# 1988 Trans Am GTA **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [March 3, 2012, 4:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1988-trans-am-gta/262873 "2012-03-03T04:12:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![rhstoffels](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rhstoffels/32/6736_2.png) [@rhstoffels](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rhstoffels)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2012, 3:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1988-trans-am-gta/262873/21 "2012-03-13T03:28:56Z")
It is def something to think about… I just ordered everything to complete the interior and will be finishing that up this weekend. When I purchased the car (shell) it had been bastardized, wiring harness all cut up, HVAC system removed and tossed, etc… I have the entire wiring harness straight and all of the interior features working now (lots of hours). Then I think it will be on to the rear suspension, I’m not really in a big hurry to complete the car. This is my first project and I would like to do it right the first time. ---
**Author:** ![toomanycamaros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@toomanycamaros](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/toomanycamaros)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2012, 11:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1988-trans-am-gta/262873/22 "2012-03-13T11:40:02Z")
I would have to find another one to compare it to, but I believe I have a PA racing tubular trans crossmember for a TH350 if your still going that route. ---
**Author:** ![rhstoffels](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rhstoffels/32/6736_2.png) [@rhstoffels](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rhstoffels)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2012, 8:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1988-trans-am-gta/262873/23 "2012-03-14T08:31:07Z")
Well after many discussions and advice, I talked with the machine shop again today and I will be dropping off the L98 block I have and we are building 383 stoker. Final! I will probably be going with the th350 from b&m and torque arm and cross member from UMI ---
**Author:** ![88slowmarro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/88slowmarro/32/6339_2.png) [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2012, 9:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1988-trans-am-gta/262873/24 "2012-03-14T09:54:58Z")
I have a th350 longtail so u can use stock shaft and crossmember etc . It’s the same lenght as a 700r etc ---
**Author:** ![rhstoffels](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rhstoffels/32/6736_2.png) [@rhstoffels](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rhstoffels)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2012, 10:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1988-trans-am-gta/262873/25 "2012-03-14T10:03:48Z")
PM with cost… > [@Wife wants to divorce husband for wanting to see her face after 30 years...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wife-wants-to-divorce-husband-for-wanting-to-see-her-face-after-30-years/48640/5): > > I have a th350 longtail so u can use stock shaft and crossmember etc . It’s the same lenght as a 700r etc ---
**Author:** ![rhstoffels](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rhstoffels/32/6736_2.png) [@rhstoffels](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rhstoffels)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2012, 10:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1988-trans-am-gta/262873/26 "2012-03-14T10:56:43Z")
Just took some time and looked up all the original RPO codes for the car. If your interested in this kinda thing I posted them in PDF format ---
**Author:** ![rhstoffels](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rhstoffels/32/6736_2.png) [@rhstoffels](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rhstoffels)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2012, 3:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1988-trans-am-gta/262873/27 "2012-03-15T03:02:00Z")
Well today is the day… L98 off to the machine shop! Hopefully in a few weeks it will be a fully forged 383 ---
**Author:** ![rhstoffels](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rhstoffels/32/6736_2.png) [@rhstoffels](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rhstoffels)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2012, 10:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1988-trans-am-gta/262873/28 "2012-04-04T10:29:25Z")
Finally, starting to make progress! Rear suspension has been shipped **Spohn Performance, Inc.** is pleased to inform you that your shipment has been processed using **FedEx Home Delivery®** service. ---
**Author:** ![toomanycamaros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@toomanycamaros](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/toomanycamaros)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2012, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1988-trans-am-gta/262873/29 "2012-04-04T17:49:51Z")
> [@Summer START @ Dunnville Review / Pic's / Vid's / Thank You Thread!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-start-dunnville-review-pics-vids-thank-you-thread/49001/73): > > Finally, starting to make progress! Rear suspension has been shipped > > **Spohn Performance, Inc.** is pleased to inform you that your shipment has been processed using **FedEx Home Delivery®** service. spohn definetly makes some very nice parts. I’ve owned just about everything them make for a 3rd gen. You can also check out PA racing same exact parts just a little better price. ---
**Author:** ![Johawk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/johawk/32/6284_2.png) [@Johawk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Johawk)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2012, 6:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1988-trans-am-gta/262873/30 "2012-04-04T18:00:52Z")
I hope in there are some subframe connectors. ---
**Author:** ![rhstoffels](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rhstoffels/32/6736_2.png) [@rhstoffels](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rhstoffels)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2012, 5:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1988-trans-am-gta/262873/31 "2012-04-15T17:47:49Z")
Got most of the rear suspension complete today with the help of Johawk ---
**Author:** ![rhstoffels](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rhstoffels/32/6736_2.png) [@rhstoffels](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rhstoffels)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2012, 5:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1988-trans-am-gta/262873/32 "2012-04-15T17:50:38Z")
Few More Pix ---
**Author:** ![liftedwood85](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e19adc/32.png) [@liftedwood85](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/liftedwood85)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2012, 8:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1988-trans-am-gta/262873/33 "2012-04-17T20:35:29Z")
Where about in rotterdam r ya… my parents live on kings… id like to stop by shoot the shit n check out the gta ---
**Author:** ![GATVILLE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gatville/32/6362_2.png) [@GATVILLE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GATVILLE)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2012, 10:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1988-trans-am-gta/262873/34 "2012-04-17T22:53:48Z")
very nice, spohn makes good products ---
**Author:** ![mmonty91](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mmonty91/32/6733_2.png) [@mmonty91](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mmonty91)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2012, 7:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1988-trans-am-gta/262873/35 "2012-04-18T07:22:14Z")
> [@\*\*\*Official: My Bubble Tea Sunday Meets\*\*\*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-my-bubble-tea-sunday-meets/45196/407): > > I hope in there are some subframe connectors. Subframe connectors are a must, but idk if they are worth the $200 spohn charges. I made my own from some 1x2 square tubing, only took me half a day. It stiffened the chassis up so much tho. ---
**Author:** ![KrazyKid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/krazykid/32/6371_2.png) [@KrazyKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KrazyKid)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2012, 7:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1988-trans-am-gta/262873/36 "2012-04-18T07:41:10Z")
Hey buddy! If you need anything fabbed up, you know who to call! Looking good sofar! Making me want to get on my fbody now too. ---
**Author:** ![rhstoffels](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rhstoffels/32/6736_2.png) [@rhstoffels](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rhstoffels)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2012, 11:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1988-trans-am-gta/262873/37 "2012-04-18T11:47:31Z")
The nice thing about the spohn’s is they are setup really nice and tuck up into the chassis, so it will provide plenty of space for my header’s and exhaust > [@Went out for a few bagz of milk...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-out-for-a-few-bagz-of-milk/49189/20): > > Subframe connectors are a must, but idk if they are worth the $200 spohn charges. I made my own from some 1x2 square tubing, only took me half a day. It stiffened the chassis up so much tho. ---
**Author:** ![rhstoffels](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rhstoffels/32/6736_2.png) [@rhstoffels](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rhstoffels)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2012, 11:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1988-trans-am-gta/262873/38 "2012-04-18T11:48:35Z")
You are first on the list! I will need the sub frames welded in… I’ll let you know > [@\*\*\*\*Official: Southgate Meet Thread\*\*\*\*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-southgate-meet-thread/29171/2325): > > Hey buddy! If you need anything fabbed up, you know who to call! Looking good sofar! Making me want to get on my fbody now too. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1988-trans-am-gta/262873.md?page=1)