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Selling a 200r4 transmission core from an 1989 Turbo Trans Am (TAF tag). Was upgraded to a Performance Transmission (Sacramento, Ca) killer street/strip build with a deep pan. Sale includes stock torque converter. First $250 takes it. Prefer no delivery - pick up only. Located in the...

I damaged the motor during a high speed run. Have not yet taken it apart to assess extent of the damage, but did notice a lot of metal filings when draining the oil pan. Engine was still running at the time before I decided to have it towed home. I have video of it showing a knocking sound once...

Selling my heavily modified Turbo Trans Am street car. Car is currently not running with a few parts disassembled. I had started removing the exhaust, radiator, accessories drives, starter, liquid intercooler and turbo in preparation of removing the motor for rebuild. All parts listed are...

Impressive. Continued success.

Believe to have found the issue. Turbo to intercooler hose was partially disconnected. Band clamp was not properly tightened so half of hose was not secured flapping loose venting the boost.

Thanks for the input. Will definitely look into the wastegate. Has a 4 lbs spring.

Precision PW39 external. Adding wastegate check to the list.

Using an aftermarket boost gauge as well as XFI MAP reading that confirms boost. Yes. Past runs had no issues building boost.

Looking for ideas on potential causes for not being able to build more then 10 psi boost. Issue is recent since my last run had no issues running 29 psi on C16. Initial search for ideas has yielded these areas to investigate : > Turbo moves freely > Exhaust leak/cracks > Up pipe compromised >...

I was not expecting it, luckily I was clear of traffic and avoided an accident. Pulled the pan and found nice chunks of metal and related particles in it. Looks like a transmission rebuild is in my future. Pacecarta, Many thanks for the thread link. It was helpful.

Yes. It has a Hipster transbrake with reverse valve body and Ultra-Bell housing.

Good to hear. I reached out the them yesterday and am seeing the same level of customer support. Very responsive to requests for information.

Looking for a local (Tampa/St. Pete Area) or relatively local transmission shop to work on my TH400 which just recently decided to lock 3rd gear while driving it down the road yesterday. Anyone have experience with J.W. Performance in Rockledge, Fl ? Thanks,

Here is picture of the back of what I believe to be the VATs module. Anyone comment on what the pin outs are by wire color ? Did not see any callouts referenced anywhere on the unit. I believe the 7 wires on the lower left side are going to VAT's module just do not know which pin since...