2002 Formulas

**rideon1200** · 04-07-2009, 03:22 PM

Never seen a thread dedicated to 2002 Formulas. These were some of the lowest production numbers made. There were more T/A convertibles then Formulas. I have a red Maple, one of 5 made. One was totaled(emailed by owner) and another was parted out last year. The Formula is like the redheaded stepchild. Lets see some pics, and when I figure it out I will post mine!

**Retired Cop** · 04-08-2009, 04:14 AM

I have a black 2002 with an m6. Runs like a raped ape it has a lid and fra mod thats it. I think the Formulas are rare I have only spotted 2 in South Fla. I dont know how to post a photo. The hood has some scratches otherwise it turns heads its so nice. The end of next year I want to get long tubes and a cat back. Fast car!!

**9T8W66** · 04-08-2009, 05:22 AM

Jst an FYI guys
Formula's account for about 10% of all Firebirds built from `98-02

**rideon1200** · 04-08-2009, 09:40 AM

Thanks 9T8. Well do you consider it a Firebird? In 2002 there were 9900 firebirds, 19900 T/A, 14900 WS6, 1348 special editions. 901 Formulas...... If we include all "Firebirds" it 2.8% of production. Formula is as much of a firebird as a T/A. Still, the lowest production model, and you never see them around. Also, my burnt maple is 1 of 5. Sounds like some of that Obama math at work.

Funny you say that RC, my Formula was from down there. I actually had it there for 2 months last year while I started the HVAC division in Orlando/Tampa.

nice formula 9T8, dont see too many of those!

**Retired Cop** · 04-09-2009, 03:15 AM

Would a stock Formula be just a little quicker than a stock T/A all other factors being equal?

**9T8W66** · 04-09-2009, 07:14 AM

Originally Posted by Retired Cop

Would a stock Formula be just a little quicker than a stock T/A all other factors being equal?

Theoretically yes because Formula's have a slight weight advantage.
But in the real world it's mostly a drivers race.

**2000LS1Bird** · 04-09-2009, 12:02 PM

Still waiting for pics of that orange Formula.

A rare car indeed.

**shady milkman** · 04-09-2009, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by rideon1200

Thanks 9T8. Well do you consider it a Firebird? In 2002 there were 9900 firebirds, 19900 T/A, 14900 WS6, 1348 special editions. 901 Formulas...... If we include all "Firebirds" it 2.8% of production. Formula is as much of a firebird as a T/A.

that is for 1 year..9t8 said 98-02

also a formula is more alike a firebird then a t/a..the t/a's had serveral body modifications ..the forms got a ls1 engine..thats it..with that being said..i love the formy's !

**PontiacFan** · 04-09-2009, 02:22 PM

"Burnt Maple"?!? Seriously?!?
What's the color code?
Curious, never seen that particular color before.
And there is no 'Burnt Maple' in the 2002 color code sheets.

As far as pic go, there are many free online photo hosting sites.
Webshots, Photobucket, etc., etc., ...

**shady milkman** · 04-09-2009, 02:47 PM

its red maple or w/e

**rideon1200** · 04-09-2009, 04:19 PM

Well, I will admit, I F'ed up. I just checked the 2002 sales brochure and it is "red maple metallic". I dont remember were I heard burnt maple. Anyway it is sharpe, I ll try to figure out posting pics this weekend.

**02transamce** · 04-09-2009, 04:32 PM

i really like the 93-97 formulas with the ram air hood,that would be a sweet ride with a ls1,imo

**2000LS1Bird** · 04-09-2009, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by 9T8W66

Theoretically yes because Formula's have a slight weight advantage.
But in the real world it's mostly a drivers race.

All things being equal, yes.

But I think all Formula A4s came with the 3.23 performance rear end, and most base Trans Ams came with the 2.73s (like mine

).

**shady milkman** · 04-09-2009, 06:39 PM

i dont think so..i think your referring to ws6's where the 3.23 are required.

**Big Chuk** · 04-10-2009, 02:56 AM

Mine is an 02 Formula Firehawk M6 if I saw the #s right only 167 Formula Firehawks were built in 2002. This one is Black with Ebony cloth,& T-Tops. I don't know what the breakdown is for my options, but I have been tolld the cloth is rare in the Hawks. heres a pic....

**StuntmanMike** · 04-10-2009, 03:02 AM

Originally Posted by 2000LS1Bird

All things being equal, yes.

But I think all Formula A4s came with the 3.23 performance rear end, and most base Trans Ams came with the 2.73s (like mine

).

Nope, mine has 2.73's.

I believe it was all A4 WS6's that got 3.23's.

**9T8W66** · 04-10-2009, 06:04 AM

Originally Posted by 2000LS1Bird

All things being equal, yes.

But I think all Formula A4s came with the 3.23 performance rear end, and most base Trans Ams came with the 2.73s (like mine

).

The standard gear on all Auto equipped LS1 F-bodies is 2.73 (RPO GU2)
The 3.23's (RPO GU5) were an extra cost option but were required on WS6 and SS models (but still at the extra cost).

**20Formula02** · 04-10-2009, 05:14 PM

I have a 2002 Pontiac Firebird Formula. I love that car, there are only 2 in my area, mine and a beat up blue one. Mine is the silver metallic and is fully loaded with every option. Its an auto with SLP Loudmouth I exhaust and has 17" Boyd Coddington Smoothie II's on it, 17x8 up front and 17x10 in the rear. I just got my windows tinted too to match the black of the sail panel birds. Other than that she is bone stock. I don't know what the numbers are exactly on my car like how many in that color, with these options, and all that. It would be nice to know.

**20Formula02** · 04-10-2009, 05:28 PM

Finally got some pics loaded up, here she is.....
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**Big Chuk** · 04-10-2009, 05:35 PM

looks good :thumb:

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