I have an 86 Trans Am, I still have my now scrap 86 Firebird, the firebird has the in dash trunk release...the Trans Am doesnt...what would be involved in putting that in my T/A. Would I just un-plug the switch, plug it in the T/A and plug in a harness in the back or would I have to run new wires? Thanx,
Brian

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1986 Trans Am, T-Top, 305 TPI, Flowmaster 80 series. Much more to come in July.
[*]Sound System: Dual 12" Ground Zero Nuclear Series 900 watt RMS subs in custom box made to fit the rear well, Only 500 watts running them though, Pioneer Head Unit and Rockford Fosgate wiring.


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Don't know but if you find out E mail me and let me know please, I have an 86 T/A with the same question....

 

86, You need to change the latch. The T/A needs the electric release at the hatch. Check to see if the T/A already has the harness in place. If it is just plug it in and possibly add a fuse in an empty hole at the block. You need change over your dash plate or get one that has the correct holes. If the harness is there, it a 30 min. job.

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Kenney
82 Trans Am WS7 notchback
83 Trans Am WS6 T-tops
72 Vista Cruiser 455
90 Olds Trofeo
80 K-10 w/snow plow
Painter @ Chevy dealer
GM junkie

 

I'll open it up and check all this later today or tomarow....my T/A has the hole in the dash but it had the cover over it, like the option wasnt inclueded on it. I hope the harness is there cause I got quite used to this option on my firebird. Thanx for the help and War_Eagle I'll keep you updated.

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1986 Trans Am, T-Top, 305 TPI, Flowmaster 80 series. Much more to come in July.
[*]Sound System: Dual 12" Ground Zero Nuclear Series 900 watt RMS subs in custom box made to fit the rear well, Only 500 watts running them though, Pioneer Head Unit and Rockford Fosgate wiring.


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You will need to add a relay under the dash,the wiring should already be there and change release thing in da trunk too.

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84 FIREBIRD-(undergoing rebuild)2.8 V6,5spd super economy model
no options except t-tops( not even locking),no tilt,no cruise,no delay wipers,no rear defroter,no a/c,no rear spoiler(i put one on)no pw,pdl,pm,pseat,no gauges(just a 85 mph speedo with no trip odometer and a big f***in' gas gauge)
90 FORMULA 350-
Edelbrock t.e.s,gutted cat,Borla cat-back,LT4 hot cam ,24# injectors,holley h.p. fuel pump,K&N Throttle Body mounted air filter,52mm throttle body,accel 8.8mm wires,plugs cap and rotor,ADS superchip,GTA tailights,T-tops,4th Gen 17's with 275/40ZR17 Comp T/A's,93 Z-28 seats
No E.T's yet.

WANTED:82-84 Firebird 2.5 4cyl,4spd-Just Cause

Previous 3rd gen's
83 Trans-Am 305 CFI auto T-TOP
84 Firebird 305 H.O. auto HARDTOP
87 Firebird 2.8 V-6 auto HARDTOP

 

You will need the switch for the dash . . .that will plug in. You will need a relay that goes on the passanger side just to the left of the computer . . .that will plug in. However, some cars didn't have the wire going all the way to the trunk. If yours does than you need to add the solenoid to the trunk pull down mechanism and also there is a little ground wire back there that you will need to add to ground the solenoid. It is just a single wire connection going to the solenoid.

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'89 Formula 383 TPI