89 GTA

[Steve89GTA]

HI Guys,
I'm looking to convert my 89 GTA's tired 305tpi to a 3.8L turbo buick like the one offered in the 89 Tubro Trans AM model.
I know the heads were a little different but other than that, I think the motor was the same.
Anyways, do you guys know of a dealer located in the Greater Toronto Area that can get these 3.8L motors complete with the turbo setup?

Please email me if you know of a good supplier/shop at wildgta@rogers.com

[KWIKR 1]

Boy do I wish that was the case .they stoped making GM replacement short blocks sometime ago . best bet is to buy a complete drivetrain and wiring harness and swap it in . good luck .

<small>[ May 22, 2003, 03:26 PM: Message edited by: KWIKR 1 ]</small>

[Mikey]

Give Ken Seggie a call. 905-707-8313 He might be able
to find one for you, but it could get a little pricey. Finding a complete local motor is pretty difficult.

The heads are different, but the GN heads can be
used in the TTA, if you leave out the AC. If you want
to keep the AC, you need to find the correct 3.0 FWD heads.

..Mike

<small>[ May 22, 2003, 06:51 PM: Message edited by: Mikey ]</small>

[motorhead]

Mikey:
Give Ken Seggie a call. 905-707-8313 He might be able
to find one for you, but it could get a little pricey. Finding a complete local motor is pretty difficult.

The heads are different, but the GN heads can be
used in the TTA, if you leave out the AC. If you want
to keep the AC, you need to find the correct 3.0 FWD heads.

..Mike

You'll need a special K-member, down pipe, motor mounts... etc. All are discontinued. There are some VERY expensive aftermarket replacements available.

You'd be better off buying a real TTA, IMO.

Good luck!

[automorph]

Heads are from any 3.0 FWD Delta 88 or Olds
Custom Drive shaft
Downpipe from www.atrperformance.com
Motormounts from www.johnsperformance.com
Buick GN shortblock/tranny/ecm/harness
Tranny Crossmember www.spohn.net

Everything else is GTA
That is all