Western Members CA, AZ, NV, UT, CO, NM, HI

My 89 GTA Trans Am 4 sale

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-13-2008, 02:30 PM
  #41  
On The Tree
iTrader: (1)
 
sketterman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: San Diego
Posts: 106
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

oh and looking at the engine picks its pretty obvious this car isn't TBI
Old 02-13-2008, 03:37 PM
  #42  
Staging Lane
iTrader: (9)
 
Jeremy 92 RS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by sketterman
Your engine digit (8th digit in the vin number) is F, which is the code for TPI. I believe someone mentioned that this car was TBI? Anyways, F is the code for TPI unless Im being forgetful. Hopefully that solves one issue here ;-)
Originally Posted by sketterman
oh and looking at the engine picks its pretty obvious this car isn't TBI
You are correct sir!

8th VIN digit "E" is an LO3 (305 TBI)

And due to this fact and also looking at the pics, Carfax is not the best resource for trying to indentify certain models of cars.
Old 02-13-2008, 07:26 PM
  #43  
On The Tree
iTrader: (1)
 
sketterman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: San Diego
Posts: 106
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Jeremy 92 RS
You are correct sir!

8th VIN digit "E" is an LO3 (305 TBI)

And due to this fact and also looking at the pics, Carfax is not the best resource for trying to indentify certain models of cars.
Agreed. I would almost bet a years salary that my car was in some sort
of accident or flooding...but carfax claims its clean.
Old 02-14-2008, 09:02 AM
  #44  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (15)
 
BigDaddyBry's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Ridgecrest, CA
Posts: 1,897
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default

Originally Posted by sketterman
Agreed. I would almost bet a years salary that my car was in some sort
of accident or flooding...but carfax claims its clean.
If its not reported to insurance or DMV, its not on carfax.
Old 04-21-2008, 05:14 PM
  #45  
Launching!
iTrader: (10)
 
blackhawk_02's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Texas
Posts: 221
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

sent ya a PM. i want the GTA...
Old 04-21-2008, 09:51 PM
  #46  
Teching In
iTrader: (2)
 
GMendoza's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Alta Loma, CA
Posts: 41
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

That car is not a GTA. What carfax says mean nothing. Also, all t-top GTA's came with 305 and the 305 was an option on the hardtop. Some GTA parts this car is missing are:

GTA interior; dash pouch, seats, door panels
Radio controls on steering wheel
GTA fenders
Gold Pontiac on headlight
Gold bird on tailights
Gold wheels

There may be other, but that's all I see right now. That car is def not a GTA.
Old 04-21-2008, 09:56 PM
  #47  
Launching!
iTrader: (10)
 
blackhawk_02's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Texas
Posts: 221
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by GMendoza
That car is not a GTA. What carfax says mean nothing. Also, all t-top GTA's came with 305 and the 305 was an option on the hardtop. Some GTA parts this car is missing are:

GTA interior; dash pouch, seats, door panels
Radio controls on steering wheel
GTA fenders
Gold Pontiac on headlight
Gold bird on tailights
Gold wheels

There may be other, but that's all I see right now. That car is def not a GTA.
Hmm... We've already had this discussion. I believe it was in this thread. I don't feel like searching through 3 pages to find out.

Either way, I still sent him a PM and am interested in the car.
Old 04-21-2008, 10:26 PM
  #48  
Teching In
iTrader: (2)
 
GMendoza's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Alta Loma, CA
Posts: 41
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by blackhawk_02
Hmm... We've already had this discussion. I believe it was in this thread. I don't feel like searching through 3 pages to find out.

Either way, I still sent him a PM and am interested in the car.
That's cool if you are interested in the car. I did read the thread, some things I posted weren't mentioned, others were but the seller is still claiming it's a GTA. Either way; good luck.
Old 04-21-2008, 10:29 PM
  #49  
Launching!
iTrader: (10)
 
blackhawk_02's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Texas
Posts: 221
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

lol thanks..
Old 05-20-2008, 04:17 AM
  #50  
TECH Regular
iTrader: (12)
 
t_raven's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Idaho
Posts: 499
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default

well i see no one has posted in this thread for a month but i just found it so i'll chime in. i'm a die hard firebird guy, i own an 89 gta now, and i had another one in the past. as mentioned the fenders are wrong, gta were offered with 305s but not tbi, and who ever said that t top models were only built with 305s is partly wrong, in 91 and 92 t top cars were only offered with a 305, in 87-90 you could have t tops and a 350. i know from the books on trans ams i own and from the fact that both of my t top gtas had 350s.
Old 05-20-2008, 09:05 AM
  #51  
On The Tree
iTrader: (1)
 
sketterman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: San Diego
Posts: 106
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by t_raven
well i see no one has posted in this thread for a month but i just found it so i'll chime in. i'm a die hard firebird guy, i own an 89 gta now, and i had another one in the past. as mentioned the fenders are wrong, gta were offered with 305s but not tbi, and who ever said that t top models were only built with 305s is partly wrong, in 91 and 92 t top cars were only offered with a 305, in 87-90 you could have t tops and a 350. i know from the books on trans ams i own and from the fact that both of my t top gtas had 350s.
Hey you learn something everyday! I always thought a 3rd Gen with a 350 automatically meant it was a hardtop. Good thing to point out.
Old 05-20-2008, 10:00 AM
  #52  
TECH Regular
iTrader: (3)
 
allblacksrt4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 435
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by GMendoza
That car is not a GTA. What carfax says mean nothing. Also, all t-top GTA's came with 305 and the 305 was an option on the hardtop. Some GTA parts this car is missing are:

GTA interior; dash pouch, seats, door panels
Radio controls on steering wheel
GTA fenders
Gold Pontiac on headlight
Gold bird on tailights
Gold wheels

There may be other, but that's all I see right now. That car is def not a GTA.
pretty true except for mine 90 gta with c&c t-tops. they are oem aftermarket t -tops
Old 05-20-2008, 10:02 AM
  #53  
TECH Regular
iTrader: (3)
 
allblacksrt4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 435
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

90-92 you were not suppose to be able to get t-tops with the 350tpi.



Quick Reply: My 89 GTA Trans Am 4 sale



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:38 AM.