Cars > Challenges > “GhostRider” Vs “The Bandit”
1989 Chevrolet Beretta Euro GTU
“GhostRider”
1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SE
“The Bandit”
Head to Head
About “GhostRider”
**I am in drastic need of an update!**
A LOT has been done to the car in the last year or so. I really need to update my page. Please enjoy what I currently have posted, but come on back to see the updated, more inclusive page soon!
I bought the car on the cheap over 4 years ago and have been fixing her up ever since. Originally purchased with a mere 67,000 miles, she now has only 123,000!!
The car is not only a daily driver, but my Auto Cross and Rally Cross car as well. It actually performs very well as a Rally Cross car and took second place in the Rocky Mountain Divisional Rally Cross in 2006. Since then I have been Autoo Crossing it mostly, trying to work on that perfect line...
There were a few thousand Berettas made for the European countries with different headlights, tail lights, side mirrors and more. This car is the most complete European conversion of a Beretta outside of the European countries.
This car has been practically rebuilt! Only a few more things remain to be replaced / upgraded and it will be a "new" car! Once the engine dies, if ever... I will swap in a 3.1L crate engine for a bit more power. I hope ot have the car at its 25 year mark as then I can get classic plates for her. this car has been a part of me for a while now... and will continue to be my baby for many years to come.
About “The Bandit”
I purchased my Special Edition "Bandit" Trans Am in May of '06 by being in the right place at the right time.
I was getting ready to head out to Boise, Idaho for my niece's First Communion on Thursday morning and just before turning in for the night, I thought I would see what was new on eBay. Well how about that, a '78 Black Special Edition appeared. After I read through the info on the car, and looked at the pictures, I scrolled back to the top only to find that the car was, you guessed it, in BOISE. Well, I sent the seller my cell number and asked him to call me the next day when I arrived in Boise. Well, long story short, I saw the car, drove it, looked at the paperwork, and yep, bought it right off the lot.
Specs for “GhostRider”
1989 Chevrolet Beretta
2.8L V6 engine
3-speed auto transmission
120 Horse Power (or more?)
Most complete Euro conversion outside of the European states!
Extras:
- 3M clear bra application
- 136 DB air horn
- Sirius radio
- Trimmed antenna
- Tinted windows
- Keyless entry
- Remote start
- Sony CD player
- Infinity dash speakers
- Boston Accoustics rear speakers
- Race modified E-brake
Specs for “The Bandit”
VIN: 2W87K8L128280
CAR NUMBER 103 OF A TOTAL OF 210 PRODUCED AND ONE OF ONLY 23 KNOWN TO REMAIN
CAR WAS ASSEMBLED IN VAN NUYS, CA AND HAS BEEN GARAGE KEPT ALL OF IT’S LIFE.
280 REAR WHEEL HP AT 3600 RPM
390 FT/LBS TORQUE AT 2200 RPM
4.351 x 3.385 BORE/STROKE
8.5:1 COMPRESSION RATIO
EST’D TOP SPEED – 135 MPH
EST’D 1/4 MILE TIME – LOW 14’s.
Factory Options for “GhostRider”
Base model to GTU conversion
- Full GTU body kit
- Power windows
- Power locks
- Remote trunk release
- GTZ interior upgrades
- GTZ seats with inflatable lumbar support
- GTZ Leather wrapped steering wheel
- 60/40 split folding seat
- Solid front grille
- Z26 style turn signals and fog lights
- Trunk mounted cargo net
- Beretta windshield logo
Factory Options for “The Bandit”
EXTERIOR: FACTORY ORIGINAL CODE 19 STARLITE BLACK PAINT
INTERIOR: FACTORY ORIGINAL CODE 19N BLACK DOESKIN VINYL
Y84 SPECIAL EDITION PACKAGE WITH GOLD PIN-STRIPPING, GOLD GERMAN GOTHIC LETTERING, BLACK-DARK GOLD-MATTE GOLD DECALS, GOLD ENGINE TURNED DASH, GOLD FORMULA STEERING WHEEL, GOLD TRIMMED HEADLIGHT GRILLES, 15x8 GOLD SNOWFLAKE WHEELS WITH P225/65R15 GOODYEAR EAGLE GT II TIRES, AND FISHER T-TOPS.
WS6 PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION
A/C (COMPRESSOR REMOVED)
POWER WINDOWS
14:1 VARIABLE RATIO POWER STEERING
DISC FRONT BRAKES
KENWOOD 200 WATT AM/FM/CD WITH KENWOOD REAR DECK SPEAKERS
MIDLAND CB RADIO
Mods for “GhostRider”
Engine:
- Polished and painted intake plenum and valve cover
- Styluss Automotive cold air intake
- Fast Forward Performance under drive pulley
- Fast Forward Performance billet dogbone engine mount
- Magnaflow high flow cat
- Magnaflow high flow muffler
- Custom down pipe
- Custom 2 1/4" mandrel bent exhaust
- Full AC system removal
- GM Factory AC delete pulley
- Throttle body bypass on coolant line
- Best believe that engine is clean
Interior:
- Fully custom black interior swap:
GTZ leather wrapped black steering wheel
- '92 Seatbelt swap
- Custom coin tray
- Custom mounted Cig lighter
- Custom mount trunk release
Exterior:
- Most complete European Moch exterior
Euro headlight swap
Euro fender flares
Euro side mirrors
Euro tail lights
- City lights in headlights
- Z26 fog lights w/o diffusers
- Clear Z26 style turn signals
- Clear side markers
- Z34 hood louvers
- Solar Wing
Suspension & Tires
- KYB struts
- Koni shocks
- Eibach lowering springs with 1" drop
- Full Energy Suspension poly front bushings
- GM strut brace
- GM radiator to strut braces
- GM lower sub frame brace
- Addco rear sway bar
- GM internal rear brace
- MRZ Performance shock tower brace
- Daily wheel: 18" Quantum Tek wheels in Black
- Daily tire: Barium Barvarius tires
- Race wheel: MB Motoring 15x6.5
- Race tire: Falken Ziex ZE-512 @ 205/60R-15
Mods for “The Bandit”
ENGINE: L80 403 C.I. V-8 WITH ISKY 256 SUPER CAM, 692 HYDRAULIC LIFTERS & BADGER PISTONS
CARBURETOR: 4-BARREL ROCHESTER QUADRAJET WITH ROCHESTER INTAKE
HEADS: 1972 OLDS 350 5-ANGLE PORT, POLISHED & MILLED
TRANSMISSION: GM TH350 HYDRAMATIC 3-SPEED AUTOMATIC WITH SHIFT KIT
TORQUE CONVERTER: B&M HOLESHOT 2400 WITH 2300-2500 RPM STALL
DIFFERENTIAL: RICHMOND 3.42 GEARS WITH MOSER PRO SERIES POSI UNIT AND MOSER PRO SERIES 28 SPLINE SOLID AXLES
EXHAUST: DUAL FLOWMASTER SUPER 40 TWO CHAMBER HIGH PERFORMANCE MUFFLERS WITH STAINLESS STEEL SPLITTER EXHAUST TIPS
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| Points for GhostRider | Total Votes | Points for The Bandit |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | 13 | 41 |
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