Austinma62

I bought a trans am 2001 supposably ws6 a month or so ago. I am trying to determine if this is a real ws6 or not. The Rpo codes on the door read Ws6 and Ws9. Can someone shed some light on this and help explain what I have goin on here? Thanks!

'Trust'

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If it reads WS6 it is a WS6, WS9 is a different code.

twelver12

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if the rpo code says ws6 then yes it is a ws6 i dont know what ws9 is i have an rpo code sheet right here with me but somehow ws9 isnt on there so cant help ya with that

bobbyd

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since it says ws6 on the rpo it is indeed a real ws6 i believe ws9 means trans am but i could be wrong on the ws9 part

bobbyd

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found it

"WS9 is the rpo code for the formula. Every TA has this code because all TA's start life as a Formula."

Austinma62

thanks alot guys, i appreciate it!

LS1W66

Incorrect

WS9 is the Formula conversion code and does not mean the car is or ever was a Formula.
It means the vehicle is a V8 equipped Firebird and therefore all Formula's and Trans Am's will have this RPO.
W66 is the Formula RPO
Y82 is the Trans Am RPO

WS9 + W66 = Formula
WS9 + Y82 = Trans Am

MelScrilla

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this is confusing. I thought that the Z28 and SS thing was enough with the Camaros. Whats the difference between a Formula, Trans AM, and a WS6.

I thought the WS6 was like the Bird version of the SS, if thats true what does a formula have?

mikeljohnson03

I`m pretty sure it goes Firebird< Formula< Trans Am< WS6. Firebird being base model and the rest being different types of trims. I`m sure someone will correct me if i`m wrong though.

1nverted

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your correct

redbird555

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Yup ^. The frmula is a stripped down v8 version of the firebird. Opting for the ta gave you the high rise hatch bumper and ground effects and a few plush interior options. The ws6 version of the trans am adds the ram air hood and the suspension upgrades just as the ss does on the camaro.
Dan-

LS1W66

Don't forget that the WS6 option was also available on Formula's from `96-`00

Some of the rarest Firebirds are WS6 equipped Formula's

BlackonBlackTA

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WS6 RPO code = WS6

tratior

Damn thats confusing.

ajsfirehawk

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+1 on LS1W66's evaluation. Craig is all over it. WS6 has historically been a performance package available on Formulas and Trans Ams. It is primarily a handling package. The WS6 package has been around for many years, but it is not the same set of performance items for every year. Even in the 4 gens the equipment associated with WS6 is different in the early years versus the 00 01 and 02 model years.

ghardester

Well, I wouldn't refer to the Formula as a 'stripped down' car.

The easiest way I find to explain the models is as a progression of added options.

A Firebird is the base model V-6. A Formula is a Firebird with a V-8.
A Trans Am has a different body package with up-level wing, different nose and rear end etc. And the WS-6 is an additional package to the Trans AM.

I know there are finer points to the explanation, I just find this the easiest way to explain it when someone asks me.

MelScrilla

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thanks for clearing that up. I was always wondering about that

MrElectric03

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As long as that is the original door it sounds like a WS6 Trans Am

CTSV_510

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