The WS6 Trans Am! | What does WS6 stand for?

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The WS6 Trans am is a love it or hate type of car. It's also the type of car that doesn't care what you think about it. Its bold, its extreme, it's in your face and it will never apologize for it. It has the legandary LS1 which means this car will have the performance to match its looks. Now theres been many questions about what "WS6" actually means. So that's a topic we are certainly going to address in this video as well.
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@SNELLERIZED 4 года назад

At 51 years old, I've always wanted a Trans Am. I finally bought a '02 WS6 in December with only 21K miles on it!

@automotiveantics 4 года назад

Congrats that's awesome!

@acidfruitloops 4 года назад

21k NO WAY

@automotiveantics 4 года назад

@@acidfruitloops hey I just bought a 2008 Shelby GT500 a couple weeks ago with only 21k miles on it. Their out there!

@acidfruitloops 4 года назад

@@automotiveantics That I full well believe, I emphatically do NOT believe there are many 02 ws6 out there with 21k sorry lol. I got mine as my first car in 2007 and had 40k on it and currently has around 74k. What's even crazier is my folks paid 9,500 for it. Someone rolled that sucka over from 221k hahaha

@steverowe1728 4 года назад

Bought a navy blue ws6 last week with 5k on BAT

@Kew-guy 4 года назад

I got a navy blue 2001 ws6 which is actually my first car I got right after high school. I don't see how people can part ways with these beasts

@7771ham 4 года назад

Angel Valdes I bought an 98 ws6 navy blue 2 years ago for 12k had 47k miles on it. Girl wrecked into it day I got it. BUT I rebuilt the car pulled the motor got a new rear-end and magnum t-56 transmission. Had to get a roller since the body of the navy blue was totaled. I got a white one but I’m bout to repaint it and I’m paint it the navy blue it was be4 beautiful color!

@jwbronco30 3 года назад

Bought my Sunset Orange 2001 WS6 Trans Am off the show room floor. Still have it. My T-Tops do NOT leak, but, I've only had them off the car maybe 10 times in 20 years. Still has the original exhaust - 69000 miles and 20 years later.

@aaron5785 4 года назад

I’ve owned my black 02 WS6 trans am for nine years and I love everything about this car, best car I’ve ever owned. Total badass!! 👍🇺🇸

@tonymickens8803 3 года назад

That is the BEST Year imo.

@bradleylovej Год назад

@@tonymickens8803 That's funny, I really like my '00. I think if you got an ls6 block, then 01-02's are the best. But a non ls6 block Ws6 is kind of a toss up between the '01-02 and '00. Everybody knows the 01-02 got the ls6 intake, which is awesome. And a lot of people don't know that they got slightly better heads. However, the '98-00 got better Ws6 suspension parts, a better cam, a less restrictive catalytic converter, and omg better wheels. The look of the wheels is subjective (however, I think the 01-02 wheels are really ugly), but what isn't subjective is the 01-02 are flat aluminum, whereas the 98-00 were polished aluminum, making them shiny. Which I think is cool. The most noticeable thing about the Ws6 suspension differences, were the Decarbon shocks. They are all orange, no matter what year or trim level (all Trans Ams have orange Decarbons). But the 98-00 Ws6 had stiffer valving. They softened the suspension somewhat in 01-02 because the moms and dads that could afford these cars brand new were complaining that the ride was too stiff, supposedly. Anyway, sorry for the novel, but if you aren't going to change the cats or the cam (cats for legal reasons, cam bc that's a pain and a big mod), I really like the '00. Better wheels, better suspension, easier to throw an ls6 intake on it and be better than an '01-02. But if you are going to build one of these cars, '02 is probably the best. If you're going to change all the suspension parts, cam, heads, long tubes, probably aftermarket wheels, then it's better to start with an ls6 intake and have a chance at an ls6 block. Just my .02

@chrisvill54 3 года назад

This car looked aggressive but when it came out it could back it up. That thing was fast and not many cars could keep up with it.

@rikright960 3 года назад

I have a 1984 Trans Am I bought new in June of 84. I still have it . When I bought it I ordered it with the WS6 package. It's just an option code, like Z28. It came with bigger tires, stiffer springs, beefer sway bars, and four wheel disc brakes.

@jasonbeason4780 2 года назад

Nailed it. I have the dec 87 Trans am GTA ws-6 code. 5.7 limited slip, disk break rear with the 4 speed automatic transmission. The rear is a Borg Warner. Don't know the gear number but its low. Far as i know everything is original. Car is stupid stiff in these East Tennessee rolling hill's and curves. My car absolutely loves and responds to these country road's like a well built roller coaster.

@stevenstair1068 2 года назад

I had a 84 TA also fun car..

@tripletransam87 Год назад

Disk brakes were not tied to WS6... I have a 1987 all original WS6 car without the rear disk RPO (it has drum brakes).

@gameshark427 3 года назад

Jay Leno did a TA WS6 video about 2 ~ 3 weeks ago & he also called it "Wide Suspension 6 pieces" but he wasn't sure himself to be exact.

@davidgraham2673 3 года назад

I just watched that yesterday. Talk about a pristine car.....

@ismaelamaya9755 2 года назад

I came here after watching the Jay Leno video...

@TheAMVDJ 4 года назад

The t-tops on my '02 doesn't leak. I don't remove them either, so that helps

@timothythomas1737 3 года назад

Same

@thewisebanana29 3 года назад

Same

@robertmurphy4836 3 года назад

Ditto

@ErinMercurial 3 месяца назад

One of my T-tops flew off last week going down the interstate! I forgot to latch it back after riding without them on a Saturday. Talk about depressing! Luckily i got a replacement within 3 days for 130$!

@djretro83 4 года назад

I have a 1997 WS6 Trans Am and the T-tops don't leak. Love the car.

@robertg.1765 3 года назад

I was a specialized technician at the plant where all !992 to 2002 trans am were built. It certainly wasn't the employees who named the car a WS6. Also, are you aware that we also made the "Firehawks"? A higher performance trans am that were individually numbered after they got a suspension, exhaust, wheel and other upgrades to increase engine performance by 70 to 80 hp. And yes, if you didn't purchase the car with uni directional tires, the computer locked the car at 110 mph.

@tripletransam87 Год назад

The LS1 cars (1998-2002) with the good tires were also limited, to 260 km/h (162 mph). Jacques Duval ran a '99 Firehawk with the limiter removed via a Hypertech programmer and achieved 275 km/h (172 mph) on the Blainville test track for a magazine article, I have the video of this. I have to disagree with you on the 70-80 hp increase for the Firehawks... the LT1 cars got about 20 hp more in rating (how much of it was real?) and the LS1 Firehawks were rated no more than maybe 15 hp over the equivalent WS6... chassis dyno results certainly didn't show significant improvements over the non-Firehawks, and my all original 1998 WS6 that I bought new certainly never lost a race ever to a Firehawk at Napierville Dragway. By the 90s and 00s there wasn't much room for improvement over the excellent product that was engineered by GM. I'd be inclined to think that the SLP ratings were more marketing than real improvements... even my all original 1998 Trans Am Ram Air delivered more rear wheel hp than would be expected for the 320 hp official rating. (and on an SLP dyno at the Lasalle location on top of it. :D ) You say you worked at the Boisbriand plant... I took a tour of the plant in June 1998 the same day my car (black 1998 Ram Air Trans Am 6 speed) was assembled. The tour was given by a gentleman who I think was also named Robert but I can't remember his last name. He was a thin middle-aged man, responsible for the tours in those years. Would love it if you could remember it and tell me his name. I got to spot my actual car on the assembly line while on the tour, but had to settle for riding in the passenger seat of a red 1998 Ram Air Trans Am 6 speed during the emissions check procedure at the end of the assembly process. What an incredible sound to hear the LS1 manually going through the gears at wide open throttle on the rollers in the emissions check shack! I could hardly stay on my feet when I got out of the car. Proud to still own this car, a product of chez nous!

@valeriepickens2533 Год назад

@@tripletransam87 Rut row!! Facts check!!

@northerniltree 3 года назад

I bought a 2000 pewter T-Top 6-speed new, and the tops have never leaked. But, it has only 4,000 miles on it and has never seen rain.

@Metalislife2k21 3 года назад

Just bought an 2002 Pontiac Formula for 6k with only 116k miles.. absolutely love this car

@birdfromhell7540 4 года назад

I'll say it once, I'll say it again WS6 Stands for- Wildly Sexy 6

@automotiveantics 4 года назад

Yes!

@hunterdolanch8725 4 года назад

I had a 98 trans am beat the wang out of it traded it in on a truck when I got married and had our first kid. Couldn't live without one bought another a few years back all black 34,000 miles bone stock. Slowly adding bolt ons full exhaust, shifter, etc. The end goal is complete suspension heads Cam and Magnuson supercharger.

@automotiveantics 4 года назад

Nice!

@jerseya1 3 года назад

If you cam it, I recommend keeping your stock catback/mufflers. If you must upgrade the catback, get a "touring" system. I have an 04 vette and my first upgrade was Corsa Xtremes. Car sounded amazing. Once i put longtubes on it became way too loud. Then I cammed it. Its now louder than a Harley Davidson, which is cool at first but it gets old very quickly.

@gameshark427 3 года назад

Love the this TA ! I had a Red 2000 TA WS6 years ago, BadAzz ! My T-tops never leaked, but I never removed them ether 😁

@vxnpxwers11 2 года назад

my grandfather no joke has a 2002 ws6 with only 12k original miles. completly stock. its absolutely gorgeous.

@MopSpadowski 3 года назад

I’ve worked for GM for 17 years on the assembly line. Yeah, we do that with all the codes on the manifest. I’ve heard that dealerships do the same thing which is probably why people are so adamant they know what it stand for.

@michaeledwards7849 4 года назад

Love my 02ws6. Gotta love it. Ram air hood and ls1 was what i love. Bolt ons are amazing on the ls1. That stance...........

@kurdisshop243 10 месяцев назад

This exact car was the beginning of my love for street racing i always thought the ws6 was a performance package but i do believe you it makes.since its an rpo code thanks fornthe information great video

@Bird-dl7xs 3 года назад

I have a 1999 30th Anniversary Trans Am #861. I bought it used, second owner, in 2002 and have owned it ever since. It has 42,xxx miles. The t-tops don’t leak. They hardly come off but I do take them off occasionally. Still no leaks yet.

@hammerdowntrucker270 4 года назад

WS6= Worth some 6 figures

@automotiveantics 4 года назад

Definitely not haha

@beto3611 3 года назад

In a few years

@thewisebanana29 3 года назад

Let’s hope “not yet” cause I want another one 😂

@rayh91 2 года назад

That orange T/A was my desktop wallpaper for a long time. I've always wanted one just like it.

@wood4278 3 года назад

I had a brand new in 2002 Trans Am Firehawk...always had the T Tops off on nice days and nights...no leaks and I live in Michigan

@aphil4581 3 года назад

98 T/A tops never leaked and I'm in Florida. Wicked Shifting 6 speed!

@ND4SSPD1 3 года назад

Agree. Z28 Was originally a RPO code that became a model.

@JR-jk5wz 4 года назад

I have a 1999 red WS6 and my tee tops definitely DONT leak. Till today-/now it’s still my favorite car of all time. 80k Still rides like The first day I drove off the lot! 👍🥃✌🏼

@danieldilger9203 4 года назад

My '79 trans am has that package. Front sway bar 1.25" good size in rear too.

@2001pontiacta 2 месяца назад

I have a 2001 Pontiac Trans am WS6 white 6 spd. Bought it when I was 20, I’m not 41… lots of money spent in my car over the years. New motor, replaced all front suspension with Spohn upper lower control arms n Chrome moly, put bbk headers on years ago. N now currently putting QA1 dual adjustable shocks/struts at all 4 corners, along with adjustable torque bar and Panard bar n lower rear control arms.

@LIVEMUSICJUNKIE916 2 года назад

I have a 02 Trans Am Firehawk with 50k miles. Loudmouth I exhaust, ML headers, high flow cats, smooth bellows, bilstein shocks, eibach springs, SLP strut tower, sway bar, subframe connectors, SLP underdrive pulley, P&P throttle body, 3.73 gears and a tune. I’m guessing it’s a low/mid 12’s car, absolutely love it!

@mjdart54 3 года назад

I bought a 2000 WS6 new and I always thought WS6 was just the RPO Code like the Z28, so I think you are correct. Everyone also likes saying the the Olds 442 meant 4-barrel, 4-spd, & dual exhaust, but it's just the RPO. When you get customers and fans making up names for RPOs you're doing something right, as people really like the car.

@davidschatzman2851 Год назад

I have an 8& with the WE6. Not sure of all the details but it is an awesome time to drive!!!

@AudioAndroid Год назад

I had a 2001 TRANS AM it had a Green to Blue Paint scheme and Convertible Tan Top. I loved it I wish it was RAM AIR but it was a Awesome Car and I believe it was the start of the Mucle Car Rebirth.

@jwade94544 4 года назад

I have a 2000 Trans Am WS6 and a 2001 Camaro SS and both of the t-tops do not leak I keep them covered and I take care of them I've had my Trans Am for over 20 years now since new and I will never depart from those cars.

@75Seneca2 2 года назад

I’ve had a 97 WS6 since 2001….got a 140,000 Kim’s on it, and even today the T-tops don’t leak…and I have them off most of the summer. I do condition the seals regularly though. Love my T/A…

@codypartain1177 4 года назад

I’ve owned 2 and both never leaked and I always had the tops off and on.

@dougwinchester4963 3 года назад

I'm on my third 4th gen LS1 WS6 , all modded. There are downsides to some mods , even when they work , as intended . My last car had a great Strano handling package, with Bilstein struts/shocks , progressive lowering springs , sway bars , double adjustable panhard bar & LCAs , on 18" wheels. It handled amazing , perfectly neutral , oversteer on demand, and immediate turn in. It also hit the bump stops , on some dips , and I had to be very careful, not to scrape. That's any lowered vehicle, and the suspension worked as intended , exceeding all expectations. I put Airlift drag bags in the rear springs, and all was well. The one I drive now is modded for acceleration. It has a 6.0 LS2 , forged , CNC , big cam, NO 250 shot , Yank SS3600 stall , Performabult Level II 4L65 , Moser 12 bolt , with a TruTrack posi , full suspension, relocated mounting points. Its a pita in heavy traffic, because it wants to launch. It gets a lot of fuel from the 80lb/hr FAST injectors , and it doesn't like to creep . It surges a little , on the big cam (244/246@0.050") and that hasn't been able to be tuned out . The posi locks, like a spool , with power on , so it handles a little different, when the rear slides . The stall makes it hard to modulate the throttle , to adjust slip angle , when sliding the rear. Its either unresponsive to slight throttle, or has a massive response, when you wake it up. Not much subtlety . But , its quick. It dead hooks , from a dig , foot braking . It will lift the front wheels a little . It runs mid 10s at 130. The Procharger will be going on , after the first of the year , and that may have a downside too , but , it will be fun. It will put a smile on my face. That's the one thing that never fails to work out . Eventually..

@automotiveantics 3 года назад

Damn bro that thing sounds crazy!...but awesome haha

@firewolf5680 Год назад

I got my 98 ws6 in 98 right off assembly line 6 speed black did all mods you did but put twin turbos on it which the waste gate stuck in a race I won anyway but blowed up the 98 motor so now it has a 2000 corvette motor left off the turbos everything else the same if done over would have put supercharger screw type on instead of turbos, motor started out with 27 miles on it was a pull off motor off the GM assembly line for some reason would not work on corvette but didn't hurt it for trans am 98000 on body only 23000 on motor. Needs shocks miner things and check rear end. I love it I'm 63 years old

@garyseaton4619 2 года назад

Had a 96 Formula with T-top that never leaked... Chip and exhaust upgrade gave me 273 hp and 340 lbft... The Formula suspension was AWESOME

@DickVanNiggz 3 года назад

I love my ws6, it definitely loves bolt ons lol it more than holds its own against a lot of these newer cars!

@williamduhamel7726 3 года назад

Mines not a WS6 but I have pretty much cloned it. 17 in wheels, SLP lid with the ram air hood and intake, Holley throttle body, Bmr front springs and lower control arms, rear control arms, pan hard bar, and drilled slotted rotors (front and rear). Besides doing all of the usual maintenance (rear main seal, solenoids in the Transmission, rack, etc.

@capafella9085 Год назад

I have the 2002 Trans Am WS6, Pontiacs Swan Song to their last ever Trans Am. I bought this car with 33K miles on it in 2021, it's showroom condition. I have all the papers and codes used on assembly line. Yes, WS6 is the Total Performance Package, ya..I dug deep for the meaning of the WS6 package. What I came up with was this: W= WIDE S= SUSPENSION 6= COILS For what it's worth.. this biotch SCREAMS around CORNERS, AND HANDLES GREAT. Don't be fooled, the 2002 WS6, with the Corvette Z1 packaged into the Ram Air unit, a weight of just under 3,500lbs. The 2002 Trans Ams 2nd gear power band is its Bread n Butter!! She hits 82mph in 2nd, and squaks into 3rd laced up in Mickey Thompson Street Comps, off the line this Fire Chicken more than holds its own vs any of these modern muscles! And that 2ND GEAR POWER BAND IS WHAT DOES IT. From 0-80 she runs with them all.. MODERN Muscles Ci, and more liters wins out just before that 1/4 mile marker. ( BUT, THOSE 2002 BODY LINES, AND THAT NOSE ON THE LAST FIRE CHICKEN... TURNS HEAD EVERY DAY I DRIVE IT!

@tylerkornheisl5644 2 года назад

The secret to keeping the t-tops from leaking is rubber/leather conditioner for cars, I had an 85z28 with original t tops that leaked until I tried that, hope it helps

@ogsamoe3353 3 года назад

Bought my 98 TA back in 03 and my t tops never leak but water does accumulate inside of the rear tail light assembly.

@MikeBrownOhio 4 года назад

I think I had heard WS6 was Wide Suspension 6 pieces in a car magazine back in the day but can't remember which one... I also had heard that it was a code for an upgraded performance package... So whatever it was it was Bad Ass at the time and still Bad Ass now... Have a great day...

@WarChiefTrackerC Год назад

WS6 / Wide Suspension 6 speakers, is my thoughts on this subject. I bought my 2002 TransAm Ram Air WS6 new from the factory in 2002. The only changes that I’ve made are a cold air induction, a 3” Borla Cat Back exhaust system & a Diablo Sport Predator 2 Performance Modular System specific for my engine .

@tripletransam87 Год назад

Monsoon has 10 speakers, I believe. (8 in the convertible if I recall, hence my decision to stick with the T-top car when I ordered my 1998)

@russellsmith859 3 года назад

02 Silver Ws6, T Tops never leak. I love my car with a passion.

@daveo9187 4 года назад

Hey mine doesn't leak! I don't know if it's because I never take them away or if the previous owner replaced all the gaskets

@buzztp5119 3 года назад

ws6 was the code for high performance package starting in 1978.

@wallzWs6 3 года назад

Ws6 in 1978 was a suspension package it included heavier sway bars and wider wheels and tires. W72 was the performance package which meant Pontiac 6.6 TA 400 cubic inch engine.

@leadeater7660 3 года назад

I had a 91 formula with T-tops that didn't leak. Mine was triple black with WS6 package.

@robhaywood6783 3 года назад

I seen one in Jersey city race a mustang on JF Kennedy Blvd and the mustang had no chance lol that TA sounded like an angry monster

@richarddobreny6664 2 года назад

nope, it’s just an RPO code. i had a 1999 black ram air as well. easy mod was to knock out the baffle in the ram air hood and install the bracket to match up to the intake to help pressurize the intake air. So, the faster you go, the more power you get! And a K&N air filter to deal with any potential water(rain) issues from removal of the baffle. there was still nostril baffles directing the air down

@southerncomfort1339 2 года назад

Its a suspension "Package" from the old days "My Day" im 60 n had a 79 T/A & 86 T/A I currently own a 2000 10th Anniversary Furehawk!!

@joelsanchez1388 Год назад

I have a 97 WS6, I want to swap to manual from automatic, do I need to replace or reprogram the pcm?

@packlesswolf1 3 года назад

I'm trying to get me an 02 firebird ls1. How much they go for now?? Driving a 08 grand Prix 3.8L v6.

@UltimateWarrior84 10 месяцев назад

Great video! But nobody should be leaving comments below regarding leaky t tops, cause these bad birds should not have their feathers sprinkled by any forms of weather water.

@robertlowe7809 Год назад

WS6 suspension has been around a long time but it seems to be getting a lot of attention from the late 90s into the 2000s which in 2002 was the last year production of the Pontiac Trans Am and even sadly enough the Pontiac division of General Motors is gone. I own day 1988 Trans Am GTA with the WS6 suspension.

@Bixy4888 3 года назад

I had one from 2000 to 2007 and I was told from a guy that worked at the Montreal outfit that did the WS6 upgrade for the Ste Therese plant cars that it meant Work Sheet No 6.....I don't know if it's true.........the only problem I had was with the front fog lights were shorting out from water infiltration

@BigTweez9 2 года назад

Great informative vid

@jaredtaylor8582 2 года назад

I have 2000 ws6 t tops don't leak a drop but door windows do but only in carwash I'm having slave cylinder problems planning to drop transmission this winter other than that it's almost a perfect car

@Duarte037 3 года назад

I owm a 2000 WS-6 with T-56 an thankfully my T-Tops dont leak!! 😍😍

@stilltlrforlife 3 года назад

Production code for performance and handling mine navy blue 2001. Bought it new

@RktsledTv 2 года назад

My t-tops have never leaked. But I did use spray silicone on them ever year.

@noisycod 4 года назад

Not a ttop or ls1 but bought a Frankenstein like 1997 trans am ws6 packaged v6 that has had a freshly rebuilt ls9 cammed 5.3 swapped into it rust free for less than $1800 running and driving

@austinkelley591 4 года назад

I just bought a 1998 ws6 t-top and surprisingly, the car has a 139,000 miles on it and in great shape. Doesn't have any leaks on the t-top nor cracks on the door panels. For the mileage, the car looks almost new.

@shaunmadison99 4 года назад

Where do yall find these?!?!?! I've been looking around for a while and haven't really found any anywhere near me. I live In GA. Though

@tombakabones274 3 года назад

I have a 95 with a 3.4 6 cylinder and 5 speed love that car

@heavychevy4616 Год назад

ur 100 percent correct... z28, ws6, z71, ect... ALL rpo codes! means absolutely nothing... enjoyed the vid, thank u sir

@automotiveantics Год назад

I appreciate it, glad you enjoyed it 🙏

@geezershire227 Год назад

I have a 2000 auto ws.6 T-Tops still don't leak at 160k miles I treat my seals like it says in owners manual never had issue.

@williamgreen2931 2 года назад

I have a 1997 trans am ws6 it has 84000 original miles and t tops doesn't leak they have never been taken out looking to possible trade for older trans am

@tracyduncan8358 2 года назад

I have a 2001 metallic silver ws6. T tops never leaked. Terrified to take them off though. Original rubber seals. Named her The Shark 🦈. She's still a beauty and I have tons of guys trying to literally buy her out from underneath me while driving. The funny thing is they always start trying to talk to my husband about buying her! I also have guys knocking on my house door at least once a month trying to buy The Shark out of my driveway cash on the spot. This is my dream car!

@robosullivan704 2 года назад

I had a '91 Formula Firebird with Ttops and'94 Z28 w/Ttops.. neither of them leaked. But I didn't have for more than 2 years each..

@pgaron1 3 года назад

As a 38 yr parts guy and 25 yrs at GM dealerships, I agree and you are correct...It's only a RPO code and the letters stand for nothing most of the time. That being said, GM people on the line did use all kinds of different nicknames to help them remember all the different options used.

@pandapanda3533 3 года назад

My 1998 ws6 tribute, but has all of the suspension added, t tops dont leak, and we remove them often

@DeezNuts-yj4oi 2 года назад

I had a 96 z28 wth t-tops,they never leaked,once a year i would condition the seals with white lithium grease never had any issues

@dragon7689 3 года назад

I have one, the T-Tops still don't leak. You needed to put subframe connectors on to keep them from twisting from hard launches and everyone launched these cars hard. Also WS6 is only the RPO code.

@pali1H 4 года назад

I had an 01 WS6 in pewter metallic from brand new. Only real weak point was the rear dif. Broke it twice. Had an electric exhaust cutout. Now I have a 2017 Camaro 2SS 50th anniversary edition.

@markrothe5903 3 года назад

GM didn’t make a 12 bolt limited slip available for the TA?

@pali1H 3 года назад

@@markrothe5903 I'm sure they did. I was 18 and in high school. Not able to swing expensive parts on top of the cost of the car. Had the rear dif replaced under warranty. They finally stopped after 2 of them broke and voided my warranty lol.

@nixonkutz3018 2 года назад

Even Jay Leno perpetuates the WS6 "nickname" in his video on the 2002 (which he describes as "the best Firebird of all times"). I have the Formula trim (mid-level between base and Trans Am) with the WS6 designation and 6-speed manual ... I suspect this might be a bit of a unicorn. And the T-tops don't leak!

@timlee1118 3 года назад

I have a 2002 TA Convertible in Maple Red Metallic. It is not a WS6 therefore it rides better and still has the LS1 motor. It is 1 of 9, the rarest color code of 2002 in a convertible and Firebird of that year.

@richardmckinney8354 2 года назад

Awesome

@isaiahmalaga2565 Год назад

I bought a trans am no WS6 sadly but my TTop don’t leak when it rains

@rontocco8153 Год назад

My T-tops don't leak, never have but I take really good care of it. In the garage, no winters.

@carlkoeller2276 3 года назад

1994 formula WS6 with 32,678miles with a 4l60e 2ed owner with paper work. Definitely a RPO cod. suspension up grade. aluminum drive shaft, disk rear brakes, upgraded front brakes, upgraded Bill Stein shocks, 150 speedometer, 1st gear lock out performance transmission button, big rear wing, upgraded factory wheels, factory external transmission cooler. I had a 1994 lt1 formula v8 with drums in the rear, steel drive shaft, small front brakes, standard wheels, small wing 110 speedometer. RPO COD SUSPENSION UP GRADE. brakes gm blue shocks

@traviskvithyll5685 4 года назад

Got my 1st ws6 last year. Yes t tops leeks. 2001 with 60,000 miles. Moter is stock. Lots of fun to drive. I like it better than the 1982 firebird i had 20 years ago that i had to sell because we just started a family.

@francisconarvaez2023 3 года назад

I have a 99 built 408 strocker T/A 6 speed. 572 whp. She's fast. This are very fun cars to drive. And sexy too.

@JoshWestDesign 3 года назад

I have a 2001 formula had it for 12 years second owner t tops haven’t leaked at all and I have the t-top inserts still. No leaks thus far (knock on wood)

@roodick85 4 года назад

That thing was/is a monster!

@kerryhodges2391 2 года назад

I have a 2002 Trans Am WS6 convertible, 4 speed auto and it had 7500 original miles on it when I bought it. You are correct, WS6 is the RPO code for the optional performance package of suspension and exhaust upgrades, nothing else. Too bad GM could not give it and the Camaro a true dual exhaust and let the LS1 breathe better.

@syntaxerorr 2 месяца назад

I have a 96 LT1. I regret some of my shift points. The 2-1 shift happens too soon. It was recommended by my tuner.

@briangillard695 3 года назад

WS6 is for sure a RPO code I believe it was introduced on 3rd gen T/As as a option on SE and TA standard on GTA Y84

@jeffjohnon4223 3 года назад

My 1989 Formula 350 Firebird is a WS-6 also.

@dragonsKeeper210 3 года назад

I grew up always wondering what this car was. I’m only 20 now but I grew up wanting to know why this car’s taillights looked so menacing and just race-like

@aag6499 4 года назад

I called it ws6 as "Wide Stance"

@shawnraffelson1229 3 года назад

I've got an 01 ws6 18,550 miles silver t tops and they don't leak!!

@mattlaw3600 2 года назад

Have had my 98 Camaro Z28 since 2000 and never had the T-Tops leak

@kareemrichards8635 4 года назад

Mine does not leak. Nice video.

@automotiveantics 4 года назад

Thanks!🙏

@Pin-Din7 4 года назад

Pontiac always sorry they went out of business. Wish I owned a Firebird Trans Am WS6. Do like the look.

@rodsteel8345 2 года назад

Jay Leno agrees with the Wide Suspension 6 pieces-4 of 1 thing & 2 of something else, but I forgot what they are. He covered it on his WS-6 GM gave him for his involvement at at a race track promotion.

@automotiveantics 2 года назад

I think you should rewatch his video. He says directly that he's not sure if that's true

@unknownblaster664 2 года назад

As a trans am owner I’m glad the t top thing is a normal thing for most 😂😅

@ErinMercurial 3 месяца назад

I have a regular 2000 Firebird and I wish i had gotten the WS6! I want one so bad! and...my T-tops do not leak! Never have! What does leak is my driver side door hinge is weak, therefore my door has a slight heavy angle making the window not close/ seal all the way near the front hinge of the door. Water will sneak in and drip down the top of the window/door seal.

@michaelslack6891 Год назад

My license plate says WS666. Happy Easter!

@chrisbenthall9718 3 года назад

WS-6 goes back to the 78 Firebird. It was a suspension and disc break performance package. I own an 86 WS-6 and I've own an 81. Great handling cars.

@tripletransam87 Год назад

Disk brakes only showed up in 1979. And WS6 wasn't necessarily tied to disk brakes... I have an all original 1987 WS6 car with drum rears (no rear disk RPO on the build sheet or GM's records for the car).