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Forum: Firebirds for Sale
09-29-2015, 09:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,228
Posted By GTA Notchback

Re: 1989 Trans Am GTA

I wonder if it is still for sale, I never got a reply to my post
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
09-17-2015, 10:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,228
Posted By GTA Notchback

Re: 1989 Trans Am GTA

What is your bottom price on this car?
Do you have any more pictures showing inside, engine, exterior, possibly underside of car?
What mods where done to the headlights?
Beautiful car
Thanks
Forum: Firebirds Wanted
11-12-2013, 09:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 471
Posted By GTA Notchback

Wanted:Black 88 GTA in Ringgold GA

I am looking for my old 88 GTA here in Ringgold GA.
It is a black on black hardtop with the 5.7 engine.
I owned the car from 89 until I traded it for a 94 Toyota 4x4 truck in 97 at Marshal Mize...
Forum: Carburetors
12-16-2009, 06:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 861
Posted By GTA Notchback

Re: EGR options with Corvette heads on 305 HO

five7kid, I had planned on reinstalling the EGR on the intake when I change the heads, I just did not know if I would run into issues with the SES light and was also worried about the knock sensor...
Forum: Carburetors
12-12-2009, 01:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 861
Posted By GTA Notchback

EGR options with Corvette heads on 305 HO

Hey guys, I have an 84 Monte Carlo SS with the factory 305 HO engine.
I also have a set of ported aluminum Corvette heads that I would like to install on this motor along with a set of emission...
Forum: History / Originality
05-06-2007, 09:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 894
Posted By GTA Notchback

trying to trace vin locate my old GTA

I was hoping someone could possibly somehow trace the vin # from my old 88 Trans Am GTA to give me the last address of it.
I checked with the DMV and they told me it was last registered about 5...
Forum: Electronics
02-04-2007, 07:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,440
Posted By GTA Notchback

Need help, Mallory ignition problems

Hey guys, I bought a used ignition system off ebay a couple months ago and just got around to installing it this weekend on my 2nd gen Camaro.
The distributor is brand new in the box Mallory Comp...
Forum: History / Originality
09-10-2006, 05:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 548
Posted By GTA Notchback

I dont think it has been wrecked or totaled due...

I dont think it has been wrecked or totaled due to the fact that it shows no accidents or thefts or anything of that nature on carfax or consumerguides searches.
Forum: History / Originality
09-10-2006, 02:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 548
Posted By GTA Notchback

I tried the local DMV and all the information...

I tried the local DMV and all the information they can provide is the last time it was registered was 4 years ago in Catoosa County.
Anybody have any ideas on tracking down the car?

Thanks
Forum: History / Originality
09-07-2006, 09:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 548
Posted By GTA Notchback

vin # trace

Does anyone know or have access to trace a vin # to locate the cars current location.
I bought a black 88 GTA in 88 with very low miles in Indiana and brought it to Georgia in 89, I then traded it...
Forum: TPI
12-03-2005, 01:04 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,067
Posted By GTA Notchback

I have 194,450 on my 88 GTA. The valve covers...

I have 194,450 on my 88 GTA.
The valve covers have never been off the motor.
It does smoke on start up but that is all ( has done that since I bought it years ago).
Just had the tranny rebuilt in...
Forum: TPI
11-19-2005, 11:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,205
Posted By GTA Notchback

There is also a shop called A to Z performance in...

There is also a shop called A to Z performance in Chattanooga on Hixson Pike and also a shop in Cleveland TN but I am not sure of the name of it.
I am not sure how far you are from Chattanooga...
Forum: South East Region
09-18-2005, 07:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,084
Posted By GTA Notchback

I have been to the Super Chevy Show twice at...

I have been to the Super Chevy Show twice at Commerce but never have run there.
Would love to though.
As far a Brainered Optimist in Ringgold GA just south of Chattanooga goes they run test and...
Forum: South East Region
09-18-2005, 06:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 926
Posted By GTA Notchback

Unfortunatly I did not get to make it to the...

Unfortunatly I did not get to make it to the show.
I had planned on being there but things came up.
Did anyone take pictures they can post?
Thanks
Forum: South East Region
09-14-2005, 08:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 926
Posted By GTA Notchback

Yes I know, only thing is the GTA has 193,3xx...

Yes I know, only thing is the GTA has 193,3xx miles on the original motor and rear end.
I just got it back last Tuesday from getting the trans rebuilt and the radiators plastic tank split Saturday....
Forum: South East Region
09-11-2005, 09:53 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 926
Posted By GTA Notchback

I will be there Saturday. Not sure if I am...

I will be there Saturday.
Not sure if I am going to drive the GTA or not yet though.
Forum: TPI
04-09-2005, 09:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,339
Posted By GTA Notchback

Any results on these runners yet? I am very...

Any results on these runners yet?
I am very interested in the dyno #s and track times.
Forum: TPI
04-09-2005, 09:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 442
Posted By GTA Notchback

interesting find might help dyno #S?

Well guys if you followed the post about the dyno results after the dual exhaust was installed along with a chip by ski_down_it I was at 254 hp & 315 tq if I remember right, I dont have the dyno...
Forum: TPI
03-01-2005, 06:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 517
Posted By GTA Notchback

These times are for my 87 Corvette convertible. ...

These times are for my 87 Corvette convertible.
I installed a ZZ9 cam, 1.5 comp cam pro magnum roller rockers,
TPIS big mouth base, AS&M semi-siamised runners, 113 D-port heads that have been...
Forum: TPI
03-01-2005, 06:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 517
Posted By GTA Notchback

1/8 mile track results

I posted about a week ago on the new dyno results after removing the factory exhaust and installing a true duel system and a custom tuned chip from ski_down_it (thanks Jesse) along with my previous...
Forum: TPI
02-24-2005, 11:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 715
Posted By GTA Notchback

Mine dynoed at 254.3 at the rear tires which I...

Mine dynoed at 254.3 at the rear tires which I thought would work out ot 305hp at the crank based on 20% driveline loss.
Forum: TPI
02-24-2005, 09:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 805
Posted By GTA Notchback

I know I said 380 horsepower but I meant 280...

I know I said 380 horsepower but I meant 280 horsepower at the rear tires.
I know headers wont add 130 horsepower.
Sorry for the mistake
Forum: TPI
02-23-2005, 10:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 715
Posted By GTA Notchback

Im not sure I have an 87 Corvette with TPIS ZZ9...

Im not sure I have an 87 Corvette with TPIS ZZ9 cam, TPIS Big Mouth base intake, AS&M semi-siamised runners, 113 D-port heads with cleaned up runners, ported plenum, and true dual exhaust with no...
Forum: TPI
02-23-2005, 09:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 805
Posted By GTA Notchback

In case the original post was not seen I have a...

In case the original post was not seen
I have a TPIS ZZ9 cam, cleaned up D port 113 heads, TPIS Big Mouth base, AS&M semi-siamised runners, ported plenum, and now a 2 1/2" true dual exhaust.
I was...
Forum: TPI
02-23-2005, 09:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,406
Posted By GTA Notchback

My 88 GTA Notchback ran in the 9.37-9.42 range in...

My 88 GTA Notchback ran in the 9.37-9.42 range in the 1/8 mile last year with nothing more than a flowmaster cat back and 185,000 miles on the car.
The valve covers have never been off the car and...
Forum: TPI
02-20-2005, 09:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 805
Posted By GTA Notchback

What does the envelope mean next to the post? ...

What does the envelope mean next to the post?
Never seen it before or atleast never noticed it before.
Forum: TPI
02-20-2005, 05:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 805
Posted By GTA Notchback

New chassis dyno results

OK guys I had my 87 vert back on the chassis dyno last night and thought I would share the results.
The only changes made from the last dyno test was removal of the factory exhaust and cats and...
Forum: TPI
02-04-2005, 08:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 657
Posted By GTA Notchback

Im here also and glad to see TGO back up. I...

Im here also and glad to see TGO back up.
I have been checking almost daily on the progress.
Forum: TPI
02-04-2005, 07:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,012
Posted By GTA Notchback

Glad to see the boards back up. Thanks for...

Glad to see the boards back up.

Thanks for the replys.
I have talked to an exhaust shop here local that is owned by a car enthuist that is a friend of a friend.
I am supposed to take the car to...
Forum: TPI
01-22-2005, 03:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,012
Posted By GTA Notchback

dyno results

Just had my car dyno tested today, it is an 87 Corvette.
I have TPIS ZZ9 cam, Big mouth intake, AS&M semi-siamised runners, ported plenum, comp pro magnum roller rockers 1.52,
underdrive pulleys,...
Forum: TPI
12-24-2004, 09:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,070
Posted By GTA Notchback

Thanks for the replys I know the fuel rail...

Thanks for the replys
I know the fuel rail height is different from stock but TPIS does
include spacers to use under the fuel rail to compensate for this.
You are right, my stock injectors do...
Forum: TPI
12-24-2004, 08:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,070
Posted By GTA Notchback

Thanks for the replys I have also installed a...

Thanks for the replys
I have also installed a ZZ9 cam, ported 113 D-port heads, AS&M semi-siamised runners, TPIS Big Mouth intake, air foil, & underdrive pulleys at the same time so I hope this will...
Forum: TPI
12-24-2004, 06:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,070
Posted By GTA Notchback

Im not where I can look at them now but it seems...

Im not where I can look at them now but it seems like they were shorter o-ring to o-ring as well as overall length compared to stock factory injectors.
I will look again when I get back home....
Forum: TPI
12-24-2004, 05:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,070
Posted By GTA Notchback

Question installing Ford injectors

I am in the process of installing my TPIS intake and AS&M semi-siamised runners and decided to upgrade my injectors at this time. I bought a set of flow matched 24# injectors and noticed they are...
Forum: TPI
11-21-2004, 05:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 997
Posted By GTA Notchback

eliminate cold start injector

I bought a used set of AS&M semi-siamised runners that have the cold started injector hole plugged off.
I know I need a custom chip to eliminate the 9th injector without cold starting issues but...
Forum: TPI
01-10-2004, 11:12 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,686
Posted By GTA Notchback

This may be off topic but I do not know what it...

This may be off topic but I do not know what it works out to for the quarter mile but my
88 GTA Notchback with 185,000 miles on it with the only mod being a flowmaster muffler on it ran 9.47 in the...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-22-2003, 09:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,051
Posted By GTA Notchback

I called them tonight and they told me the same...

I called them tonight and they told me the same thing, the 190 has been dropped but they still sale the 195.
I was trying to decide between the AFR 190 and the ProAction 200 now I guess its between...
Forum: TPI
10-17-2003, 08:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 460
Posted By GTA Notchback

ProAction aluminum heads

Anyone running the ProAction 180 or 200cc aluminum heads?
How do these compare to the AFR 190cc heads?
Would you recommend these heads over the AFR heads?
I am looking for a set of heads I can put...
Forum: TPI
10-17-2003, 08:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 725
Posted By GTA Notchback

cheapest place for accel tpi intake

Where is the cheapest place to buy the Accel TPI base intake and what is the cost of it?
Would it be worth installing an Accel TPI base and AS&M LTR on a
350 GTA along with a ZZ4 cam and 1.6...
Forum: TPI
12-11-2002, 08:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 405
Posted By GTA Notchback

I thought about the key also. That was the...

I thought about the key also.
That was the first thing I tried but it makes no difference.
So far I have tried a new key, new starter, new selonoid, and new battery with no changes.
For the time...
Forum: TPI
12-11-2002, 07:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 912
Posted By GTA Notchback

For what its worth, I have a copy of an 98...

For what its worth, I have a copy of an 98 Corvette Fever magazine with an article titled L98 Horsepower Recipe.
In this aritcle they have a 90 Corvette with a 355 with a MiniRam, TPIS intake,...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
12-10-2002, 07:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,490
Posted By GTA Notchback

I know these heads are expensive but for what...

I know these heads are expensive but for what they promise they dont seem that bad.
Just think a 4 valve small block Chevy without the expense and compliation of a ZR-1's LT5.
I was just wondering...
Forum: TPI
12-09-2002, 08:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 405
Posted By GTA Notchback

anybody have any ideas?

anybody have any ideas?
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
12-08-2002, 06:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,490
Posted By GTA Notchback

arao 32 valve heads

Has anybody here used or know of anyone that has used these heads?
I was looking at the info and flow #s on their site and put those #'s into my desktop dyno to see the results.
I know desktop dyno...
Forum: TPI
12-08-2002, 06:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 405
Posted By GTA Notchback

Starter problems

Hey guys, I have a problem with my 88 GTA starting.
I stopped by a friends house after work and when I got ready to leave the car would not do anything when you turn the key.
It has a new battery...
Forum: TPI
12-08-2002, 04:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 912
Posted By GTA Notchback

Sounds like you got a lot to think about and...

Sounds like you got a lot to think about and seems like others are posting a lot of good info about the different systems available.
If you decide to change out please let me know by E-mailing me at...
Forum: TPI
12-07-2002, 05:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,378
Posted By GTA Notchback

I remember when I bought my 1st GTA in late 88...

I remember when I bought my 1st GTA in late 88 there was a magazine that tested several intake systems on the TPI.
The only 2 I can remember in the test was the SLP runners and a company I think...
Forum: TPI
03-17-2001, 08:50 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,386
Posted By GTA Notchback

1988 Flame Red GTA Notchback. 3rd owner All...

1988 Flame Red GTA Notchback.
3rd owner
All stock with 5.7 and 166xxx miles.
Still runs and looks new.
Forum: TPI
03-07-2001, 11:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 762
Posted By GTA Notchback

I was reading this post and saw someone mention...

I was reading this post and saw someone mention the use of a dual plane intake.
I dont know if this would work but it might be worth checking into.
I remember seeing a new Edelbrock Performer RPM...
Forum: TPI
02-26-2001, 05:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 491
Posted By GTA Notchback

Everything I have ever read on them best I can...

Everything I have ever read on them best I can remember said the stock 350 GTA would run 141 mph and a stock 350 IROC would run 145 mph.
Have not had mine that fast myself so dont know for sure.
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