tgp spotted sort of

Started by chi-turbo, August 26, 2010, 06:15:08 PM

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Spotted an black 90 tgp at the gas station.  It had se badges but had the tgp front end and louvers.  I had to ask the guy what it was.  Said it was a turbo but when he popped the hood there was a brandy new 3.1 minus the garrett.  How sad :icon_frown:.  Powermaster swapped for regular brakes as well.  Interior was all tgp.  The guy had no idea what he was drivin, he just knew the cluster said turbo.  Wanted a grand for it but what was IT anymore.  Good 2 c a tgp on the road still but......  Oh, the valence was in perfect condition but he would not sell me just that
1990 Turbo Grand Prix, Red w/ tan leather 111,000 miles.

1990 Turbo Grand Prix, Blk w/tan cloth   76,000

Penglii

If the garrett was gone, what was in it's place?

chi-turbo

The air filter box was there.  The motor looked completely swapped for a standard 3.1, I'm guessing they just pulled the last motor out complete.  The plenum had no turbo writing, regular crossover, no intercooler or piping.  I see him drivin local so next time I will post the vin. 
1990 Turbo Grand Prix, Red w/ tan leather 111,000 miles.

1990 Turbo Grand Prix, Blk w/tan cloth   76,000

Prospeeder

ill bet sombody who liked thier GM FWD car better yanked the engine and tossed a regular 3.1 and took everything turbo specific out
1990 TGP Chipped RU-1390 K&N
2001 Audi S4 Stage 2
1999 VW Beetle
1997 BMW 740iL