This site is dedicated to the restoration and preservation of 1960's and '70's Musclecars. I will answer any and all questions about what is original, and what are "Period Correct" modifications. I will also post my personal opinion about what is and is not proper. People are encouraged to debate me or share their own opinions or experiences.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
A Turbo Trans-Am worth owning!
We all know about the ill-fated Turbo Trans-Am of 1980-81. The anemic little 301 V8, even with a Turbo couldn't come close to the performance of the mighty and deceased ( After 1979 ) 400 Pontiac engines. As such, you can buy these cars cheap, and most people put a 400 or 455, or even ( Gasp! ) a small-block Chevy in for a quick power infusion. However in 1989 there was a 20th Annivesary model that had the fuel-injected Buick Grand National motor in the sleek third-generation T/A body. They were lightning-quick stock, and there is a ton of aftermarket speed equipment available for the GN motors. Plus, their even lighter than the small-block Chevy V8s that they replaced, which improves handling. They are not cheap, but they are a unique and cool ride if you can find one. Mastermind
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