MustangWorks.com : Ford Forums - View Single Post

nastyn8 · 09-05-2004, 04:38 AM

I recollect hearing that GTA stands for GT/automatic. The 390 was used in the Thunderbird, and the shock towers were moved to add more side to side room for the engine. With a 4 barrel it was rated at 320hp, but it actually came out in the GT not GTA.
Thanks

09-05-2004, 04:38 AM	#13
nastyn8 Smokes The Dope Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Eldorado, Illinois Posts: 144	First Big Block I recollect hearing that GTA stands for GT/automatic. The 390 was used in the Thunderbird, and the shock towers were moved to add more side to side room for the engine. With a 4 barrel it was rated at 320hp, but it actually came out in the GT not GTA. Thanks