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Old 04-12-2005, 02:32 PM
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Im kinda curious about how many people own one, they seem less common than Trans am's.
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I think the early 2nd Gen Formulas look better than the Trans Ams (around '70-ish, with the trapazoidal grills, 2 headlights). The roof line looks flatter on those early cars (the late 2nd Gens have an extreme looking 2 angle roof line), and the forward scoops on that front end look better than the shaker IMO.

But, from late 2nd Gen on, T/A all the way baby.
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T/A here.
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1993-2002 Formula production totals: https://ls1tech.com/forums/showpost....6&postcount=16
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formula 4 life lol. Looks like ****, goes like Hell.
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me too
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another here, I liked the feature of the Formula compared to the T/A. A little lighter, and most dumb ricers (as compared to smart ricers?) that see my single exhaust pipe think it's a 6-cylinder.

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I prefer the nose of the Formula to the T/A and lots of my T/A friends agree. Don't know why someone would say it looks like ****.

And what's this about single exhaust? Mine had dual from the factory.
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any one know how to find out how many nbm formulas were made in 2002 with automatic, traction control and tan cloth interior??? just kinda wondering
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Hey I got a formy too. Also does anyone have a breakdown of production numbers by options?
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I'm in too.
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Originally Posted by BigBadWolf
I prefer the nose of the Formula to the T/A and lots of my T/A friends agree. Don't know why someone would say it looks like ****.

And what's this about single exhaust? Mine had dual from the factory.
Heres my single exhaust
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Originally Posted by BigBadWolf
And what's this about single exhaust? Mine had dual from the factory.
All f-bodies have single exhaust from the factory from the y-pipe back to a transverse muffler that has dual outlets. I replaced mine with a single inlet/outlet 3" flowmaster and a single left-hand tailpipe (similar to a V6).

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Originally Posted by 99'Formula
Heres my single exhaust
Muhahahaha... can you say "Ooops, you picked the wrong car to try and dog?"

ANd I meant dual outlets
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One more ... and I prefer the Formula rear spoiler ... ready to be flamed now.
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I like the formula nose as well, sometimes I like it more than the T/A sometimes I don't...kinda wierd. I definitely prefer the T/A rear though. I hardly ever see formulas around and when I do it's a special treat.
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ive only seen a handful of formy's around here. mine included. and i like being in the minority. there was only 1602 formys made in 99 alone. theres losts of ws6 guys who have their number posted that are higher than that. i feel like i should post my number.

1 of 1602 baby i guess i could try and break it down even further...or maybe ACW is going to chime in with the breakdowns for me
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2001 Formy here!!
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The Formula is the rarest of the V8 F-body models. I like that exclusivity. Plus, I just couldn't see paying an extra $4K for a different nose and larger rear spoiler.


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