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04-24-2010, 07:32 AM #1
history of the ws6 question
I was just curious about something and thought maybe someone here can help me out. I know that since about the mid 90s or so it started being popular to " brand" a ws6 as a ws6. If that makes any sense. I know what I'm trying to say, sometimes it doesn't come out right.. anyway, ws6 being a performance package, how long has that rpo code been around? I'm just curious as to the history of the infamous ws6 package. Hopefully my question makes sense and someone can help.
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04-24-2010, 09:00 AM #2
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the ws6 package debuted in the mid to late 70's but people didnt really start calling them 'ws6s' until the 90's
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04-24-2010, 09:06 AM #3
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Navy Blue Metallic- `98 Formula M6 HdTp
The WS6 RPO has been around since 1978 and has always primarily been a suspension option. The `78 Cars recieved stiffer springs bigger swaybars and harder bushings and a quicker steering ratio along with the 8" Snowflake wheels. In 1979 4 wheel disc brakes became part of the Pkg. By 1984 the Pkg included the first 16" wheel on an F-body (15th Anni T/A) and became Std on all 3rd gen Firebird Formula's which returned to the line up in 1987.
The RPO was ressurected in 1996 along with the famed Ram Air of Pontiac's past and was named accordingly for the first time.Last edited by 9T8W66; 04-24-2010 at 09:09 AM.
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04-24-2010, 09:59 AM #4
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04-24-2010, 10:35 AM #5
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IIRC, the WS6 option was an RPO code available in the 1st gen Firebird as a handling (bigger rims/tires, sway bars and better shocks) and brake package (front disc brakes). There was no exterior badging stating this though.
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04-24-2010, 10:49 AM #6
Thanks for that information guys. Yet another reason I love this site. Not sure about something just and there is always someone on here that does. I love having info like that. Never know when you can use that. Just like a post I read earlier when a ricer tried to tell a firehawk owner there was no such thing as a firehawk! LOL. That ricer should visit this site and learn a few things before making an ignorant comment like that.....thanks again for that info
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04-24-2010, 11:32 AM #7
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04-24-2010, 01:12 PM #8
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Navy Blue Metallic- `98 Formula M6 HdTp
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NBM `98 Formula M6 HdTp
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04-24-2010, 02:17 PM #9
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04-24-2010, 02:54 PM #10
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PEWTER- 2001 TRANS AM WS6
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04-24-2010, 03:00 PM #11
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09-06-2010, 06:31 PM #12
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Navy Blue Metallic- 2002 Trans Am WS6 NBM
Great info
I was wondering about the WS.6 story. Now I know. What does M6 and A4 stand for, for our cars?
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09-06-2010, 06:42 PM #13
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Custom Swirly Black- 2001 WS6 M6
M6 = manual transmission, 6 speed
A4 = automatic transmission, 4 speed
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09-06-2010, 07:56 PM #14
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Here are some other common abbreviation used on here to:
PTB - Ported Throttlebody
SFC - Sub Frame Connectors
P&P - Ported and Polished
LT - Long Tube Headers
H/C/I - Heads Cam IntakeLast edited by SMWS6TA; 09-07-2010 at 09:18 AM.
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09-07-2010, 05:35 AM #15
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Thanks
Thanks guys. Very helpful. I will learn alot here. I have been looking for a good Forum. I had a hard time getting good answers from any one. Once I got on here, I get multiple answers with great options. Thanks again.
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09-07-2010, 02:19 PM #16
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09-07-2010, 03:59 PM #17
GTAs were nice looking but formula 350s were generally faster due to a lot less weight. i know, i had a formy 350 and took out a few GTAs back in the day (1994ish)... formula 350 was a wolf in sheep's clothing
i always thought it was dumb that GTAs came with the 305 as an option. although the 89+ 305 5speed was the only thing that gave me issues off the line... i always had issues jumping on this one dude's 89 (i think) IROCZ 5speed 305.... pissed me off.Last edited by krese; 09-07-2010 at 04:03 PM.
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I regret getting rid of it every time I see one. It was the Forest green color with the Taupe interior. Great looking color combo. Fewer and fewer of them(3rd Gens) out there. By far my favorite body style, the 4th gens are just better built and easier to make fast without swapping motors and such.
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