97 trans ams all have the same compression ratio, 10.4:1. leaning that out some should boost your power and mileage some, though.
A 1997 Pontiac Firebird WS6 has the LT1 350 V8 inside. With the WS6 package, it was rated at 305HP. Without the WS6 package, it was rated at 285HP.
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I own 1 2002 and 1 2001 trans am ws6, both have a 3.42 rear end ratio, that was the standard gear for the ws6 from the factory. The collector edition ws6 had a option for a slightly lower gear.
The 1997 Trans Ams have 285 horsepower. The WS6 models had 305.
305 HP
I believe it's 325 horse.
In 2002, a total of 2,000 Trans Am WS6 convertibles were produced. This model was part of the final year of the fourth-generation Pontiac Trans Am, which contributed to its collectible status among enthusiasts. The WS6 package included performance enhancements, making it a sought-after variant.
12,212 WS-6's were made.
1998-2000s had 320, 2001-2002s had 325
The exact number of 2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 models with a 6-speed manual transmission and black color is not readily available, as detailed production figures for specific configurations are often not disclosed by manufacturers. However, the WS6 package was relatively rare, and overall production numbers for all 2002 Trans Ams were limited, with estimates indicating a few thousand of the WS6 models were produced that year. For precise figures, enthusiasts often refer to specialized Pontiac forums or databases.
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