WS7 Complete List

[6speedTAthistime]

As stated below a WS7 is a Regular TA Converted to WS6. But what all is converted?
Here is the compiled list of what i have seen thats different.
-->Shifter
-->Hood
-->17" Wheels with 275 series tires
-->Taller Airbox
-->SLP Exhaust(headers and catback or just catback?)
-->Shocks and springs

I've heard a while ago there was an oil cooler?
Is there anything else that i'm missing?


There were an assload of regular T.A.'s converted to WS6 (I think roughly a third in 02) the last couple of years. Thousands more than the 3rd gens. So yes, there are a lot of WS6's running around. A WS7 is a regular TA that started life as just that, a regular T.A. and was converted by the owner to look like the WS6; ie hood, air box, wheels, and exhaust. They even made a badge for it. Just as good as a WS6 but costing thousands less since the WS6 package was an extra 3k+ on the sticker for what is mostly appearance.

[9T8W66]

WS7 is just a Nickname that was given to WS6 clones as you said.

The real WS6 Pkg consisted of
17" wheels w/275/40/17 Eagles (`96-97 GSC's `98-`02 F1's)
stiffer springs (1LE from `96-`00)
32mm front swaybar
powersteering cooler
Ram Air Hood w/Taller Airbox
Slightly better flowing Catback (Muffler Only all pipe sizes are same as base V8 cars)
Oh yeah and a WS6 badge.

[speedracer25f]

How much taller is the airbox? Is it worth finding one or can I just mod the one that I have?

[BlackLT1Z28]

I thought a 'WS7' was the name given to a TA that was converted to a fully functional ram air car with an open filter that took in air directly from the hood. Generally, the hood is aftermarket and is designed to flow air better than the stock ram air hood. Most people get their hoods from Suncoast Creations from what I hear.

http://www.geocities.com/shanonw76/EngineClose.JPG

[bgable]

also WS6 had 3.23 gears which most normal Ta's didnt have....

[9T8W66]

also WS6 had 3.23 gears which most normal Ta's didnt have....
That is not part of the package (extra cost option) but was mandatory on Automatic equipped WS6's.

[clg82]

This may be what your talking about, i converted my regular TA to a ws6, here is what mine looks like.......in the signature is what i have done so far......

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/clg82/MVC-219F.jpg

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/clg82/MVC-216F.jpg

[qwk93ta]

How much taller is the airbox? Is it worth finding one or can I just mod the one that I have?

See the attached link to my WS6 engine photo....

http://s229.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/qwk93ta/?action=view&current=2007_1027Image0048.jpg

[6speedTAthistime]

Isn't there also a difference in the Front Sway bar?
32mm on WS6/SS/1LE and 30mm on TA/Z28/Formula

[GULLETT17]

I thought a 'WS7' was the name given to a TA that was converted to a fully functional ram air car with an open filter that took in air directly from the hood. Generally, the hood is aftermarket and is designed to flow air better than the stock ram air hood. Most people get their hoods from Suncoast Creations from what I hear.

http://www.geocities.com/shanonw76/EngineClose.JPG
:werd: to me the concept of callin your trans am a ws7 is that its modded to top a stock ws6 in some way, whether you start with a base ta or a ws6. this could mean, compaired to a stock ws6, better flowing induction/hood, larger/wider wheels, suspension upgrades, the list could go on and on. btw, imo the suncoast hood is looks cheap compaired to a oem ram air. it is not very good replica.

[DIRTY JERZY]

M6 WS6 Cars got 342 gears

[QKSLVR99]

WS6 WS7 whats the difference all that stuff that makes them different from one another your going to change out anyways with the exception of the hood and lower air box

90% of all regular TAs made that are out there are modded WAY better then any stock WS6 and you end up saving money in the long run for more mods

[GULLETT17]

WS6 WS7 whats the difference all that stuff that makes them different from one another your going to change out anyways with the exception of the hood and lower air box

90% of all regular TAs made that are out there are modded WAY better then any stock WS6 and you end up saving money in the long run for more mods
:iagree:

[JohnnyBs98WS6Rag]

M6 WS6 Cars got 342 gears

ALL M6 f-bods got 3:42 gears. Nothing unique about the rear gear in a M6 WS6.

[JohnnyBs98WS6Rag]

That is not part of the package (extra cost option) but was mandatory on Automatic equipped WS6's.

Yes, the A4 cars had 2.73 gears standard, 3.23s were optional. This was a mandatory option (not free) on A4 WS6s.

[JohnnyBs98WS6Rag]

I thought a 'WS7' was the name given to a TA that was converted to a fully functional ram air car with an open filter that took in air directly from the hood. Generally, the hood is aftermarket and is designed to flow air better than the stock ram air hood. Most people get their hoods from Suncoast Creations from what I hear.

http://www.geocities.com/shanonw76/EngineClose.JPG

"WS7" doesn't have anything to do w/ how you plumbed your aftermarket air intake system to your hood. It is merely a respectful way to badge your car as a clone of a WS6. What you do under the hood or suspension is up to the owner.

[Vertiviper]

As stated below a WS7 is a Regular TA Converted to WS6. But what all is converted?
Here is the compiled list of what i have seen thats different.
-->Shifter
-->Hood
-->17" Wheels with 275 series tires
-->Taller Airbox
-->SLP Exhaust(headers and catback or just catback?)
-->Shocks and springs

I've heard a while ago there was an oil cooler?
Is there anything else that i'm missing?

I'm sure you know, but do urself a favor and 1-up all the stock "performance" parts that came with the WS6. No point in spending a lot of money only to bring your car up to par...you wanna HOLE IN ONE dat sheez!

[SandmanWs7]

"WS7" doesn't have anything to do w/ how you plumbed your aftermarket air intake system to your hood. It is merely a respectful way to badge your car as a clone of a WS6. What you do under the hood or suspension is up to the owner.

:werd: Here is my TA ws7 Its got the hood and the wheels but it has a ws7 badge.
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m309/ljasso22/my%20car/100_2104.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m309/ljasso22/my%20car/100_1771.jpg

[hurraquio]

I thought a 'WS7' was the name given to a TA that was converted to a fully functional ram air car with an open filter that took in air directly from the hood. Generally, the hood is aftermarket and is designed to flow air better than the stock ram air hood. Most people get their hoods from Suncoast Creations from what I hear.

http://www.geocities.com/shanonw76/EngineClose.JPG

where did you get that airbox?

[JoshieDoom]

Suncoast sells them. Its a kit with their hood. I cant wait till taxtime... I want a OEM ram air hood.. Suncoast is damn fine but I hate the way it rubs on the lid and the poor grill manufacture.

[hurraquio]

Suncoast sells them. Its a kit with their hood. I cant wait till taxtime... I want a OEM ram air hood.. Suncoast is damn fine but I hate the way it rubs on the lid and the poor grill manufacture.

how much does an OEM hood runs for? where could I find one? GM wants my vin number to confirm it was a WS6 but I like the ws9 but i dont know about fiberglass.

[9T8W66]

OEM hoods were running for about $1500 last I saw
BTW they are also Fiberglass.

[chuckie669]

The guy at the dealership I spoke with told me that it's actually a kevlar resin, not fiberglass hood.

[QtrWhore]

i have a SuperHawk hood on my formula M6 car..i love it , fits great w/ out rubbing anthing..cost me $600 plus shipping but i love it..

[6speedTAthistime]

i have a SuperHawk hood on my formula M6 car..i love it , fits great w/ out rubbing anthing..cost me $600 plus shipping but i love it..

Pictures?

[scotthd]

my hood is aftermarket and fits just fine look at the pic on my profile.. I added the taller air box had to order it through the dealership.. but the lid added more than the air box in my opinion at least i felt a bit mor on the low end..

[afattitude]

+1 love the oem Ram air hood

[afattitude]

looks excellent

[shadowsnkx]

whats the cost of the taller airbox? price?

[scotthd]

I cant remember I think it was bout 85.00 somewhere in that ballpark

[GULLETT17]

whats the cost of the taller airbox? price?
i wouldnt even mess with gettin a taller airbox, just go ahead and go with volant if your goin functional ram air.

[SandmanWs7]

i wouldnt even mess with gettin a taller airbox, just go ahead and go with volant if your goin functional ram air.

Taller box = $90-$100

Volant=$250+

[GULLETT17]

Taller box = $90-$100

Volant=$250+
oh i know. . . im just sayin. . . i dont know the specs on it but imo a taller box isnt worth buyin. you might as well put something on there thats gonna give you worth while gains.