99 t/a times?

[99_6_speed]

I just bought a 1999 trans am Non Ram air 6-speed... I'm not for sure of the rear end, although it seems really high..... it has 55k miles on it and absolutely NO mods... the clutch feels good, but I want something a little more agressive... I was thinking about goin with a centerforce dual friction and also upgrading the rearend to a 3.73.... I haven't been able to find 1/4 mile times for a non-ram air 6-speed... what would you think it would be? would 14.0-14.2@98-100 about right? it feels like a low 14 car at least. And can you give me a list of mods that you would recommend on it, along with what kind of gains I could expect?

I like 'stock appearing', so I'm thinking about just building it with ls6 heads and intake and a little more aggressive cam, and a set of long tubes..... My goal would be 380-400rwhp.... is this inline with what an ls6/zo6 with headers and cam would produce??

thanks in advance!! i love the t/a world!!! my previous car was a 5.0 stang and this t/a is so much better all around!! power, comfort, looks, gas mileage....

[Jay 02 TA ws6]

How experienced are you at the strip? I ran a 13.5 my first time ever down a drag strip in my 02 WS6.

You have the same engine, and "Ram Air" is nothing more than a gimmick...

There are slight differences from year to year in the LS1 motor, but power wise, you are probably around 305-315 at the rear wheels.

You should run a 13 in your sleep. Once you become familiar with the car, mid 13s - maybe even low 13s - should be in sight. My best time stock was 13.3.

Look to trap anywhere from 105-107 with the 6 speed.

Have fun!

[Jay 02 TA ws6]

Also... you would have to go slightly more aggressive than the LS6 cam and heads to hit those power numbers... but it would still be VERY driveable.

[99_6_speed]

I'm thinking its a 3.23 gear, is this correct? Also it only has the 16" rims and 235's(??) on the back.... so there's a little bit of traction limitation... not much, but enough... I'm thinking that 14.0 is tops on the car in the state its in....

The ram-air provides a few things... the 'ram-air' part obviously (which will only give about 2-5 hp at 80mph, but then there's the high flow exhaust system, and 3.42 gear...as well as the wider/stickier tires which help out on the pull out....

I'm pretty experienced at the track, not with this car, but I find it much easier to drive as its 'tamer' and had a broader power ban then my cammed 5.0.....

[99_6_speed]

also, do you know where I can get the cheapest firehawk/raptor style hood??

my car has the hurst shipper too, but it feels pretty clunky compared to the pro 5.0 i had in my stang.... what would you suggest to replace it?

[Jay 02 TA ws6]

I'm thinking its a 3.23 gear, is this correct? Also it only has the 16" rims and 235's(??) on the back.... so there's a little bit of traction limitation... not much, but enough... I'm thinking that 14.0 is tops on the car in the state its in....

The ram-air provides a few things... the 'ram-air' part obviously (which will only give about 2-5 hp at 80mph, but then there's the high flow exhaust system, and 3.42 gear...as well as the wider/stickier tires which help out on the pull out....

I'm pretty experienced at the track, not with this car, but I find it much easier to drive as its 'tamer' and had a broader power ban then my cammed 5.0.....

I seriously doubt you have a 3.23 rear...

You will trap 105 or so, I sure hope you can hit 13s with that trap speed.

Ram Air gives you 3 HP at 100 mph, and that is assuming 100% efficiency. Basically, it is unlikely it makes enough power to make up for the aerodynamic drag it creates.

Yes, the WS6 package has a better suspension for handling, but I don't think straight line is effected very much.

Let me put it this way... the fastest LS1 f-body ran a 12.8. It wasn't some fancy shmancy Firehawk or SS or WS6. It was a Camaro Z28.

You will run 13s with that car... probably your first time down the strip with it, provided you have decent tread left.

[Jay 02 TA ws6]

also, do you know where I can get the cheapest firehawk/raptor style hood??

my car has the hurst shipper too, but it feels pretty clunky compared to the pro 5.0 i had in my stang.... what would you suggest to replace it?

Maybe it's just me... but I would never be happy finding the "cheapest" anything for my car... I would look around to get a good deal for sure, but remember you get what you pay for.

hahahahaha... for a shifter I recommend the Pro 5.0

[Christopherrr]

welcome aboard...I got a 99 too...but mine is an auto...

take care of her...she'll treat you well.

Ditto what Jay 02 TA ws6 said...you get for what you pay for. Personally, I like the regular hood...it's clean.

Spend some time here and surf the forum, you can find almost anything you need to know.

Have fun and burn some rubber....

[cbrr_mike]

stock is 3.43 .........i ran a 13.207 with just a lid and exhaust on my non ramair 99