem

Hey guys,

So I've put new rubber hoses on, master cylinder, brake booster, new pads and rotors, and my car still doesn't stop well. I ordered a proportioning valve from Summit Racing, but the part...
Forum: Brakes
11-18-2014, 07:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,396
Posted By Lvgta

Re: 88 GTA Brake Problem

So I took the car to Firestone Tire and Brakes and they said everything is fine that there is an adjustment on the master cylinder that needs adjusted but that the whole thing would need to come out...
Forum: Brakes
11-15-2014, 09:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,396
Posted By Lvgta

Re: 88 GTA Brake Problem

There is good vaccum pressure at the booster. I'm not sure how much they wer bled and the soft parts look good from the outside. My symptoms are very similar to what you describe on yours. Hard...
Forum: Brakes
11-15-2014, 01:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,396
Posted By Lvgta

88 GTA Brake Problem

I'm hoping you guys can help. I have an 88 GTA with 4 wheel discs. When you apply the brakes initially, the pedal is hard. It feels like drum brakes and at stop signs, it goes to the floor before it...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
04-10-2014, 01:40 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 446
Posted By Lvgta

Free to Las Vegas/Henderson area

I have 2 a pillar trim pieces, a used headliner, and original sun visors to anyone in the Las Vegas, NV area. Headliner and visors need recovered. The a trim pieces are intact, but the right side...
Forum: Interior
04-02-2014, 01:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 571
Posted By Lvgta

Re: A Pillar insulation

Thanks for the info.
Forum: Interior
04-01-2014, 01:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 571
Posted By Lvgta

A Pillar insulation

I just bought used A pillars from Hawks because the pillars in my 88 GTA were falling down because the part that holds the t-looking clips had all broken off. I was hoping my replacements would have...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-17-2013, 01:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,746
Posted By Lvgta

Re: 1987-89 Camaro iROC-Z upgrades

I don't know if you are aware, but you can get an Iroc with a V8 and a manual transmission, but it will be a 5.0. I have an 88 GTA with the 5.7 and a friend had a formula with a stick, and it was a...
Forum: Interior
05-22-2012, 05:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 653
Posted By Lvgta

Re: Need to replace don't know name of part

Thank you!
Forum: Interior
05-22-2012, 05:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 653
Posted By Lvgta

Need to replace don't know name of part

Now that I have my 88 GTA running, I need to do some minor upgrades to the interior. There are plastic panels that start by the front windshield on both sides and run around the window frame. The...
Forum: North East Region
04-24-2012, 06:36 PM
Replies: 1,487
Views: 50,242
Posted By Lvgta

Re: PIttsburgh

I said the same thing when I was 16. Moved here to Las Vegas when I was 22. It's been high 90s all week. Spent the weekend at the Venus pool at Caesars Palace. :)
Forum: History / Originality
04-24-2012, 01:47 AM
Replies: 515
Views: 32,944
Posted By Lvgta

Re: whats your mileage on your fbody?

1988 GTA. Body: 136,700, trans: 4,000 miles on the rebuild of the original 700r4, Engine: 157 miles since Friday on the new engine.
Forum: History / Originality
04-24-2012, 01:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,888
Posted By Lvgta

Re: What is it worth? 82 TA

Goosehunter,

Your headline reads what is it worth? People gave you their honest opinion. It's a very nice original looking car that looks like it's been well maintained. However, having had an...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-23-2012, 11:11 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 17,243
Posted By Lvgta

Re: 350 L98 are slow bull

I had an 84 Trans Am with a carb back in 1996 when I replaced it with a 1988 L98 GTA that I just dropped a low budget GM crate motor into. The 84 with a carb was spirited for its time, but got blown...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-23-2012, 01:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,229
Posted By Lvgta

Re: GM 350/290 HP Replacement-Help Needed!

I guess this could go under the title, HELP FOUND. It's been over six months since my buddy swapped the GM 290 HP engine into my 88 GTA. After we got it in, we could not get it to run correctly. ...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-02-2011, 10:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 508
Posted By Lvgta

Sensors

Ok, so the new crate engine is in the car. (350/290hp that I probably shouldn't have bought.) My buddy shares with me that crappy "Chevy Shop" here in Las Vegas that did the rebuild 13,000 miles ago...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-30-2011, 11:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,229
Posted By Lvgta

Re: GM 350/290 HP Replacement-Help Needed!

Hey DD,
I truly appreciate any and all advice on this swap. A little background on the car: I bought it in 96' with 50,000 miles on it with the tip money I saved from my job as a barback. It was my...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-29-2011, 11:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,229
Posted By Lvgta

Re: GM 350/290 HP Replacement-Help Needed!

Anybody want to add their two cents?? I checked the search and 86racer did this swap, but he didn't say anything about the accessory brackets. I would really appreciate any help I can get as this...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-27-2011, 05:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,229
Posted By Lvgta

Re: GM 350/290 HP Replacement-Help Needed!

I want to thank 57kid and vette for their help. Engine came in today and we're looking to bolt it in, but I have a question for anyone who has put this engine in a 3rd gen car. The new engine...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
08-21-2011, 05:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,588
Posted By Lvgta

Re: 88 GTA, 350, auto, PRICE DROP

Car looks good. Hope it sells for you.
Forum: Engine Swap
08-09-2011, 01:07 PM
Replies: 2
350
Views: 427
Posted By Lvgta

Re: 350

1987, I'm not a mechanic, but I've owned my 88 Gta since 96, and had an 84 TA before that so I've worked on these cars a bit. From what I know, a 350 will fit but you're going to have to replace a...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-08-2011, 10:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,229
Posted By Lvgta

Re: GM 350/290 HP Replacement-Help Needed!

Thanks, Vetteoz. Sounds like I just need to pick up one part then. Hopefully, the swap will go smoothly and I'll have my baby back next week.
Forum: Engine Swap
08-08-2011, 09:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,229
Posted By Lvgta

Re: GM 350/290 HP Replacement-Help Needed!

It is PN 12499529. It's the one listed in JEGS, Summit, GM Performance, etc. It is pre-86 and has a 2 piece rear main seal. It is what the Chevy dealership recommended as a stock replacement. Any...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-08-2011, 05:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,229
Posted By Lvgta

GM 350/290 HP Replacement-Help Needed!

Hey guys,

I'm new to the forum and searched here this weekend for the answer to my question, but didn't quite find it, even though it's been partially addressed on other threads. Here is my...
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