Hey I Was Wondering Why Some Trans Ams Have The Lower Spoiler As Opposed To The High. Is There Any Difference Other Than Just An Option. Are They More Rare? If Someone Could Give Me Some Input That Would Be Sweet. Thanks

 

Trans ams usually have the higher ones along with most firehawks, unless they're convertible... formulas, and V6's have the lower ones....

 

the formulas, V6s, and verts will always come from the factory with the low molded spoilers. in 94 only the Trans Am GT came with the raised spoiler (i'm pretty sure it was not an option for a non GT car), and in 95 it was an option. other than that all non vert TAs will have the raised spoilers.

firehawks were avialable in both bodies so it will vary there.

 

In 93 all T/As had the low spoiler, in 94 the high spoiler was only available in the Trans Am GT package, and in 95 it became standard on all T-tops and hard tops. Formulas, V6s and all convertibles have low spoilers - that includes some firehawks.

 

i'm almost 100% that in 93 all the TAs had the high rise. i know the high rise was optional in 95. there was something about this over on fbody urban, u should know this. definitely some 95s with the molded spoiler.

 

my freinds dad used to run trans am series with a 93 t/a, said with the v6 spoiler his car ran consistent faster lap times

 

nope, in 93 the high rise wing was standard.

 

The Firehawks have their own spoiler. The high rise Trans Am wing was an option. If they didn't get the option it would have a low spoiler. I have seen it on a lot of them. It probably wasn't like this for every year though.

 

In 93 and 94, the high rise spoiler was a package option. In 95, that changed to the low rise spoiler being the option. In 96+, the high rise was the only spoiler on Trans Am's.

 

the firehawks have an optional spoiler from SLP, but you can get a hawk in either body. i have only seen the options spoiler on LS1 cars and at that very very few.

i'm still set that 93 the high rise was standard. there were no GTs avaialbe in 93 and i can find no packages in 93 and no 93s without the high rise. everything i have says standard. and yes 96+ it was only the high rise for TAs except on convertibles which all have the molded spoiler.

 

no, that's definitley wrong. the GT package was one available for the Trans Am in 94. it came with the high rise spoiler, performance rear axle (3.23 gears) and i'm not sure what else. it was an optional package for the trans am. if you didn't get a TA GT you got a TA with a molded spoiler in 94.

 

Beofre buying the car I have now, I owned a 94 Tran Am and it did come with the high rise spoiler....but it wasn't a GT, it was a Trans Am 2dr coupe, according to the title and vin number...so I don't know if it was only available for the GT model...I'll look into it

 

ok found everything on the Trans Am that you need to know so here it is...kinda long but very informative....

Firebird - base model which comes with a Series II 3800 3.8L V6 engine rated at 200 HP. Prior to 1996, the standard engine was a 3.4L V6 with 160 HP with the 3.8L being an option in mid-1995. A 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic (4L60E) transmission is available. A performance package (Y87) is also available starting in 1996 which includes a posi rear, rear disc brakes, 3.42 gearing in the A4, exhaust pipes/tips on both sides, and sport steering ratio.

Formula - The high end model. From 1993 - 1995 it came with a 275 HP 5.7L V8 (LT1) engine. In 1996 power was increased to 285 HP by going to a 2 catalytic converter setup. In 1998 the Formula went to the all new LS1 which was rated at 305 HP and 335 ft-lbs of torque. A black roof treatment was standard on all 1993 and 1994, and 1995 models and later offered a roof that was the same color as the rest of the body as an option. A 6-speed (Borg-Warner T-56) or 4-speed automatic (4L60E) transmission is available. The suspension and brakes are enhanced for improved handling. Two available option packages make the car either moderately or fully loaded. "Formula" badges are located on the front driver headlamp and rear passenger bumper. 1993 and 1994 car badges also had a "V8", and white cars with the white wheels for those same years got badges on the front-lower part of each door.

Trans Am - same setup as the Formula, but with specific nose (fog lights and air dam), tail (contoured lower valance), and side ground effects. It has same rear spoiler as the Formula, although an "up-level" spoiler is an available option.

WS6 Option - Ram Air Performance Package (Formula Coupe/Trans Am Coupe) Includes Ram Air induction system, specific tuned suspension, high polished 17-inch aluminum wheels, P275/40ZR17 speed-rated tires, dual oval high polished exhaust outlets. WS6 was the option code was available on both the Formula and the Trans AM.. This option boosted power to 305 HP and 330 ft-lbs torque on the 96 and 97 models. In 1998 the WS6 boosted power to 320HP and 345 ft-lbs torque.

Trans Am GT - available only in 1994, same as the regular Trans Am, but with all the options including "up-level" rear spoiler and GS-C tires coming standard on the car. All 1993 Trans Ams had the GT treatment as standard, but they were not referred to as GTs. In 1995 and after, the treatment got broken down into a number of options like on the Formula.

Firehawk - available as an upgrade to the Formula model starting in 1993. The package include a functional ram air hood scoop and reworked exhaust manifolds (starting in 1995) resulting in 305 HP and 335 ft-lbs of torque (300 HP and 325 ft-lbs prior to 1995). An optional freer flowing exhaust system brings HP to 315 and torque to 342 ft-lbs. The stock wheels and tires are replaced with 5-spoke 17" ZR-1 style wheels with 275/40ZR/17 tires. Hurst shifter and floor mats were available options starting in 1995. Bilstein shocks, stiffer rate springs/bushings, and a larger front sway bar make up the optional Level-II suspension which was an available option starting in 1996 along with a Torsen differential, up-level (Trans Am) spoiler, fog lamps, and car cover (all separate options). "Firehawk" badges replace the "Formula" badges on the front fenders and rear bumper. Badges are also added to the front-lower doors. Stickers showing the HP rating were placed on each side of the hood scoop from 1993 to 1995. All cars were shipped as stock Formulas to Street Legal Performance (SLP) Engineering where the above modifications were made through 1997. After that, GM made the modifications on its own assembly line. Production is limited: 1993 = 250, 1994 = 500, 1995 = 1,000, and 1996 = 500. Twelve 1994 Trans Am GTs were shipped to SLP as pilot cars and were equipped with the Firehawk setup, of which two are 25th Anniversary convertibles and three are 25th Anniversary hardtops. Some of these pilot cars also had headers installed bringing them up to 325 HP (although it's more like 340 HP). Because of late production (est. 7/98) the Firehawk was not available as a 1998 model, but as a 1999 model.

Firehawk/LT4- available only in 1997 with all of the standard and optional Firehawk equipment, but the LT1 was replaced by a balanced and blueprinted LT4 engine with 330 HP. Additionally, they got a new stainless steel exhaust and exhaust manifolds, and a new Bilstein performance suspension set-up. The cars had to be special ordered with a 6-speed transmission, and no T-tops or convertible, and they were then sent to SLP for modification. Production was limited to 100 cars.

Comp T/A - available only in 1995 and 1996 as a Trans Am with all of the standard and optional Firehawk equipment. Silver exterior (plus 5-spoke 17" x 9" wheels and BFG P275/40ZR/17 Comp T/A tires) and a gray stripe (about 6" side) running from nose to tail. The floor mats and headrests got Comp T/A logos stitched in to them. Logos were also painted below the Trans Am badges on the doors and on the front driver headlamp. Production was limited to 200 cars (72 in 1995 and 128 in 1996).

25th Anniversary T/A - appearance package upgrade to the Trans Am GT available only in 1994. All white exterior (plus white 5-spoke 16" wheels) and blue stripe (about 6" wide) running from nose to tail. The interior got white leather seats and appointments with 25th Anniversary logos. Logos were also painted below the Trans Am badges on the doors. Production was limited to 2000 cars (1750 coupes and 250 convertibles).

30th Anniversary T/A - once again, this is only an appearance package on the Trans Am WS6 available only in 1999. All white exterior and two blue racing stripes running from nose to tail. The interior got white leather seats with black dash and console appointments with 30th Anniversary logos on the headrests and floormats. The rims were a special blue tinted chrome 17 inch wheel. The convertibles had a blue top. There were 1600 made - 1065 coupes and 535 convertibles. All but 65 coupes and 35 convertibles were sold in the United States.

Convertibles - available on all models starting in 1994. The Z-rated tires are a must in order to avoid a speed governor.

 

and just in case any one was interested about the camaro here is it's info as well

Camaro - base model which comes with a Series II 3800 3.8L V6 engine rated at 200 HP. Prior to 1996, the standard engine was a 3.4L V6 with 160 HP with the 3.8L being an option in mid-1995. A 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic (4L60E) transmission is available. A performance package (Y87) is also available starting in 1996 which includes a posi rear, rear disc brakes, 3.42 gearing in the A4, exhaust pipes/tips on both sides, and sport steering ratio.

RS - appearance package available starting in 1996 for the base Camaro (V6) only. It includes ground effects and an up-level spoiler. "RS" badges are located on the front fenders and rear passenger bumper. In 1998 the RS was dropped, however the appearance package was still available as an option.

Z28 - The high end model. From 1993 - 1995 it came with a 275HP 5.7L V8 (LT1) engine. In 1996 power was increased to 285HP by going to a 2 catalytic converter setup. In 1998 the Z28 went to the all new LS1 which was rated at 305 HP and 335 ft-lbs of torque. A black roof treatment was standard on all 1993 and 1994 Z28s, and 1995 models and later offered a roof that was the same color as the rest of the body as an option. A 6-speed (Borg-Warner T-56) or 4-speed automatic (4L60E) transmission is available. The suspension and brakes are enhanced for improved handling. Two available Preferred Equipment Groups make the car either moderately or fully loaded. "Z28" badges are located on the front fenders and rear passenger bumper. In 1993, an Indy 500 Pace Car version (with automatic transmission) was made with a black and white paint scheme and multi-colored paint stripes along each side of the car.

SS - available as an upgrade to the Z28 model starting in late-1995 (as a 1996 model). The package include a functional ram air hood scoop and reworked exhaust manifolds resulting in 305 HP and 335 ft-lbs of torque. An optional freer flowing exhaust system brings HP to 315 and torque to 342 ft-lbs. In 1998 with the introduction of the LS1 engine, power was boosted to 320HP, and with the optional SLP exhaust power was boosted to 327HP. The stock wheels and tires are replaced with 5-spoke 17" ZR-1 style wheels with 275/40ZR/17 tires. Hurst shifter and Torsen differential were available options. Bilstein shocks, stiffer rate springs/bushings, and a larger front sway bar make up the optional Level-II suspension. The stock spoiler is replaced with sleeker looking one. "SS" badges replace the "Z28" badges on the front fenders and rear passenger bumper. All cars were shipped as stock Z28s to Street Legal Performance (SLP) Engineering where the above modifications were made through 1997. After that, GM made the modifications on its own assembly line.

SS/LT4 - available only in 1997 with all of the standard and optional SS equipment, but the LT1 was replaced by a balanced and blueprinted LT4 engine with 330 HP. Additionally, they got a new stainless steel exhaust system and exhaust manifolds, and a new Bilstein performance suspension set-up. The cars had to be special ordered as 30th Anniversary cars with a 6-speed transmission, and no T-tops or convertible, and they were then sent to SLP for modification. Production was limited to 100 cars.

30th Anniversary - appearance package upgrade available only in 1997. All white exterior (plus white 5-spoke 16" wheels) and two orange stripes (about 6" wide) running from nose to tail. The interior got white leather appointments and houndstooth seating surfaces with 30th Anniversary logos. A '96 Brickyard 400 Pace Car version got teal and gold decals on each door and rear quarter panel. 1000 of 30th Anniversary Z28 cars were sent to SLP for conversion into SS's (with 100 of the 1000 being SS/LT4's).

Convertibles - available on all models starting in 1994. The Z-rated tires are a must in order to avoid a speed governor.

 

I have a 94 (non GT) and it has the low spoiler.

 

yeah, i'm not quite sure how the GT is signified but it wouldn't be on the title or anything and i'm pretty sure he just had a GT and didn't know it.

 

i was asking because i have 95 T/A M6 and it has the lower firebird like spoiler on it. i have seen other 95's and 94's on other websites with the same firbird like spoiler and i was just wondering if it was just an option or something. people ask me "why does your car have the low spoiler" and im like uhh i dunno it just does. but thanks for your guys' input.

 

Mine is titled as a TA GT,I bought off lease at 18,000 miles and it was advertised as a GT by the dealer in 96.

The 94 TA GT options included GSC Z rated rubber,160mph speedo,Hi-Rise Rear Spoiler,Engine Oil Cooler,8/10 speaker sound system with Steering Wheel Controls,Leather Interior with 6 way manual or pwr articulating buckets w/inflateable lumbar support,T-Tops,3.23 rear gear w/auto, 3.42 w/manual trans.

 

The high rise was an option in 93/94/95 and became standard in 96 as well as T-Tops and Air Conditioning when ordering a TA.

90% of TA's ordered had all three so GM just decided to limit the amount of different builds.

If you wanted a hardtop V8 after 96 you could get the Formula,but still got air as they didn't do the factory air delete anymore,even on a 1LE.

 

See my sig, low spoiler, it's a 96 TA.