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sorry to ask but I searched and cant find a clear explanation between a ws6 and a ws9. I was looking at a 1999 "ws6" but called Pontiac to verify it and they said it was a ws9 and not a ws6. i think i understand what a ws7 is but not ws9. help please!
WS6 and WS9 are Regular Production Options (RPO)
Look up RPO cause this has been covered not to long ago.
And BTW all V8 Firebirds carry the WS9 RPO.
thanks.
I searched again. I guess all ws6's have the ws9 code but not the other way around. WS9 is factory? still don't really understand difference with the two though.
The WS9 is the factory code for a formula. All Trans ams and WS6's start out as a formula. WS6 is the factory code for the performace upgrade. All Trans Ams and WS6's will have the WS9 rpo code.
Like I said this has been covered before
WS9 is the Formula conversion Pkg
W66 is the Formula Merchandise Pkg
Y82 is the Trans Am Merchandise Pkg
All the V8 cars carry the WS9 Code, To be a Formula or Trans Am it must have the coresponding code aswell.
WS9 + W66 = Formula
WS9 + Y82 = Trans Am
WS9 + W66 + WS6 = Formula WS6
WS9 + Y82 + WS6 = Trans Am WS6
god bless you...somebody sticky that shit so people stop askingQuote:
Originally Posted by 9T8W66
:sorry: i'm crotchity today :rant:
sorry to be a pain. printed and saved!!
Sounds like a PlanQuote:
Originally Posted by third_shift|studios
Stuck :)
Why would a ws6 run at best a 15.01 in a quarter mile?
needs a driver mod... :sillyme:Quote:
Originally Posted by GNICTRY
No really i dont think this is the thread for that type of question.:true:
It not the driver... but the motor does have a lifter knock and the rear grinds and it doesn't like to shift and it hesitates and doesnt like to stop acceleration.
:bravo: looks like U found your answer
I need an answer on how to stop it. We can't figure out why it is doing it.
hesitation & acceleration issues sound like the throttle position sensor. Check engine light on?
only comes on when it gets dogged and it reads low volts to the back banks o2 sensors
When i bought the car last year its radiator was dry and trans had never been flushed. I have flushed it multiple times to get it clean and not black, changed rear end fluids, just did trans filter and gasket and spark plugs, and still need to change my oil sensor. I cant figure it out. It feels like it shift 15 times and when shifting into first throws me forward...???No idea??:dunno:
this doesnt belong here.
good information :flex:
I work at Aamco and felt that before. If your still having that problem it could be a couple different things.Did the fluid smell weird (black fluid). How many miles are on itQuote:
Originally Posted by GNICTRY
WS7 WTF is that?????
Not sure if it smelled but it has 97kQuote:
Originally Posted by MiguelLS1
WS7 is a base t/a that the owner buys aftermarket parts to have the car be in essence a ws6
Thanks
What parts make a T/A a WS6? and what is the overall difference?
James
well you have suspension upgrades..shocks and a believe a larger sway bar...you have 17" rims instead of the 16....the hood and the raised air box....the rear gearing must be maxed out..so 3.23 for a4 and then 3.XX for m6s...badges ...and exhaust. thats about it.Quote:
Originally Posted by 04GTOLS1
A WS7 is basically a conversion don by Suncoast Creations in Bradenton, FL. They design what was called the "Raptor" hoods that resembled the SLP hoods. The Raptor hoods had what was called "true ram air" which was more like the original WS6 hoods in the earlier gen. Firebirds. The Raptor hoods also had heat extractor vents in the rear of the hood. I had WS7 #2 which was my 1998 Firebird T/A that was featured in GM High-Tech Performance Mag. in July of '99.
I have a non Ws6 Trans am with the WS9 and the Y82 codes. I have an aftermarket ram air hood, Im going to put aftermarket exhaust on it. What can be done to the suspension and the rest of the car to make it like a WS6?
blisten shocks...larger sway bar and of course the 17in ws6 wheelsQuote:
Originally Posted by speedracer25f
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Originally Posted by speedracer25f
why make a WS6 when you can make something better? I have a Base TA but heres my checklist:
Ram Air Hood done
Cold Air Intake Box
Adjustalbe coils
Better shocks
Better control arms
thicker bushings
18inch black wheels
and a WS7 or WS9 badge havent decided yet.
and the swaybar
the ws6 had the crapy ass orange shocks and black springs the slp firehawk had the bilstine shocks. the ws6 also has a power steering cooler.
whooops sorry.Quote:
Originally Posted by carls2001ws6
why would you need a powersteering cooler for?
The ws6 has 275/40/zr17 in the front and rear. durring hard driving, such as an auto cross the power steering fluid gets really hot. The wider rubber puts a real strain on the power steering pump and oil. the cooler keeps the temps lower to keep the car easyer to steer.
If you don't have have a WS9 hood why would you get the badge that says you do?Quote:
Originally Posted by hurraquio
I havent revieved it yet, but i have purchased one from roger, you know the one like a WS6 but it has two exctracors, one on each side right next to each pore.Quote:
Originally Posted by 2000pontiac6
i would never badge my car a ws6. or do you mean badge it ws7? still retarded either way :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by shady milkman
i'm just saying the difference between a ws6 and a stock t/aQuote:
Originally Posted by TransAmy
where are these codes located at on the carQuote:
Originally Posted by 9T8W66
Drivers door and/or the glove box.
`93-97 in the Glove box and `98-`02 on the inside edge of the drivers door.Quote:
Originally Posted by bigtyme
Edit/ Some `97 cars may have their Stickers on the door like the LS1 cars Do.
thanks do have any mods done to your carQuote:
Originally Posted by Orcus79
Nothing really worth going into detail over. Free mods and Cat back thats about it.Quote:
Originally Posted by bigtyme
I don't understand something, what is a Formula WS6?Quote:
Originally Posted by 9T8W66
What is the difference between a conversion and merchandise package?
Also, someone mentioned different gearing for different cars, I knew the shocks, exhaust, and ram air were different for ws6 vs. regular cars, but what is the difference in gearing? (I have a 2000 Trans Am originally non ram air)
1) The WS6 option was available on Formula's from 1996-2000.Quote:
Originally Posted by RedVertTA
2) The Conversion Pkg (WS9) essentially means the car is V8 equipped, why it is called Formula conversion is beyond me, must be the infinite wisdom of GM :no:
All V8 cars have specific suspensions parts, cooling systems, interior appointments etc....
3) Merchadise Pkg is essentially the equipment for that Model be it spoilers badges different body panels interior trim etc..
The only differences as to gearing is that the standard gears for Automatic equipped V8 cars is 2.73's There was an optional extra cost performance gear set 3.23's. The 3.23's were mandated on WS6 equipped cars but not part of the package so it was at extra cost.
to find out your gear set check your RPO sticker on your drivers door
GU2 = 2.73's
GU5 = 3.23's
GU6 = 3.42's (Std on Manual Trans Only)
Thanks for asking this question...I have been wondering the same thing....
Vehicle Record SummaryVIN: 2G2FV22G5X******* We found 24 record(s) for this vehicle
Year: 1999 Style/Body: Convertible / Coupe 2D
Make: Pontiac Engine: 5.7L V8 MFI / MPI
Model: Firebird Formula / Trans Am Country of Assembly: Canada
this car is not a convertible, i had it checked at vincheck.com
also what id rpo w55? it says something about exuast but not sure what about it.
T-tops are considered a convertible according to the majority/all insurance agenciesQuote:
Originally Posted by gokillyourself
W55 EXHAUST SYSTEM,LT WT
i have no idea
Just picked up a 01' TA, but no sticker on door. Car must have been painted.
It has WS6 air intake, after market exhaust..Where else can I verify it is a true
WS6 car?? The vin # is 2G2FV22G912141588... I am used to the options listed on the permanent trim tag or cowl tag on 1st and 2nd gens..
A local GM dealer should be able to run the vin # and come up with your RPO list.Quote:
Originally Posted by gateman
Where did you get the info that this car is a 'vert? Wherever it was, it is in error. 'Verts have the digits "32" where yours has a "22" in the VIN. Coupes, both HT and T-Top have "22" in the VIN.Quote:
Originally Posted by gokillyourself
our cars show up as a convertible due to our t-tops..if you ever look at our insurance ..at least mine..lists my car as a convertible.Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnnyBs98WS6Rag
really? Geico lists my 02 ws6 w/ t-tops as a hatchback.
they're both cars.
Farmers bureau does too:yup:Quote:
Originally Posted by MudStainKILLA
Here's a picture of my WS9 (Formula) for reference.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y25.../DSC01125m.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y25...6modtoWS9m.jpg
I love my WS9