Trans Am vs. Impala SS

[FroSSty]

The TA was probably a little closer to stock. Language warning though!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQDfSRNja1k

[wolfdogs]

The TA was probably a little closer to stock. Language warning though!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQDfSRNja1k

i couldnt tell...that was a 3rd gen, right? i dont think there is anyway an impala ss can take an lt1 or ls1 TA....stock...(both cars)

[Joe 1320]

i couldnt tell...that was a 3rd gen, right? i dont think there is anyway an impala ss can take an lt1 or ls1 TA....stock...(both cars)

Having owned a stock and then modified Impala SS back in 95, I can tell you that stock for stock, the Impala was a close second to the same years F-body. It had the low end torque but not quite the same upper rpm pull, hence the 260 HP rating due to the iron heads instead of the f-body and vette getting the aluminum heads. That being said, a few basic and minor mods later and it would stick with a stock Z28 or T/A throught the quarter all the way up to 138. Folding in the mirrors gave it another 1 mph. It's a pretty big sled to try and push through the air. It was an excellent cruiser, I just thought the build quality was a little lacking on mine so after 25K miles it went away for near what I paid for it. I still can't figure that one out. Although interesting, I don't see anything with any miles on it being a collector item. Maybe in another 20 years. I might get another since the price has come way down and the right deal can be had. They make great daily drivers.

[wolfdogs]

Having owned a stock and then modified Impala SS back in 95, I can tell you that stock for stock, the Impala was a close second to the same years F-body. It had the low end torque but not quite the same upper rpm pull, hence the 260 HP rating due to the iron heads instead of the f-body and vette getting the aluminum heads. That being said, a few basic and minor mods later and it would stick with a stock Z28 or T/A throught the quarter all the way up to 138. Folding in the mirrors gave it another 1 mph. It's a pretty big sled to try and push through the air. It was an excellent cruiser, I just thought the build quality was a little lacking on mine so after 25K miles it went away for near what I paid for it. I still can't figure that one out. Although interesting, I don't see anything with any miles on it being a collector item. Maybe in another 20 years. I might get another since the price has come way down and the right deal can be had. They make great daily drivers.

my video quality was poor... i thought he was talking about the new impala ss.......303hp.... but its a 0-60 in right around 7 second car....

[Joe 1320]

my video quality was poor... i thought he was talking about the new impala ss.......303hp.... but its a 0-60 in right around 7 second car....

oops,...... see what I get for scanning though threads and not watching the vid.

[FroSSty]

It is "kinda" hard to tell but I am pretty sure it is a 4g WS6.(hood looks like a WS6)
Joe, you are very knowledgable about the b-body...I can't say I am suprised. Cheers. The funny part about the 94-96 Impala SS is that in there day they were less expensive than the beemers and yet today theyheld there value better for the most part.

[MN6WS6]

That is a 94-96 Impala, and the other car is definitely a 4th gen, my guess would be a 98-up.