Did GM goof?
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Did GM goof?
I bought an 89 gta tonight thinking it was a 305. I know the 350 was std on the GTA's but the gm sticker under the hood clearly stated 5.0, but when I ran the vin it came up as a 5.7. Possible that gm goofed when putting on the sticker? Either way I'll know tomorrow after I take a look at the number on the block for myself.
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Re: Did GM goof?
Is the VIN on the sticker? After all these years, I wouldn't be surprised if the hood has been replaced. My 87 GTA is wearing a 89 GTA hood.
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Re: Did GM goof?
Thats a good question and possibility. The car is sitting over at my buddies house right now I'll have to take a look in the morning.
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Re: Did GM goof?
If your GTA has a T5, then it is a 5.0.
Despite all the rumors, no one has yet to produce a verifiable, factory equipped 5.7/T5 3rd gen.
Despite all the rumors, no one has yet to produce a verifiable, factory equipped 5.7/T5 3rd gen.
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Re: Did GM goof?
Something's been changed by a previous owner. Check the casting numbers on the block.
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