Pontiac Trans Am WS6 2002

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For 1998–2002 Pontiac used the same heavy duty brakes, steering ratios, fuel pumps and shocks (non-WS6) on both V6 and V8 models.

The all-aluminum 5.7 L V8 engine was sourced from the Corvette C5, and produced 305 hp (227 kW) at 5,200 rpm; 335 lb·ft (454 N·m) at 4,000 rpm, (310 after 2000) or 320 hp (325 after 2000) in the WS-6 "Ram Air" version. In 2001 and 2002, models equipped with a V8 received the high-flow LS6 intake manifold and a high-performance clutch. A Firehawk model, produced by SLP and sold through Pontiac dealerships, had 330 hp (335 after 2000, 345 in late 2002 models equipped with the optional Blackwing intake.
(from Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac_Firebird )

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Neddo
Please add Firebird to title because there will be duplicates, including the one I made lol
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I would, but this isn't a firebird, it's a Trans Am. Firebirds were the base model with a V6, Trans Am were a appearance upgrade with the V8 installed.
 
They made it wayyy too confusing with all the trim's they made, but generally:


Firebird is a V6 (can get a ground effects kit)

Formula is a Firebird with a V8 drivetrain (no gfx)

Trans Am is a Formula with fog lights, some more body trim, a high rise Spoiler

WS6 Adds a ram air hood and a beefier suspension to either the formula or the T/A

Firehawk can also be ordered on either a Formula or Trams Am and has a sleeker Ram Air hood, some performance and visual modifications.

Generally, when similarly equipped, A Formula is rarer than a Trans Am.
 
Harry6784
They made it wayyy too confusing with all the trim's they made, but generally:


Firebird is a V6 (can get a ground effects kit)

Formula is a Firebird with a V8 drivetrain (no gfx)

Trans Am is a Formula with fog lights, some more body trim, a high rise Spoiler

WS6 Adds a ram air hood and a beefier suspension to either the formula or the T/A

Firehawk can also be ordered on either a Formula or Trams Am and has a sleeker Ram Air hood, some performance and visual modifications.

Generally, when similarly equipped, A Formula is rarer than a Trans Am.
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Thank you for explaining it in more detail.
 

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