'87 GTA 5.7 Hardtop
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'87 GTA 5.7 Hardtop
A friend of mine has a '87 GTA 5.7 Hardtop auto. It's kind of plain as far as options go but we were just curious how many were produced. Thanks.
Try www.gtasourcepage.com there is alot of good info on that site.
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Originally posted by Chet
I've never heard of a GTA that's "plain as far as options go". GTA's got most if not all options available for the year produced.
I've never heard of a GTA that's "plain as far as options go". GTA's got most if not all options available for the year produced.
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That's the way this one is. No rear defrost, no hatch release, no power mirrors, analog gauges, cloth interior.
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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
unfortunately Leather was not an option in 1987...
I was told the reason why you could strip down a GTA in 1987 is the GTA was an option package for the Trans AM. From 1988 - 1992 the GTA was considered its own model.
Basically the difference between the GTA and Trans Am in 1987 is the GTA was monotone only, the Trans Am you could get with a secondary color, The GTA obviously was without the fender air extractor vents, and the GTA got the better axel ratio where the Trans AM did not.
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I was told the reason why you could strip down a GTA in 1987 is the GTA was an option package for the Trans AM. From 1988 - 1992 the GTA was considered its own model.
Basically the difference between the GTA and Trans Am in 1987 is the GTA was monotone only, the Trans Am you could get with a secondary color, The GTA obviously was without the fender air extractor vents, and the GTA got the better axel ratio where the Trans AM did not.
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Car: 87 Irocz, 95 Z28, 71 Z28 /RS
Engine: 355 Tpi, LT1, 355
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Originally posted by okfoz
unfortunately Leather was not an option in 1987...
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unfortunately Leather was not an option in 1987...
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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
Firebirds for sure, not positive about the camaro line.
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Transmission: Auto, Auto, 4sp
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Firebirds for sure, not positive about the camaro line.
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Firebirds for sure, not positive about the camaro line.
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From: Batesville, AR 72501 USA
Car: '88 Bright Red GTA UPC 81U
Engine: 5.7L TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27:1
The '87 GTAs were indeed not marketed "separately" as were the later models. The base GTA was only the 350 engine and associated standard hardware, the WS6 package, the AQ9 seats, and bascially the monochrome color with the gold trim.
There were two option packages (W61 and W63) that comprised the options that are now considered the "GTA standard" stuff. If the car was not ordered with any of these option packages.... then it was pretty much a base T/A.... with the Y84 option, of course.
Trust me.... it's an odd sight indeed to open up an GTA door and see a crank window handle.... but I've done it.
There were two option packages (W61 and W63) that comprised the options that are now considered the "GTA standard" stuff. If the car was not ordered with any of these option packages.... then it was pretty much a base T/A.... with the Y84 option, of course.
Trust me.... it's an odd sight indeed to open up an GTA door and see a crank window handle.... but I've done it.
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Car: 1990 GTA
Engine: 5.7
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Axle/Gears: 3.27 Posi
If the car is extra plain, I would check the service parts ID sticker (Should be in the center hatch).. Look for the RPO code Y84.... That is the code for the GTA option....
There's a good writeup on confirming whether or not a car has the GTA option on the GTA source page..
http://www.gtasourcepage.com/Authentication.html
There's a good writeup on confirming whether or not a car has the GTA option on the GTA source page..
http://www.gtasourcepage.com/Authentication.html
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