FS/WTT: 1985 Pontiac Trans Am A4 Heavily Modded Nebraska
09-08-2006, 10:40 AM
#49
Originally Posted by Eric85TA
Actually, no this is the original 85 spoiler. 85 and 86 had the black finished aero wing. 87 later had the body color painted ABS plastic ones.
09-08-2006, 01:20 PM
#51
Originally Posted by Eric85TA
No, they came with both styles of wings in 85. This is not relevant to my this thread, and if you don't know what you're talking about, kindly get off of my thread.
1985
1985 Firebird Trams Am: Pontiac would use this wheel pattern until the early '90s on many non-Firebirds as well.In 1985, All Firebird models underwent redevelopement to boost sales. LB9 Tuned Port Injected 305 is released. The new port fuel injected engine replaces the 305 H.O. as the hot ticket. Using a tuned runner design the 305 makes 205 hp. The new engine gains attention but is not available with a manual transmission. Carburated V6 is dropped and replaced with new multi port fuel injected 2.8L V6 making 135 hp. A Borg-Warner 9 bolt differential is available for first time. The new positive traction rear end is said to be stronger than the Dana 44. The interior was evolved by adding new Recaro styled seats, a new dash with redesigned gauges that used an embossed graph patterned background, new door panels, new T handle shifter for automatics, new ergonomic console, updated stereo, dash mounted map pocket, and a new ergonomic steering wheel. Further attempts to put the Trans Am into higher regard include: a new digital dash and a new overhead console. The console included two manually adjusted reminder wheels, a positionable map light, a removable "Firebird" flashlight, and a small pocket for a garage door opener or sunglasses. T-tops are also redesigned to use pin mounting rather than the previous years latches.
1985's benchmark makeover: restlyed nose, vents, and return of the full hood birdTrans Am drag coefficiant is .32 but capable of .29 with standard Aero wheels over the High-Tech turbo aluminums. At the time it was the most aerodynamic car GM ever produced.
The Firebird received a restyled nose with wrap-around strips known as "bumperettes" to replace the old grille/solid inserts. Wrap around strips are also on the bumper. New tail lenses are introduced on Firebird. The Trans Am "Power Bulge" hood was discontinued in favor of new flat hood with twin louvered nostrils that were not functional. Trans Am received a restyled nose with integrated fog lights, new redesigned ground effects now standard. New "low density" tailights have a grid pattern. The Trans Am received previous years suspension as standard, WS6 is upgraded with new larger sway bars. Aluminum 16" 20 slot wheels now available on all Trans Am's. Recaro option no longer available, but Recaro seats were.
1986
In 1986, All Firebirds received center, high mounted stop lamps as required by Federal legislation, placed on top of back window. Standard 2.5L 4 cylinder engine dropped, multi port fuel injected 2.8L V6 now becomes the standard engine. Firebird SE discontinued. New optional rubber/vinyl wrap-around rear spoiler introduced on Trans Am, available only in black. Mid year Pontiac introduces new light weight crosslace wheel available on Trans Am. Only 26 Trans Ams with the 305 H.O L69 in 86. Discontinued because of fuel boiling. 305 TPI gains 5 hp. Paint RPO's change for new base-coat, clear-coat process. The '86 model also included the CHMSL (Center High Mounted Stop Light), just like its sister model, the '86 Chevrolet Camaro. American Sunroof (ASC), liscenced by Chevrolet to build the upcoming 1987 Camaro convertible, builds 3 1986 Trans Am convertibles as a "design exercise".
09-08-2006, 06:47 PM
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Go down to any GM parts counter and have them pull up the parts list for an 85 T/A, and it will show this spoiler. I can't believe they would sell a part that never existed. Maybe I'm way off here, as I bought the car in 99 and didn't buy it new, but I've see other 85's with the same spoiler, and when they were still being produced, could be ordered from GM, listed as an 85 part. Regardless, it has it, would look gay without it, and the buyer will be that much happier because of it, whether it came that way or someone put it on there.