preformance suspension
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preformance suspension
i have a 88 firebird 305/TBi and on my dash there is the emblem that reads Preformance suspension. i was just wondering what is the difference between preformance suspension and normal suspension?
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From: Hacienda Heights, CA
Car: 90 RS 'Vert, 88 IROC-Z, 88 Firebird
Engine: 305 ci tbi, 305 ci tpi, 350 ci tpi
Transmission: WC-T5, WC-T5, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.27, 3.27
Check the RPO codes on the tag in the center console. If it lists "WS6" that performance package included higher performance springs, and larger diameter sway bars (36 mm hollow front). Roughly equivalent to the Iroc package, but without the steering brace. I'm sure the Firebird guys can help you out some more with this.
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From: PA
Car: 88 Firebird WS6
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.42
The performance WS6 comes with the big sway bars, 16 inch wheels, fast ratio steering, 4wheel discs, and overly high spring rates.
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From: So. Cal, L.A.
Car: '88 Firebird Formula 350
Engine: Built 383 TPI
Transmission: Built 700r4
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt, 3.27:1 Posi
What was the first year that this was offered?
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Were the brakes different on WS6 cars? I found one at the junkyard, and I seem to remember there being 2 different types of brakes for our cars, high-per. and not. Also, if I put '89 ws6 springs into my car, will it lower it at all, or just raise the spring rate?
Thanks,
Brandon
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