Should we get this TA
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From: Soddy Daisy,TN
Should we get this TA
We have found a 1986 TA, its an automatic, 5.0 TPI, 3.45 gears, disc breaks, 140mph speedo. The guy is wanting $1700 for it. It definitely needs a paint job and some body work, new tires and when you start it up it puffs out blue smoke, but the woner said it only does it after it has been sitting for awhile, could that be a sign of a cracked head? Opinions needed
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From: Chicagoland
Car: 1983 Daytona Trans Am
Engine: LG4
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.73
The blue smoke sounds like the valve seals.
Sounds like a pretty good deal. Wouldn't hurt to try and talk him down a few...
Sounds like a pretty good deal. Wouldn't hurt to try and talk him down a few...
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From: Carson, CA
Car: '88 GTA, 90 Formula
Engine: 5.7 TPI, fed growth hormones
Transmission: 700r4 4u2?
Axle/Gears: 9bolt
I would say valve guides or valve guide seals. With that many miles on it, I would just drive it and keep an eye on the oil until you can rebuild the engine or find another one. 5.0's are not hard to find.
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
umm, I might be wrong here, but I thought the 3.45 came with the M5 and TPI setup???
the M5 paired with the TPI was introduced in 1987 if I remember right, along with the 350...
Ummm, something sounds fishy...
BTY, 1986 was the worst year for TPI and performance
John
the M5 paired with the TPI was introduced in 1987 if I remember right, along with the 350...
Ummm, something sounds fishy...
BTY, 1986 was the worst year for TPI and performance
John