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Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA Sitting For 13 Years | First Start & Wash | GTA Restoration

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Hello,
I picked up this special 1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA locally from the second owner who had it for 30 years. This car sat from years 2008-2016, then from 2018-2023. This car needs alot of attention to details and will be a fun project to restore to its former glory.
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Delphi Injectors 5.7L Engine: amzn.to/45nbmUz
Fuel Pump: amzn.to/3ItpB0d
Sending Unit: amzn.to/43i2Ep1
Fuel Tank: amzn.to/43d3zqt
Tool Set: amzn.to/42V3I2i
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Car Specs:
1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA
Y84 RPO Code
White Exterior
Beechwood Tan Interior
5.7L 350 cu in T.P.I. Engine
225hp 330lb Torque
4 Speed 700r4 Transmission
3.27 Rear Axle Ratio
Digital Dash
Steering Wheel Controls
Electronic Climate Control
WS6 Suspension Package
16" Gold Spoke GTA Wheels 245/50/16
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27 авг 2024

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@Scotty_in_Ohio 2 месяца назад

Very impressed with your knowledge of these. They weren't that uncommon when they were new and I was young enough not to afford them but I knew which families had them and was always jealous....

@landrecce Год назад

You did your homework prior to buying. You're a smart man. This video will help others do the same.

@TheFixTech Год назад

Thank you.

@RoseBaby Год назад

OMG!! This is such a cool car I can't wait to see what you will do to repair it. SO EXCITED!!

@youngin881 2 месяца назад

Used to have an 87 TA. It was blue with grey ground effects also T tops. I’d give anything just to take if on a drive again. Still have dreams about her that seem so real too.

@TheFixTech Год назад

The Trans Am GTA was only made for 6 model years: 1987-1992. I have been searching for one of these for over 4 years and finally found one I can afford and restore. Let me know if you guys want to see more videos about this car.

@blaisequinones8647 9 месяцев назад

I bought a 88 three weeks ago. I have been looking for one in good condition with an analog instrument cluster but for some reason I had a hard time finding one without the digital cluster. I saw this video so I just had to sub to your channel. Good luck with the car and make sure your son doesn’t do any burnouts right after you flush the liquids out 😂 One question are you going to do the rear differential as well or just the oil, tranny, and radiator. That would be real cool if you could do a video on the flush you want to do. I just bring all my cars to valvoline.

@TheFixTech 9 месяцев назад

Thanks, I have flushed the engine with liquid moly and refilled with oil, drained the coolant through the block (removed the knock sensor) and refilled with fresh coolant. And drained and refilled/bled the brake fluid. I have yet to do the transmission and differential. The differential is next on my list as it is noisy around turns, these diffs need the special additive for quite operation. I used to have my fluids done at a shop but due to costs and poor quality labor, I take my time and do them myself. A fluid siphon/ pump is a good investment from OTC. I may do a video on the differential/transmission

@blaisequinones8647 9 месяцев назад

@@TheFixTech Nice, excited to see that video.

@denniswilkinson1674 Год назад

Fixing up that Trans Am is going to be a great series, can't wait.

@TheFixTech Год назад

Thanks, there’s a lot to be done but seems like a fun project. I like to work on them as I drive them.

@jennablack3136 Год назад

Found this video when browsing for hope that my 2000 Pontiac will start after sitting for 8 years, I think I've found what I'm looking for, lol Love the bonus cop scene! haha.

@TheFixTech Год назад

Thanks, usually if a car has been sitting for awhile the gas in the fuel take will go bad. Sometimes the tank itself will need to be replaced if it is a metal tank, if plastic then it should be fine. The fuel pump and sending unit will likely be suspect. Also be sure to replace the fuel filter.

@rentcda Год назад

I'm a Ford guy and I've been loving your Bronco videos but the Pontiac is badassery! Can't wait to see what you do w it.

@indy5280 Год назад

I’ve seen one of those in real life recently in Europe. They are surprisingly beautiful

@MystikalDawn 10 месяцев назад

thats a slick car, i just did my first start in 10 years about a month ago after i dropped in a crate 350 and TH350 trans, next summer i'll be out driving it every nice day I can get lol.

@TheFixTech 10 месяцев назад

Nice combo, that 3 speed will put the power down. I’ve thought about a manual swap but will likely stick with the auto.

@emreunal407 4 месяца назад

Knowledge: Amazing Engine:))

@lazarosalazar3366 Год назад

Keep the videos coming. I have a 1988 gta, digital dash, black leather in flame red metallic. It's been sitting in my garage for over 20 years. It still sports the mandatory for that period - nose bra. 😄

@josemontano7767 11 месяцев назад

What a beauty I always wanted a white GTA.

@TheFixTech 11 месяцев назад

I was originally looking for a Flame Red Metallic but couldn’t find the right one. I went to see this one twice before finally deciding to purchase. No regrets here.

@DanielLopez-me9mh 8 месяцев назад

Awesome find on this jem of a trans am i always wanted a GTA especially the 1989 Buick turbo 20th anniversary trans am I remember my Dad bought an 1987 iroc new I tried to convince my dad to buy the TA but he’s always been a Chevy fan great content on your GTA

@TheFixTech 7 месяцев назад

Thanks

@devoncawley6391 Год назад

Yes I have the same one in red hood info didn’t no where to start

@TheFixTech Год назад

These cars are too cool, if yours has no start issues, also check the fuel pump and Mass air relays located next to the brake booster. If the car sat for awhile it is best to drop the fuel tank and clean replace those parts as needed including the fuel filter.

@midgrave Год назад

came for nintendo, stayed for carstuff

@TheFixTech Год назад

More to come…

@firefalken97real 5 месяцев назад

Nice ride! 🔥

@TheFixTech 5 месяцев назад

Thanks

@jennyb.9426 2 месяца назад

Had a 1988 just like this one and loved her so much! She was a beast! My interior was blue which looked great....better than that freakin' tan I always see. I hate that freakin' tan/gold/camel, whatever ya' wanna call it. The blue was so much classier! Wish I could've kept her but she was one pricey car to maintain! But, baby, sittin' at a light when the boys pull up to see a woman drivin'? Priceless! Hope you enjoy this beauty as much as I enjoyed mine! Peace!

@TheFixTech 2 месяца назад

Blue interior is a rare color for these cars.

@paulpulverspools1940 8 месяцев назад

Fuck man, great find. Break it down and don’t give up on it. Rebuild the entire car from ground up. Awesome start.

@TheFixTech 7 месяцев назад

Thanks, I will be doing my best to restore this car to factory original. The only non factory mod I will be doing later down the road is an Edelbrock tpi intake system with aluminum heads along with an ecm tune, the rest of the car will be bone stock

@TexasNEV 4 месяца назад

I had two 1991's one in white, one in burgundy, both w/ the 5.7. I should have held on to them longer.

@thescramble4309 3 месяца назад

Same here ! Had the 5.7 with the SLP package . Loved that car soooo much , it was beautiful. Always got compliments and one of my friends hounded me constantly about buying it . I finally caved in one day and sold it for 7g with only 63k miles . 2 weeks later he wrecked it on a rainy day . Says he lost control, lost traction on a long sweeping road and spun it into a tree. I REGRET selling it .

@King5150Ed 7 месяцев назад

Digital dash was 1 year cause it was a disaster....had 3, 3rd gens in my time loved all of them. Currently have a 97 ws6 tucked away in the shop for the winter. Nice ride sir have fun fixing it up

@dragonrider9051 Год назад

My first titled car was a 1982 T-bird. In 1995.

@TheFixTech Год назад

“Titled” Yes, mine was an 83 olds purchased with only a handwritten bill of sale. DMV wasn’t happy with me, they came around eventually.

@franksonntag1234 4 месяца назад

👍👍👍

@Bidmores 9 месяцев назад

holy cow man it sounds really damn good. Back in the day I be had a 91 ta triple black, and before that an 88 GTA and that awesome metallic gray that turn gold and somebody else's black honeycomb stock wheels. Looked really good.. Both of them were five liters with t-tops. I don't know why you'd want to go for the digital combo over being able to pop the top off end of that open ride V-8 experience but then again I love a General Motors 350. This video is making me want to buy another one

@piotrmalewski8178 3 месяца назад

A car sitting for that long with probably unconserved engine probably requires instant piston rings replacement. On the other hand, the only chance to avoid is to inject petroleum a into cylinders a day before startup, then an hour or so inject some engine oil, then handcrank the engine, then use the starter while spark plugs are out to eject excessive oil, then put them in and do a start.

@Bore_Punch Год назад

I’m interested in seeing the progress you make. If you own an 80s f body you gotta grow a mullet lol

@TheFixTech Год назад

O yeah, the mullet is on the way. I’ll be posting more videos soon showing interior work.

@stevenzagony6187 10 месяцев назад

Defiantly more GTA stuff Please!

@TheFixTech 10 месяцев назад

Will be uploading one today!

@dpf1g2fw Год назад

More GTA videos please.

@TheFixTech Год назад

I’ve made some progress on this car, update video is coming soon.

@michaelm3381 Год назад

More TA videos! If you need parts, check out Hawk's third gen.

@C4VETTELT1 Год назад

I don't know why they didn't use the corvette manual transmission for the 350! Makes no sense to me!

@TheFixTech Год назад

That would’ve been awesome.

@chevychase9797 11 месяцев назад

I enjoyed this I’m surprised she started up after u sprayed all that water over her

@TheFixTech 10 месяцев назад

It is important to startup after a wash to dry out any water. Just be sure to try and avoid the major electrical systems.

@chevychase9797 7 месяцев назад

Nice project take your time enjoy it 🎉

@chevychase9797 7 месяцев назад

I like these cars because you have some room to work on it 4th gen is so tight you can’t do anything to it

@bradlybaldwin9564 10 месяцев назад

You also could not get a 350 with ttops in 1988.only Canada models could get that option

@TheFixTech 9 месяцев назад

True

@toddprater14 9 месяцев назад

Ahh can’t speak for the ta too well,but the formula firebird and the iroc 87-89 you could get a 350 with t-tops. Tops stopped in 1990-1992 with the 350…I’m sure the trans am would be the same unless it was a weight issue….

@laderlappen2352 Год назад

Hi, have the same car. I got two questions, is it safe to powerwash the engine like that? i wish to clean mine but im worried that ill brake some connector. and, you wouldnt know how to fix error code 34 ? The Maf sensor wont work

@TheFixTech Год назад

Use a lower pressure, around 2000psi is good, keep water moving and don’t focus on electrical, big metal only. Check the maf relays on the firewall near the brake booster. You will have two, a maf relay and a maf burn off relay.

@michaelm3381 Год назад

I'd be too nervous to spray my engine bay. Compressed air and towels are what I do.

@thejerk95 5 месяцев назад

Gran Turismo Americano

@Penguin_James 7 дней назад

Apparently not fast enough, lol.

@Christ-1 4 месяца назад

Why waste money on that old antique and obsolete engine? LS swap it and give it some modern power. Just don't forget to upgrade those dinky brakes.

@TheFixTech 3 месяца назад

That’s what my brother keeps telling me, I am planning on keeping the tpi system but with some minor performance upgrades. I have a set of 1le brakes I will be installing. That’s the most performance I’ll be adding to the car.