whats the difference?

**t-rock** · 04-08-2008, 02:56 AM

when my son sold his first car an 88 camaro we targeted the 6 cyl birds and camaros but he only had 5 grand. we drove every weekend to many different cities and still had a hard time finding the right fit for him until we found a 94Z. a little high milaged but well taken care of and oh yea around 20 mpg and still very quick.

**blackbirdbrain89** · 04-08-2008, 03:43 AM

if u look long and far u can find some deals, ihave seen ls1 cars go for 6 k but not meny

**StuntmanMike** · 04-08-2008, 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by the_formula

because they are rare, does that make them desirable? i have a 2000 formula with an ls1....just curious

I'd say only to someone who is specifically looking for one. Most people think T/A's and WS6's are automaticaly better, even though the T/A's are much more common.

My ultimate F-Bod if a WS6 or Firehawk Formula, because I love Formulas.

I have a '00 Formy too, btw.

**the_formula** · 04-08-2008, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by StuntmanMike

I'd say only to someone who is specifically looking for one. Most people think T/A's and WS6's are automaticaly better, even though the T/A's are much more common.

My ultimate F-Bod if a WS6 or Firehawk Formula, because I love Formulas.

I have a '00 Formy too, btw.

i was actually shopping for a trans am but i saw the formula...at first glance it appeared to be a v6 car...but i saw dual pipes out back so i took a closer look and found an ls1 hiding under the hood...so i bought it...turns out i like it just as much as i would a trans am....plenty of power...very clean interior..body is very straight....just has some spots where the clearcoat is peeling..but that will be changed soon...just these damn headlights....had similar problems with my 95 t/a formula...

**Hot Black Trans-Am** · 04-08-2008, 06:48 PM

Just beware of the LT1's optispark!

**the_formula** · 04-08-2008, 06:50 PM

the 95 is gone...so optispark is not a problem

**Hot Black Trans-Am** · 04-08-2008, 06:59 PM

WS6, Firehawk & SS package is a waste of money from a performance stand point if you are going to mod. I wouldn't pay anything extra for one.

**StuntmanMike** · 04-08-2008, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by Hot Black Trans-Am

WS6, Firehawk & SS package is a waste of money from a performance stand point if you are going to mod. I wouldn't pay anything extra for one.

No, but they ARE cool from a rarity standpoint.

I bought a regular Formula, so it wasn't that important to me, but I still appreciate the rarity of the WS6 and Firehawk Formys when I see them.

WS6 T/A's and SS's are all over the place, so I'm not impressed by those. There's just something about the Formulas. I love mine.

**LGT Guru** · 04-09-2008, 07:59 AM

I think the T/A either ws-6 or not is better looking than the formula, i had a 96 formula and everytime i would see a Trans am i would think wow that car looks better than mine. So i went with the T/A when i bought my ls1 car.

**Monster-Inside** · 04-09-2008, 10:14 AM

i agree that the Ws6 looks better but with some work the formula's look very good. here is a pic of my older brothers formula.

**Monster-Inside** · 04-09-2008, 10:21 AM

so it is personal pref. the formula's are about one hundred lbs lighter than the ws-6 due to the interior and ground effects.

**the_formula** · 04-09-2008, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by Monster-Inside

so it is personal pref. the formula's are about one hundred lbs lighter than the ws-6 due to the interior and ground effects.

i was wondering myself if there was much of a weight difference...i thought about getting the t/a rear bumper cover but i dont think i need it to make the formula look better...paint and rims should do wonders even though to me it looks pretty good already,..

**LGT Guru** · 04-09-2008, 11:33 AM

Im not saying i didnt think my forumla or the ls1 forumlas look bad, i think look awesome, but i just always felt the T/A was a little higher class. So thats what i wanted and want again.

**jimmybling31** · 04-09-2008, 11:43 AM

honestly at 16 an ls1 is too powerful. I have had wrecks in only v8 sports cars. heck I had a wreck in my lt1 because my tire blew out during a small burnout

**jimmybling31** · 04-09-2008, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by Monster-Inside

so it is personal pref. the formula's are about one hundred lbs lighter than the ws-6 due to the interior and ground effects.

I think the formula is for if all you want is performance. correct me if I'm wrong?

**1 RedHot TransAm** · 04-09-2008, 11:52 AM

I love formys too i used to have 94 lt1 formula the only thing I could not stand is that everyone and I mean everyone I would run into would think its a v6 just cause I did'nt have the raised spoiler ect it got a bit annoying

**StuntmanMike** · 04-09-2008, 04:13 PM

Formula is much cleaner looking, IMO.

**Hot Black Trans-Am** · 04-09-2008, 04:42 PM

I like the fog light location on the T/A's better and the ricer spoiler.

**the_formula** · 04-09-2008, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by 1 RedHot TransAm

I love formys too i used to have 94 lt1 formula the only thing I could not stand is that everyone and I mean everyone I would run into would think its a v6 just cause I did'nt have the raised spoiler ect it got a bit annoying

just a hint of exhaust note would clear up the v6 confusion...cant duplicate that lovely v8 tone with anything less..or more.

**Monster-Inside** · 04-11-2008, 07:08 PM

i got my TA when i was 16 so did all three of my brothers it is alot of car for a 16 year old but i think that it made me a better driver today starting off in something crazy fast. i got my first one at 16 and my second at 19 both in SOM,