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Old Mar 31, 2016 | 08:47 PM
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Car: 92 & 91 Z28 1LEs, 87 IROC-Z, 90 ZR1
Engine: L98, LT5
Transmission: 700R4, 6-speed
Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.42, 3.73, 3.27
Interesting option combo on this 91 TA

This car has most options (t-tops, power windows, etc) with an LB9 TPI motor + 700R4, but has no AC:

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/...d/1815128.html

I didn't realize you could get a TPI car that late in the game with no AC, not being a 1LE...

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Old Mar 31, 2016 | 10:11 PM
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Re: Interesting option combo on this 91 TA

Well with it being Canadian built Im not surprised you could order one without A/C.
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Old Mar 31, 2016 | 11:20 PM
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Re: Interesting option combo on this 91 TA

It was built at the Van Nuys, CA plant.


I believe the combination of both no A/C and the performance axle ratio was required to trigger the 1LE goodies.
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Old Apr 1, 2016 | 05:40 AM
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Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
Engine: 4++,350 & 305 CIs
Transmission: 700R4 4800 vig 18th700R4 t56 ZF6 T5
Axle/Gears: 3.70 9"ford alum chunk,dana44,9bolt
Re: Interesting option combo on this 91 TA

Originally Posted by eseibel67
It was built at the Van Nuys, CA plant.


I believe the combination of both no A/C and the performance axle ratio was required to trigger the 1LE goodies.
With Pontiac, (atleast by 91ish) you could just order 1LE and it would add the needed supporting items.
Made it easier to do than the chevys cryptic ordering system.
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Old Apr 1, 2016 | 07:50 AM
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Re: Interesting option combo on this 91 TA

Hmm weird, I didn't check the build date, I just checked out the cluster and assumed it was Canadian since it was in kilometers.
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Old Apr 1, 2016 | 09:31 AM
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Re: Interesting option combo on this 91 TA

While this Trans Am was built for the Canada area, all ThirdGens from 1988-1992 were built at Van Nuys, CA. The cars are simply exported/shipped.

Originally Posted by 1989formulakid
Hmm weird, I didn't check the build date, I just checked out the cluster and assumed it was Canadian since it was in kilometers.
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Old Apr 1, 2016 | 03:56 PM
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Re: Interesting option combo on this 91 TA

Always loved a black TA with charcoal crosslace wheels...but I don't think I could touch one without A/C.

I wouldn't have when I lived in MA...and I especially won't living in FL now I was using A/C in my SS in December this past year!
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Old Apr 6, 2016 | 01:32 PM
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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
Re: Interesting option combo on this 91 TA

NEat car, I think the reason why it is not a 1LE is it is a LB9/Auto/Z49 (Canadian).

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Vehicle: FIREBIRD 2 DR
Year: 1991
Build Date: 1991-05-02

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