Gettin a ws6
Gettin a ws6 I was thinking about getting a late 90's or a 2000-02 ws6.
My cousin has a built up 95 camaro and is running a 12.8, but spinning most of the way. i wanted something to keep up with it, and ive always liked the ws6. i dont know yet if i want a 6speed or a auto. i use to have a 89 silverado with the 5speed in it, which was alot of movement when i shifted and i had that down as quick as some people that had cars wiht short throw shifting. the manual appeals to me now for the better economy for the time being until i can get around to doing some work to the car, and seems like it would be more fun to drive on the street.
the auto i am weary about getting because i hear about the autos going out all the time if you dont spend the money to rebuild them. but i was also reading on here about how much more consistant they should be at the track.
Any imput on what year of car i should look into, i want the ls1? Also A4 or M6?
My cousin has a built up 95 camaro and is running a 12.8, but spinning most of the way. i wanted something to keep up with it, and ive always liked the ws6. i dont know yet if i want a 6speed or a auto. i use to have a 89 silverado with the 5speed in it, which was alot of movement when i shifted and i had that down as quick as some people that had cars wiht short throw shifting. the manual appeals to me now for the better economy for the time being until i can get around to doing some work to the car, and seems like it would be more fun to drive on the street.
the auto i am weary about getting because i hear about the autos going out all the time if you dont spend the money to rebuild them. but i was also reading on here about how much more consistant they should be at the track.
Any imput on what year of car i should look into, i want the ls1? Also A4 or M6?
yeah, as far as i know from what ive "heard" the M6 is pretty tough.
I just dont want to have to put money into it for about 2 years or so, have something that is fairly quick (seen stock ws6 run mid 13's), get decent fuel economy (have a truck that gets 15-16mpg at its best).
I dont want to beat his car at the moment. the mods will come to it probably after its paid off which i will try to get done as fast as possible. an exhaust will be the frist thing going on it most likely.
from what ive gathered i do like the 02 trans am. what are the main differences/ changes from 99-02?
I just dont want to have to put money into it for about 2 years or so, have something that is fairly quick (seen stock ws6 run mid 13's), get decent fuel economy (have a truck that gets 15-16mpg at its best).
I dont want to beat his car at the moment. the mods will come to it probably after its paid off which i will try to get done as fast as possible. an exhaust will be the frist thing going on it most likely.
from what ive gathered i do like the 02 trans am. what are the main differences/ changes from 99-02?
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkXFFrpVgRQ
get a ls1 6 speed, some drag radials a lid, longtubes and a tune and mid 12's is not out of the question. the vid above is by far a factory freak, but ls1s are much faster stock for stock, and mod for mod than a lt1, you'll have no problem beating your friend in a 6 speed with less than $1000 in mods
also notice in the vid what the guy says "he really needs to quit while he's ahaid"
gotta love the fear of a stock 10 bolt.... it gives most of us nightmares 
get a ls1 6 speed, some drag radials a lid, longtubes and a tune and mid 12's is not out of the question. the vid above is by far a factory freak, but ls1s are much faster stock for stock, and mod for mod than a lt1, you'll have no problem beating your friend in a 6 speed with less than $1000 in mods
also notice in the vid what the guy says "he really needs to quit while he's ahaid"
gotta love the fear of a stock 10 bolt.... it gives most of us nightmares I agree with looking for an 01-02 to get the ls6 intake...but unlike most I like the Stalled A4...I drove both the m6 and a4 and just decided it was better for ME...Get what you feel most comfortable with and not just what people tell you to get. But if you get the a4 get ready for people to tell you that you must not can drive 
I hear that a lot for my manual friends (until they raced my stalled ws6 then they shut up
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I hear that a lot for my manual friends (until they raced my stalled ws6 then they shut up) Trending Topics
I have an '00 WS^ that was originally automatic and I converted it to a 6 speed. I liked it a lot as an A4, but I had bad luck with it so I swapped over. The stalled auto FELT faster and hit a lot harder than the M6, so I would say try to test drive both kinds and see what you like. Also, make sure you look for a good deal if you really want the WS6, people will try to rip you off for the package when the car isn't any faster than a formula.
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Economy-M6 Track consistancy-A4
The M6 will do better on the street, but the A4 won't run "really" good #'s until there is a stall in it. It is possible to get a great run at the track with the M6 but consistancy isn't there of course. Both of mine are M6 and get an 01-02. I'll be another to vouch for that.
The M6 will do better on the street, but the A4 won't run "really" good #'s until there is a stall in it. It is possible to get a great run at the track with the M6 but consistancy isn't there of course. Both of mine are M6 and get an 01-02. I'll be another to vouch for that.
I do think the auto would be nice to have. my first truck was a 5 speed,and i loved it, raced it once when i was in high school at the track, nothign spectacular. now i got an auto and i dont like to drive it hard because of the cost to replace the tranny, the onlything thats nice about it is because its 4wd and makes it alot easier off road. The manual was always fun to drive though.
whats a good price on a 01-02 with about 70k?
whats a good price on a 01-02 with about 70k?
01-02 is about the same. There is a sticky on here somewhere about the exact differences. So 01-02 would be perfect and definitely go with the M6. Of course they are going to be less consistent at the track its just common sense. As for me, I'm happy with being less consistent at the track and having 10 times more fun than a even a stalled auto on the streets. Out of my 12,000 miles put on my car in a year, I personally am racing at the track for maybe 10 miles or so??? So I'll gladly let the autos have their time to shine for that 10 miles as long as I get my 11,990 miles of rippin' through the streets with a smile on my face!!!!
So go get yourself an 01-02 M6 and enjoy it forever!!!!
edit: I've had both so I'm speaking on behalf of owning both at one time unlike most of the people, but not all, who have just basically told of what they own as being the thing to have. Again, let the autos have all the fun they want at the track while you have all the fun you want on the streets. Consistency is needed in a bracket car....not a street car.........if your looking for the most fun, from experience, there's NO doubt about it that the Manual Six Speed is the way to go for a 99% street driven car!!!!!
So go get yourself an 01-02 M6 and enjoy it forever!!!!edit: I've had both so I'm speaking on behalf of owning both at one time unlike most of the people, but not all, who have just basically told of what they own as being the thing to have. Again, let the autos have all the fun they want at the track while you have all the fun you want on the streets. Consistency is needed in a bracket car....not a street car.........if your looking for the most fun, from experience, there's NO doubt about it that the Manual Six Speed is the way to go for a 99% street driven car!!!!!
Last edited by WS6R6; Aug 2, 2008 at 02:42 PM.
well i found a silver 01 ws6 with 69k askin 14,000,
and then a red 01 camaro ss with 92.5k askin 12,000. could probably talk both down further in price.
not sure which one i want yet
and then a red 01 camaro ss with 92.5k askin 12,000. could probably talk both down further in price.
not sure which one i want yet
Last edited by JLoosh; Aug 2, 2008 at 04:01 PM.
Of those two, assuming they are both in the same condition, the silver WS6 would be a much better buy. Always go for the lowest miles possible and you will appreciate your decision more in the future!!! Any link or pics to both of them? A4 or M6 on both???
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...7&rdpage=thumb
the thing about the camaro is one its not from a dealer, and from what it looks is that the guy kept records of all the work done on it
if i go to get it, im gonna try to get him down to around 10
i really do like the look of the trans am, but the camaro is nice too
ive been seeing that there are alot of problems with the rear ends going out on the cars? is this true, or do they take alot of abuse from a stock car first?
i had an 02 WS6 with 46k miles. ran like a champ. now i have a 99 WS6 with twice as many miles and it runs like a champ. i f-in love these motors.
i wanted another 01-02 cuz the LS6 goodies (intake, clutch) but settled for my 99. why? red, leather, t-tops, six speed, its exactly what i wanted and i got a decent price. so dont limit yourself to just any particular year.
as they say...an ls1 is an ls1 is an ls1 is an ls1.
i wanted another 01-02 cuz the LS6 goodies (intake, clutch) but settled for my 99. why? red, leather, t-tops, six speed, its exactly what i wanted and i got a decent price. so dont limit yourself to just any particular year.
as they say...an ls1 is an ls1 is an ls1 is an ls1.
im really thinking about the M6, do you have a link to your car american thunda?
I emailed the one guy about the camaro, all he has done to it is basically oil changes, hasnt had any other problems with the car.
OH and do those rear ends go out easy or do you have to do some serious abuse to them before they go out?
I emailed the one guy about the camaro, all he has done to it is basically oil changes, hasnt had any other problems with the car.
OH and do those rear ends go out easy or do you have to do some serious abuse to them before they go out?