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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 11:21 AM
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Car: 1988 Pontiac Trans Am
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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?
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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 12:19 PM
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Check out the FAQ's its got a section about swapping in a 3.8 turbo.

https://www.thirdgen.org/newdesign/faq/thirdgen.shtml
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