firehawk and WS6 difference?
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It's dropped with Bilstein components, so it doesn't look like a 4x4 truck as well. Has recorded build numbers like an SS. And according to Firehawk.org:
EDIT: I think there was also at least one spoiler available that was exclusive, it has two smaller layers of spoiler that are split apart.
Suncoast Creations makes a very similar hood, called the Raptor. DrEvyl has it on one of his cars. The wheels may be available new somewhere, or used here on ls1tech or on ebay, I've seen at least one set before.
DrEvyl also has a review of a test drive of one on his website, lair.evyl.org <- sweet site.
firehawk.org link http://firehawk.org/header/1695.html
EDIT: I think there was also at least one spoiler available that was exclusive, it has two smaller layers of spoiler that are split apart.
335 horsepower, 5.7L, LS1 V8 engine with 345 ft./lbs. of torque
Firehawk exclusive, composite hood with functional air scoops
Firehawk exclusive, hood-mounted heat extractors
Firehawk exclusive, underhood forced-air induction system
Firehawk front fascia badge
Cat-Back, stainless steel, performance exhaust system with
twin dual tips
Upgraded suspension components
17"x9" lightweight aluminum painted wheels
Firestone Firehawk 275/40ZR17 SZ50 EP 17" tires
Firehawk exterior graphics on doors and rear fascia
Dash plaque and two Firehawk key fobs
Available on all Trans Am and Formula models
Firehawk exclusive, composite hood with functional air scoops
Firehawk exclusive, hood-mounted heat extractors
Firehawk exclusive, underhood forced-air induction system
Firehawk front fascia badge
Cat-Back, stainless steel, performance exhaust system with
twin dual tips
Upgraded suspension components
17"x9" lightweight aluminum painted wheels
Firestone Firehawk 275/40ZR17 SZ50 EP 17" tires
Firehawk exterior graphics on doors and rear fascia
Dash plaque and two Firehawk key fobs
Available on all Trans Am and Formula models
DrEvyl also has a review of a test drive of one on his website, lair.evyl.org <- sweet site.
firehawk.org link http://firehawk.org/header/1695.html
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Originally Posted by rubber duck
suspension, appearance, price. plus some neato floormats.
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Firehawk's had two different suspension options: Bilstein's or Koni's for the shocks. The Koni package was known as the 1LE package. I know the Koni package also has larger swaybars, sits 3/4" lower and a few other things I think. Not sure on the Bilstein pacakge. The WS6's supposedly had an upgraded suspession over a regular Trans Am...that's debatable though I think.
Different hood and possibilty of a different spolier. Depending on the year depended on what spoiler options you had. You always had the option to keep the spoiler for whatever base model car you had (formula or trans am). I know the 2002 optional spoiler was solid like the formula spoiler but had a lip, and an LED light bar across the width of the back. Earlier years had different looking optional spoilers. THe WS6 only comes with whatever spoiler is on the base model.
Depending on the year...either could be found on a formula or trans am base model.
Firehawks had two options for wheels: same style for both, just a different finish. One was chrome..I forget what the other is called. The WS6 didn't give you any choice over wheel design.
I know in at least 2002, there was an option for an "upgrade" to an auburn posi on the Firehawks.
You could get little extras with the Firehawk like a "birth certificate", embroidered car mats, custom deck lid mat, car cover, key fobs...
The late 01 and 02 Firehawks..a lot of them came with the Blackwing airlid. It's slightly better than the stock GM one...the baffles aren't in the underside of the lid.
The WS6 does have the larger lower airbox where the airbox on the Firehawk is identical to the lower airbox on a standard trans am.
The hood on the Firehawk is lighter than a WS6 hood I believe...haven't had them off the cars to know for sure...but it feels like it when you shut them.
The Koni shock package certainly handles better than the WS6..much less body roll..stiffer suspension all the way around...of course you feel the road bumps a lot more too then.
oh..the front bumper on the Firehawk is slightly modified to fit the hood. That center section where the nostrils are is cut slightly differently...lower if I remember right.
I can't remember if the WS6 got an upgraded exhaust from a TA or not. I know some, if not all of the Firehawks come with the SLP dual-dual exhaust. There might be some other exhaust options with the Firehawk..I can't remember for sure right now...
Right now those are the differences I can think of...
Different hood and possibilty of a different spolier. Depending on the year depended on what spoiler options you had. You always had the option to keep the spoiler for whatever base model car you had (formula or trans am). I know the 2002 optional spoiler was solid like the formula spoiler but had a lip, and an LED light bar across the width of the back. Earlier years had different looking optional spoilers. THe WS6 only comes with whatever spoiler is on the base model.
Depending on the year...either could be found on a formula or trans am base model.
Firehawks had two options for wheels: same style for both, just a different finish. One was chrome..I forget what the other is called. The WS6 didn't give you any choice over wheel design.
I know in at least 2002, there was an option for an "upgrade" to an auburn posi on the Firehawks.
You could get little extras with the Firehawk like a "birth certificate", embroidered car mats, custom deck lid mat, car cover, key fobs...
The late 01 and 02 Firehawks..a lot of them came with the Blackwing airlid. It's slightly better than the stock GM one...the baffles aren't in the underside of the lid.
The WS6 does have the larger lower airbox where the airbox on the Firehawk is identical to the lower airbox on a standard trans am.
The hood on the Firehawk is lighter than a WS6 hood I believe...haven't had them off the cars to know for sure...but it feels like it when you shut them.
The Koni shock package certainly handles better than the WS6..much less body roll..stiffer suspension all the way around...of course you feel the road bumps a lot more too then.
oh..the front bumper on the Firehawk is slightly modified to fit the hood. That center section where the nostrils are is cut slightly differently...lower if I remember right.
I can't remember if the WS6 got an upgraded exhaust from a TA or not. I know some, if not all of the Firehawks come with the SLP dual-dual exhaust. There might be some other exhaust options with the Firehawk..I can't remember for sure right now...
Right now those are the differences I can think of...
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Kenafin_02TA pretty much said it. Here's a summary:
With the 2002 Firehawk with all options you get:
different hood with functional ram-air AND heat extractors
high flow air lid
SLP dual/dual exhaust
supposed SLP tune
Bilstein or Koni suspension
stiffer lower control arm bushings
thicker sway bar
Auburn differential (stock gear ratio)
Firehawk specific 17" rims
decals and badges, key fobs, birth certificate,rear deck mats,portfolio
optional IROC rear spoiler
car cover
floor mats
With all options it was around $9,500 on top of the standard Trans-Am.
I'm so glad I stumbled upon mine. Here are some photos:
With the 2002 Firehawk with all options you get:
different hood with functional ram-air AND heat extractors
high flow air lid
SLP dual/dual exhaust
supposed SLP tune
Bilstein or Koni suspension
stiffer lower control arm bushings
thicker sway bar
Auburn differential (stock gear ratio)
Firehawk specific 17" rims
decals and badges, key fobs, birth certificate,rear deck mats,portfolio
optional IROC rear spoiler
car cover
floor mats
With all options it was around $9,500 on top of the standard Trans-Am.
I'm so glad I stumbled upon mine. Here are some photos:
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Originally Posted by 02SOMWS6
Don't forget the air box. For what ever reason the WS6 Ram Air has the better air box thats ramped up higher and takes in more air. But the Firehawk has a better cat back
The Firehawk's air inlet nostrils (which are larger than the WS6) have a straight shot into the airbox and doesn't need the higher opening.
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The firehawks had 3 suspension packages. The level one had a 1LE front swaybar, the standard de Carbon shocks and standard ride height. Level 2 had different swaybar, (I dont remember how big), lower eibach springs and Bilstein shocks. Level 3 was the full 1LE suspension with the Koni DA's. They came standard with the Torsen with the Aubourn rear as an option. My car is the level 1 car, so I got a lot of suspension upgrades to do...