Is the 2001 model LS1 transam a good year?

**TA01** · 06-08-2006, 05:17 PM

I just bought a 2001 Pontiac Transam automatic car. Is this a good year for the LS1 engine and does it have as much top end power as the 98-00 LS1 cars. I read that the cam on the 2001-2002 LS1 engines were smaller than the 98-00 cams. Is the 98-00 cam a lot better than my cam. Also, what are the average dyno numbers for a 2001 LS1 automatic car. My car is bone stock with 3.23 gears. What does a car like mine normally run in the 1/4 at the track. Thanks

**Mr. Luos** · 06-08-2006, 05:24 PM

Cam difference is VERY minimal.
You have the LS6 intake, the 98-00 cars didn't.
13.5 (give or take)
285-295 stock at the wheels.

**chiws6** · 06-09-2006, 09:21 AM

u made the right choice!!!!!

**1BADZ** · 06-09-2006, 09:23 AM

true story

**Corona-Extra** · 06-09-2006, 09:38 AM

Ratdaddy07 · 06-09-2006, 10:03 AM

Oh yeah, my T/A is 01 and pewter and I honestly can't think of a car I would trade it for. My wife put the bird from the 79-80 T/A's on the hood for me, tri-color dark charcoal, light charcoal to silver. Came out sweet as hell. It isn't for everyone but I still have some good memories of the 80's and cruesing with the T-tops off and REO speedwagon jamming is good SHHHHHHH....

Ratdaddy07 · 06-09-2006, 10:04 AM

Oh and mine is a six speed and I do like banging through the gears but it sure seems to be easier and cheaper to get an auto down the track quick.

**2001BlueRamAirTA** · 06-10-2006, 07:07 AM

i bought a 2001 ram air, and its is awesome. i raced some new mustang GTs that is funny how slow they are. But i have a question, does anyone know about how much more the TAs are with the ls6 in them? I ordered the LS1 to LS6 conversion and would like to know if anyone has done it and how did it turn out?

**VaderZ** · 06-10-2006, 10:35 AM

Good buy!

**JimmyGTO** · 06-10-2006, 11:24 AM

I had a 2001 Trans Am WS6 black A4 before it was wrecked a couple of years ago. I had taken it to charlotte, nc to have it dynoed, the numbers were 297/309. Now I am looking at a 99 WS6 M6 with 1700 miles on the clock for 17k.

**INMY01TA** · 06-11-2006, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by 2001BlueRamAirTA

i bought a 2001 ram air, and its is awesome. i raced some new mustang GTs that is funny how slow they are. But i have a question, does anyone know about how much more the TAs are with the ls6 in them? I ordered the LS1 to LS6 conversion and would like to know if anyone has done it and how did it turn out?

TAs didn't come with an LS6.

**2001BlueRamAirTA** · 06-11-2006, 02:13 PM

i know they dont come with a LS6 im putting the coversion on my LS1 to make it a LS6 so i was wondering if that has ever been done and if so how did it turn out?