Firebird Formula and trans am
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What is the difference between a firebird formula and a trans am? I know that the rear end looks different with the spoiler and all, but is there something else different about the back end? They both came with LS1s, was there any differences in them mechanically? Any suspension differences, anything on the front of the car different? It seems that the firebird formulas are a little bit cheaper and i'm trying to figure out why.
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Hmmm, well there are no lil lip kits or ground effects, back bumper, front fog lights, wheels, spolier...think of it this way, look at a 6cyl chassis, that is what a formula is...
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front end. fog lights. T/A theyre in the middle...formula...theyre lateral to the running lights. youll see what i mean. besides that...no...not really...a formula mechanically is the same car.
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Originally Posted by bboyferal
The TA has front brake cooling ducts the Formula does not have. I believe they're actually pretty functional if I'm not mistaken... That and what Swang said are about it.
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Originally Posted by RevGTO
Oh yeah? My Formula has 'em and I don't believe they're functional. Besides the different spoiler and the location of the fog lamps, the other major difference is that the T/A's came fully loaded with T-tops, leather, etc. standard, while the Formula could be had in strippo versions with fixed roof, cloth, etc.
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Some people seem to think they are, though.
On a formula, where are they? The TA has them where the Formula has foglights and DRL's, right?
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Originally Posted by Luna
I think he was talking about the ones just behind the front wheels?... I dont like the formula rear ends, I am thinking about swapping a Trans Am hatch onto mine if I can get my hands on a decent one...
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* There is no mechanical difference between the 4th gen Formula and T/A.
* The only difference is the nose, rear bumper, side skirts and hatch.
* Just about everything else was available as an option on the Formula.
* The only difference is the nose, rear bumper, side skirts and hatch.
* Just about everything else was available as an option on the Formula.
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V-6 body style, Trans Am power. You gotta love that stealth. There have been a few times when people have mistaken my car for V-6
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Originally Posted by yak
isn't there a weight differnce between the two? I heard it was around 2-300 pounds.
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The Formula could be had as a convertible. The Formula weighs in at roughly 3450 lbs whereas the TA is 1-200 lbs heavier and the convertible TA bringing up the rear at almost 3800 lbs. All of this information is in the FAQ, BTW.