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I didn't want to post this on the main TTA Diecast production # thread... But there are a few of these TTA models that will be "Disasembled" by GTA Owners that want to reproduce their own cars with T-Tops. I read this on ThridGen.org thread. The 89 GTA Trans Am 350 car is being offered in...

Actually it was from my LS-1 buddy that mentioned that some LS-1 owners are wary about using Mobil-1 Synthetic (only) and that they have experienced some oil pump failures. He works on his own car(s) and is pretty knowledgable. His position is that it may or may not be the fualt of...

It's not my intention to turn this into a Synthetic vs Dino Oil arguement..but at least in terms of brand ...I do know that there are some of our LS1 brothers that swear issues with using Mobil 1 and oil pump failure... at least that is what I read on the LS2 board. Full synthetic oil might...

Thanks for the advice RAZOR. I might just take this advice and go with straight Castrol GTX. There are a lot of supporters of Mobil 1 and Full Synthetics and it can get a bit confusing. Since I am pretty anal about oil changes..... I really don't see an issue changing over. Of course AT...

Razor So your saying that you don't need to run synthetic on the LC-2. I have always heard that synthetic oil would be less prone to oil coaking on the turbo bearing and prolong the life of the turbo as well as better handle high heat of the turbo engine. Maybe I am wrong here. I am a big...

I have noticed in all my cars..that the TTA is the most difficult to guage the proper oil level after oil change... Is this a property of synthetic oil. I use Castrol Full Synthetic and K/N #HP-3002. The K/N is pretty large compared to stock...thus I add about 1/2 quart over what I would...

I remember reading that article too... it was something like a coolant hose clamp giving way or something that had more to do with the "prep and assembly" of the test vehicle...rather then the vehicle itself. Those C/D editors are real "fruit cakes"... YEAH... LIKE no Ferrari, Porche, Lambo...

yeah... the 14.1-14.2 for the TTA is pretty silly....even my grandmother could get a 14.0 off the "stock" TTA on the 2nd try LOL The numbers for the 89 LX Mustang (low 15s) was a bit high too.. those cars due to their light weight and reving potential over the TPIs...should have scored at...

Finally an article that compares not a couple...but 17 different contenders being put through the paces and the TTA coming out the winner in the points ranking. It's funny too the underrating of the TTA @ 250 HP "TROUNCES" the 240 HP Vette in the 0-60 and 1/4.. LOL

Never did see this "comparison" ariticle with the TTA as a competator in a comparison of 17 top domestics back in the day. TTA came in #1 due to it's "Horrendously powerful" engine... LOL 89 Mustang LX 5.0 vs Competition

This is funny stuff. I hate that CA Smog Check crap.... bringing the TTA in for it's smog check is SWEET. weigth 3375 lbs Miles:40981 HC CO NO Max Av Meas Max Av Meas Max Av Meas 15 mph...

nah... Mine is a pampered specimen that only sees car show duty every 3rd week of the month- 40,000 miles.. garaged under lock and key ;)

GREAT! Thanks for the stories. I CAN'T WAIT TO GET IT. I am also going to look into checking out my vacuum lines also for leaks..esp the break booster connection. I am not against adding a gal or two of race gas in addition to the TT Chip...thus I expect the car to sinnnnngggggggg!

It always gets me when non-fans of the Turbo Trans Am claim that these cars are "common" due to people having purchased them as so-called investments-- that you seen one.. you seen them all...like they are driving up and down the road on a daily occurance.... That there are 1555 still in...

Most of you guys that are running "custom" chips have major mods. My question is for those with experience with these custom chips. I am thinking about purchasing a Turbo Tweak chip for my Stock TTA to enhance drivability while running 91 octane pump gas. With today's crappy pump gas here...

Guy guys... I just need a suggestions regarding my idle issue. I do not own a "scanmaster" tool as of yet and am planning to eventually get one... but not in a month. My car 89 TTA is pretty much stock (40,000) miles with original chip. The car on start up idles in park at 1500 rpm...

Thanks for the insite.. A scanmaster will be my first invest. For now...I am going to adj the wastegate to only permit 12 lbs at WOT. Checking the IAC and TPS and 02 will be my first choir when I hook up the tool.

Thanks for the info. No I am planning on the Alky kit so that I can run a MAX at 18-19 lbs on a stock turbo. The reason for the alky is not to have the fastest running car on the street...it's really for insurance to overcome the crap gas. BTW.... I am running 16 1/2 lbs on so called 91...

Thanks guys! Now for the ? How difficult is this kit to install? I am pretty good under the hood and prefer to do my own work... BUT my exp doesn't extend to the higher eschlone of custom chipping and stuff like that. If I was to pay $$$ to have it installed...what would I be...

I own a stock TTA with 39 grand on the odometer. Car runs great...but I am constantly frustrated with the quality of 91 Octane at the Cal pumps these days. Has anyone on this board run an alky injection kit just for the sake of remediating the gas octane issue alone???? Primary concern for...