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    Question about the wear on my rear main cap

    Bought the TTA completely stock with 29,000 miles. Did a couple of bolt on mods, such as RJC powerplate, 160 thermostate, scanmaster. Like mostly everyone else, my rear main seal was leaking. Bought a new one from Kirbans. When my friend (basic mechanic skills) and I took the rear main...
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    Question about the exhaust hanger near the muffler, is it still available ?

    The rubber exhaust hanger on the drivers side rear between muffler and the tailpipe tip is broken. Anyone know if it is still available and a part number ? Also, is that hanger unique to the TTA or is it the same that would be on any Fbody of that year. Thanks
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    Who's using a test pipe, I need some info

    I just received my test pipe in the mail. I plan on putting it on in April. In the meantime, I figured I would order a flange gasket as a spare that goes between the rectanular flange on the test pipe and the exhaust. The other end of the test pipe is a slip joint. The flange is somewhat...
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    Test pipe and dump question

    These are being sold as a test pipe and dump for the 86/87 Grand National. Does anyone know if this would fit the TTA ? http://usera.imagecave.com/jaytone/testpipe.jpg or this one that does not have a dump pipe http://usera.imagecave.com/jaytone/testonetwo.jpg It says that the pipe is...
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    The TTA at the 1989 Auto Show in NYC

    Friend of mine gave me this photo which I scanned in. He said he took it while at the 1989 NYC autoshow. Unfortunately, the photo does not have the entire car. http://usera.imagecave.com/jaytone/autoshow89.jpg Enjoy
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    Where can I get the 3inch hose that connects the turbo bell with the MAF pipe

    I need the hose that goes from the turbo bell to the MAF pipe that I believe is 3 inch inside diameter and about 2 inches long? DOes anyone know where to get the hose or if not, where would be a good place to try that may carry 3 inch rubber hose ?
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    Pod gauges, which look better, carbon fiber or white face

    I cant seem to find any pictures on the net of a TTA with pod gauges. I have narrowed it down to either the Autometer carbon fiber face or the Autometer C 2 white face. Anyone have either of these installed and give an opinion Does anyone have a photo of theirs on the pod ? Thanks
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    Need part number for plastic A pillar on drivers side.

    Anyone know what the GM part number is for the black plastic A pillar on the drivers side ? I just received the 2 pod A pillar from Lotek and contrary to what they told me, I have to install it over the stock one and has to be installed with two screws. I would like to keep the original one...
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    Question about factory boost gauge and aftermarket one

    HI I am thinking of putting in a A pillar pod ( made by Lotek) and two guages, one being a boost guage. Is it possible to leave the factory dash one working or does it have to get disconnected for the aftermarket one to work ?
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    Any benefit of an electric dump on a mostly stock TTA ?

    My TTA is mostly stock with the following mods RJC powerplate 30 lb injectors Turbotweak chip running 100 unleaded. The only other mod will Razors Alky in the spring. The rest is stock including the airbox, exhaust, etc and want to keep it looking as stock as possible. The...
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    How hard is it to remove the center console

    The vinyl side on my center console is starting to separate. GM still has the consoles available. What is involved in removing it? How do I get the shifiter and boot removed ? Anyone done it and have the steps involved ? Thanks
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    What max boost would you run with a stock TTA and Razors kit ?

    Just wondering with basically a totally stock TTA, what would be the most boost you would run using Razors kit ? Also, would be using a turbo tweak chip for Alky. Asking for the kit for Xmas from the other half. Only mods are RJC power plate 30 lb injectors Walpro fp hot wire kit...
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    Wil I need bigger injectors with alky ?

    The TTA is put away for the winter and I am planning my spring mods. The car is basically stock (and want to keep it as stock as possible) and I will be adding Razors alky kit come March. My concern is, last month I put in new 30lb green tip injectors and need to know if they are big...
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    What lowers the BLM number, increasing or decreasing the fuel pressure

    My BL number is 135 with 42 psi with the vacuum off. I cant remember whether increasing or decreasing the fuel pressure lowers the BL number. Anyone know ?
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    How much is this manual worth ?

    I wonder how much this guy thinks this manual is worth especially in the condition it is in. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8004159078&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ADS%3AMT%3A29
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    Turbo TA service manual on Ebay, ending soon

    I already have one, but anyone who needs one, seems the price is low for the manual. Here is the link...
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    Question about my TPS reading at WOT

    I recently had my TTA tuned and all the numbers on the scanmaster at idle are near pefect. Example, my BL is 129 and my TPS is .42 My concern is that I read somewhere that the TPS at WOT should be around 4.0 or higher, mine reads 3.86 at WOT and no knock with 20psi and 100 octane. What...
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    Question about my TPS reading at WOT

    I recently had my TTA tuned and all the numbers on the scanmaster at idle are near pefect. Example, my BL is 129 and my TPS is .42 My concern is that I read somewhere that the TPS at WOT should be around 4.0 or higher, mine reads 3.86 at WOT What exactly is the function of the TPS and...
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    Could my oil leak be coming from the Turbo Oil Drain Tube ?

    HI I have a small puddle of oil that lays on the top of the block just above the water pump and below the thermostat housing. I was wondering if the Turbo Oil Drain Tube would do this if it was bad ??? Here is a photo of the tube I am talking about. Do these go bad and leak ? Do you think...
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    Could my oil leak be coming from the Turbo Oil Drain Tube ?

    HI I have a small puddle of oil that lays on the top of the block just above the water pump and below the thermostat housing. I was wondering if the Turbo Oil Drain Tube would do this if it was bad ??? Here is a photo of the tube I am talking about. Do these go bad and leak ? Do you...
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