Hey guys, I am thinking about getting a Helms Manual for my GTA. I was wondering if any of you guys have them, and are they any better than the Chiltons,or Haynes manuals which go for about $30 that you can buy at the local autostore? I know they want $90 dollars for the Firebird Helms manual I need for my year. The other question is that the manual they have for my year only says for Firebird. Not for GTA or regular T/A's. Will this still have valuable info for my car?
Thanks Guys!
Mike

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(Gran Turismo Americano) "The Ultimate Firebird"
Smokin 1989 GTA- Bone stock except for exhaust. (no catalytic-stainless pipe into Flowmaster 2 chamber).

 

Well, think of it this way.

Chiltons and Haynes are the manuals they sell to do-it-yourself shadetree mechanics.

Helms are the manuals they sell to the dealerships and other garages to tell them how to service the car.


The 90 dollars is definately worth it.

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89 iroc-z 305 tbi
k&n filtercharger, open element air filter. nuffin' else

 

Another point to ponder....300 pages of information on 10 years of cars, or 1000 pages of information on one year of a car model?

 

Get the Helms. Since the T/A and GTAs were really just upgraded versions of the Firebird, the book should cover everything you need to know.

 

I have the chiltons, haynes and helm manuals. The Helm is the best by leaps and bounds. Contact Dal at Vandevere Olds for better pricing.

 

Thanks Guys! I think I will get one. It sure would help. And thanks Brent, I will contact them to see if I can get it cheaper.
Later
Mike

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(Gran Turismo Americano) "The Ultimate Firebird"
Smokin 1989 GTA- Bone stock except for exhaust. (no catalytic-stainless pipe into Flowmaster 2 chamber).