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Was '89 the year of the Turbo 6 banger??

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Old Jun 25, 2002 | 09:20 PM
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Post Was '89 the year of the Turbo 6 banger??

I saw on Road and Track (or something similar) that they ran low 13's off the showroom floor. Is this true? I want one now.

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Old Jun 25, 2002 | 09:51 PM
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Yep... Turbo Trans Am aka TTA, they are sweet but not cheap. Your in luck though http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1838375120
Old Jun 26, 2002 | 07:21 AM
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$1500 later they run 11s.

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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 08:44 AM
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Hey BitchinCamaro, does your car literally tell you its too cold, damn it easy on the potholes!, I SAID LEFT GODDAMN IT!, and stuff like that

lol j/k
Old Jun 26, 2002 | 10:08 AM
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why not put a turbo on your z?
don't get me wrong i'm all about the t/a i have an 89 myself. but if your car is build for the super charger slap on a turbo and double your power
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