anyone know how to tell a T/A from a GTA by different parts?
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Re: anyone know how to tell a T/A from a GTA by different parts?
Originally Posted by xeroxed
i just baught an 87 trans am and ive been checking it out and think it might be a gta. it has the molded door panels (which ive heard only come on gta's) it has a 305 tpi auto and t-tops (heard you couldnt get a 350 with a t-top car). it sets lower then my 84 Z28 does. either there isnt any rpo codes left in the car or im just not looking in the right spot because i thought theyd be in the console like a 3rd gen camaro. theres a few pics of the car at www.cardomain.com/id/xeroxed hopefully someone will know if this is a gta or t/a. either way i got a sweet deal on the car only paid $400 for it and the only thing wrong was it needed a new ecm and the driver side fender painted.
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Re: anyone know how to tell a T/A from a GTA by different parts?
lol yea thats all that i know of besides little stupid things. the headlight motors need to be replaced to. i put it on the road yesterday it drives good. i should be getting the paint to match the fender today. it got up to 120 without a problem and didnt shake or shimmy and the steerings a lot tighter then my 84 Z28 was. so i guess its not a bad $400 car lol.
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Re: anyone know how to tell a T/A from a GTA by different parts?
[QUOTE=Marc 85Z28]
1. Molded door panels were part of the deluxe interior package for Firebirds. It was standard on GTAs, and optional on 87-89 Firebirds.QUOTE]
My 91 GTA has only the standard door pads the ones were the armrest bolts to the pad..its all original
I know a guy in NY who literally has 15 GTAs...one of them is a black on black leather 92 with t-tops (it has L98 B2L AND CC1)
1. Molded door panels were part of the deluxe interior package for Firebirds. It was standard on GTAs, and optional on 87-89 Firebirds.QUOTE]
My 91 GTA has only the standard door pads the ones were the armrest bolts to the pad..its all original
I know a guy in NY who literally has 15 GTAs...one of them is a black on black leather 92 with t-tops (it has L98 B2L AND CC1)
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Re: anyone know how to tell a T/A from a GTA by different parts?
Originally Posted by MY91Y84
I know a guy in NY who literally has 15 GTAs...one of them is a black on black leather 92 with t-tops (it has L98 B2L AND CC1)
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Re: anyone know how to tell a T/A from a GTA by different parts?
Originally Posted by Marc 85Z28
L98 AND B2L? That's a REALLY rare bird
L98 : 5.7 LITER V8 TPI ENGINE
B2L : PERFORMANCE PACKAGE & ENGINE PACKAGE V8 5.7LPFI
There are Alot of cars that got both RPOs...
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Re: anyone know how to tell a T/A from a GTA by different parts?
Originally Posted by MY91Y84
L98 : 5.7 LITER V8 TPI ENGINE
B2L : PERFORMANCE PACKAGE & ENGINE PACKAGE V8 5.7LPFI
There are Alot of cars that got both RPOs...
B2L : PERFORMANCE PACKAGE & ENGINE PACKAGE V8 5.7LPFI
There are Alot of cars that got both RPOs...
I have always thought that only Corvettes got the "true" L98. The B2L RPO was not just the performance package, but it was the aluminum head delete option, which all 350 TPI F-bodies received. I also am aware of the 85 and early 86 Vettes with the same iron headed 350 TPI being called an L98.
I nearly bought an 87 IROC with the 350 TPI (verified by both VIN and engine casting), and it did not have the L98 RPO. B2L was present.
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Re: anyone know how to tell a T/A from a GTA by different parts?
My 1989 GTA has both L98 and B2L codes on the glovebox decal. According to my GM option codes book:
B2L - Engine Package 5.7 liter, PFI
No mention of 'aluminum head delete' in the book.
B2L - Engine Package 5.7 liter, PFI
No mention of 'aluminum head delete' in the book.
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Re: anyone know how to tell a T/A from a GTA by different parts?
Originally Posted by Dirt Reynolds
My 1989 GTA has both L98 and B2L codes on the glovebox decal. According to my GM option codes book:
B2L - Engine Package 5.7 liter, PFI
No mention of 'aluminum head delete' in the book.
B2L - Engine Package 5.7 liter, PFI
No mention of 'aluminum head delete' in the book.
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Re: anyone know how to tell a T/A from a GTA by different parts?
L98 is the code name for the 5.7L TPI engine, same as the LS1 and LT1 is for 4th gen F-bodies, and Vettes.
I do not believe you will find any mention of the L98, LT1, or LS1 in the RPO list.
However, B2L should be mentioned if its a true 350TPI F-body.
I do not believe you will find any mention of the L98, LT1, or LS1 in the RPO list.
However, B2L should be mentioned if its a true 350TPI F-body.
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Re: anyone know how to tell a T/A from a GTA by different parts?
Originally Posted by FruityOne
L98 is the code name for the 5.7L TPI engine, same as the LS1 and LT1 is for 4th gen F-bodies, and Vettes.
I do not believe you will find any mention of the L98, LT1, or LS1 in the RPO list.
However, B2L should be mentioned if its a true 350TPI F-body.
I do not believe you will find any mention of the L98, LT1, or LS1 in the RPO list.
However, B2L should be mentioned if its a true 350TPI F-body.
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Re: anyone know how to tell a T/A from a GTA by different parts?
I wasn't sure, so I didn't make it definitive. My GTA doesn't have the RPO codes in the center console, nor can I finda build sheet. However, it is a GTA as all of the VIN #'s match on the panels and everywhere else.
GM has also given me a copy of the sales invoice, and Y84 is on there. As well as the california air emissions cert. But I don't have any other options listed on the invoice. Very wierd.
GM has also given me a copy of the sales invoice, and Y84 is on there. As well as the california air emissions cert. But I don't have any other options listed on the invoice. Very wierd.
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Re: anyone know how to tell a T/A from a GTA by different parts?
My 88 GTA has both RPO's L98,B2L also. I've seen FruityOnes car in person and there's no doubt in my mind it's a true GTA.By the way Bill I'd like to see it again since the upgrades,I've been following your progress on thirdgen.org.Lookin Good.
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Re: anyone know how to tell a T/A from a GTA by different parts?
Still needs paint bad!!! Planning on repaint her the exact same white she came from the factory with. Only better paint and better prep/finishing. I'd love to dye my interior black, I could do it too. I need a new leather wrapped steering wheel again, or I need to have mine redone.
But the motor looks down right NASTY. As in I'm gonna eat your first born child nasty! Too bad its only set to run mid 13's. Maybe a low 13 if I can avoid blowing either the rear end, or the transmission!
But the motor looks down right NASTY. As in I'm gonna eat your first born child nasty! Too bad its only set to run mid 13's. Maybe a low 13 if I can avoid blowing either the rear end, or the transmission!
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