1980 Trans Am Turbo Revival! Will it Run and Drive After 18 Years?

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  • čas přidán 7. 07. 2023
  • today we take this 1980 pontiac trans am turbo 301 and try to get it running after sitting for a long 18 years, then try and take it for a drive!

Komentáře • 139

  • @holeeshietpyro4072
    @holeeshietpyro4072 Před rokem +50

    i like how vice grip garage inspires everyone to get out and film their projects.. but be yourself and do your own thing and your own humor.. car looks like a fun project

    • @toml665
      @toml665 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Yeah but get your own style stop with the hand motions please

  • @Deploracle
    @Deploracle Před 9 měsíci +4

    1980 Turbo Formula here ... always good to see another one of the family back on the road again. Cheers

  • @ghettsumm7949
    @ghettsumm7949 Před rokem +7

    Someone really took care of that engine, starts and runs perfect! Too bad about the body rust. Good vid.

    • @danhoyland142
      @danhoyland142 Před 9 měsíci +3

      Dog houses are rotted out and probably the tailpan. This care has at least 10k in bodywork. I bought one in similar shape thinking it wouldn’t be to hard to bodywork and paint, boy was I wrong

  • @roberthutter74
    @roberthutter74 Před měsícem +2

    Great video my friend. Screw the haters and keep em coming

  • @shodancat1000
    @shodancat1000 Před 7 hodinami

    i think these cars are so interesting simply from the fact that they are one of the only American cars ever made with factory turbocharged V8s. i would have a blast restoring one of these some day.

  • @GasserNorm
    @GasserNorm Před rokem +3

    Nice score. Earned a sub. Had a 1980 Turbo Formula back in 85 - 95. Beautiful car.

  • @compound00
    @compound00 Před rokem +6

    I love this vid. Nevermind the Haters who think they know all of everything. My uncle has cars that sat outside nearly 30 years and he still got some of them going. Love these kinds of videos. They remind me of the old days

    • @corytaylorbuilds2566
      @corytaylorbuilds2566  Před rokem +3

      Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I will definitely be making more videos like this!

    • @nathan40307
      @nathan40307 Před rokem

      "Still got some the going"? Makes perfect sense. Party on

    • @compound00
      @compound00 Před rokem

      @nathan40307 It was a typo, but I'm sure you knew that already. When did youtube inject Grammer police into the comment section, and are you at least being paid for it?

    • @nathan40307
      @nathan40307 Před rokem

      @@compound00 Just teasing. Don't get your panties in a wad.

    • @compound00
      @compound00 Před rokem

      @@nathan40307 lol. How'd you know I wore panties? 🤣

  • @davebarron5939
    @davebarron5939 Před rokem +2

    As a "project car" with T tops, for the right price someone willing to put in the metal work, this could be a sweet ride.

  • @benruether8294
    @benruether8294 Před rokem +7

    I would love to see a turbo T/A with a tastefully done single turbo LS. Everything else original and functional such as the factory boost guage. Nothing obnoxious, but just the right amount of spice.

    • @corytaylorbuilds2566
      @corytaylorbuilds2566  Před rokem +2

      That would be interesting!

    • @tomcherry7029
      @tomcherry7029 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Nah far too many of those

    • @shodancat1000
      @shodancat1000 Před 7 hodinami

      @@tomcherry7029 i agree, it's been done to death. what i would rather see (and i acknowledge it's obviously not the best/easiest option) would be building the original 301, to the extent that it's possible, with good MLS headgaskets and ARP hardware throughout, and replacing the turbo with a properly sized, modern ball bearing turbo. basically just make sure the motor isn't made of glass, match it to a good turbo with free flowing exhaust, and see what it'll do.

  • @googleusergp
    @googleusergp Před rokem +4

    I say something's up because that's a RPO code "LU8" VIN code "T" turbo 301 V8, but the VIN on the insurance card shows it to be a regular, non-turbo 301, with the VIN for the win:
    2 for Pontiac, W for Trans Am, 87 for two door coupe, W for 4.9L (301 CID) V8 with four-barrel, non-turbo, Pontiac produced, RPO code "L37", A for 1980 model year, N for Norwood, OH assembly and the rest is the production sequence. The Norwood, OH plant closed in August of 1987. A Turbo car would have a "T" in place of the "W" for the 5th VIN digit. Does the VIN on the dash match the one on the insurance card?
    No trim tag (by the left fender area, under the hood), can't brag, but easy to figure out, no doubt: 80 for 1980 model year, 2FS87 for Pontiac (2) Firebird (FS) two door coupe (87), N for Norwood, OH assembly, 24L 24U for Tahoe Blue lower and upper exterior paint, A51 for bucket seats, A31 for power windows, 26B for Blue Hobnail Cloth interior trim, CC1 for T-tops, among other codes.

    • @GasserNorm
      @GasserNorm Před rokem +2

      Also it should have a "TURBO TRANS AM" decal on the rear spoiler. And the "turbine" only Turbo car wheels

    • @googleusergp
      @googleusergp Před rokem +2

      @@GasserNorm Not entirely correct. My 1980 turbo bought new by my parents has snowflakes.

  • @JoeTheCheapskate
    @JoeTheCheapskate Před rokem +1

    That CB is great. 'Snowman to Bandit, look out for that Smokey Buford T Justice'

  • @Chris-qv5mc
    @Chris-qv5mc Před 28 dny +1

    Sweet ride and great video! I bought a clapped out 80 Z28 when I was 18 that was an old street strip car with a 4:10 posi. Had a B&M shifter that I didn’t know was on its last legs. Was going through the gears hard one final time and hit park at warp speed. Car a did a 180 and stalled out. I figured I grenaded my t-350 but when I restarted the car I felt it grab drive. Drove to work and did my shift and expected a big red puddle when I clocked out. WOULD YOU BELIEVE IT DIDNT LEAK A DROP?? The t-350 gets my vote for best transmission ever after that lol. Sorry for rambling just wanted to share my ratchet shifter cautionary tale 🤣

    • @corytaylorbuilds2566
      @corytaylorbuilds2566  Před 28 dny +1

      @Chris-qv5mc I love hearing story's like that! I used to own a 1979 all black trans am with the 403 olds and a th350, that car had 2.43 rear gears so it was a great cruiser. I used to take it to the drag strip for fun. One day during a test run I accidentally popped it into neutral instead of 3rd at full throttle, and since they didn't have rev limiters back then, I watched the tach hit 10k before I had time to react 😅 fully expecting to need a new engine, I was extremely surprised to drive away with out so much as a lifter tick from that 403. Still to this day one of my favorite engines!

  • @normanalvarez5751
    @normanalvarez5751 Před rokem +1

    I had an 81 wish I would have kept it. I just subscribed thank you

  • @hammersgarage
    @hammersgarage Před rokem +1

    Love me a Trans Am!

  • @chevylandt.v
    @chevylandt.v Před rokem

    Such a cool car. Always wanted one.

  • @kevinbarrett9615
    @kevinbarrett9615 Před rokem +3

    Brave man to take this on, not exactly in the collectable sweet spot but the fact you got the engine to run is impressive.

  • @roseb4453
    @roseb4453 Před 4 měsíci +1

    You are a very courageous man…Be careful bro

  • @friguy4444
    @friguy4444 Před rokem +1

    Great stuff! Fun to see work on the old Camero from my very young days. I've NEVER seen a turbo set up like that one I must say! Weird but as you said 50% of something is better than 100% of nothing. LOL. Thanks good job! Oh remember when starting anything with a Carb and not Fuel Injection you need to give it some throttle while turning it over. SOmetimes a lot and other times not so much. (Those old gals had personality lol.). Just thought I'd remind ya!

    • @googleusergp
      @googleusergp Před rokem +1

      This is a Firebird, not a “Camero”. GM did build a CAMARO though.

  • @bmxbobby1
    @bmxbobby1 Před rokem +2

    Dang that engine runs smooth

  • @DoesItTho
    @DoesItTho Před rokem +1

    Nice score!!

  • @Garagem80s
    @Garagem80s Před rokem +3

    cool, you have to fix this car!

  • @bobbydixon257
    @bobbydixon257 Před 9 měsíci

    What a beauty💙

  • @jessekauffman3336
    @jessekauffman3336 Před rokem

    Sweet ride

  • @MrFilmScorer
    @MrFilmScorer Před 11 měsíci +1

    Sounds like the brake booster may need to be replaced. That "Shhhh" sound usually means the diaphram is leaking. Brakes probably just need a good bleeding. I have an '81 Turbo Trans Am. I'm guessing someone has been taking care of that engine in recent years even if they didn't drive it. Maybe they poured enough fuel in the tank to run it a bit each year until the fuel ran out. Lucky they didn't leave gas in the tank or it would have rusted. Good luck with it. It will be really nice if given a little TLC.

  • @algray1195
    @algray1195 Před 11 měsíci +2

    18 years, that gas HAS to be turpentine by now!

  • @ClassicGBodyGarage
    @ClassicGBodyGarage Před rokem +3

    VGG has so much influence on you. Pretty cool! Keep it up.

  • @pressloh
    @pressloh Před rokem +1

    Cool

  • @user-ev4pb9xj7e
    @user-ev4pb9xj7e Před 4 měsíci

    Actually that ‘80 Trans Am has held up better that that newer dodge truck😂😂😂😂😂

  • @aumetalmental8403
    @aumetalmental8403 Před rokem +3

    I'd check the engine for displacement. I'm a guy from back in the day. We would never pull a crappy smog engine and replace with another one. That could be a better find than you think. Especially being a reman.🤔

    • @googleusergp
      @googleusergp Před rokem +1

      Looks like a standard rebuilt 301 turbo V8.

    • @aumetalmental8403
      @aumetalmental8403 Před rokem

      @@googleusergp that would have been a waste of time swap/rebuild then 🤔

    • @googleusergp
      @googleusergp Před rokem +1

      @@aumetalmental8403 I'd agree. I'm wondering if the prior owner owned a few cars, one a 1980 non-turbo, and one a turbo. It has the turbo hood, and we'd just need to verify that the 5th VIN digit on the dash is a "T" and not a "W". The "T" means turbo 301 V8 and the "W" means non-turbo 301 V8.

  • @tomcherry7029
    @tomcherry7029 Před 8 měsíci +1

    The car has been painted , the Rear spoiler would have Turbo Trans am on it not just Trans am.

  • @valentinrobert1192
    @valentinrobert1192 Před rokem

    Look not bad shape it being off
    The road for 18 years needs lot body work and interior too but it worth it ill change the paint color
    2 tone dark gray with light gray with the eagle on the hood with gray interior that looks awesome

  • @JUDGERAMBO
    @JUDGERAMBO Před rokem

    Got potential.

  • @tijuanabrassman
    @tijuanabrassman Před 3 měsíci

    Couldn’t have said it better myself!!
    This guy is no Derek Beri but he does have a sweet sounding turbo 301
    STOP TALKING LIKE DEREK!!

  • @dutchylt
    @dutchylt Před 3 měsíci

    “Don’t know where the oil dipstick is” literally I’m the same shot as the trans dipstick. It’s behind the back of the turbo and carb. Basically 3 inches away from the trans dipstick.

  • @gman7669
    @gman7669 Před 11 měsíci

    Good job my brother!

  • @Sheisthedevilyouknowwho-ft9we
    @Sheisthedevilyouknowwho-ft9we Před 11 měsíci +1

    Mine also had the extra aerodynamics package behind the left rear tire! What are the odds!

  • @jerrylewis2423
    @jerrylewis2423 Před rokem +3

    Damn a lot of shit talkers great video man

  • @Raptor3388
    @Raptor3388 Před 4 měsíci

    If the VIN from that registration doc is the one from that car, it's not a Turbo Trans Am but a N/A 301 Trans Am. It's very odd someone would swap a Turbo engine in one of these as they were a bit problematic.

  • @friguy4444
    @friguy4444 Před rokem +1

    Wow. I can't believe you put fuel in the tank lol. But hey it's your car. That rust will just burn right through those ancient cavities right? LOL. Rock on Bro! Okay I just watched the rest of the video and you're going to sell it?? Well as I said "It's your car". But I sure don't get it. Thanks for the video and I'm sad to say goodbye to the T/A. I guess I don't have any real reason to come back and check out the progress so take care!

    • @corytaylorbuilds2566
      @corytaylorbuilds2566  Před rokem +1

      If I weren't to sell it, what would you like to see me do with it? My plan was to bring it back to life and sell it to somebody else to enjoy, but I'm open to suggestions!

    • @arttu5149
      @arttu5149 Před rokem

      @@corytaylorbuilds2566 Well, man I own '80 T/A which is by the way pretty much same color and it's about 4000 units later buld according to the VIN (124038) here in Finland. It was a n/a 301cid V8 car, but I've installed '95 LT-1 drivetrain in it plus 3.43:1 gears and this thing goes! So, it would be entertaining to see some power mods to it. Turbo 350 maybe? ;) Or smog era 455 plus turbo?

  • @Jason-pq5vg
    @Jason-pq5vg Před 3 měsíci

    How can I find one of these? When I was in highschool and college I had a 79TA with a 403 WS6 atlantis blue and I would give anything to find one I can get back on the road again. I don't know where to look

  • @douglasater
    @douglasater Před rokem

    I enjoyed the video. please continue to fix her up....change all the fluids...new tires...buff the old paint...and install the old gauges. oh yeah and definately get the cb radio installed and working! east bound to town!!!! lol
    ps...what did u pay 4 her???

  • @user-rv3cm7hv3l
    @user-rv3cm7hv3l Před rokem

    Hi Cory, what did they use to plug the hole in the heads where the pollution pump tubes went into? I have a 80 TA non turbo. Would I have to add a vent on the left valve cover? I'd like to eliminate all that pollution crap. thanks

    • @googleusergp
      @googleusergp Před rokem

      On the Turbo 301, that curved tube he found in the trunk would go from the valve cover up to the breather element which is clipped into the air cleaner.

    • @googleusergp
      @googleusergp Před 11 měsíci

      I believe it was. All part of the A.I.R. system.

    • @user-rv3cm7hv3l
      @user-rv3cm7hv3l Před 11 měsíci

      @@googleusergpThanks for the reply but that isn't what i was referring to. The front face of the cylinder heads have a hole that a tube connects to and goes to the pollution pump. I want to eliminate that and plug the holes in the heads.

    • @user-rv3cm7hv3l
      @user-rv3cm7hv3l Před 11 měsíci

      @@user-ex5fx5jj7zThank you. You are right.

    • @googleusergp
      @googleusergp Před 11 měsíci

      @@user-rv3cm7hv3l Why I don't know. LOL. It's not going to make it run "faster". LOL.

  • @MrJaybody-vd6eb
    @MrJaybody-vd6eb Před rokem +2

    Is this a "catch & release" type deal? Would you be selling it after you get it up & goin'?

  • @AdamCole0112
    @AdamCole0112 Před rokem +2

    Maybe drop the hand thing there hipster grip garage

    • @corytaylorbuilds2566
      @corytaylorbuilds2566  Před rokem +1

      I've done the hand thing for very, very many years, I do it in person while I talk. It will not be going anywhere 🤣

  • @johnrussell3869
    @johnrussell3869 Před 4 měsíci

    Is it sold,are you going work on it some more?

  • @louisbattaglia8075
    @louisbattaglia8075 Před rokem +1

    What did you want for it

  • @30AndHatingIt
    @30AndHatingIt Před rokem +2

    What you need to do is fix up that XJ Cherokee parked right next to it!!!!!

  • @MrTwister360
    @MrTwister360 Před rokem +1

    somebody been watching VGG even talks like him lol

  • @dansprouse2393
    @dansprouse2393 Před rokem +1

    Body filler (not bondo) how is it original paint if it’s been filled with body filler?

  • @sbolasevich
    @sbolasevich Před rokem

    How much you asking for it?

  • @hray956
    @hray956 Před rokem

    How much are you asking for the transam

  • @Zombiie26
    @Zombiie26 Před 5 měsíci

    My bf & I got a 1980 firebird... no interior, no seats & no engine basically just the body... we wanna start working on it.. trying to look for 4.9L V8 engine

  • @user-xm2kb2es4j
    @user-xm2kb2es4j Před rokem

    How much would you sell it for

  • @louisbattaglia8075
    @louisbattaglia8075 Před rokem

    Where are you located

  • @michaeltessanne9108
    @michaeltessanne9108 Před rokem

    Do you still have it. I want it

  • @tripdad
    @tripdad Před rokem +4

    Had a black /gold 80 Turbo SE T/A Not much hp but fun to drive, especially with the t-tops off. Miss that car

    • @jamesnoble3502
      @jamesnoble3502 Před 4 měsíci +1

      That was the same car they used in Smokey & Bandit II. The production crew had to mod them with nitrous to get any kind of performance.

    • @tripdad
      @tripdad Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@jamesnoble3502 didn't know that. Cool

    • @jamesnoble3502
      @jamesnoble3502 Před 4 měsíci

      @@tripdad if you ever watch the movie or haven't in a long time, there's a scene towards the end where Bandit makes a hard left off a paved road into a desert area and you can see the front right tire is a smaller white wall tire (the factory spare?) with a rim that was hastily spray painted gold to match the rest of the car. I'm guessing they bent the original wheel doing a stunt and didn't have an extra to swap it with? Oddly enough in the first Cannonball Run movie there is a similar scene during the beginning chase with the Lamborghini with a 1980 Turbo Trans Am police car with a non-matching front tire and wheel skidding off the road

    • @tripdad
      @tripdad Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@jamesnoble3502 I've never watched the second one. Guess I'll have to now LOL. It's funny because when I bought my car in 87 one of the wheels was a mismatch to the others. Three of the wheels had the beauty ring and the fourth one did not

    • @jamesnoble3502
      @jamesnoble3502 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@tripdad the sequel is a huge let down. The script sucks, Burt seems bored, it's got no momentum, there are plot holes and logic loops galore, it's obvious everyone in the cast is just picking up a paycheck. Jackie Gleason is really the only good part of the movie. That and the black '80 Turbo Trans Am which was brand new when that movie came out.

  • @Backyardmechanicbywilliam

    Sorry dude did not realize you just picked up the car

  • @classiccarfinder
    @classiccarfinder Před 6 měsíci

    How much is that car worth in that conditikn ?

  • @spenceengland1915
    @spenceengland1915 Před rokem +1

    "Runs pretty good"! Except when you're drowning it with fuel lolol. Goof😊

  • @user-cy2xf8ke2l
    @user-cy2xf8ke2l Před měsícem

    Agreed. Watched one minute. Don’t be Derek.

  • @jaimesalinas5822
    @jaimesalinas5822 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Why are so many people copying vice grip garage's style of videos now literaly every other video that pops up now is trying to do the same thing

  • @jaynewson6362
    @jaynewson6362 Před rokem +2

    Original paint on top of all that filler?

    • @corytaylorbuilds2566
      @corytaylorbuilds2566  Před rokem +2

      Original paint everywhere except the filler areas 🤣 I forgot to mention you can see the lines where they repainted the lower quarters/filler areas

    • @jaynewson6362
      @jaynewson6362 Před rokem +2

      @@corytaylorbuilds2566 😂 Good job saving another second gen! 👍

  • @mattb4338
    @mattb4338 Před rokem

    Those gauges are from a second gen camaro

  • @frankartale1026
    @frankartale1026 Před 4 měsíci

    Not all original paint i see many repairs through my phone screen

  • @macinfloydvolk
    @macinfloydvolk Před rokem +4

    you are NOT Dereck from Vice Grip Garage ... stop being a copycat. We already have a VGG ... be YOURSELF! otherwise good video albeit a tad annoying....

  • @richdetlaff-5983
    @richdetlaff-5983 Před rokem

    I really don't think your copying derek vgg .....anyhoo that wiring on dash sucks ..until u get wiring cleaned up.... maybe not leave a battery in it hooked up might burn up wiring ?????????? It a good solid car as far as trans am go....

  • @iki911
    @iki911 Před rokem +4

    Sitting 18 years? No way the tank is not rotted out . Cool car. Just be your self. I didn't like the acting

    • @corytaylorbuilds2566
      @corytaylorbuilds2566  Před rokem

      The tank was completely dry, so I think that played a part in why it wasn't rotten! Although after the video, I have noticed some discoloration in thw fuel going to the carb. So maybe there will be another video dropping and cleaning the tank...

  • @MarvinHartmann452
    @MarvinHartmann452 Před 6 měsíci

    A friend had one, but it was white, these things were slow, like really slow.

  • @Blue04Z71
    @Blue04Z71 Před rokem +1

    Want to sell that shaker? Lol

    • @corytaylorbuilds2566
      @corytaylorbuilds2566  Před rokem +1

      I don't have anything to use it for!

    • @Blue04Z71
      @Blue04Z71 Před rokem

      @@corytaylorbuilds2566 how much? I need a shaker for my wall hanging hood!

  • @paulcowie1363
    @paulcowie1363 Před rokem +6

    Please stop copying Derek and do your own thing, then I will come back and see if it is worth watching.

    • @amiles-mo5mc
      @amiles-mo5mc Před rokem +2

      Starting a vehicle been sat or abandoned, forgot he trademarked that, junkyard digs, thunderhead289, polebarn garage and golden rust or bust do something at least similar and I don't see you going after them. Probably because this is a smaller channel.

    • @nathan40307
      @nathan40307 Před rokem +1

      ​@@amiles-mo5mcNo. It's not the theme of revivals, it's the word for word copying Derek.

    • @paulcowie1363
      @paulcowie1363 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@amiles-mo5mc I enjoy watching all resurrection, just not someone directly copying Derek B! Simple.

  • @joshup1275
    @joshup1275 Před 5 měsíci

    What ever happened to this ta

  • @daniel2064
    @daniel2064 Před měsícem

    its not a good car ...prone to rust and the engine is so dated (my honda 1.5 makes 205hp stock). But I like the ride and Tinted T tops, perfect for a rainy city like Vancouver. As a daily driver it cannot compare to my Honda 1.5T...response, fuel mileage etec. As a orginal Trans AM I cannot enjoy worrying about dings and dents, bad weather and parking.. Sell the orginal and buy a survivor, junk the engine and update the car so you can enjoy it.

  • @bobbydixon257
    @bobbydixon257 Před 9 měsíci

    Camaro gauges...

  • @Backyardmechanicbywilliam

    Biggest lie you ever told the grass was still green under the car has not been setting that long

    • @corytaylorbuilds2566
      @corytaylorbuilds2566  Před rokem +5

      In the beggining of the video, I say that we picked the car up from where it sat and dropped it off in that spot, since we couldn't work on it where it sat!

    • @tonymegapowers2776
      @tonymegapowers2776 Před 2 měsíci

      Pay attn before u comment

  • @BrianJohnson-lh2ek
    @BrianJohnson-lh2ek Před 11 měsíci +1

    There's only one VGG.

  • @whitaker2107
    @whitaker2107 Před 10 měsíci

    that is not original paint

  • @designsinorbit
    @designsinorbit Před 10 měsíci

    Ummm...nope

  • @apocolypse11
    @apocolypse11 Před měsícem

    20minutes before he actually gets to the point. Next time show us your breakfast n washing clothes n paying your monthly bills.

  • @KtothG
    @KtothG Před 5 měsíci

    VGG clone

  • @davephillips3790
    @davephillips3790 Před 6 měsíci

    Omg what a turd. Runs good, just don’t touch the idol lol . The door is a different color ??? No shiz Sherlock , it’s been replaced from the wreck it was in. Who would start that car with 20 yr old gas in it? And YHEN check coolant lol. I couldn’t exit off this video fast enough. Rocket scientist

  • @notoriousbigdog
    @notoriousbigdog Před rokem +2

    😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 trying be like Derek from vice grip garage

  • @rbarker4426
    @rbarker4426 Před 2 měsíci

    Some people don't have the time the money or the no how to fix it worth a dam. He don't want to break off anything more than he chue😂😂😂😂😂 I've never seen Derek repair a rusty car either. Pull the engine and Trans mount it on a shopping cart🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @reincarnated95
    @reincarnated95 Před měsícem

    Awesome car, (I had an 80 6.6 in Silver) awesome content; but stop copying the dude from VGG. (Shaker hood wasn’t a 5 liter.)👍🏼

    • @corytaylorbuilds2566
      @corytaylorbuilds2566  Před měsícem

      Unfortunately, what many people view as copying is just how I act normally. I've revived very many cars before vgg, however seeing the popularity of those videos made me want to start recording my own ventures. I'm very glad you enjoyed the video! My old 6.6 TA had a shaker, one of my favorite cars.