Andy819

So as of right now, im gonna be buying a 01 Firebird Formula, and i just have a few questions if you guys would help out...
What engine is it?
and below the head unit theres this meter with a switch next to it..what the hell is it?
and any tips would be appreciated!

JohnnyBs98WS6Rag

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All '98+ V8 f-bodies (Formula/Formula WS6, TA/TA WS6, Z28, B4C and SS) all have the LS1. Your '01 Formula was rated 310 HP by GM. Minor tweeks the LS1 received in '01 that accounted for 5 more HP rating than '98-'00 was the LS6 intake and EGR delete.

Note that I emphasized "rated" above. In reality, all LS1s made around 350 crank HP, +/- YMMV.

EchoMirage

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post pics. sounds aftermarket. only thing i can think of is traction control, and there is no 'meter' there, just a switch.

alexplantman

What did the search function on the forum tell you? Not much info? What did google say? LOL... jk... they are pretty fast, they have the 301 turbo...

Z28/2002

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Troll

Andy819

Speaking of the meter..The car does have a wet nos system installed..could it have anything todo with that?

Either way..Pics will be up Thursday..and its one CLEAN Formula.

Andy819

Any idea?

EchoMirage

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that is weird. does it move or stay like that. is it RPM, speed, throttle position dependent........gas gauge, NOS bottle level, temperature, pressure. could be anything. take the console apart and trace the wire, see where it goes. or just ask the previous owner.

ClayBonics

Looks like a Air/Fuel Meter

Andy819

Well what would the switch next to it be for?

Raleigh TA

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I'm pretty sure it shows which phaser banks are charged. Seriously, I have seen my fair share of F-Bodies and have never seen that.

Andy819

Really? Im pretty sure that pontiac didnt make the enterprise...

Im actually looking for some help here.

Raleigh TA

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I'll keep watching, but it looks a bit home made. Any chance of contacting the previous owner for an explanation?

Andy819

Planning on calling him when i go into buy the beast thurs.

ClayBonics

I would think it is an off on switch for that gauge

Andy819

Well it definitely doesn't turn it off...Someone thinks it could have something todo with fuel economy?

EchoMirage

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i seriously doubt someone installed a 'power/economy' switch in an LS1. i doubt its even possible. ask the previous owner first. if thats no answer, take the console apart and follow the wires. it may be an alarm, ignition kill switch, auxiliary fuel pump, etc.

Andy819

Another thing were trying to figure out. It has a wet nos system and the switch below the steering wheel. When is the nos supposed to kick on? A certain rpm or what?

Raleigh TA

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Andy, what was it for?

PontiacFan

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You're buying a car that has a wet kit on it, & know nothing about how they work?
IMO, you'd better look for a different ride.
You may be explodin' it before you get much enjoyment out of it.

Are you buying directly from the previous owner, or thru some dealer?
If a dealer, ..., do you have the direct contact info for the previous owner?