1988 Trans Am Gta 5.7 Liter Tpi Auto on 2040-cars
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Body Type:Hatchback
Engine:5.7 Liter 350CI
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Tan
Make: Pontiac
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Trans Am
Trim: GTA
Drive Type: RWD
Options: Audio Jack for MP3, Cassette Player
Mileage: 171,000
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: GTA
Exterior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
This GTA was shipped to me in New Orleans from Pennsylvania in November of 2012. Since I have had it I have replaced a TON of parts and invested thousands of dollars. I too was scared of the high mileage of this vehicle, but I know the previous owner - He is a mechanic and rebuilt the engine at around 120K. The transmission was rebuilt around 165K. The drivetrain is 100% solid - nothing to worry about there. It does not burn or leak any oil and does not blow any smoke, and she starts every time.
Mechanical Details:
Heads were redone with stock parts, all bearings and seals were replaced - Engine is .040 over with stock roller cam and heads.
Engine mounts were replaced when engine work done
25lb/hr SLP fuel injectors
TES headers W/ High Flow Cat, 3' back
High volume/high pressure oil pump (Oil pressure is always high because of the high volume/high pressure oil pump - It is normal for the gauge to show off the charts)
Spark plugs are NGK +4 and 10mm spark plug wires from Accel
Horsepower is estimated between 275-300. Not tuned, stock chip
TPIS airfoil in throttle body
Radiator is 5 years old,
Water pump 5 years old
160 degree thermostat less than 500 miles on
Heater core replaced 5 years ago
BBK fuel pressure regulator Adjustable and currently set to 47PSI
I won't list every little switch and button I have replaced on the car, so here is the critical stuff:
Replaced the cracked rubber spoiler with fiberglass spoiler from Hawks Thirdgen Parts
Welded in tubular subframe connectors from Spohn, and painted red
Installed steering brace - 'Wonderbar' from Spohn
Replaced front sway bar end links
Less that 100 miles on 4 new tires
All new AC system: (compressor, condenser, tank)
New throttle body
New black carpet with masbacking from ACC (and had all seats shampooed while removed)
New Monroe front struts and ACDelco strut mounts
New rear Monroe shocks
Hew headliner
New dashpad
Installed 3.5mm headphone jack in front of original working Delco tape deck
New rear hatch shocks
New front seat belts (most have the plastics cracked)
All new GTA emblems & birds
Recent cooling system flush
Things to know:
Both fans are manually controlled by two toggle switches mounted on the dash
Original power antenna is not present, I have a 3' plastic one in its place
There IS rust on this car. Surface rust underneath, some in driver rear wheel well (I sanded and painted it with POR15 so it will NOT continue) and there was rust on the passenger side floor pan. When I replaced the carpet, I sanded that area and painted it with POR15 so it will NOT continue. There were 3 small rust holes, I painted the underside of them as well.)
The exhaust is rusted out and will need to be replaced - But it still sounds awesome
The VATS security system was removed - Thank goodness!
Driver seat had a rip - I sewed it
Rear seat has a cigarette hole in it
One of the strut mounts failed and the strut poked up and made a nipple size dent in the hood (see picture)
Coming with the car:
New unused AC Delco spark plugs
Smog Pump delete pulley
Front sway bar bushings
Door spring compressor and replacement pin kit (driver side bushing needs to be replaced)
Owners manual, professional shop repair manual (1,000+ pages), Haynes Repair Manual
Faded original window sticker
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