Recaro Edition TA.....
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Recaro Edition TA.....
im looking to buy a 84 trans am recaro edition......the only thing i dont know is what engine it has, is it a 5.0 4bbl or a HO.....how can i tell? the guy wants 800 for it and the body is in perfect condition, just a little engine work is needed.....overheating all the time.....can anyone help me fix this problem???? is 800 a good deal?
$800 is a good deal unless the cars trashed.
check the VIN, the 8th digit is the engine code. It'll either be G for a 305HO, or H for a 305 4bbl. CFI will be a giveaway since its not carbed.
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check the VIN, the 8th digit is the engine code. It'll either be G for a 305HO, or H for a 305 4bbl. CFI will be a giveaway since its not carbed.
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From: In a mint Third Gen!
Car: Red 87 IROC-Z28 T-Top
Engine: 5.7 Tuned Port Injection
Transmission: 700R4 Auto
Axle/Gears: BW 9-Bolt 3.27
No CFI in 84. 
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87 IROC-Z 350 TPI
84 TRANS AM 305 H.O.
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87 IROC-Z 350 TPI
84 TRANS AM 305 H.O.
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I used to have a 86 Recaro TA. It had the H code LG4. and it overheated constantly. The damn fan doesnt kick on till 230* and then shuts off at 220*, and those TA's didn't have very much room for air to go to the radiator through. and mine only had the single fan and a dinky radiator. I don't know if the HO had the single fan. I would get a Hypertech Thermomaster chip and stat and fanswitch. Made a big differance on my 'Roc.
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1989 Iroc-Z. 305TPI 5spd, G92 (230hp/300ft/lbs). 91-92Z28 groundeffects. Corvette Admiral Blue Metallic paint. Thermomaster chip, 160*stat & fan switch, Bosch +4 plugs, MAF screens removed, custom ram air, Flowmaster cat back, K&N, adj. fuel pres. reg.
72,000 miles. SWEET!!
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1989 Iroc-Z. 305TPI 5spd, G92 (230hp/300ft/lbs). 91-92Z28 groundeffects. Corvette Admiral Blue Metallic paint. Thermomaster chip, 160*stat & fan switch, Bosch +4 plugs, MAF screens removed, custom ram air, Flowmaster cat back, K&N, adj. fuel pres. reg.
72,000 miles. SWEET!!
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If you don't buy it, e-mail me!! I'll buy it sight unseen! I had an '85 Recaro T/A (black/gold trim, tan interior, t-tops, 305 HO, 5sp ~~~ one BAD ride 
), but I lost it in a divorce 
In addition to the listed "things to look for", you HAVE to make sure the air dam underneath the radiator is intact! Without it, anything else you "replace" won't help!!
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), but I lost it in a divorce In addition to the listed "things to look for", you HAVE to make sure the air dam underneath the radiator is intact! Without it, anything else you "replace" won't help!!
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Air dam, air deflector, yada yada yada...just so long as HE knows what it is!!Way to go, AirN1, you got a good deal. Keep us posted!
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An H.O. Recaro is a nice find! Just make sure the interior is in good shape or the recaro version won't be worth much (ever see an upholstry bill for leather?!?).
84TransAm: I'm still pretty sure there were't LG4 Recaros in 1984 because I have yet to see one. Yours still is not a recaro however because you do not have the Y84 recaro package, nor do you know it's a Recaro for sure (Recaro cars say Recaro all ove the seats as afore mentioned) and you could not answer my simple question last night.
On an important note: Drew, I told Mac about your misprint in the updated tech. The LU5 did not exist in 1984, it was dropped in 1985 and the last line should read "L69 and LG4s were the only availble engine"....just thought I'd say it again because it hasn't changed yet.
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1984 WS6 Trans Am Hartop
Former L69 Car under restoration
1984 Trans Am T-tops
4-bolt main 350, performer intake, headers, Holley 650, T-5, hayes clutch, dual elec. fans and 3.23's.
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[This message has been edited by 84FTA (edited February 06, 2001).]
84TransAm: I'm still pretty sure there were't LG4 Recaros in 1984 because I have yet to see one. Yours still is not a recaro however because you do not have the Y84 recaro package, nor do you know it's a Recaro for sure (Recaro cars say Recaro all ove the seats as afore mentioned) and you could not answer my simple question last night.
On an important note: Drew, I told Mac about your misprint in the updated tech. The LU5 did not exist in 1984, it was dropped in 1985 and the last line should read "L69 and LG4s were the only availble engine"....just thought I'd say it again because it hasn't changed yet.
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1984 WS6 Trans Am Hartop
Former L69 Car under restoration
1984 Trans Am T-tops
4-bolt main 350, performer intake, headers, Holley 650, T-5, hayes clutch, dual elec. fans and 3.23's.
Daily driver and restoration
13.98 @ 101
[This message has been edited by 84FTA (edited February 06, 2001).]
For what its worth I know there are errors sprinkled throughout the tech data. I typed it in one night, was up till about 3am. Its better than nothing but its just a rough guideline.
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Drew
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87 Iroc
91 Formula 14.3@98mph
91 RS Convertible
91 Firebird V6FOR SALE!
92 S10FOR SALE!
98 Grand Am GT
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Drew
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predatorman@hotmail.com
My Website
87 Iroc
91 Formula 14.3@98mph
91 RS Convertible
91 Firebird V6FOR SALE!
92 S10FOR SALE!
98 Grand Am GT
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