Turbo engine swap???
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From: Ontario, Canada
Car: 1988 Pontiac Trans Am
Engine: 5.0L Fuel Injection
Transmission: Automatic 4speed /w OVerdrive
Turbo engine swap???
Ok I was wondering if the Buick T-Type 3.8L Turbo engine is the same as the Turbo 6 that was found in the TTA from 89?
If so, how hard would it be to swap one of these into a 1988 transam with a 305 and a 700R4 tranny?
If so, how hard would it be to swap one of these into a 1988 transam with a 305 and a 700R4 tranny?
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From: Yellowknife, NWT, Canada
Car: 84 Z28
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Axle/Gears: 3.43
Check out the FAQ's its got a section about swapping in a 3.8 turbo.
https://www.thirdgen.org/newdesign/faq/thirdgen.shtml
https://www.thirdgen.org/newdesign/faq/thirdgen.shtml
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