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JohnnyT/A 02-05-2014 11:50 AM

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Hey guys I been around here for a long time but just recently joined up. I had my 1987 Transam since 1995 and did the engine and interior over in 2001 spending well over $20,000. Since then its basically been garaged and maybe driven 3000 miles at best due to marriage/kids. Just recently registered and insured it again so I can finally start to truly drive and enjoy this beast again. Just ordered 4 new tires and still have 4 brand new 16x8 GTA black honeycomb rims I got from Classic Industries back in 2000 still in the box. Here is what has been done so far: (any comments/suggestions/criticisms are all appreciated)

1994 LT-1 engine bored+honed .30

Air Flow Research Heads 190 LT-1 reverse cool 74cc

Sanderson Street Rod Headers- small block Chevy ceramic coated

MSD ignition and coil

Cold air induction kit

Fuel pressure regulator

Moroso Valve cover gaskets

Pro Torque converter 10.5' 700r4 30 spline

Rebuilt 700r4 Transmission w/ shift kit

Comp cam LT1 xr269hr-12

BBR 52mm throttle body

160* thermostat

Hotchkis panhard rod bar

Crane Gold Race Pro Series Rockers 11755-16
Rocker Arms, Stud Mount, Full Roller, Aluminum, 1.6 Ratio, Fits 7/16 in. Stud,

3 inch custom exhaust

373 gears

H/P custom chip

SSM Subframe Connectors welded

Edlebrock Lower Trailing Arms

Edlebrock Strut Tower Brace

Koni rear shocks

Power stop slotted rotors

SSBC calipers

New GM power window motors and pull down hatch motor

GM ground deflector 12395557

MY87LT 02-05-2014 11:53 AM

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Welcome to the board. And that is a good chunk of change you have spent so far.

JohnnyT/A 02-05-2014 11:57 AM

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Thanks yea I know. That was way before wife and kids. Lol

MY87LT 02-05-2014 12:00 PM

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Well at least you got to keep the car. Most people I know get rid of their cars when they get married and/or have kids.

Javier87z28 02-05-2014 12:10 PM

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Have any pics of the car bud?

JohnnyT/A 02-05-2014 12:21 PM

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Here is one I just took the other day. I can't figure out how to post more then 1 pic at a time on here. It pretty much looks like a sleeper. Never painted it yet.

JohnnyT/A 02-05-2014 12:22 PM

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The new rims and tires aren't on yet

JohnnyT/A 02-05-2014 12:29 PM

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Here's an interior

MY87LT 02-05-2014 12:33 PM

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Looks well preserved.

JohnnyT/A 02-05-2014 12:37 PM

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Thanks. Yea no rust, straight body. The rear spoiler of course is toast though. When that day comes to paint it down the road I'm gonna have to get a new fiberglass one from Hawks.

JohnnyT/A 02-05-2014 12:40 PM

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Another interior

JohnnyT/A 02-05-2014 12:41 PM

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Had a lot of the interior vinyl wrapped.

MY87LT 02-05-2014 12:44 PM

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I take it the console was wrapped too or it's still stock?

MY87LT 02-05-2014 12:55 PM

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I meant dash pad. Sorry.

JohnnyT/A 02-05-2014 12:59 PM

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The arm rest was wrapped but the dashboard is stock and stayed in perfect condition. The shift plate has some minor scratches though and the leather boot has some minor tears so I might get a new one from Hawks when there done reproducing an 85-92 automatic shift plate.

MY87LT 02-05-2014 01:05 PM

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Considering dash pads are the first to crack, you've done a good job at maintaining it. What gauges do you have on the A pillar?

JohnnyT/A 02-05-2014 01:07 PM

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There's an air/fuel ratio and fuel pressure.

JohnnyT/A 02-08-2014 08:18 PM

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Hey guys after seeing what I have in this car so far, is there anything else that I can do to increase horsepower without having to reprogram the custom chip?? Minus nitrous and superchargers

JohnnyT/A 02-09-2014 12:52 PM

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Anyone have any suggestions?


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