New to the F-body world

**FloridaPowerHitter** · 03-04-2006, 09:04 PM

i've sold the 5.0 and wanting a LS1..
Anyways
iam new to this..
i was wondering? in the 97-02 LS1's
WS6 Ram Air vs SS Ram Air (6Spd)
what better on Power and performance level between them 2?

same with the Z28 and the tran am??
power and Performance??

whats the different in HP in the SS and Z28?

**Wayah-bird** · 03-05-2006, 06:00 AM

Welcome! You basically have it all correct. Z28 & Trans Am the same HP, and SS & WS6 the same HP. Just a preference for you on the looks. Both wonderful beasts. There was a slight 5 HP increase for 2001 & 2002 models. There also was shock mod for the same models. I find my T/A actually rides better than my old Formula but most folks don't give a hoot about ride except our girlfriends/wives. One negative that just doesn't seem to go away is the pop-up headlights. They all seem to break at some point, and unless you can do it yourself, it is rather expensive. If you don't drive much at night they will last a LONG time though. Good luck w/everything!
In answer to your question,forgot to add that there is 15 HP difference between T/A & WS6, 310 vs 325 for '01-'02 models.

**PontiacFan** · 03-05-2006, 09:09 AM

LS1 F-Body is the 98-02 models
WS6/Firehawk are more comparable to the SS
Std T/A is comparable to the Z28
M6 better for spirited driving like autocross, SOLO II.
A4 better for consistent straight line performance.

**0rion** · 03-06-2006, 10:15 PM

Formula >*

**FloridaPowerHitter** · 03-06-2006, 10:34 PM

i see..thanks everone..
one more thing...
can someone Decode this...Vin#
2G2FV22G8Y2134836

**1 badblack transam 01** · 03-07-2006, 04:57 PM

The carfaz free report said this:

VIN- 2G2FV22G8Y2134836
Year/Make/Model:- 2000 PONTIAC FIREBIRD FORMULA/TRANS AM
Body Style:- HATCHBACK 2 DR
Engine Type:- 5.7L V8 MFI OHV ALUM
Manufactured In:- CANADA
Search Results:- 27 records found in our database

**jbb6811** · 03-07-2006, 06:07 PM

if you can get the m6 i think it is better all around. plus the 1st and 2nd gears are great! third is trickie but by third you will have killed most any thing!
and 98-00 around 300-310hp and 01-02 around 325hp. good hunting! oh try looking on automart or autotrader.com brandon

**ShaneS** · 03-10-2006, 05:05 AM

You need a modded 2002 WS6...

Power wise, all the cars you mentioned will be very close when stock. You *could* get some SLP options on the SS though (mostly handling I think, and a few small hp mods).