Frequently Asked Questions about TTA's

[Lee_Burough]

The Turbo Trans Am (TTA)
1989 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car 20th Anniversary Pontiac Trans Am

The most complete, TTA specific, “Reference” website.
TTA Road Tests and Reviews, circa 1989
Historical and prototype GTA/TTAs

TTA PERFORMANCE ON SALT

TTA at Bonneville
TTA holds world record for Fastest Production Car

TTA PERFORMANCE RECIPIES & TRACK PERFORMANCE

Quarter Mile
Time in Seconds

10.16 by jicaju
10.504 by TTA850
10.550 by Razor
10.750 by ProjectWE4
10.768 by ttafan
10.99 by JDSTTA #1096
11.050 by Idaho gn
11.249 by Razor’s TTA #1096
11.300 by Postal
11.341 by TT/Ameasap
11.360 by Turbov6joe
11.390 by Bobtempest
11.610 by RobR
11.739 by Lunkan
11.781 by 1BADDAM
11.791 by AKTURBOTA
11.810 by phocusd
11.809 by Rob Hinson
11.837 by TTATony
11.921 by TTA #1457
11.920 by 19TTA89
11.995 by TTA #861
12.220 by V8killer
13.155 by 72firebird
13.239 by F8L WS6
13.372 by TTA #844
13.600 by a Totally stock TTA #907
13.682 by Totally stock TTA #850

TRACK TIMES USING PUMP GAS
(94 octane or less, Alchohol/Propane/NOS Injection Allowed)

10.550 by Razor in TTA #1398
10.768 by ttafan
10.99 by JDSTTA #1096
11.204 by TTA850
11.249 by Razor in TTA #1096
11.341 by TT/Ameasap
11.390 by Bobtempest
11.610 by RobR
11.739 by Lunkan
11.819 by Rob Hinson
12.220 by V8killer
13.155 by 72firebird
12.345 by Quicky One
13.372 by TTA #844

TTA SPECIFIC PARTS & SOURCES

Headliner
Brake Parts
TTA Wheels
Car Covers
Strut Tower Braces
Tachometer Repair
New Leather For Seats
ACDelco Parts Catalog
TTA Parts and Accessories Here & Here
Oil pressure sending harness
Replacement Serpentine Belt
Radiator and Heater Hoses
TTA differential replacement parts Here & Here & Here
Fog Lamp Replacement parts numbers
Fuel Pmp & wiring harness Here & Here
TTA Intercooler Duct Shroud Here & Here
Correct TTA White touch up paint & Gold for Wheels
Specialty F-Body Replacement Parts Sources HERE & HERE & Here
Licensed TTA Emblems..Here....Here..….Emblem Fitment Guides Here
Replacement FWD heads: Search TB.com for casting #’s 7515 and 7148



GENERAL INFORMATION

Memorabilia
TTA Torque Values
Decode your RPO Here
TTA Service Manual
Your TTA Build Number
Location of VIN Stamps
Pontiac Historical Services
Headlight motor repairs
Cooling Fan Modification
Decode your TTA VIN HERE
Power Antenna Repair Process
LC2 Engine Description Manual Here
R & R fuel tank for Fuel pump replacement
What is the stock, full weight of a TTA?
What is the stock converter stall for a TTA?
Which Exhaust Systems Work Best On a TTA?
Diagnosing GM Converter Lock-Up Problems
How the stock Mass Air Flow Sensor works
ebay auction history for 1989 Turbo Trans Am
Will a Te-44 Turbo work with the stock downpipe?
How to unlock factory radio after loss of battery power
Throttle Valve “TV” cable system….And, How to “set” it….Parts
GM High-Tech Perf, LC2 Reman Articles, (NOT TTA specific) Part 1 Part 2 Part 3




Your question, Link, or Recipe, could be here

This is our opportunity to archive a FAQ list, expanding our "corporate memory" for new and future owners of our cars, AND post our Track Times, and Recipes.

For an entry in the TTA recipe and Track performance section, start a NEW THREAD in the TTA Tech area, and use the format below (copy and paste it into your new thread)….Just type in your data after each colon NO ABBREVIATIONS PLEASE. Accuracy is paramount in these posts….

Details of the run:
60'
330'
1/8
MPH
1000'
1/4
MPH

Screen Name or Car Number Here
EMPTY WEIGHT:
BLOCK:
HEADS:
CAM:
TRANSMISSION:
TORQUE CONVERTER:
DIFFERENTIAL:
INTERCOOLER:
THROTTLE BODY:
RJC POWER PLATE:
INJECTORS:
THERMOSTAT:
TURBOCHARGER:
VALVE SPRINGS:
MAF:
DOWN PIPE:
EXHAUST:
FUEL PUMP:
FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR:
FUEL PRESSURE:
ALCHOHOL INJECTION:
PROPAIN INJECTION:
NITROUS:
AIR FILTER AND AIR INTAKE:
TIRE DESIGN, SIZE & AIR PRESSURE:
AIR BAG(s):
SUSPENSION:
SCAN TOOL:
FUEL:
CHIP:
CHIP TIMING:
KNOCK RETARD:
OXYGEN SENSOR VOLTAGE:
EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE:
TRACK ELEVATION:
TEMPERATURE:
PEAK BOOST:
BOOST AT LAUNCH:
MILES ON THE CAR/ENGINE:


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