You should have never took the Notch off dude that was a bad mistake, these cars are sought after like no other and you Ruined it. I would switch it back If I were you and never tell anyone what a bad decision I made.
So you removed the only thing that mad ethe car worth anything, and that is a good thing? You took it from one of 624 made to one of countless clones...
@SR3R - That transmission explanation is wrong.... First, that 350 ISN'T an LT1, it's an L98... The F-Body didn't get the LT until 93 (fourth gen). Second, trans cost wasn't the issue, in 93 on, you DID get the T-56 "corvette trans" as an option, and the price difference wasn't dramatic. Second, the L98 didn't have more torque than a regular T-5 could handle. It had to do with the fact that the vette was slow back then, also very poorly built, they didn't want the 'maro beating it out.
I just bought an 87' GTA and @ cooldude79790 it was because they would have had to stuck the corvette manual transmission in it and would have been a more expensive car. So people would look at the GTA price and Corvette price and would be like.. well why get a GTA when I can get a Vette?
The 350 TPI LT1 was throwing major amounts of torque, and the regular manual transmissions wouldnt be able to handle that.
is this an original notchbak,or did you find the hatch and simply added it. i own 2 gta's myself. 1 is a true notchbak. do you have 2 gta;s as well? both black?
damn, makes me one build mine, my dad wrecked it two days after he paid cash for it new in 86, he never bothered getting it fixed cause my uncle bought on too and didn't like it
Super nice car !! Is that the factory muffler ?? I also have a GTA (see vid) and I some how still have the factory muffler on it LOL love the way it sounds.
You a very clean looking car , keep it that way :-)
My friend has a 1988 Pontiac trans am similar to yours its a 5.0 with a 5 speed! I have a 1974 Chevy Vega with a SOHC 2.3 4 Cylinder and its a auto! How badly would he beat me I know its a dumb question but what do you think would be the distance on say a quarter mile?
@koioo2 Yes, I still have it! However, It is not a notchback anymore. The notch back fiberglass started to crack, get ripples, made the paint get fisheyes and all kinds of nasty stuff. It looked like shit, so I put a regular glass hatch on it, with a fiberglass wrap around spoiler. I made sure it looked factory when it was done, you cant even tell the hatch was changed. I like the way the car looks with the glass hatch anyways, I always the the notch looked funny from the side.
@FSXPilot246 Still have the Notch Back hatch? I'd be interested in it if you would like to sell it. Fiber glass can be repaired or, I can used it to make a mold.
and in really goood condition might i add it only had 118,000 miles on it when i bought it and it now has about 122,000 on it and the 5.7L 350 TPI still runs like a champ and i havent seen another notchback with digital gauges like mine either does anyone know how many notchbacks are left or how many were made with digital gauges and other features like that if so please reply.
I love my 88 gta notchback i didnt know they existed till i saw it on the side of the road in a new car dealership last july the good thing is the owner of the dealership hadn't heard of them either or else it might of cost me more than $2,800 dollars.
You should have never took the Notch off dude that was a bad mistake, these cars are sought after like no other and you Ruined it. I would switch it back If I were you and never tell anyone what a bad decision I made.
cwmnedmond 3 months ago
So you removed the only thing that mad ethe car worth anything, and that is a good thing? You took it from one of 624 made to one of countless clones...
JAMZ87SS 5 months ago
love notchback firebirds
camaroman101 6 months ago
You Have a Fucking Nice Car Man !!! Really ....
borntobewildpascal 6 months ago
Nice spaceship.
aquatikoon 11 months ago
@SR3R - That transmission explanation is wrong.... First, that 350 ISN'T an LT1, it's an L98... The F-Body didn't get the LT until 93 (fourth gen). Second, trans cost wasn't the issue, in 93 on, you DID get the T-56 "corvette trans" as an option, and the price difference wasn't dramatic. Second, the L98 didn't have more torque than a regular T-5 could handle. It had to do with the fact that the vette was slow back then, also very poorly built, they didn't want the 'maro beating it out.
scottyas209 11 months ago
@scottyas209
What he said - :-) Agreed 100%
HRVAT1975 8 months ago
I just bought an 87' GTA and @ cooldude79790 it was because they would have had to stuck the corvette manual transmission in it and would have been a more expensive car. So people would look at the GTA price and Corvette price and would be like.. well why get a GTA when I can get a Vette?
The 350 TPI LT1 was throwing major amounts of torque, and the regular manual transmissions wouldnt be able to handle that.
SR3R 11 months ago
get a fierro if you want a notch.
ObamaLikesKFC 1 year ago
Why are all the GTAs automatic???
cooldude79790 1 year ago
is this an original notchbak,or did you find the hatch and simply added it. i own 2 gta's myself. 1 is a true notchbak. do you have 2 gta;s as well? both black?
1988fierogt 1 year ago
I just saw one of these at a car wash the other day, 88 notchback, 350 tpi, Not sure if it was factory.
firechicken76 1 year ago
sweet notch
kryptokrow 1 year ago
Nice ride :)
LcplHabon 1 year ago
god i want that motor..
myersprostatus 1 year ago
She's a beauty. Looks like she is in mint condition.
poolboyinla 1 year ago
Nice ride. Got 88 gta, if you want i will trade you my hatch for your notch ?
wooddick7 1 year ago
nice car you have i love trans am more than my eys i have trans am 1980 500 hp its has ls1 engine if you like to see it (trans am alyoubi)
sssclassic 1 year ago
nice car you have i love trans am more than my eys i have trans am 1980 500 hp its has ls1 engine
sssclassic 1 year ago
Rare. GM did a few IROC's too.
sfcx92 1 year ago
Really like the hood
cranemaster844 1 year ago
Damn, i just got one. Gotta fix it up though. Freaking mean car!
SGTKIFEN1 1 year ago
@SGTKIFEN1 post videos of it when you are done.
poolboyinla 1 year ago
i remember seeing one of these when i was a kid(late 80s early 90s)and thought it was cool. its a aftermarket hatch rite?
BLACKLACDTS 2 years ago
some actually came from the factory with those hatches.
firechicken76 2 years ago 7
The notchback looks so good, I don't like the rear spoiler that is on the normal one.
Awesome sound!
jcc4 2 years ago
damn, makes me one build mine, my dad wrecked it two days after he paid cash for it new in 86, he never bothered getting it fixed cause my uncle bought on too and didn't like it
onlypresto 2 years ago
Super nice car !! Is that the factory muffler ?? I also have a GTA (see vid) and I some how still have the factory muffler on it LOL love the way it sounds.
You a very clean looking car , keep it that way :-)
1978blkta 2 years ago
these are fuel injected rite? cuz im thinkin of buyin one but i hate carbs.
FOXHOUND111491 2 years ago
Awesome looking car man.
shasha1873 2 years ago
Bitch looks boss
DezertRacer7103 2 years ago
very nice
eddybuddz 2 years ago
My friend has a 1988 Pontiac trans am similar to yours its a 5.0 with a 5 speed! I have a 1974 Chevy Vega with a SOHC 2.3 4 Cylinder and its a auto! How badly would he beat me I know its a dumb question but what do you think would be the distance on say a quarter mile?
74ChevyVegaMan 2 years ago
Beauty..I'm sitting in mine right now
dadof6at36 3 years ago
wow a notch back, you dont see those everyday.
firechicken76 3 years ago
wow it's so smooth looking
87TAGTABANDIT 3 years ago 4
@87TAGTABANDIT the '86 has the smoothest look.
asdfghjkl10531 1 year ago
@asdfghjkl10531 There is literally no fucking difference...
thebeholder19 7 months ago
thanks alot guys... I cant wait until spring to drive it again...
FSXPilot246 3 years ago
@FSXPilot246 so do you stil have it its awsome baeutyful piece of history
mi dream black golden.
koioo2 1 year ago
@koioo2 Yes, I still have it! However, It is not a notchback anymore. The notch back fiberglass started to crack, get ripples, made the paint get fisheyes and all kinds of nasty stuff. It looked like shit, so I put a regular glass hatch on it, with a fiberglass wrap around spoiler. I made sure it looked factory when it was done, you cant even tell the hatch was changed. I like the way the car looks with the glass hatch anyways, I always the the notch looked funny from the side.
FSXPilot246 1 year ago
@FSXPilot246 im sad to hear what happend to the notch... my cuz got a white one... bad as fuck fer real...... looks way better with the nitch back...
lil080708 1 year ago
@FSXPilot246 Still have the Notch Back hatch? I'd be interested in it if you would like to sell it. Fiber glass can be repaired or, I can used it to make a mold.
Nicodemus98 1 year ago
@FSXPilot246 your right from a side view it reminds me of a fiero
3rd4thgenFbody 10 months ago
@koioo2 amd iof that the only problem.and rest is there anny body rust problem ?
motor run as new ?
koioo2 1 year ago
WHAT A BEAUTY!!!
RAZR001 3 years ago
713 notchbacks in 88. Most had digital dashes, it was more rare an option to have analog gauges. Beautiful car though, big thumbs up!
jamcousi9 3 years ago 2
the Notchback is a rare Trans Am
87TAGTABANDIT 3 years ago
Looks like a super Fiero...No offence..I like 88 Trans Ams notchbacks and fiero gts..PONTIAC RULES the 80's
playhouserage 3 years ago
and in really goood condition might i add it only had 118,000 miles on it when i bought it and it now has about 122,000 on it and the 5.7L 350 TPI still runs like a champ and i havent seen another notchback with digital gauges like mine either does anyone know how many notchbacks are left or how many were made with digital gauges and other features like that if so please reply.
ta88fbird83 3 years ago
I love my 88 gta notchback i didnt know they existed till i saw it on the side of the road in a new car dealership last july the good thing is the owner of the dealership hadn't heard of them either or else it might of cost me more than $2,800 dollars.
ta88fbird83 3 years ago
i want to buy the car from you
grand2003isd 3 years ago
I have one just like that, 1988 Notchback GTA!!!
Does your notchback trunk door weigh heavy? Have you had trouble with the shocks that hold it up? Also any problem with the motor that pulls it down?
Does your car blow white smoke everytime you started up?
Does it smell like fuel/gas after driving for a long time?
Has the oil pressure indicator gone bad on you, or just red low all the time?
Please, like to hear from you...
heihachi77 3 years ago
looks and sounds awesome ! i have a 88 notchbak as well,,,
1988fierogt 3 years ago 2