final body style firebird

[Mr. Luos]

WS.9 is just a hood.
I think it is an RPO code as well...but not sure on that one.

The LS1 is basicly completely computer controlled. Mods well though.

[pro_am]

if you check cars.com go to research and there will be tech articles listing the different recurring problems with the late fourth gen f-bodies. I looked and saw nothing major there. Good luck
Jake

[Darrensls1]

Originally Posted by Mr. Luos

Some will disagree...others will agree.

I personally think the WS.6 hood is a better looking hood. I would actually like the WS.9 hood...looks like the WS.6 hood with the Firehawk heat extractors. But...I can't justify that kinda money for a hood when it could go towards something under the hood.

Looks are of course subjective. I like them all actually. But if I had to pick my favorite hood then it would be the raptor style which is what they used on the Firehawk. I like the way it keeps the nostril openings completely open as opposed to the WS6 that actually cuts the opening in half.

But for that kind of money, I would just buy a regular TA/Formula and add the raptor hood later.

[zx2guy]

ok, so besides the obvious things you can say like stronger clutch.... what mods to the power train has everyone done and what did you think of the result? was it worth it? oh and does anyone know if the trans ams... formulas... hell anything with the ls1 come with lsd rear diffs? and how strong are the rear ends anyhow... anyone have any problems?

[Mr. Luos]

I have only done a couple mods. Little stuff.

Rear end is crap. I knew a guy that broke his...on a completely stock car.
LSD is correct.

[zx2guy]

what do you suggest then? is there a stonger diff i can get or a build up kit? not that a stronger diff would be needed... but just in case for demolishing rice situations

[Mr. Luos]

For the most part...the stock diff is fine for mostly stock/lightly modded cars.

Not that hard to eat ricers up with an LS1 powered car.

[Pontiac Ninja]

Originally Posted by Rally Sport 92

Hey theres a Juggalo, WOOP WOOP!..........anyways, the WS6 makes the most sense budget wise as compared to a Firehawk at least.

Good luck with the purchase ZX2Guy!!

[zx2guy]

i think im liken the pontiac crowd... friendly informative. makes me want to buy 2 birds to join in. if i wasnt lookin at about 12 grand each

[Mr. Luos]

Most of us have no idea what we are talking about.

I am still on my stock rearend. Although...I suspect it shall break soon.

[zx2guy]

just for the sake of asking (not to start a contest or anything) but what is the fastest everyone has gone in thier bird .... and did it feel stable?

[Mr. Luos]

My top speed should be 180 or so.

Highest I have ever had it...130. I can't see any need to take it above that.
Felt fine...except braking.

[skibum1111]

145 all stock, started getting a little light in the front due to a loose piece of plastic, braking was interesting to say the least.

[Darrensls1]

I got to 140 once with the tops off and while I was stock. It felt perfectly stable but I started getting paranoid about a cop clocking me so I backed off as soon as I hit 140. My intention was to see if I could bury the speedo (I was a newb then) but I lost my nerve.

Havn't been anywhere over 120 since but now I know that it can hit 160.

[zx2guy]

so worst part was braking huh? stock brakes everyone or modified? and ild hate to bring this up but i took my 90 laser to 145 (it had a 1.8) scared the hell outa me and i havent done it since... well since i got pulled over (yes i was young and stupid... and im almost through it). how about the suspension? stock a good handler. or would you op for optomized springs, and shocks ( or does it run on struts?)