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Forum: History / Originality
09-02-2016, 11:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 706
Posted By GTA50

Re: 1988 Trans Am/GTA???

What hasn't been mentioned so far, and if you have the SPID sheet in the centre console, look for Y84. That RPO confirms GTA. Many of the standard GTA options were readily available for the Trans...
Forum: History / Originality
05-08-2015, 11:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 704
Posted By GTA50

Re: wanting to obtain rpo codes

The problem is that GM had two systems - one for the US and one for Canada. In Canada you can trace back to about 1980! In the US, it was somewhat of a dealership thing as to whether or not they...
Forum: History / Originality
04-26-2014, 09:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,293
Posted By GTA50

Re: Ebay-- definitely not a GTA

The funny thing is that for some years the GTAs outnumbered the Trans Ams. So take your pick as to which is more desirable and/or rare. When I compare US vs. Canadian numbers that puts another new...
Forum: History / Originality
03-17-2013, 10:15 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 19,922
Posted By GTA50

Re: VOTE: STOCK TPI ONLY 5.7 Auto or 5-speed 5.0

The car currently has a Centreforce clutch (came that way from the previous owner), which has very stiff feel and requires some effort. Prior to the new bridge crossing being completed, I literally...
Forum: History / Originality
03-16-2013, 07:19 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 19,922
Posted By GTA50

Re: VOTE: STOCK TPI ONLY 5.7 Auto or 5-speed 5.0

Can I vote twice? I have two 1988 Bright Red GTA's - both LB9/5 speeds. When I first started looking for a GTA that is what I wanted.

However, I do have to agree with others above - when I do...
Forum: Body
02-10-2013, 09:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,716
Posted By GTA50

Re: GTA emblem help!!

Frankie at gtasourcepage.com can help you with the proper placement - by PM. There seem to be some out there that want to mis-represent what they have.

As for the emblems themselves,...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
01-11-2013, 10:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,277
Posted By GTA50

Re: New Hawks Hood Insulation

Problem is and always will be that until people are willing to "buck-up" to keep these cars as original as possible, the aftermarket products will be second rate.

I should show you the Rolex...
Forum: History / Originality
12-29-2012, 12:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,970
Posted By GTA50

Re: 1992 GTA

As JT said above, look inside the car first. The magic code on the SPID sheet (inside the rear lock panel - left side hatch compartment) is Y84. That confirms GTA, regardless of missing badges,...
Forum: Body
12-19-2012, 10:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,597
Posted By GTA50

Re: new gm or reproduction front bumper

Go GM all the way.

As an example, after my wife's '94 Firebird was hit, the body shop used a reproduction bumper cover and every time I have to look at that car, it irritates me no end. I will...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-06-2012, 11:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,531
Posted By GTA50

Re: 305 build need a some input

I may have missed it, but are you TBI or TPI?
Forum: Cooling
12-06-2012, 08:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,215
Posted By GTA50

Re: Lower air dam question

Also check out Moderndaymuscle.com and Thirdgenranch.com
Forum: History / Originality
12-05-2012, 04:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,375
Posted By GTA50

Re: 1988 trans am decals

You can also check Phoenix Graphics. I purchased the set for my '84 T/A and am very happy with it.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-27-2012, 11:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,609
Posted By GTA50

Re: Cold air intakes, help needed

After I did the rebuild on my 2.8, bored and stroked (to 3.1), ported and polished, cam, headers, etc. blah, blah, blah, for fun I set up a series of thermocouples inside the engine compartment. I...
Forum: Cooling
11-16-2012, 08:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,607
Posted By GTA50

Re: Water Pump Bolt

The real problem now is the extractor as they are typically much harder than standard drill bits. So you can't drill them out with the DYI store drill bits.

As above, oxy-acetelyne works (and I...
Forum: Cooling
11-07-2012, 10:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,607
Posted By GTA50

Re: Water Pump Bolt

I think we've all been there. The former mechanic I used to go to hated to see me - because he knew the job was going to be ugly and difficult.
My shop is much better equiped now and he doesn't...
Forum: Cooling
11-03-2012, 09:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,607
Posted By GTA50

Re: Water Pump Bolt

The challenge is that you are dealing with metal pieces that have been in contact with each other for possibly 23 years! Rust, overtorqueing by a previous owner, who knows. All contribute to your...
Forum: South East Region
11-02-2012, 07:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 530
Posted By GTA50

Re: Sent my 89 off for scrap the other day

Sorry to hear. I can appreciate the time, money and effort you put into the car. On the other hand, think of the memories, the car owes you nothing (okay maybe for the tickets, but go 50/50 on...
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
11-01-2012, 09:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 832
Posted By GTA50

Re: Search for a 3rd gen DD, which one to choose?

Thanks Dakota W. It slipped my mind - too much time with the GTA's. Thanks again.
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
10-31-2012, 10:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 832
Posted By GTA50

Re: Search for a 3rd gen DD, which one to choose?

I agree with the above comments on the 305/5-speed. I have been driving my '91 Firebird as a DD for the past two years (prior was a very modified '89 V6/5-speed Firebird). Gas mileage for the two...
Forum: Cooling
10-31-2012, 10:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,607
Posted By GTA50

Re: Water Pump Bolt

As said above, if using a penetrant, let it soak in overnight. I did that when I pulled the exhaust manifolds of my '89 2.8L Firebird when I rebuilt the motor and didn't break a stud.

If that...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-31-2012, 10:06 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 29,625
Posted By GTA50

Re: 440 mopar engine swap into an 88 rs

Curious as to the Mopar 440. Why not the GM 454/455? The '73 T/A 455 SD was a pretty radical car by anyone's standards. Also, the Can-Am McLarens of the '70's used the 454 and if memory serves...
Forum: History / Originality
10-26-2012, 11:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 851
Posted By GTA50

Re: Good buy? Opinions wanted :)

:nod: Gosh and to think I have two - 1988 GTA, bright red, t-tops, digital dash, LB9/5-speed. One with a gray cloth interior, the other gray leather.

Neither one currently for sale.
Forum: History / Originality
10-18-2012, 10:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,159
Posted By GTA50

Re: factory moon roof

There is no rpo code on the SPID sheet for a moonroof. Thus, it would not be a factory item. It would have to be dealer installed.
Forum: History / Originality
10-09-2012, 10:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,980
Posted By GTA50

Re: 1988 Trans Am?

Congratulations on your car.

As JT was hinting at, to confirm if your car is a GTA - Y84 is the lock. If your SPID in the center console says Y84 (and providing the VIN on the SPID sheet...
Forum: History / Originality
10-06-2012, 11:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,335
Posted By GTA50

Re: list price 1992 GTA

Interesting. If the VIN on the rear compartment and windshield match, then the Y84 would be valid and it is a GTA. My thoughts are that the car may have been rear-ended and a used rear bumper cover...
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
10-05-2012, 10:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 696
Posted By GTA50

Re: Need a rear hatch motor/mechanism (Vancouver)

Most likely it is the motor. Moderndaymuscle.com carries replacement motors for about $24 last time I checked. If it is in the wiring harness, check with Topdownmotors.com. I don't think it would...
Forum: Body
09-19-2012, 11:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,299
Posted By GTA50

Re: notchback my gta

Interesting project. Every so often I look at my wife's '94 Firebird and think that a 4th Gen Notch would be very interesting.

Fo your GTA, Keep in mind that there will be a few interior mods to...
Forum: Members Firebirds
09-17-2012, 11:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,401
Posted By GTA50

Re: My 89 GTA Project

Congrats on the purchase. For a GTA, nice to not see fender vents (LOL).

However, after the previous repaint, the sail panel emblems are not placed right and the nose emblem is missing. Visit...
Forum: Interior
08-18-2012, 11:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,915
Posted By GTA50

Re: Upper door trim

Been a little while since I last did this, but if I recall, there are some "washer type fasteners" that put the upper door trim into contact with the actual door panel trim. At least that is what...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
08-18-2012, 11:08 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,510
Posted By GTA50

Re: thirdgenranch.com disonest vendor ???

I'll also chime in....any parts I've purchased from thirdgenranch have been better than the photos on the website. I couldn't believe the condition of the console lid or the roll shade for my '84...
Forum: History / Originality
06-30-2012, 11:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,707
Posted By GTA50

Re: T-Tops and more

To the OP, the C&C t-tops were put on orignal hard-top cars. There was an extensive "butterfly" put in place to support the lack of rigidity to cutting the top. Some have claimed that the C&C T-top...
Forum: Interior
06-25-2012, 01:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,388
Posted By GTA50

Re: power window problems

Take note also that both switches ground to a central junction point in the centre console. So, clean that connection first before spending any major money.
Forum: V6
06-25-2012, 01:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,267
Posted By GTA50

Re: Hard Vibration When Braking Hard

Unless I missed it (and appologies if I did), but I belive you neglected to mention how many miles.

In addition to the above, I would also suggest front struts, tie rod ends and rear shocks. ...
Forum: History / Originality
06-25-2012, 01:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 953
Posted By GTA50

Re: i think my pop-up motors are going out.

You have three solutions:

1. Take apart and grease all the pivot points for the motor's control arms.

2. Search the JY for any spare motors.

3. Contact Lon at topdownsolutions.com for the...
Forum: History / Originality
06-25-2012, 01:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,012
Posted By GTA50

Re: How much is a T-TOP BAG WORTH???

With all due respect to the OP, I do question as to whether or not that is a Thirdgen Camaro/Firebird bag. I've owned Thirdgens since 1983 and have never seen that combo. The only exception...
Forum: Body
06-11-2012, 08:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,757
Posted By GTA50

Re: Door dent guards

I guess it just goes to show how polite us Canadians are:lol:
Forum: Body
06-08-2012, 09:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,757
Posted By GTA50

Re: Door dent guards

Depends on where you park your car.

Funny thing on the other hand. The previous owner of my '91 Firebird painted it in a "burnt copper" color. He also took off the body side moldings. I have...
Forum: History / Originality
06-04-2012, 08:55 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 12,936
Posted By GTA50

Re: 89' Formula LB9/MM5/G80/N10/GM3....ONLY 42....

"2) According to the GTA source page there was 809 GTA's with the MM5 in 1988... This would have been US sales... Your number of 378 would be consistent with Trans Am only production."

I probably...
Forum: History / Originality
06-01-2012, 01:03 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 15,117
Posted By GTA50

Re: If you could order a brand new third gen, what would it be?

Exactly.

I have two. Both 1988 GTA LB9/5-speed, T-top digital dash, bright red, grey interior (one cloth, one leather).

Damn it would have been nice to have had them new.
Forum: History / Originality
05-19-2012, 12:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,532
Posted By GTA50

Re: is my car rare?

I think that it is great that you are so fond of your car. So, yes that does make it rare. From the strict "numbers matching, factory codes" rareity, perhaps not.

On the other hand, first of all,...
Forum: History / Originality
05-03-2012, 12:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,618
Posted By GTA50

Re: how many 91 GTA's were made?

Actually I can see quite easily why the numbers could differ. There were also cars sold into Canada as well as export.

For example of the 1988 GTA's made with LB9/5-speeds, Frankie's page...
Forum: History / Originality
04-11-2012, 09:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 869
Posted By GTA50

Re: 88 GTA question

JasonE provides a good case-in-point that the options were available on a T/A.

If you have them all together (as suggested from my reference) then that is a pretty good indicator of a GTA....
Forum: History / Originality
04-11-2012, 09:04 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 12,936
Posted By GTA50

Re: 89' Formula LB9/MM5/G80/N10/GM3....ONLY 42....

A little off topic, but the interesting aspect for me is why GM would carry an inventory of two different 305 engines. For the low numbers of LB9/MM5, why bother for a multi-national corporation.
...
Forum: History / Originality
04-11-2012, 05:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 869
Posted By GTA50

Re: 88 GTA question

From the SPID or the Build sheet, the rpo code you are looking for is Y84. That specified the complete GTA package. All of the individual components that make up a GTA were avaiable on the T/A as...
Forum: History / Originality
04-07-2012, 09:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,207
Posted By GTA50

Re: I'm considering buying this GTA

I agree that $2300 is a fair starting point. If the car did a lot of commuting over distance, that mileage adds up in a hurry and it if is mostly highway mileage, not a concern. The V6/5-speed...
Forum: V6
03-11-2012, 12:24 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,230
Posted By GTA50

Re: 2.8 pacesetter headers

You only need one O2 sensor as there is also only one bung for it. The heated O2 sensor will have three wires. If I remember correctly - oblviously connect the black one to the single wire from the...
Forum: History / Originality
03-01-2012, 10:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,285
Posted By GTA50

Re: trying to find out if i have a GTA

The standard items on a GTA were also options on a T/A.

As Amorget is hinting at, you need to check the SPID sheet. You are looking for the Y84 code.

If you don't have the SPID, for Canadian...
Forum: History / Originality
02-23-2012, 11:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,906
Posted By GTA50

Re: 1987 Pontiac Formula 350

Okay, so now we really know that you are not a GTA fan - can I tell Frankie LOL
Forum: History / Originality
02-23-2012, 11:35 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,354
Posted By GTA50

Re: Our cars 20 years from now.

Exactly!!! If I had a MGTC, Triumph Spitfire.......Stanley Steamer!!!! I don't complain about hp and torque. I have only driven Thirdgens for the past 20+ years - not because I have to, but...
Forum: V6
02-19-2012, 10:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,230
Posted By GTA50

Re: 2.8 pacesetter headers

Hello janson33:

Nice to have someone from my "neck-of-the-woods". For hp increase, I really can't say as I did a pretty radical build (bored/stroked, 260 grind cam, roller-tip rockers,...
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