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There were a lot of things the montes didn't get that the 442s and Gn's got like the 8.5(which I have now) but I really wanted a GN but I just kept looking at the monte and thought that it look kind of like a third gen and I like third gens.Must be that front nose.I just like the looks of the monte better.It is sad, the last full framed two door carbed car that GM made was so underpowered from the factory.They should have got the L98.
Are you saying the 89 TTA has a different 5.7 motor than an 89 TA? Or a differnent motor than a 91 TA or a Z28, for that matter, which in 91 the HP rating increased? TTA stands for Turbo?
Last edited by 1991L98G92; 07-06-2006 at 12:21 PM.
Unless I am mistaken TTA means (turbo trans am).They are 3.8 turbo v6.Like the grand nationals.TA Trans am is L98 350 V8.Same as 350 iroc or z28.Is this what you are talking about?The TTA's are very rare.
Actually, the 83 and 84 Monte SS was quicker than the Turbo Regal. The Buick and Hurst Olds were about the same in performance. The Buick came to life in 86 with the intercooler and new placement of the turbo. A gain of 30/30+ will do that over the Olds and Chevy's 180/240 rating
maybe in 83' when the turbo regals were still carbed, but in 84' (and 85') they came injected. ratings were 200hp/300tq. best stock run ive heard of was high 14s. most were mid - low 15 sec cars though
i used to own an 85' GN. even though it wasnt intercooled it was very fun to tweak. and of course the turbo whistle/sneeze was sooo addicting! wish i never sold it
maybe in 83' when the turbo regals were still carbed, but in 84' (and 85') they came injected. ratings were 200hp/300tq. best stock run ive heard of was high 14s. most were mid - low 15 sec cars though
i used to own an 85' GN. even though it wasnt intercooled it was very fun to tweak. and of course the turbo whistle/sneeze was sooo addicting! wish i never sold it
Back in the day , we had an 84 SS. My buddy traded is 84 SS for a 84 GN. That car was a beaut, even with LS seats. But it couldn't beat the SS. From a stop, roll, anywhere, except after 100mph. With only 3 gears in the Monte, it was starting to wheeze. Neither of us took either car to the track to verify any numbers though.
He eventually traded that GN for an 86 GN. The Monte never could do anything with that.
I'd tyake the TTA over the cobra in a sec. Whats the Cobra .2 faster and thats comparing a Supercharged V8 to a turbo V6
Good drivers can get mid 12s out of an 03 cobra. Free mods yield low 12s.. They also weigh a good 400 lbs heavier curb than a TTA. They are faster but the TTA is always going to be a rarer car. If you want flat out speed, the 03 Cobra is easier and simpler solution. I'd say the better comparison for the TTA is a 4th gen Supra. Same territory stock, same response to modifications, same killer top end, same indestructible rotating assembly, cept a TTA can actually hook hard
I'd say the better comparison for the TTA is a 4th gen Supra. Same territory stock, same response to modifications, same killer top end, same indestructible rotating assembly, cept a TTA can actually hook hard
i agree with you that the TTA might hook harder than supras, but same response to mods and indestructable rotating assembly might be alittle off.
ofcourse both can handle mods well and respond well to minor changes..mainly uping the boost...
but i think the supra's motor/drivetrain is a hell of alot stronger than TTA's. i know supras have pushed well into the 800whp range on stock internals and i have heard as high as 1000hp. not sure if GNs and TTA internals can support that or not. but i know that 9 bolt and stock 200r4 wont hold that LOL
i agree with you that the TTA might hook harder than supras, but same response to mods and indestructable rotating assembly might be alittle off.
ofcourse both can handle mods well and respond well to minor changes..mainly uping the boost...
but i think the supra's motor/drivetrain is a hell of alot stronger than TTA's. i know supras have pushed well into the 800whp range on stock internals and i have heard as high as 1000hp. not sure if GNs and TTA internals can support that or not. but i know that 9 bolt and stock 200r4 wont hold that LOL
There have been quite a few stock block GN's in the 9's. If its tuned right, the engine can hold up to some serious power. The 2004R can also live nicely when built right. Those have also been in the 9's. The 9 bolt can survive a few very low 1.5x short times but then starts howling madly.
TTA's can easily be made to run low 11's on pump gas/alky. I did it in mine. Heck there is a guy trying to run 9's on pump gas in his TTA. Might have already done it, have to check. Pretty stout if you ask me
but I really wanted a GN but I just kept looking at the monte and thought that it look kind of like a third gen and I like third gens.Must be that front nose.I just like the looks of the monte better.It is sad, the last full framed two door carbed car that GM made was so underpowered from the factory.They should have got the L98. 
Good drivers can get mid 12s out of an 03 cobra. Free mods yield low 12s.. They also weigh a good 400 lbs heavier curb than a TTA. They are faster but the TTA is always going to be a rarer car. If you want flat out speed, the 03 Cobra is easier and simpler solution. I'd say the better comparison for the TTA is a 4th gen Supra. Same territory stock, same response to modifications, same killer top end, same indestructible rotating assembly, cept a TTA can actually hook hard 
