The Best Budget Drag Car Ever! Pontiac Firebird TransAm Review!

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    The F-Body Camaro and F-Body Pontiac Firebird Formula TransAm are some of the best low budget V8 cars in the world. Powered by the insanely simple but effective Chevy LS1 engine, it's hard to argue with as an easy budget drag car build since you are definitely not going to be ripping corners in this car anytime soon. These cars truly shine in a straight line, and with a ton of power potential with minor mods you can't go wrong. So what else about the Transam do I want to talk about? Let's take an in depth deep dive on this car and what I think it could be used for. Thanks for watching!
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  • @ThatDudeinBlue
    @ThatDudeinBlue  5 років тому +101

    What’s the best budget drag car in your opinion?

    • @ElJavi602
      @ElJavi602 5 років тому +23

      ThatDudeinBlue C5 Vette

    • @aaronposteraro1986
      @aaronposteraro1986 5 років тому +47

      Foxbody mustang

    • @robert8703
      @robert8703 5 років тому +36

      anything with an ls in the front and 9'' in the back

    • @thomastrotta7859
      @thomastrotta7859 5 років тому +23

      ThatDudeinBlue leased scat pack

    • @davidnacy1324
      @davidnacy1324 5 років тому +13

      C5 vette or GTOs are getting pretty cheap these days too

  • @derek8147
    @derek8147 5 років тому +501

    The WS6 Trans Am has by far one of the most badass looking hoods ever.

    • @BobThe9534
      @BobThe9534 5 років тому +3

      language

    • @seanobannon4888
      @seanobannon4888 5 років тому +45

      Bob The shut the fuck up Bob

    • @TheFiremonkeyman
      @TheFiremonkeyman 5 років тому +39

      The best description I heard was "The camaro SS looks like it could kick your ass. The WS6 looks like it's on the way over to kick your ass right this minute"

    • @BobThe9534
      @BobThe9534 5 років тому +4

      @@TheFiremonkeyman language

    • @RamblinGarage
      @RamblinGarage 5 років тому +2

      That's not a ws6, but I agree. I love mine, timeless design for sure.

  • @urayo18
    @urayo18 5 років тому +268

    Thanks David for reviewing my Firebird. Hope you enjoyed your visit to PR!!

    • @BobThe9534
      @BobThe9534 5 років тому +2

      i wanna go to Puerto Rico now

    • @urayo18
      @urayo18 5 років тому +8

      WP The Only 6 speeds are unicorns here in PR! I know over 40 people with F-Bodies here and only 5 are manuals. I never wanted to lower it since it was my daily and it scraped sometimes even with stock springs.

    • @crlotero
      @crlotero 5 років тому +7

      @@urayo18 your car is awesome dude, with a V8 you can have plenty of fun with an automatic. A la mierda los haters.

    • @short0811
      @short0811 5 років тому +6

      WP... do you see the roads man? It’s no wonder why he doesn’t want to lower it at all!

    • @tomjoad8272
      @tomjoad8272 5 років тому

      I had a friend who had a 2000 ws6 with the six speed. Holy hell... that car was a violent brute. I can't remember if those had traction control, but it was crap if it did. Lol. That car wanted to tear loose in every gear.

  • @carlosanderson4479
    @carlosanderson4479 5 років тому +178

    A Trans-Am with black paint looks like something Batman would drive.

    • @Patrick94GSR
      @Patrick94GSR 5 років тому +5

      come on, you can't mention Trans-Am and black in the same sentence without referencing Knight Rider, KITT!

    • @carlosanderson4479
      @carlosanderson4479 5 років тому +1

      @@Patrick94GSR well that's my loss, I didn't grow up with Knight Rider

    • @len-zeplin480
      @len-zeplin480 5 років тому +1

      Or Burt Reynolds? (Long before Kitt)

    • @carlosanderson4479
      @carlosanderson4479 5 років тому +1

      @@len-zeplin480 Well that's a different era Firebird though. Still a legend though.

    • @FWDSUXARSE
      @FWDSUXARSE 3 місяці тому

      My former co worker (still friend) would always joke with me that I drove the batmobile 🤣
      98 Trans Am in black.

  • @SuperSilvi1990
    @SuperSilvi1990 5 років тому +112

    This was right when Pontiac started to build some good cars. Trans Am, GTO, Solstice, G8. Its sad they are gone.

    • @jacobk1406
      @jacobk1406 5 років тому +5

      Started? Pontiac died after the 2nd gen firebird

    • @SuperSilvi1990
      @SuperSilvi1990 5 років тому

      @@jacobk1406 I'd argue that the third gens were decent. Especially if you do a "Kitt" build. But your right in should of said started making good cars "again".

    • @youngb1ood
      @youngb1ood 4 роки тому +2

      Solstice is not a good car. It may be FR layout, and have double wishbone suspension on all 4 corners, the engine was a parts bin special - unreliable.

    • @FXIIBeaver
      @FXIIBeaver 4 роки тому +2

      @@youngb1ood wrong. The LNF 2.0 Turbo is mean motor.

    • @Loudest_Cricket_
      @Loudest_Cricket_ 4 роки тому +1

      youngb1ood While you’re not completely wrong as far as the LNF being a parts special goes, but it isn’t at all an unreliable engine. Quite the opposite, really.

  • @Sara-ig1jq
    @Sara-ig1jq 5 років тому +35

    I got an 1999 ls1 ss Holden commodore in Australia, I’ve done full rebuild from bottom up heads cam hydraulic pistons etc made 443whp, with the 3:9 ratio and t56 manual it’s a weapon on the streets, love it 😍

    • @Sara-ig1jq
      @Sara-ig1jq 5 років тому +1

      Hahaha ha my bad I’m using my wife’s UA-cam account ahahahaha just noticed

    • @fezcarstuff5851
      @fezcarstuff5851 5 років тому +4

      Jerbroni feels catfished XD

  • @youalreadyknowSWAG
    @youalreadyknowSWAG 5 років тому +58

    My manual TA ran a 13.3 at 107 when it was totally stock, street tires, and original slipping 120k mile clutch. It now is a headers, cam, air lid, and tube car and runs 12.0’s

    • @jordanfournier4366
      @jordanfournier4366 5 років тому +3

      @David Sanchez homeofphobic

    • @gigginbig3
      @gigginbig3 5 років тому +2

      Jordan Fournier your one of the guys not to sell a transam tooo

    • @miggmog6302
      @miggmog6302 5 років тому

      David Sanchez damn just got rid of my ef hatch and I want a trans am ,I can’t buy one ?

    • @robsretroreviews5598
      @robsretroreviews5598 5 років тому

      Ran a 12.85 with just headers, exhaust and tube on street tires..98 WS6 Convertible

    • @FWDSUXARSE
      @FWDSUXARSE 2 роки тому

      These things would run high 12s with nothing more than sticky tires and a good driver pretty much off the showroom floor. That was amazing for the time they came out and still respectable even today.

  • @nicksgroi6287
    @nicksgroi6287 5 років тому +17

    I just bought a 2002 anniversary yellow with 27,000 miles. Great car and I agree, these FBody cars are really last of the true muscle car area. Love the car.

    • @Sutliff01
      @Sutliff01 5 років тому

      Saw one driving down 28 on my way home from school a couple of months ago just about broke my neck turning to look at

    • @len-zeplin480
      @len-zeplin480 5 років тому

      Take Care of it. Don't Mod it for Anything! Those were the "Last in Line" Lucky.

    • @Paranoid-loser
      @Paranoid-loser 3 роки тому

      How's the trans am going?

  • @koab1978
    @koab1978 5 років тому +81

    That's a Formula... base Firebird body with a V8 instead of the V6 which made it slightly lighter and slightly cheaper than the Trans Am.

    • @CountryAggie80
      @CountryAggie80 5 років тому +1

      koab78 it looks like it’s a TA with a formula bumper. It has a TA wing and the WS6 hood (which both could have in 98. I could be wrong but I don’t think you could get a formula WS6 in 99-02 formulas and WS6 were then 2 separate packages).

    • @michaelw5456
      @michaelw5456 5 років тому +14

      @@CountryAggie80 the doors would say Trans Am and not Firebird. It's a Formula with a WS6 hood. The intake wouldn't be covered that way if it had real ram air.

    • @vans1107
      @vans1107 5 років тому +10

      @@CountryAggie80 its a formula that someone put a trans am hatch on and an aftermarket WS6 hood..pretty common thing to do. They did make WS6 formulas from 96-00, came with all the same upgrades as the TA WS6.

    • @scottstaggs7968
      @scottstaggs7968 5 років тому

      I think you're on to something here. SLP on the breather as well. Only F-bodies that I know of that ever said SLP anywhere was the first F-body Firehawks. 93-95. After that GM quit Farming out the top hod rod goodies and just built them themselves

    • @Vampirebear13
      @Vampirebear13 5 років тому +2

      No Scott, the SLP option was available on all V8 GM F-bodies in that time period. Firehawks were a special edition that sadly didn't catch on. RIP Pontiac :-(

  • @christopherdutton8565
    @christopherdutton8565 5 років тому +65

    The 4th gens aren't just a great platform for drag racing, they can handle great too with the right suspension mods.

    • @walkingtalkingmonkey4103
      @walkingtalkingmonkey4103 5 років тому +4

      Exactly my friend autocross his trans am with a few bolt ons

    • @deansapp4635
      @deansapp4635 5 років тому +5

      @@walkingtalkingmonkey4103 I won a SCCA solo 2 national championship in 1998 driving a 1988 Firebird Formula in stock class. What a fun car to drive

    • @walkingtalkingmonkey4103
      @walkingtalkingmonkey4103 5 років тому +3

      @@deansapp4635 facts
      I'm no pro racer I'm a beginner, but the corner response makes the car fun to drive

    • @deansapp4635
      @deansapp4635 5 років тому +1

      @@walkingtalkingmonkey4103 Welcome to the fun I love autocrossing

    • @nicsyourbuddy6291
      @nicsyourbuddy6291 4 роки тому +2

      With the right parts the chassis is quite capable most people think this is a straight line only car they are wrong. 2x the car a fox body was

  • @dzgtnbz3680
    @dzgtnbz3680 5 років тому +111

    One of the meanest looking cars in your review mirror. Pontiac got it right then boom gone. So sad The Trans am was the better looking of the three pony cars.

    • @Sutliff01
      @Sutliff01 5 років тому +7

      I always thought they looked better than the camaro but hey somebody liked the camaro evidently

    • @NoypiTexan
      @NoypiTexan 5 років тому +1

      What the hell is the review mirror xD

    • @waterloo123100
      @waterloo123100 5 років тому

      Mark Tanteo Well their usually in my Ford thunderbird’s rear view mirror. 😂😂 Just kidding my T bird is Resting in peace.

    • @timothythomas2685
      @timothythomas2685 4 роки тому

      Give all thanks to Chevrolet for that😔

    • @electro740
      @electro740 3 роки тому

      Well this wasn't the end of pontiac they still did gtos after this but they are ugly imo

  • @JustACarGuyNamedTom
    @JustACarGuyNamedTom 5 років тому +57

    I always break my neck to see F bodies! I love these cars and you never see them clean

    • @Sutliff01
      @Sutliff01 5 років тому +2

      Same here I’m trying to save and scrap my pennies together for a manual ws6. Currently I’ve got a v6 convertible Firebird

    • @pontiacmaniac7772
      @pontiacmaniac7772 5 років тому +1

      Sutliff01 LT’s are cheap. LS birds are way more expensive, at least around me.

    • @Nip_sniff69
      @Nip_sniff69 5 років тому +3

      @@Sutliff01 yoo same but I got a hard top 97 manual v6 bird it's super clean. But I'm ls carb swap to it.

    • @redneckwithajeep5001
      @redneckwithajeep5001 5 років тому

      Pontiac Maniac the way to do it is pickup a v6 car with a blown engine and find a wrecked 5th or 6th gen Camaro with a v8 of course that takes way more skill than your average person has to put together

    • @MUSCLECREWDave
      @MUSCLECREWDave 5 років тому

      Just A Car Guy Named Tom u know fbody doesn’t just describe the 90’s early 2000’s camaro firebirds right? The Fbody platform started in 1967, with both camaro and firebird being built side by side.

  • @Cheeseburgerperson141
    @Cheeseburgerperson141 5 років тому +54

    Finally you get to experience the T/A you dont really see em anymore like the old days

    • @ATEAM3DPRINTING
      @ATEAM3DPRINTING 5 років тому +1

      It's not a real trans am though, check the hood

  • @Carluvr2011
    @Carluvr2011 5 років тому +15

    I was always more of a fan of the Firebird/Trans Am from this generation. It just looked meaner than it's Camaro counterpart and it had pop-ups!

  • @limabravo6065
    @limabravo6065 5 років тому +5

    Picked up an 00 Z28 roller, got a 6.0 / 4l80e combo from a junkyard, take off LS3 heads, used LS9 cam, 498hp all for under $10k

  • @swackhammer2139
    @swackhammer2139 5 років тому +42

    Think Sam Strano would disagree about the "only meant to go straight" part of your review.

    • @mikewozawski1634
      @mikewozawski1634 5 років тому +3

      Honestly strano sway bars for the win

    • @austinpittman701
      @austinpittman701 5 років тому +3

      My car handles amazing thanks to Mr. Strano

    • @matthewstansbury3047
      @matthewstansbury3047 5 років тому +3

      Strano springs on my koni adjustables makes my ws6 handle like on rails. 👍

    • @thizizkai
      @thizizkai 5 років тому +1

      It's great overall. But straight is what it's better at... I had Koni/Strano Shocks/struts/spring, Strano sways, UMI subframe connectors,lower control arms,A arms on my 01 catfish... And my GTO will drive circles around it.... But in a straight line my FBO Z28 will put one on my GTO with similar mods.

    • @swackhammer2139
      @swackhammer2139 5 років тому +3

      @@thizizkai I've driven both quite a bit, the only advantage a GTO has over an f-body is comfort.

  • @chrismunsey3185
    @chrismunsey3185 5 років тому +10

    WS-6 is my favorite f-body car for sure!🤘🏼👌🏽

  • @hgfdksk17
    @hgfdksk17 5 років тому +58

    So driving Puerto Rico is like driving in Atlanta minus the potholes lol

    • @lancer787
      @lancer787 5 років тому +5

      Josh Mitchell oh lordt no potholes are a thing in PR it’s so bad we compare them to craters

    • @MikeDomi0618
      @MikeDomi0618 5 років тому +1

      dirve in the duluth lilburn area thats like driving in PR.

    • @juancarlos5964
      @juancarlos5964 5 років тому +1

      Puerto Rico has craters

    • @MrREAPERsz
      @MrREAPERsz 3 роки тому

      Atlanta is a death sentence

  • @TLricks
    @TLricks 5 років тому +19

    Can't go wrong with an F body I love my 2002 SS Good video 👍

  • @Steve126a
    @Steve126a 5 років тому +2

    I have a 1998 Trans Am WS6. It was my dream car when I was 16. I love the look and I believe it still holds up today. The "snout" is so aggressive! The whole hood looks muscular and mean!

  • @irishuwould5185
    @irishuwould5185 5 років тому +27

    I’ve always loved these, almost bought a brand new 2002 back then

    • @irishuwould5185
      @irishuwould5185 5 років тому +12

      Cockstruction Worker yep bought a truck instead, more practical for my business. Now run along kid

    • @charlesholland1895
      @charlesholland1895 5 років тому

      JustJay 0312 How much were they going for?

    • @samijosephyahya3388
      @samijosephyahya3388 4 роки тому +1

      Charles Holland my dad has a black 2002 ws6 that is fully loaded and the sticker price was 31k

    • @charlesholland1895
      @charlesholland1895 4 роки тому

      Sami Joseph Yahya Thank you for the reply, i work at a Ford and Chevy dealer. 31k will get you today a 4 cylinder Mustang or Camaro.

    • @samijosephyahya3388
      @samijosephyahya3388 4 роки тому

      Charles Holland no problem

  • @TheNewfyman
    @TheNewfyman 5 років тому +13

    One of my dream cars, but definitely not “budget” where I live. It’s near impossible to find a Ws6 or even just a Trans Am for under $20,000

    • @Jak2bossbf3
      @Jak2bossbf3 3 роки тому

      Where do u live where they go for 20k?! In CA it’s going up but I’ve still seen a few decent ones for 6-12k

    • @rogermaravilla9935
      @rogermaravilla9935 3 роки тому

      I got my 01 trans am for 8,500

    • @themacawbaby2368
      @themacawbaby2368 Рік тому

      I got mine for $6500 😬😬

  • @DiabloFormulaRacing
    @DiabloFormulaRacing 5 років тому +16

    Good old Firebird Formula!

  • @loganlt1weems555
    @loganlt1weems555 5 років тому +2

    Lol I own a 1995 LT1 Trans Am. Love it. Got it when I turned 16 and I'm almost 18. The LT1 is a great platform to create a fast drag car. My buddy has a Pro Charged Eagle Forged LT1 and makes 950 to the wheels. Went from 350 to 383. It's a 9 second car. Great platforms to start with!

  • @Murakamibelt
    @Murakamibelt 5 років тому +9

    Born in 03 and ever since I could talk this has been my dream car along with the is300

    • @walkingtalkingmonkey4103
      @walkingtalkingmonkey4103 5 років тому

      Fr

    • @andrewregard7250
      @andrewregard7250 5 років тому

      Agreed. There is a video I watched on here of someone with an is300 and did a full 2jz swap into it. Complete sleeper.

  • @LegitStreetCars
    @LegitStreetCars 5 років тому +9

    Love it!

  • @michaeledwards5341
    @michaeledwards5341 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for the video. I have an 02 WS6 Trans am black on black. In the process of installing the Hot cammed LS3 with the 4L75. This car is a great foundation to start drag racing and road course. Lots of potential with bolt ons. Last year of the Trans am and ttops. My car was next to last on the last production assembly line. I still have the window sticker and all paperwork. I am 50yo and this is one of my top 5 dream cars. Thanks

  • @ChrisfromGeorgia
    @ChrisfromGeorgia 5 років тому +1

    Back when this car was released a friend of mine bought a new one of these from the dealership. This was his first purchase after he won a lottery prize for $500,000! Unfortunately, he lost all of his money being a big baller. He still has the car, but it is falling apart. Even though he lost all of his money, he does have some epic stories to tell of the year he was living life in the fast lane! 💰🏎️💨

  • @Malkin6280
    @Malkin6280 5 років тому +16

    Firebird over the Camaro hands down!! Of course I may be a bit biased as I own a '01 WS-6...

    • @earlytimz
      @earlytimz 5 років тому

      I agree the bird is prettier but I like em both! Mine is a 00 B4C

    • @rangerheir5821
      @rangerheir5821 4 роки тому

      @mcharleau A red trans am ws6 ls1 intake t top or convertable is my dream. Can you teach me your ways?
      I live in Florida. Been hunting for over 6 months. Thanks. (I'm 20 btw)

    • @02WIFE
      @02WIFE 2 роки тому

      You can keep the troublesome pop up headlights. That's why I bought a 2002 Camaro Z28

  • @metalmillitia3026
    @metalmillitia3026 5 років тому +34

    Did he just call the 4l60e “stout” lmao

    • @diegofregoso972
      @diegofregoso972 5 років тому +1

      I wish mine was lol

    • @jhopkins1515
      @jhopkins1515 5 років тому +10

      The four stands for the four extra neutrals you're going to have when that sun shell shears apart

    • @Krysco51
      @Krysco51 5 років тому +1

      I had a heads/cam 04 gto and got rid of it at 105k miles and the trans didnt skip a beat. Had a 3200 converter too. I always hear they are so weak but mine was a trooper.

    • @andrewpaul7441
      @andrewpaul7441 5 років тому +2

      Mine always worked fine in my 10 second car but I got a built one on ls1.com for cheep so I made the swap.

    • @CodenameOliver101
      @CodenameOliver101 5 років тому

      rsmith137 the 4l60e in the f bodies and 4l60e in the 2004 gto’s are different .

  • @isaiahrodriguez7600
    @isaiahrodriguez7600 5 років тому +4

    I've always loved the looks of these!

  • @123iseman
    @123iseman 5 років тому +3

    I love my trans am years later. 160k on it and I still beat it like it owes me money

  • @royaltybuiltco
    @royaltybuiltco 5 років тому +8

    I have an 02 Camaro.. but I love how aggressive the trans am looks

  • @h3llb1lly889
    @h3llb1lly889 5 років тому +7

    Dream car. DREAM CAR! These things look SO MEAN especially when murdered out. even today, i think the exterior design is one of the best GM ever produced. The interior is a different story, but we wont go there. I have wanted one of these since i was in high school. im over 30 now lol

  • @WhistleTeets85
    @WhistleTeets85 4 роки тому +1

    I love the ram air 'nostrils'... I still remember the commercial for the T/A in like '97 or '98 where it "ate" the car in front of it at a stoplight...fell in love with it. I've always loved T/As though.

  • @BSTDMN-bz9su
    @BSTDMN-bz9su 5 років тому +3

    Finally I’ve been waiting for this review!!

  • @Dev095
    @Dev095 5 років тому +9

    2:08 S N O U T S 😤🅱️👌🔥

  • @methasat
    @methasat 5 років тому +7

    Still have my 02 WS6 Ramair TA but it's now got a 383 stoker over 500 HP and better brakes and tune by frost

    • @CodenameOliver101
      @CodenameOliver101 5 років тому

      Why do people always say not to stroke an ls1? Was it difficult and did you have any problems?

    • @methasat
      @methasat 4 роки тому

      EtelorveHc49 No yet thank God .

  • @HG-up4sv
    @HG-up4sv 5 років тому +1

    Favorite thing to do in PR is drive. Everything you said about driving there is accurate. So fun

  • @jonadkins9339
    @jonadkins9339 5 років тому +2

    I absolutely love mine! Fun to start in the morning waking everyone up 😂

  • @danielhenderson6253
    @danielhenderson6253 5 років тому +53

    Issa formula
    Nice video though

    • @tylerharris1085
      @tylerharris1085 5 років тому +11

      Caught that too, looks like someone slapped a ram air hood and trans am hatch on there

    • @pontiacmaniac7772
      @pontiacmaniac7772 5 років тому +1

      Oh yeah, I just looked at the rear bumper

    • @loganbarton2226
      @loganbarton2226 5 років тому +1

      just a transam hood/spoiler

  • @alejandromolina4553
    @alejandromolina4553 5 років тому +17

    1st.- That's a Formula not a Trans Am
    2nd.- F-Body it's just the Camaro/ Firebird platform science 67, this is 4th gen f-body

    • @crw3673
      @crw3673 3 роки тому

      Exactly! It is very annoying when people give miss information. F body represent every Camaro and firebird from 1967 till now! Not just the 4th generation of the 90's and early 2000's.

  • @lorenzorios2909
    @lorenzorios2909 5 років тому +2

    I also have a 02 2v mustang on spray(100 shot) and I still have second thoughts about lining up with a F body they are no joke. I had a trans am ls1 for about three month and those where the best three months of my life !

  • @andrewpaul7441
    @andrewpaul7441 5 років тому +1

    The hood look awesome that's why I got one. The looks and the light engine with power. I put a 418 ls2 in it and it runs in the 10's with slicks and a 9" Moser.

  • @mattmiller2761
    @mattmiller2761 5 років тому +6

    My favorite Firebirds and Camaros were made from 1970-73. I'm an old guy though.

    • @len-zeplin480
      @len-zeplin480 5 років тому

      Not That Old? (S.D. 455 HO) LOL! Kids don't know what that Means Jelly Bean. Their heads are in the Clouds with the "WS6" Lingo, Banter, BS.

  • @juliobahamundi7062
    @juliobahamundi7062 5 років тому +14

    Simply the best lookin muscle car ever!!! Pontiac Trans Am. 💪

    • @Murica_gaming
      @Murica_gaming 4 роки тому

      Pony car not a muscle car

    • @7771ham
      @7771ham 3 роки тому

      @@Murica_gaming the trans am is a muscle car.. mustangs are pony’s

    • @Murica_gaming
      @Murica_gaming 3 роки тому

      @@7771ham trans Ams are built on the same platform as Camaros which are pony cars

    • @7771ham
      @7771ham 3 роки тому

      @@Murica_gaming why are the referred to as muscle cars in the commercials back in 98-02 then?

    • @Murica_gaming
      @Murica_gaming 3 роки тому

      @@7771ham whoever decided to call them that is ignorant then because muscle cars died in the early 70s lol

  • @evanhall19
    @evanhall19 5 років тому +1

    Ive had my 1999 Firebird since 2008, it was my first car in High school. Still got it to this day! I got it with the 3800 V6 and swapped in a 2004 Corevette Ls1 in 2012. Still a great car. now that i got a new daily, its getting spoiled with performance mods ;)

  • @menarenotwomen
    @menarenotwomen 5 років тому

    Finally got an LS1 Z28 at 29 years old. I've had it less than a week and love it! F-bodies are amazing. And the that trans am is one of the best looking cars ever...

  • @BobTh3GiRaFFe
    @BobTh3GiRaFFe 5 років тому +12

    My 2000 Formula is a "cam only" with bolt ons and a th400. The car runs mid 11s in the 1/4, and on a 100 shot it runs 10s. These cars are stupid easy.

    • @Vothify
      @Vothify 3 роки тому +1

      Old comment I know but how much rwhp?

    • @BobTh3GiRaFFe
      @BobTh3GiRaFFe 3 роки тому +1

      @@Vothify TH400 cars dont dyno well. They will show low numbers. Before the trans swap I would've guessed around 370-390 at the wheels without nitrous. That's the average for cam only bolt on set ups.

    • @Vothify
      @Vothify 3 роки тому +1

      @@BobTh3GiRaFFe Thanks!

  • @loganburks23
    @loganburks23 5 років тому

    finally! been waiting on this for 3 years! i have a 350Z now but i want one of these next

  • @NeoNeko99
    @NeoNeko99 5 років тому +1

    I live in the U.K. and even I’ve had an F-body! I had a ‘99 Z28 with some bolt-ons, was a fun thing to own and drive :)

  • @josephlotrecchiano9359
    @josephlotrecchiano9359 5 років тому +4

    Owned two of the T/A's...frigging loved them..miss the t-tops...and with the hatch and folding rear seat..swallowed beach stuff..no problem

  • @Zzzzzz-ns7lg
    @Zzzzzz-ns7lg 5 років тому +6

    I got a 95 camaro z28 which is my dream car since my dad bought a 93 z28 brand new in 94, I prefer the shark faces over a catfish though. Trans ams are dope af too though. #teamfbody

    • @codyswicegood6326
      @codyswicegood6326 5 років тому +2

      Same. 95z myself. I love these things. Definitely changing some things in the works, but always puts a smile on my face chirping tires into second gear stock.

    • @dafilth4764
      @dafilth4764 5 років тому

      Miss my 95 z28 Was a fun car

  • @formula721
    @formula721 5 років тому +2

    I had a 1999 WS6 formula. I miss that car so much. they are certainly lots of fun to toss around.

  • @bobbyborinquen8680
    @bobbyborinquen8680 5 років тому

    From Colorado, it's an honor to have you in my island having a great time with my people, God bless you and keep making good videos, and of course, SHOW OFF MY ISLAND IN YOUR VIDEOS!!!!!! lol

  • @jasonhearn2331
    @jasonhearn2331 5 років тому +10

    My first LS experience was in high school in my best friends 2001 firehawk and I’ve loved the F-Body Trans Am since then because they’re underrated and very responsive to mods plus get near 30mpg when we’d take trips for us broke teenagers back then great video David bringing memories back on throwback Thursday buddy. #BowTiePower

    • @BobThe9534
      @BobThe9534 5 років тому +1

      i didnt know they can get 30mpg

    • @jasonhearn2331
      @jasonhearn2331 5 років тому

      Bob The yea if you use the really tall 6th gear on the highway and just turn about 1200rpm on a road trip at 65-75mph the whole time.

    • @BobThe9534
      @BobThe9534 5 років тому +1

      @@jasonhearn2331 oh

    • @jasonhearn2331
      @jasonhearn2331 5 років тому

      Bob The the problem is the torque is so addicting it’s almost impossible to keep your foot outta the throttle and drive under 3000rpm almost all the time but my best friend was very disciplined in his when we were in high school compared to everybody else.

  • @scobo4743
    @scobo4743 5 років тому +8

    That hood is awesome! The flush mounted headlights on the Camaro look awful. The resessed headlights were better. But the TA was and is a great looking car. POPUP UPNDOWN HEADLIGHTS!

    • @crw3673
      @crw3673 3 роки тому

      Totally agree!

  • @marioeid930
    @marioeid930 3 роки тому

    I had an 01 trans am, really nice car! Got it in 07 and back theb it RIPPED! Loved that car!

  • @CamaroRick
    @CamaroRick 5 років тому

    Love the WS6 Trans-Am The hood bulge is an icon. Especially with the CETA rear blacked out bumper on a light color car looks sick.

  • @chemicalnbc5820
    @chemicalnbc5820 5 років тому +3

    I've owned a 96 A4 Z28, 02 M6 SS droptop, and a 01 M6 Firehawk. And if there's one thing I can say, is that these cars are a blank canvas when it comes to modding and track or drag racing.

  • @pontiacmaniac7772
    @pontiacmaniac7772 5 років тому +12

    I’ve got an LT1 bird. 330hp 345 lb ft of torque. The LT birds are cheap.

    • @JK-li7fp
      @JK-li7fp 5 років тому

      Pontiac Maniac Got my lt1 z28 for 2k with basic mods.

    • @jacobking4106
      @jacobking4106 5 років тому +1

      how many optispark have you went through I'm on my 3rd with my LT1

    • @JK-li7fp
      @JK-li7fp 5 років тому

      I replaced it once with a reman Delco because it was breaking up at high rpm. So far so good but it's only been a few months.

    • @len-zeplin480
      @len-zeplin480 5 років тому

      @@jacobking4106 just put one in a '96 SS Impala LOL! (Same neighborhood as the Water Works)

    • @BornToBeFamed
      @BornToBeFamed 4 роки тому

      Depends on the area and how clean they are.

  • @MazdaratiMan69
    @MazdaratiMan69 5 років тому +1

    I’ve always loved the WS6 and I’m considering getting one still

  • @EslayerTM
    @EslayerTM 5 років тому +1

    my favorite gen of Trans am & this is also my dream car!

  • @zerohourdrift
    @zerohourdrift 5 років тому +5

    When are you gonna review one with a stick that’s set up for grip or drifting? They’re an incredible chassis for that as well. If you’re saying this one handles poorly, there’s probably something wrong with it. They were able to pull .9 g’s in the 90’s... that’s better than a lot of cars today still. Any car can go fast in a straight line but the f body is so much more than a drag car!

    • @lb9gta307
      @lb9gta307 5 років тому +1

      He probably just says that because he hears so many other people who've never driven one say that

  • @guillermoj.baezalicea8091
    @guillermoj.baezalicea8091 5 років тому +3

    Welcome Bro 🙏☝🐓✊👊💪✌ Puerto Rico

  • @Zapzdoughnut
    @Zapzdoughnut 5 років тому

    Big fan of the Trans Am! Buddy of mine had a WS6 with heads/cam and a 75 shot, was a nasty ride back in the early 2000s!

  • @darrenbuttery7331
    @darrenbuttery7331 5 років тому

    I owned a 1999 Formula and man do I miss that car. Cam only with full exhaust and a torque converter I was running 11.5 - 11.7 @ 117. Sooo much fun.

  • @b.s.adventures9421
    @b.s.adventures9421 5 років тому +9

    Some of those would run high 12s stock.

    • @FLmanActual
      @FLmanActual 5 років тому

      yea with street tires they would run mid 13s, im sure with radials with a good driver it would hit 12s. that was crazy hero car fast in early 2000s

    • @simracer48
      @simracer48 5 років тому +2

      Yeah, with the right driver they would. I ran 12.7 in my stock 2002 Z28.

  • @SomeDudeNamedCarl
    @SomeDudeNamedCarl 5 років тому +3

    And the price of 4th gen camaros/firebirds just skyrocketed

  • @MsWS6
    @MsWS6 5 років тому

    I own a 2000WS6. Took delivery Oct. 99 Black on black!! 6sp Hurst! LOVE IT!!!!!

  • @mermaiddreams83
    @mermaiddreams83 3 роки тому +2

    They accomplished a 9.3 G's on the skid pad testing which is great for the size and weight of these cars, very good at cornering stock and a lot more to be improved on with all the aftermarket support from many companies!!!

  • @Teriaki123
    @Teriaki123 5 років тому +17

    Bout time! Lol where all my firechickn bruhs at?!🐥🤙🤙

    • @ls1_995
      @ls1_995 5 років тому +1

      99 ws6 65,000 miles

    • @Sutliff01
      @Sutliff01 5 років тому +1

      1999 Firebird v6 unfortunately😢

    • @Teriaki123
      @Teriaki123 5 років тому

      George Dimopoulos nice, same year mine has 120k 6speed👍

    • @DickVanNiggz
      @DickVanNiggz 5 років тому +1

      teriaki123 99 6 speed ws6, just crossed 100k but she’s clean!

    • @BSTDMN-bz9su
      @BSTDMN-bz9su 5 років тому +1

      98 nbm 146k running like a raped ape

  • @ianfosbrook8406
    @ianfosbrook8406 5 років тому +9

    easy peasy... Fox body mustang... thats why theres literaly millions of em on local drag tracks everywere..
    the plastic firebird/camaro are rare as hens teeth by comparo....

    • @Murica_gaming
      @Murica_gaming 4 роки тому +2

      They have to take the LS from this car to make the Fox fast tho 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @LeaveNoTrashBehind
    @LeaveNoTrashBehind 4 роки тому

    Just bought a 94 Pontiac Firebird LT1, I love it. Has about 350hp, it's not terrible. Mainly bought it for the body style.

  • @crustybandaid2244
    @crustybandaid2244 3 місяці тому +1

    I’m 16 years old and I currently drive a 2014 Honda CRV. I share it with my brother and sister when they’re home from college, which essentially means during the summer. I’ve always said this, it’s the perfect first car for anyone who isn’t like me. I am extremely fortunate to have it. It is reliable, I’ve never had a mechanical problem with it, it is safe, my brother and sister have each been hit in it and they were completely fine, and it has enough room for friends and cargo. With all that said, it is horribly boring to drive, which for a car lover like me is not ideal. I’ve been looking to buy another car on the side, one that can help me learn about maintenance and modifying, and I have to say, the WS6 Trans AM is at the top of my list. I don’t want to spend much more than 7k, and I love the idea of a t-top car. Ideally I’d get a manual, t-top trans am with a reasonable amount of miles. This video completely reassured my hopes and dreams of buying one of these in the near future.

  • @Edc_vaporblasting
    @Edc_vaporblasting 5 років тому +3

    I just bought a 1995 mustang cobra for my first car its got a 302 5.0 5 speed converted to carborated and its got a 411 rear end :)

  • @clutchthepearls3062
    @clutchthepearls3062 5 років тому +11

    That's not a Trans Am. Trans Am is a trim on the Firebird. This is a Firebird Formula with a Trans Am hatch swapped on.
    It has the Formula front fascia and cloth seats. EVERY Trans Am came with leather seats.
    It's not a big deal, it's just not a Trans Am.

    • @markarnold7516
      @markarnold7516 5 років тому

      And the ws6 formula is much more rare than a ws6 TA. I also have a hatch switched formula. Not my choice. Prefer the low spoiler of the standard body. Had one of those brand new (00 Formula, auto...no ws6).
      This car now is probably third or fourth owner. Anyway, it's a ton of fun. Just finished paint and brakes.

  • @richmcdowell
    @richmcdowell 5 років тому

    Before I found my 04 GTO, I looked around for WS6 Trans Ams and Camaro SS' near me but I couldn't find any within my budget. I'm going on 12 years with my car and the LS1/T56 still makes me smile. Eventually I'll throw in either an LS3 or iron 6.2 with a blower.

  • @scottstaggs7968
    @scottstaggs7968 5 років тому

    I turned 16 the year they brought the Camaro/T/A back on the F body platform. There's an S550 Mustang in my garage but a black on black WS6 Ram Air T/A will probably always be one of my favorite cars ever made.

  • @jameswiles5765
    @jameswiles5765 5 років тому +11

    Terminator cobra was the king of the early 2000’s

    • @HunterM430
      @HunterM430 5 років тому +2

      James Wiles stock for stock these cars go head to head

    • @NicholasSunderland
      @NicholasSunderland 5 років тому +1

      @@HunterM430 they're kinda close but the Cobra has 80 more to the crank stock and has a blower

    • @theFellerr
      @theFellerr 5 років тому +6

      Ford needed a supercharger to keep up😂

    • @jameswiles5765
      @jameswiles5765 5 років тому

      What’s your point? A supercharger is a very good and successful way to make good power. Look at all the top American cars today. They almost all have a supercharger. Ford was just ahead of there time. Besides where was the trans am after 2002

    • @jameswiles5765
      @jameswiles5765 5 років тому

      Don’t get me wrong I love the Trans Am but I still think the Cobra was the king of the early 2000’s

  • @readysetgo6183
    @readysetgo6183 5 років тому +4

    David you do realize the F- Body Chassis Was Designed To Handle At High Speeds 92-02 Camaro/Firebirds are some of the best cars you can buy for Aerodynamic and Handling purposes

  • @King-qv1pd
    @King-qv1pd 5 років тому

    Firebird for sure! My dad use to work on both of them and he told me the fire bird/trans am had much better aerodynamics, and gas mileage too. he told me in a fire bird you can drive 65 mph in 3 gear with the 6 speed manual and still have 3 more gears to go. The engine will be reving a little high but not too bad like 3500 rpm or something like that.

  • @introvertedd.x.7788
    @introvertedd.x.7788 5 років тому +1

    Haven’t watched a sec of this and I’m just gonna go ahead and like it

  • @nickmahramus5034
    @nickmahramus5034 5 років тому +3

    A heads cam LS1 makes a decent amount more than 400 wheel

    • @losttiming5873
      @losttiming5873 5 років тому +2

      Ya the lt1 with heads cam header tune will make 400

    • @michaelharris748
      @michaelharris748 5 років тому +2

      Cam only cars with full bolt on do around 400 usually give or take depends on how aggressive the cam is and tuning etc...id say most stock bottom end heads cam ls1s with fbo and tune prob make 425-450 whp or so on average yes some cars do more it depends on the setup they dont all have 500 wheel as a rule or something its all in the combo

    • @R3AL-AIM
      @R3AL-AIM 5 років тому +1

      @@losttiming5873 My dad had an LT1Z 355, heads, cam, all supporting mods and a few things here and there made about 450

    • @sergiocarmonajr7127
      @sergiocarmonajr7127 3 роки тому

      @@R3AL-AIM this is why people need to stop hating on the LT1 they are just a tad bit worse than the LS1

  • @s13gouf60
    @s13gouf60 5 років тому +3

    Fun fact, those things rattled when coming off the original transport truck from the factory. Almost as funny as all the z06 vetts that had to have the lower valances replaced right off the truck.
    The idea behind T-tops is to have the open air benefits of a targa or convertible without all the chassis flex and required frame structure those options require.

  • @slanteyeperformance8557
    @slanteyeperformance8557 4 роки тому

    Currently 16 and its my first car, got it at 15, all i can say is great things. picked up a used vortech, king of the Tampa highschools lol, and pretty alright on the streets.

  • @joeg.1119
    @joeg.1119 5 років тому

    For me that trans am you reviewed and the bandit trans am are my favorites.

  • @steviez28
    @steviez28 5 років тому +3

    Finally another fbody

  • @R3AL-AIM
    @R3AL-AIM 5 років тому +6

    Budget? Not up North 🤣 these are an arm and a leg anywhere it snows

    • @CountryAggie80
      @CountryAggie80 5 років тому +1

      KuilowKey you can get clean ones for 5-10k most anywhere in the nation. Hell you can get a sub 50k mile one for less than 15k and if you add a special edition to the low miles (CETA, Firehawk, 35th, etc) you can get one for around 20k.

    • @R3AL-AIM
      @R3AL-AIM 5 років тому +1

      @@CountryAggie80 you aren't getting an LS car in MI for any less than around 10k. You can find LT1 cars cheap, but usually not running or worn out.

    • @R3AL-AIM
      @R3AL-AIM 5 років тому

      You can get Coyote's cheaper than most 4th gens, at least in this area

    • @CountryAggie80
      @CountryAggie80 5 років тому +1

      Guess I should count my blessings I live in Texas then.

    • @R3AL-AIM
      @R3AL-AIM 5 років тому

      @@CountryAggie80 Everything is cheaper in Texas my dude lol

  • @yossibenel
    @yossibenel 5 років тому

    Gladly Will have them both.
    The ram air is definitely recognisable

  • @voiceinmotion6767
    @voiceinmotion6767 5 років тому +1

    My pick is the 02 Trans Am WS6. It has a nice aggressive look.I believe the fox body Mustangs were pretty good budget drag car, used to have an 88 notchback 5.0 LX

  • @spencermcelroy617
    @spencermcelroy617 5 років тому +6

    Why are you calling it a TA? Its a Formula and they added the hood and the lift gate, the front cover is a V6 bumper.

  • @OlderthanIlookyoungerthanIfeel
    @OlderthanIlookyoungerthanIfeel 5 років тому +3

    My 1995 Camaro's interior is in way better shape than this car , and it has T tops . I prefer the look of the early gen 4 Camaro , but the 1997 and later cars got the much better engine .

  • @Mr_Green1017
    @Mr_Green1017 5 років тому +1

    I love the ws6 and right now I'm looking to buy one

  • @carlosbelo549
    @carlosbelo549 5 років тому +2

    although I don't have an LS1 F-body, I whole heartedly love my 94 Firebird Formula 6spd

    • @p71owner53
      @p71owner53 5 років тому

      Carlos Belo at least it’s a manual 👌👍🏻

  • @Hoodie-xj2iv
    @Hoodie-xj2iv 5 років тому +4

    Find someone with a Pontiac Grand Prix GTP and do a review on one.

    • @Acobolan
      @Acobolan 5 років тому +1

      Hoodie2103 wish they got more love. I have a 05 comp g myself

    • @PNWANT1
      @PNWANT1 5 років тому

      Which gen do u like most? I prefer the 6th gen grand prix.

    • @Hoodie-xj2iv
      @Hoodie-xj2iv 5 років тому +1

      Jacob nice, I got a 99 GTP sedan with full header system and 3.4 pulley.

    • @Hoodie-xj2iv
      @Hoodie-xj2iv 5 років тому +1

      Antonio Ambriz Yes, 6th gen are the best looking, I’ve got a 99 sedan GTP.

  • @peterkalos6271
    @peterkalos6271 5 років тому +3

    That year Trans Am with SLP or WS6 package did 13.6 bone stock. So full bolt ons should do mid to high 12’s! And I would take the Trans Am over the camaro any day

  • @DJ80s
    @DJ80s 4 роки тому

    I grew up arpund the race track. I grew up dreaming of getting this car so I paid attention every time one went down the track.
    They run low 13s stock parts. The ones that put on an aftermarket exhaust & intake were running 12.91 in the quarter mile.

  • @hawkstringfellow
    @hawkstringfellow 4 роки тому

    FINALLY SOMEONE REVIEWED A TRANS AM !!!!!!!! GREAT JOB!!!!!!

  • @chasefalgout9467
    @chasefalgout9467 5 років тому +7

    I don't think anyone would prefer the catfish Camaro over a nice WS6

    • @BurittoSandwich
      @BurittoSandwich 5 років тому

      I definitely would. Like he said, I'm not a huge fan of the wavyness of the body and the huge snout.