True factory WS6?
08-22-2005, 11:10 AM
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Car: 91 Formula
Engine: 350 L98 SD TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt PBR 3:23 disc posi
True factory WS6?
I'm a 2nd gen. firebird fan converting to 3rd gen firebird fan. On 2nd gen the only way to tell if it is a true WS6 is to measure the sway bar dia. How do you know if a 3rd gen is a WS6? Thx.
08-22-2005, 11:18 AM
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Re: True factory WS6?
Originally posted by Dokken10
I'm a 2nd gen. firebird fan converting to 3rd gen firebird fan. On 2nd gen the only way to tell if it is a true WS6 is to measure the sway bar dia. How do you know if a 3rd gen is a WS6? Thx.
I'm a 2nd gen. firebird fan converting to 3rd gen firebird fan. On 2nd gen the only way to tell if it is a true WS6 is to measure the sway bar dia. How do you know if a 3rd gen is a WS6? Thx.
08-22-2005, 12:19 PM
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Car: 89 TTA
Engine: Turbo 3.8
Transmission: 200R4
Assuming everything is factory, measuring your sway bar diameters can give you a pretty good clue. Take your VIN to a dealer and see if they can print the RPO codes out. I don't know if they still do that but might be worth a shot.
08-23-2005, 11:39 AM
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Car: 86 Trans Am, 88 Formula
Engine: 95LT4, 305TPI
Transmission: T56, T5
The bars are the main indicator.
If you are unsure of your car, I am parting out my 90 Formula WS6 and I'll sell you the springs and sway bars.
If you are unsure of your car, I am parting out my 90 Formula WS6 and I'll sell you the springs and sway bars.
08-23-2005, 01:23 PM
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Car: 91 Formula
Engine: 350 L98 SD TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt PBR 3:23 disc posi
I'm looking for another 3rd gen TA or GTA. I really don't need the bars. Thx. anyway.
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Car: 1983 WS-6 Trans Am
Engine: 1999 L31 5.7 Vortec
Transmission: 5 speed
Axle/Gears: Auburn Limited-slip w/3:73 gears
The year of car will be a telling factor in finding out what makes a "True" WS-6 car.
My 1983 T/A , with WS6 on the build sheet, came with a 32mm front, and a 21mm rear.
Nearly every year, from then on, increased the sizes of the bars and combos, until maxxing out at 36 front 24 rear.
I'll admit, the bar sizes in 83 are not as big, but it is still a "True" WS6, because of the RPO on the build sheet.
This is just for your information.
Leon.
My 1983 T/A , with WS6 on the build sheet, came with a 32mm front, and a 21mm rear.
Nearly every year, from then on, increased the sizes of the bars and combos, until maxxing out at 36 front 24 rear.
I'll admit, the bar sizes in 83 are not as big, but it is still a "True" WS6, because of the RPO on the build sheet.
This is just for your information.
Leon.
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