Diff between Ws6 & T/A?
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From: Fairfield, CA
Diff between Ws6 & T/A? I currently own a 1999 WS6 and was wondering what exactly makes it different from a regular T/A? I know the hood and the rims and tires. But why is it rated at 320hp over 305hp for the T/A? Are there any suspension upgrades or interior upgrades or engine upgrades? A nice list of differences would be great. That way I can explain to people why mine is a WS6. Thanks in advance.
Staging Lane
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Redford Michigan
Ok lets see if i miss anything feel free to add anything i missed
WS6 package includes:
Suspension upgrade
Free flow exhaust
Ram Air hood
Hurst shifter (manuals)
17" aluminum wheels
Eagle F1 tires
Lumbar seats
WS6 Badge
the HP rating is 325hp but that’s to the engine not rwhp I think that’s a 12% 15% drive train lose which is around 286rwhp and a regular 98+ TA which has 300 hp is about 264rwhp. don't quote me on the exact numbers I’m taking guestamates.
Hope this helps.
WS6 package includes:
Suspension upgrade
Free flow exhaust
Ram Air hood
Hurst shifter (manuals)
17" aluminum wheels
Eagle F1 tires
Lumbar seats
WS6 Badge
the HP rating is 325hp but that’s to the engine not rwhp I think that’s a 12% 15% drive train lose which is around 286rwhp and a regular 98+ TA which has 300 hp is about 264rwhp. don't quote me on the exact numbers I’m taking guestamates.
Hope this helps.
Teching In
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actually its rated at 320hp and 345ft lbs however many who have dynoed stock ws.6's have come to find that they dyno well over 300 to the wheels which would indicate a very unrated 320 at the crank....its more like 345. regular t/a tend to dyno lower and autos of any type allways dyno lower. reason they do so is b/c they couldnt have a f-body makin as much as their beloved corvette for about 10k less...make the vette owners really happy..
...but makes us extremely happy when we pull on sock corvettes..lol. all the other items listed are correct.
...but makes us extremely happy when we pull on sock corvettes..lol. all the other items listed are correct. 
The Hurst shifter wasn't a WS6 option. It was seperate option and IMO sucks and is not worth the money. I ripped that puppy out and put the Pro 5.0 with Lous short stick in as a replacement. It's a night and day difference.
