We took a Pontiac Trans Am Turbo (20th Anniversary Edition) to get some lunch!

[@allenloper7855]

I owned one of these for 10 years and I can't put into words how amazing these tta's are

[@fredeb67]

They were crazy fast for that time also.

[@jdgreen214]

With a tune and a chip it's as fast as a skat pack or a gt mustang. My grandnational with the stock motor with a chip, bigger turbo, and alcohol injection is 500hp and 600tq.

[@jimsworthow531]

have a 1989 turbo trans all original with 6kmiles, yes 6000 miles documented; will trade or sell for a minty GN or GNX. I am in PA. I have had many Buick turbos and looking for a change. My car comes with the original Goodyear gator back tires that are like new. the car sits on a set of newer Goodyear z rated tires 17 inch wheels made in USA

[@jdgreen214]

@@jimsworthow531 Damn I wouldn't mind that. I put 20k in the drive train on my 87 GN. Your car other than a GNX which I'm not paying the 100k plus price for and the syclone being to small for my long legs I would love that TA. My GN is also a t top car. I know most people hate that. Other than me painting it and front bumper fillers it's in great condition My 92 gmc typhoon is currently getting a brand new wiring harness and a dual sync distributor. It has forged pistons and a bunch of AP hardware.

[@jimsworthow531]

@@jdgreen214 thanks for the response friend; i am looking for a low mileage trade; or cash I like your rides ; awesome to be in the GM turbo club.

[@JT-sl3ui]

That Buick 3.8 litre turbocharged V6 is a beast of an engine. Proud GN seeker here. 👍🏻💙✌🏻

[@mikeadams2677]

We older people that grew up with the older cars without all he computer assistance on everything need to take these young bucks for a ride in them the way we used to drive them.

[@bbgcars]

FOR SURE! And they also need to learn correct information before spouting off nonsense like, loose steering on a technologically advanced(for its time) WS-6 car with 4 wheel disk and racing suspension from the factory! I had a 81 Turbo Transam and its Ancient WS-6 could run circles around half the modern cars, how do you think these same modern cars would do against this lighter, faster nimbler Version of the F-Body??? yup! it would be easy kills unless someone shows up with an OMNI -GLHS with even better handling! Which probably very few here have heard of it before GOOGLING it then answering here! smh

[@vhp454]

I own since 1982 a 1971 Baldwin Motion Camaro phase3. No traction control except your right foot, no power brakes, no power steering, no radio, but tons of horsepower and torque. 3200 converter in T400 with 4.11 locker rear and a LS7 454.

[@apacheworrier3776]

I had a brand new 89 TA when I was 18. I threw that thing around corners like you wouldn’t believe. I was a little shocked at the price of 2 new rear Goodyear Gatorback ZR’s after only 3 months.

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

gls goes like hell..very under rated beast

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

now try finding them,i need 4 for my trans am

[@SharpMotorsports]

I believe only 1,555 were made! The engine is straight from the Grand National Buick. I have an ‘87 Grand National with only 32k miles!

[@bbgcars]

Actually there my friend the engine was from the GNX not the Grand NAtional! And im a MOPAR and AMC guy.

[@Johnny-s7y]

I have an 87 GNX

[@SharpMotorsports]

@@bbgcars Yes, basically same engine.

[@jeyweb4236]

Same engine, but they had to change the intake for it to fit.

[@anthonypalese3153]

Fact check here guys....this car had Pontiac heads, the larger intercooler from the GNX but same turbo as a GN.

[@Daryl-S]

I was "nerding" out right along with you guys lol! I had an 89 Formula 350 black... God I miss that car! Great video

[@ZeeCayPeeA]

The 1989 Turbo Trans Am was one of the only pace cars not modified to pace the Indy 500 fast enough out of the box.

[@alexfernandez8083]

It was the first pace car to be completely stock.

[@ZeeCayPeeA]

@@alexfernandez8083 yes it was got to drive one years back when a guy was at my inlaws selling them carpet. I knew exactly what he had parked outside the house. He asked me if I wanted to take it out for a ride.Of coarse I did not decline the offer. I am a proud owner of a1987 Turbo Buick Regal. I have owned it 30 years. I do know an owner of a TTA though he's a member of MAGNA (MID-ATLANTIC GRAND NATIONAL ASSOCIATION)

[@drobson8004]

​​@@alexfernandez8083Correct. I have one. No offense but young guys, grow a pair. While this does not have the steering input of a modern sports car to say the handling is "sketch" is absurd. There is nothing sketchy about it . "Hay between my teeth". What an ass.

[@jimsworthow531]

i have a 1989 turbo trans all original with 6kmiles, yes 6000 miles documented; will trade or sell for a minty GN or GNX. I am in PA. I have had many Buick turbos and looking for a change. My car comes with the original Goodyear gator back tires that are like new. the car sits on a set of newer Goodyear z rated tires 17 inch wheels made in USA.

[@metalafro]

Such an iconic ride 🔥🔥

[@JosephCiorciari]

I own #491 with 8,600 miles all original and stock. Great car and people go crazy when they see it.

[@tonysteppan8495]

I help build these at C-P-C Van Nuys. I got to drive one in the PMT yard out back. So sad because it was detuned, to be sent off for final tune I believe the same location that did the convertible top installs. I had asked people on the line who bought new ones, meaning GTA's with the same steering wheel controls for the stereo. They said even their kids couldn't break them. It just looked wonky even then. The Recaro seats were the best installed at that time. The Camaro seats couldn't compare, even in the Z28. Yes, your car is truly special. I hope you take it out and get some enjoyment driving and keep the fluids moving. It keeps em healthy, and the seals will not dry rot out. I drove GTA's and Camaro Z28's out back but the GTA's in my option were better. Even if they came off the same line due to the design differences. I really felt old knowing these guys weren't even born when these cars were built. But glad to see they were enjoying themselves. CHEERS

[@philllsxga.7737]

DRIVE IT!!!

[@JosephCiorciari]

@@philllsxga.7737 actually just sold it.

[@CobreyYachtsOfficial]

I am looking for low mileage TTA for some time, may I ask where you advertise and sold it? Cargurus or something like that? What budget should I prepare for similar car?

[@jdgreen214]

I would love one of these. I have a 87 GN and a 92 typhoon. I need this trans am. I already ruled out the syclone because my legs are too long and I can't push the seat to the back like in the typhoon.

[@wavehogger]

He keeps calling it a “big old muscle car” Big lol, it’s not a big car relative to todays cars. I was 19 when this came out and my friends\’s girlfriend got one. We both tore up the local roads that summer. It never lost a race. I had a 89’ Firebird Formula 350 and this would just destroy it. It was easily 300 hp if not more. I knew it was an epic car when driving it but now I really feel lucky to have been able to had so many fun memories in it with my buddy Dickie.

[@jerodlewis1356]

You firebird formula would get it ass kick it only had 240hp in 89 this had 300 hp easily….

[@johnmcmullen456]

Us old geezers know it's not a big, old muscle car but rather a pony car like a Mustang.

[@baldurivar]

Obviously you guy’s have never driven a classic muscle car! Common guys, you can’t be comparing this car to a modern one. It would be good idea for you to begin with the oldest cars and work you up, you will get better insight and appreciation and it would be not as much pain to listen to you two.

[@manual-motion]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@bbgcars]

Thanks for the feedback? Thats a nonsensical answer....call his bluff and review one right here and now fellas!

[@BOOSTEDLASER]

@@manual-motion TRY A SYCLONE

[@Carl_Jr]

That guy that waved to you was in a 1st Gen Monte Carlo. 1970 - 1972. Great video, and no. You weren't condescending. You were telling your truth. 👍

[@rcm7900]

Lol these guys weren’t even born when this car came out . Man I feel old

[@MrGGPRI]

For every atmosphere of boost (14.7psi), in theory the engine displacement doubles-- 7.6 liters or about 464ci for that compact 3.8. By the way that 8-18 volt gauge is the battery; boost is 0-20psi gauge...

[@michaelruszkowski1207]

I run 20+ psi via chip adjustments on my 87 GN. But Richmond 3.73 gears mounted to a Auburn Pro Posi carrier allows for more boost than the stock 3.54 clutch unit. With Air Lift air bags and Kenne Bell pinion snubber plants the 255x15 Goodyear GTs Well. GrandNationalMike

[@jacksemporiumofstuff]

I remember when those 1989 Turbo V6 T/As came out. A friend of my cousin had a brand new one (late spring or early summer 1989) and that car was incredibly quick for the time. It was so badass! I think they were all actually indy pace cars, but the pace car decals came inside the car and not factory installed. At least thats how the one in my story came. So it was a dealer or self install feature. Forgive me if that is incorrect, but that is my memory of it from 35 years ago. They would usually run mid to high 13s or very low 14s (typically with a young inexperienced driver) at the local drag strip in stock form. I remember one magazine supposedly getting 13.40s out of their test car, but it may have been tweaked. Remember, this is at a time when a mid 14 second car was considered a quick car. I remember the new Mustang LX/GTs and 350 5.7l Z28/Trans Ams running low 15s in stock trim. I know the Buick GNs were fast too, but the Turbo Trans Am was more of a sleeper! I had a 1972 Corvette small block 4 speed back then, and it ran pretty consistent 13.30-13.40 quarter mile times on the motor. I still had many a turbo buick on stock appearing tires have my lunch! Those were the salad days man........ But anyway, the 89 turbo T/A pace cars were beasts!

[@airgunningyup]

soo rare, still havent seen one in real life.

[@epiclord7039]

Vintage! 🤘

[@barrybrake6325]

No I couldn't hear that over you 2 girls laughing 😂😂😂

[@manual-motion]

🤣

[@cornellmukes95]

I had a Trans Am GTA back whenever they first came out!

[@jbs256]

Oh guys 🔥🔥🔥🔥! My first car was a 1974 Formula 400 Firebird in LimeFire Green. I was 18 and walked into the Pontiac dealer in Queens NYC, it was in the center of the showroom floor. OMG, I wanted a red Firebird but my heart was smitten. It had a white Esprit interior with green trim, yeah a green dashboard, carpet, etc. it worked in that time and looked amazing. I don’t have many pictures and what I have I can’t find so I used Google and found a perfect example. No pix here though. The reason for so few pix was my phone didn’t have a camera back then. Matter of fact it was on the wall in the kitchen with a 25’ cord from the handset and a rotary dial. Cameras came later, LOL. I kept it 7 years and drove it cross country when I moved to Los Angeles where I still am. I miss it so much but storing cars wasn’t a thing back then. I miss it greatly. Can you imagine a 6.5L V8 like it was nothing special. Biggest car engine I ever had. Bit today I have the fastest car I’ve ever had and it only has a 3.3L V6 but it’s got two of those turbo thingamabobs. Yeeha! Keep doing these great videos! Oh and when you take it or others to C&C get more reactions from folks who will let you video them. That would add another dimension to the video. Joe

[@manual-motion]

Wow that’s so cool! To drive that thing across the country must’ve been the trip of a lifetime. Thanks for sharing! We’ll definitely see if we can take it to cars and coffee, and we’ll be sure to show the reactions :)

[@jbs256]

@@manual-motion it was! The thing I remember most was The Indiana Toll Road. Tar strips every hundred feet of so. Thump, thump, thump thump for a hundred miles! 🤣 It had a firm suspension.

[@manual-motion]

Oh that sounds rough, literally haha!

[@jbs256]

@@manual-motion that was August of 1977. I still remember THAT section of the drive. 🤣

[@GrandCamino6]

I’m guessing you have a Kia Stinger now. The Pontiac 400 with its secondaries opening up gives you a similar sensation on 15lbs of boost on a Buick 3.8L turbo V6.

[@ronaldreagan9018]

These guys 😂. They know nothing about this bad ass car. Kids 😅

[@bbgcars]

LOLZ! I enrolled them in AUTO SCHOOL 101 already..I doubt they will attend!

[@drobson8004]

They don't know much period.

[@philllsxga.7737]

Way more reliable than today's vehicles!

[@mrtyreus0]

Interesting interpretation of a big old muscle car.

[@davidpaulrovillard448]

Still own a 89 TA GTA…the 80s were the best❤

[@jaydaug2008]

you guys are really right on...........i enjoyed your smiles as you drove my prom car.. yep.. wish i knew what i had....ive had every bird and i still feel neglected....

[@oberday]

These cars were known for excellent steering and handling. It's very precise on my 87 GTA, I wonder if there is an issue with this car the owner doesn't realize. You shouldn't have that much play in the wheel

[@stevenzagony6187]

Maybe worn rag joint

[@NinjaRunningWild]

Need to adjust the backlash (what my mechanic called it). It removed that issue for mine. Steering is laser precise.

[@KUNZR11]

I was thinking the same here. That steering and handling should be very precise and quick. Something is wrong with that steering. I currently drive my 1990 formula to work and love the handling of this car.

[@anthonypalese3153]

You have to tighten up the worm gear on the steering box after 30 years. It takes 5 minutes and night and day difference. I've owned my TTA since'91

[@williamheinsinger7390]

3.8 liter was a Buick motor, 4.3 was the Gmc motor in the Typhoon and Sylclone trucks.

[@manual-motion]

From the sources we are looking at (and even the ones we just double checked) say the motor is a 3.8 liter in the GNX. The Cyclone does appear to have the 4.3 liter engine though. We’ll add that correction to the description. We really appreciate you keeping us honest, thanks!

[@GrandCamino6]

Only the prototype Syclone had the Buick turbo 3.8L SFI motor. They used a 4.3L with a Mitsubishi turbo and a liquid intercooler set up instead of the air to air intercooler in the GN. Anyway, I absolutely love the TTA. They could be had for less than a GN in the early to mid 90’s. I missed a chance at getting a near mint one with 38k miles for $8,000 in 1994. I ended up picking up an 87 GN with T-tops for $10,500 in 1995 instead. The prices are nuts now. I am happy to see that they have appreciated but also bummed too lol Great video guys 😎👍🏼

[@bbgcars]

And thats the issue guys, some of us here dont need stinking GOOGLE or facte checking when we know the sources as common knowledge unlike the young guys that are misinfomed!@@manual-motion

[@everettdean1215]

Pre 90’s cars will still be able to be driven 30 years from now. Especially cars from the 60 and 70’s. Todays cars will not because they will be unrepairable. Both because of unavailability of electronic components and lack of ability for the average owner to fix them. I think this is something that escapes both these guys.

[@freakyflow]

I waited 4 months for my Turbo T/A ..It comes all brand new The only issue was a torn leather bag for the T-roof glass Many of chats before, During and After with the salesman His brother done custom leather work for horse saddles And stamp work etc They make me a camel brown leather bag with " Turbo Trans-Am " stamped on it ....The only one with a color matched real leather bag Next I was driving home from work (Longweekend) In a rush I had thrown on the T-roof windows However did not latch one proper Driving quick to beat the rush hour traffic A guy in a V6 mustang was under the idea i wanted to race as i past him ..Next thing i know he is behind me about 5 car lengths I go over train tracks that are on a slight hill (30ft) And i hear what sounds like a low flying aircraft Which is common as i am near the airport I look up quick And low and behold....My Roof window is dancing in the slot with the front of it in the air I go to grab it ...Floooooshh It go's skywards All i hear is brakes locking up And a smashing window into a million shiny cubes...I had so many things running in my head...do i go back? what do i do? ..Screw it ..Next traffic lights the guy in the mustang stays 200 feet back and in the other lane........I think to myself...........Bond......James Bond Im sure he thought i did it to get him And i had one more lol

[@NinjaRunningWild]

Hilarious (& tragic) story. The thought of smashing one of those T tops makes a chill run up my spine.

[@freakyflow]

@@NinjaRunningWild Back then you could get another one fairly cheap (82' And up) You needed one with keys for mine as some did not come with locks And a coat hanger could open one ....I ended up at a scrap yard $120 i think i paid back then Or $780 from a dealer Another story (Shorten) off duty cop at a bar was bragging about his 87 Iroc outside ..5.7L Lowered a inch ! lol And his buddy that was the salesman with him This thing will eat anything stock on the road ! Mustangs Trans-ams I smirked And he seen it Hey there...what do you drive? ..A trans am ...Oh? Yup Whats under the hood a 6.6L V8? ...Nope a six banger...HA ha ! and you smirk at the idea ? ---The sales guy go's out and sees the badging ...Hey gary come take alook at this...they both go out 8 mins..."nice car!" Thanks...ahhh you ever track it?...Ya 1/4 13.4....It was my first time..Salesman looks at him...see i told ya He was pretty quiet afterwards ...I did afterwards have it reprogrammed and tuned with a few mods And a final 1/4 12.5 I miss casper

[@TurboTA89]

My TTA I've owned 22 years since High School is pretty quick. 10.0s in the 1/4 on the stock 16" wheels

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

thats a brutal et,i guess you run stickies on the crosslace rims and must have a huge turbo now

[@TurboTA89]

@@trillrifaxegrindor4411 Hoosier dr2 and small cast 6157 turbo

[@Adrian1981]

They were closer to 300bhp but pontiac understated it purposely

[@chrisbullard5901]

I’ve always been a sucker for low-mid budget mini-series and made for tv movies from the 90s. “Dune”(2000) has been a go-to of mine for a while. It pairs nicely with SyFy’s tendency during the 90s to run the V mini-series every summer.

[@tonysteppan8495]

Dang guys, Glad the owner was good enough to trust you with his car. Plus, you knocked the heck out it. You both need drive more rides in something other than whatever you've been tooling around in. Do you see Ferrari as an everyday car for a comparison? How about one from the late 80's that's still a different league? I'm glad you did get some smiles out of your drive. Good to see it wasn't all pain and misery. Oh, that mullet stuff and the 80's. Back then the folks who bought Trans Am's like the one you were driving had paid a lot more than what Joe dirt was willing to come out of pocket. Might take away some of his beer money and smokes.

[@clev8446]

🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@GrandCamino6]

As far as bringing a car to the channel, how about an 03-06 Evo VIII/IX? Love those too 😎 If you can get your hands on an Evo RS, they are super raw. Absolutely no driver aids and you are the ABS 😀

[@manual-motion]

That’s an awesome idea! We know someone with an EVO X actually. We’ll inquire :) Thanks for the suggestion!

[@vhp454]

To me the true triple threat would be 1) Yenko camaro 2) Baldwin Motion camaro phase3 3) Nickey Chevrolet camaro

[@hotrodparker]

These crack babies talking about an 89 T/A like it's "old school"...... LMMFAO LOVE ITTTT but boys, that's a new car. Bolt into a '68 Dodge Dart with a 426 Hemi and talk to us about the '89 T/A being crazy after that. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Keep after it fellas! Entertaining AF!!

[@manual-motion]

Thanks!

[@christopherhasty8697]

I really wonder if there was something wrong with the car. An 89 Turbo TA isn't floaty with bad handling and brakes. I mean, it might be compared to a brand new Ferrari, but compared to a normal car they are pretty good if it's properly maintained.

[@michaelrapoza4995]

Those cars came with left over Buick GNX engines

[@itsav6181]

Holy trinity…Syclone and Typhoon had a Chevy 4.3L V6. You are riding in the fastest Trans Am ever made you do realize that right? Coil near plug distributorless ignition and sequential fuel injection not modern at all is it. Vette sized 4 wheel disc brakes to haul it down from the 153 mph top speed. The f body was second behind vette in handling for US cars

[@mikeh.753]

I'm a big muscle car guy, and the 3.8 V6 is a huge V6. Hahaha so the 4.3 is a monster V6 ???? You don't know what you are talking about.

[@juan-HiFi]

Excellent!!!! 👍

[@BOOSTEDLASER]

MY GOD 2024 AND FOOTAGE THIS BAD? IS THIS A GOPRO 1?

[@license2kilttheplaidlad640]

Watching him struggle to figure out how to use the key to start the car yikes

[@fredeb67]

There was the Typhoon also.

[@LifeWithJay22]

The Syclones an typhoons can't with the 4.3 turbo not the 3.8

[@fredeb67]

Why didn't they include the Typhoon.

[@NinjaRunningWild]

There shouldn’t be any play or “middle vagueness” in the steering. I have an 89 GTA & the mechanic adjusted the “backlash” on it & there’s no play at all.

[@theChiz]

Syclone is a 4.3 turbo not a 3.8

[@darrellperry8175]

The 3.8 v6 is in no way a big motor

[@XxxXxx-fm3wo]

Big power !

[@michaelruszkowski1207]

Why didn't you actually floor the car to show it's potential! I own a GN!

[@daleliske9757]

I'm going to guess that the guy with the beard, is used to driving BMW. It just seems that he is so far out of reach of American cars. Pontiac T/A's were known for their great handling and yet this guy says it floats.? And he's scared to turn the wheel. If your going to review cars for your KZbin video, you might want to take an aggressive driving course, to actually learn how to drive instead of letting the car drive you.! Oh, and it's not originally depicted as a screaming chicken, it's a Phoenix. But, as bold as it was, people made fun of it and screaming chicken was a humorous pun.

[@manual-motion]

Believe it or not, BMW is probably the brand we’ve least driven haha! Also, funny enough, we’ve both been on track taking performance driving courses. Your assessment is correct however, pre-2000s American cars are not exactly Evan’s forte. As we have more opportunities to drive such cool cars, I’m sure that’ll improve. Thanks for the feedback! Fun fact about the chicken btw!

[@bbgcars]

ILL TAKE THEM THRU the streets of METRO manila at a high rate of speed and watch them scream like babies! and do this in a tiny 4 Cylinder Chevrolet with VVTI and no turbos and i promise you they will appreciate the WS-6 Suspension this TransAm has to offer! BTW Metro Manila has ZERO OPEN passing lanes hahah!

[@NinjaRunningWild]

It probably has steering issues that need correcting. They just don’t know it’s not supposed to be that way.

[@bbgcars]

I think after they change their diapers and blow up a few engines / destroy a few cars and rebuild said engines and cars, then they can actually talks sense!@@NinjaRunningWild

[@usmcus]

its called driving experience, one with car. no computer

[@BBCTURBO11]

70-71 Monte Carlo.. not a Buick…. Big like a Buick though!!!😂😂😂

[@frankartale1026]

You guys are clueless. You have no idea what you are driving.

[@WellStudied]

Senior year of HS... a white 1977 Trans Am, loaded with T Tops and a 400! and... and a brand new Honda CB750f cafe racer! l'm sure these two have no clue how American Muscle often aided a young man's right of passage?... and... were often directly responsible for Generation X ‐ without whom, video game playing Millennials would never be here?? When's the last time a vid game did that?

[@dennismoran1299]

It's a shame they offer more color choices outside and inside. Still nice though.

[@philllsxga.7737]

Screw all of that exotic BS!!

[@larryhazelwood5491]

It's a phoenix or firebird...not a screaming chicken.that is a stupid nickname.

[@WolfRanger2008]

It's an absolutely beautiful car! That said, the guy(Evan?) In the Red Shirt commentary was unacceptably rude, disrespectful, and condescending! I have Pontiac Firebird SE from 1986 and know exactly how it feels to drive. It's nothing like he described. I have no problem with the other host, but due the snide and overt display of ignorance of the Red Shirt. Two Thumbs Down!👎👎👎👎😠

[@manual-motion]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@shunmimms-cr8mv]

These guys have to be millennial, they are sooo lame.

[@shunmimms-cr8mv]

Looked like a M.C.

[@immortalmp1720]

240 HP my ass.

[@manual-motion]

🤣

[@bbgcars]

Itt was actually 350 plus fellas! common knowledge to REAL TTA and TTBuick fanatics, the low to mid 13s was no joke either!

[@michaelrapoza4995]

This guy's wants traction control 😅 that's a man's car not a kids just like the older muscle cars from the 60s They don't have the experience to drive these types of Machines because technology has spoiled them

[@ericpierce7311]

They really need to stop giving the keys to cars like this to the wussy generation .

[@jimmoravec1326]

Big car ? A 1977 T Bird is a big car, these cars are not big and they take corners like your on rails. You have never driven a big car obviously.

[@davidfoster247]

These guys are jokes next time. Get some adults to do it.

[@markbarboza1407]

Wow guys a car that you have to drive without lane assist rear camera and radar cruise. I’ll take this all day long over the new crap they sell now.

[@jaydaug2008]

make s me want to barf because i had one in possesssion. for about 4 . 7 days......... i

[@Baer79]

Typical GM garbage interior 😂😂😂😂