The Ultimate Showdown!

[Fast Mother]

Trans Am Vs. Equivelant Camaro

[wako29]

does it really matter much at all?


I guess the Trans Am if it had the Ram Air (which not all T/As came with, I know)

[gunter96ws6]

dont quote me on this but ive heard that trans ams are a little lighter and that trans ams have more room in the rear fender well, if it were me id chose the trans am, they have more body definition and personaly i think they look better. just my .02~gunter

[Fast Mother]

Well, I was wondering what your opinions were on body style, both internally and externally, and other options (figured this is the only forum to give me an accurate answer ). I never realized how easier it is to find a cheaper Z28 than it is to find a cheaper T/A.

[wako29]

Originally posted by Fast Mother
Well, I was wondering what your opinions were on body style, both internally and externally, and other options (figured this is the only forum to give me an accurate answer ). I never realized how easier it is to find a cheaper Z28 than it is to find a cheaper T/A.

thats because there are more Z28s made, and T/As cost a little more from the factory IIRC.

[Fast Mother]

Originally posted by wako29
thats because there are more Z28s made, and T/As cost a little more from the factory IIRC.

Gotcha. Hey, could anybody point me in the right direction of a stats sheet for all years of Camaros and T/A's? I'm mainly looking at stock HP variency from year to year.

[wako29]

Originally posted by Fast Mother
Gotcha. Hey, could anybody point me in the right direction of a stats sheet for all years of Camaros and T/A's? I'm mainly looking at stock HP variency from year to year.

they were the same for the LT1s. 275hp. To the flywheel lol (remember that thread?). Then, for the LS1s, it was rated at 300hp, but guys have gotten darn close to that at the wheels.

[Fast Mother]

Originally posted by wako29
they were the same for the LT1s. 275hp. To the flywheel lol (remember that thread?). Then, for the LS1s, it was rated at 300hp, but guys have gotten darn close to that at the wheels.

lol that thread yeah....that's alot of ponies to throw around.

If you were to take a...say 94' Camaro Z28, what would be the cheapest thing to do to increase the BHP? Also, was the SS introduced in 98'?

[Craig 94 TA GT]

A cold air kit and cat-back exhaust is worth .3 in the quarter mile. That's maybe 20-30 horsepower in the LT1. The cost varies, depending on which brand(s) you buy. BTW, the '96 and '97 LT1s were "rated" at 285 hp, but the actual difference between any LT1 depends on the tolerances/tightness of each engine. The looser the motor, the less friction, the more power.

The SS was introduced on the 4th gen in 1996. Those cars were rated at 305 hp. They had a decent ram air kit, but the WS6 was far superior in terms of a straight shot of cold/ram air. On the 1998 LS1, the SS was rated at 320 hp, and in 2001, it was upped to 325 hp. Remember, those are factory advertised power ratings, not actual readings.

[Fast Mother]

Originally posted by Craig 94 TA GT
A cold air kit and cat-back exhaust is worth .3 in the quarter mile. That's maybe 20-30 horsepower in the LT1. The cost varies, depending on which brand(s) you buy. BTW, the '96 and '97 LT1s were "rated" at 285 hp, but the actual difference between any LT1 depends on the tolerances/tightness of each engine. The looser the motor, the less friction, the more power.

The SS was introduced on the 4th gen in 1996. Those cars were rated at 305 hp. They had a decent ram air kit, but the WS6 was far superior in terms of a straight shot of cold/ram air. On the 1998 LS1, the SS was rated at 320 hp, and in 2001, it was upped to 325 hp. Remember, those are factory advertised power ratings, not actual readings.

Gotcha'. Thanks alot man!

[TrAnS Am 98]

trans am of course, i own one

[Fastbird93]

Originally posted by wako29
they were the same for the LT1s. 275hp. To the flywheel lol (remember that thread?). Then, for the LS1s, it was rated at 300hp, but guys have gotten darn close to that at the wheels.

93-95 LT1's -- 275 HP 325 TQ
96-97 LT1's -- 285 HP 325 TQ
98-00 LS1's -- 305 HP 335 TQ
01-02 LS1's -- 310 HP 340 TQ (not exactly sure on the TQ rating)

[Fast Mother]

So, what exactly is the difference in powere between a LT1 and a WS6 LTI? and a LS1, and a WS6 LS1?

[wako29]

Originally posted by Fast Mother
So, what exactly is the difference in powere between a LT1 and a WS6 LTI? and a LS1, and a WS6 LS1?

Ram Air, and a little taller gears with some suspension goodies, and a nicer interior IIRC.