Trans Am vs. Firebird

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Jun 28, 2005 | 04:43 PM

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Trans Am vs. Firebird

What is the difference?! I seem to be having a problem distinguishing the difference....

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Jun 28, 2005 | 04:49 PM

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Engine and cosmetics. Like the SSEi and the SE, a Trans Am is a fancy Firebird

Jun 28, 2005 | 04:50 PM

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TA is the highest model of the Firebird...... (besides FirehawkI believe)
As for styling / things to look for........ dunno.... but I believe the TA'* have a different body kit

Jun 28, 2005 | 04:52 PM

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Exactly, for example 97-02 LS1 Firebirds/Z28'* had 310hp while Trans Ams/SS had 325hp. WS6 is just an appearance and suspension package.

Jun 28, 2005 | 05:30 PM

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Originally the T/A was the racer version, for Trans America Racing back in the late 60'*. The manufacturers had to make certain numbers of cars to compete with that setup.

Jun 28, 2005 | 05:47 PM

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i didnt think it was too much of a diffenec eexept that a firebird can come as a V-6 and the traans am always had a highr spoiler

Jun 28, 2005 | 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by asonofabeach69

Exactly, for example 97-02 LS1 Firebirds/Z28'* had 310hp while Trans Ams/SS had 325hp. WS6 is just an appearance and suspension package.

F bodies got the LS1 in 98. The corvette had it solely in 97.

Jun 28, 2005 | 05:50 PM

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Spoiler, Hood Scoops, Quarter panel vents, body kit. Depends on what year Firebird/TransAm you are looking at as to which options are available.

FYI - There was the Firebird (SE), Firebird Formula (SSE), and TransAm (SSEi)....