New to TGP

Started by NOSfearato, August 16, 2003, 06:27:39 PM

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NOSfearato

Hello all.  I'm new here.  don't have a GTP, Yet.  I'm looking right now.  I have lots of time working on cars including two turbo buicks, and other GM products.  Just a line to say hi and see who all is here in the Jacksonville Fl area.
You may drive a riced out Honda or think you got a street sleeper but sooner or later you dance with da Reaper.

turbo90gp

Not to be an ass or try to scare you or anything, but the proper term is TGP.  Many people will soon be on your behind about calling it s GTP as they are 2 completely differnt cars.  Just a forwarning!  When you do finally become a TGP owner, these boards will become very useful as the TGP is not an easy car to keep running!
Obsessed is the lazy mans word for dedication.

TGPilot

Welcome NOS!!  :drinking:

NOSfearato

Sorry for the slip........I have been working for the past 2 days straight.  As for the keeping the car running.  That will not be problem.  I work on a 87 Turbo-T for a friend I have him down to the mid 10's.  My car is a 1980 L-82 Corvette that runs in the low 11's.  I spend most of my of my off time working on race engines and the like.
You may drive a riced out Honda or think you got a street sleeper but sooner or later you dance with da Reaper.

idbeast

Welcome to the group :drinking:  :drinking:  :bag:
Jim W     AKA  Idbeast
04 Supercharged Nissan Frontier Crew Cab 4X4 in sandstone (Light Gold)!!!
Red 89 TGP (14.95 1/4 mile) Not any more...... coming with surprises in the very near future, Black 90 TGP (14.41 1/4 mile), White 90 Turbo STE (15.06 1/4 mile), and now my 2nd White 90 Turbo STE 89 Dodge Shadow ES Turbo

4PASNU

Welcome!  Lots of good info here.  Entertaining and useful!
Mike Ruckhaber
Currently own a 1990 Black TGP Stock.
Previous owner of a 1989 TGP: FFP Dogbones, K&N, KVR rotors/pads. Exhaust: 3" hi-flo cat, Dynomax 2.5" Ultra Flo mufflers. 
2000 GTP

god910

Welcome to the group, making them fast is no problem, Keeping them running is!   :oops:   Great group here.  (Except for Kenny  :wink: )
1990 Turbo Grand Prix Black Sunshine
282 5 speed, Custom Chip, 1G DSM BOV, K&N on turbo, Centerforce Clutch, Accel 8.8 Wires, no kat, straight exhaust, TB bypass (200HP), Jeff-M cro$$over ;)
Jay Warfel
Muncie, IN
2nd TGP "TestBed" 90, Black JeffM TG160 & X-over, ractive filter, 15.21 @ 90 mph
2003 Sonic Yellow Subaru Impreza WRX  Turbo XS Stage 3
Perrin GT35R, 2.5 STi Block, JDM 6 speed swap underway.
Goal: 450 AWHP, mid 11's.

NOSfearato

well like I said keeping it running will not be a problem.  I was fortunate to be stationed in San Diego for the past 3 years where the junk yards were kind to me and provided one complete TGP engine and computer, and another minus the turbo.  I also have plenty of money which always seems to help when it comes to my facination with cars and working on them.  As a matter of fact I have just found my new car here in Florida sitting here reading on the site.
You may drive a riced out Honda or think you got a street sleeper but sooner or later you dance with da Reaper.

GPChief

Welcome aboard...glad to see anouther active duty service member .  I think 4PSNU & myself are the only ones.
2004 GTP -  3.8 Blown - Only modding for MPG.
1997 GTP  - 3.8 Blown - Too many mods to list.
1996 GTP - 3.4 DOHC - Twin to my 1997.
1995 SE - soon to be a 3.8 turbo car.
1990 TSTE x 2 white cloth
1990 TSTE x 1 maroon leather
1990 TGP - 5 speed.

NOSfearato

Nice to meet you Chief.  Where are you stationed?  I'm in HS-7 at NASJAX
just picked up 2nd on last March exam and took over the IMC/Phase shop LPO billit.
You may drive a riced out Honda or think you got a street sleeper but sooner or later you dance with da Reaper.

1trucavalier

ahhhh NAS I was stationed on Mayport Naval station.  USS Vicksburg, Impervious, Gallery, and ASW Sand Diego. :>  Welcome!  TRUU!!!
hi-flow intake, straight pipe, dsm bov, 24lb inj,  polished upper intake, turbo, and frt valve cover.

GPChief

I'm a Chief Warrant Officer currently stationed @ Ft Carson Colorad with the 10th Special Forces Group.  Gettng reassigned to Italy in Nov.
2004 GTP -  3.8 Blown - Only modding for MPG.
1997 GTP  - 3.8 Blown - Too many mods to list.
1996 GTP - 3.4 DOHC - Twin to my 1997.
1995 SE - soon to be a 3.8 turbo car.
1990 TSTE x 2 white cloth
1990 TSTE x 1 maroon leather
1990 TGP - 5 speed.

4PASNU

QuoteGettng reassigned to Italy in Nov.

Where in Italy?  I was in Sigonella for over 3 years.  Hated to leave!
Mike Ruckhaber
Currently own a 1990 Black TGP Stock.
Previous owner of a 1989 TGP: FFP Dogbones, K&N, KVR rotors/pads. Exhaust: 3" hi-flo cat, Dynomax 2.5" Ultra Flo mufflers. 
2000 GTP

florida_tgp

I am in Melbourne FL, 20 miles south of cape Kennedy,
I am not sure how many other tgp'ers there are in FL.

so what car did you just find?
white Turbo STE

NOSfearato

Well.  I was stuck at NASSIG waiting on a cod flight for a week and I can say that it was not the most enjoyable stay.  I had to sleep in the terminal the whole time.  Finally made it to the Truman broke and ready to kill me a PN1.
You may drive a riced out Honda or think you got a street sleeper but sooner or later you dance with da Reaper.