Cars > Challenges > “The WS6” Vs “Black Magic”
1997 Pontiac Trans Am WS6
“The WS6”
1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Clone
“Black Magic”
Head to Head
About “The WS6”
This is a 1997 WS.6 Trans Am. I bought this car after visiting it on the way to the Chicago Auto Show in 2006. The car is loaded with all options. As you can see, it is black, with t-tops and the original WS.6 Rims. The 17" Polished Aluminum Rims wrapped in 255/45/17ZR BF Goodwrech G-Force Tires.
About “Black Magic”
Found this car for sale at a car show in Joliet IL, and my wife talked me into buying it. It's the 4th Thirdgen Camaro I've owned. When I bought this car is had 15x8 rims in the rear and 14x7's up front, and the exhaust consisted of headers straight out to two 40 series Flowmaster mufflers and no tailpipes. You couldn't hear the person in the passenger seat while driving down the road, not to mention the spark show it gave off when it hit any bumps.
Specs for “The WS6”
1997 Pontiac WS.6 Trans Am
Exterior: Onyx Black
Interior: Tan Leather
5.7 Liter V8 Engine
16mpg City
22mpg Highway
Factory Rating - 305hp
Estimated Rating - 340hp
Specs for “Black Magic”
Originally a Blue V6 Camaro.
Factory Options for “The WS6”
Forumla/Trans Am
WS6 Performance/Suspension Package
17" Polished Aluminum Rims
Ram Air Induction
T-Tops
Factory Options for “Black Magic”
About the only factory options left are the headlights and turn signals. Even the windshield wipers are gone!
Mods for “The WS6”
Engine Modifications:
Pacesetter Longtubes
3" Off-Road Y-Pipe
Electric Waterpump
160 Thermostat
K&N Filter
Air Foil
Exterior Modifications
LS1 Honeycomb Tail-lights
Trans Am Decals (Red)
Pontiac Fill-in (White)
Suspension Modifications
Strut Tower Brace
Mods for “Black Magic”
Engine:
350 from a 70 Chevelle, 650 CFM Edelbrock Carb, Edelbrock performer intake, MSD Distributor, MSD Blaster Coil, MSD 6a ignition, K&N Air filter with Extreme lid.
Exhaust:
Long tube headers connected to 3" straight pipe to a 80 series Flowmaster with 4" chrome tips.
Driveline:
Trans & rear end from a 90 IROC, with 4.10 gears & posi unit fitted in the rear. Drilled & Slotted rotors up front with stock drums out back. Eibach Sportline lowering springs and KYB GR2 struts & shocks.
Interior:
Black cloth seats from a thirdgen Pontiac. B&M hammer shifter fitted in the stock console, 5" Autometer Tach, with shift light, stuffed into the dash in it's stock location. Pillar mount with Autometer water temp & oil pressure gauges mounted. RCI racing harnesses mounted on both front seats, with stock seat belts in the rear. Pioneer head unit with Rockford Fosgate 6x9's in back, and Boston Acoustic 4x6's under the dash.
Appearance
Black base coat with racing stripes, painted in the Mystic paint, and a stripe down each side of the car. Stern 18" wheels mounted on all 4 corners, with 245/40/18 Nexxan's mounted. 4" Harwood cowl hood and all ground effects and badges from a 92 Z28. New Billet grille installed up front, fresh window tinting (5% on the rear window and 35% on the sides).
To Do List:
Racing harness for rear seats, new sport seats for the front, car alarm and new audio system.
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| Points for The WS6 | Total Votes | Points for Black Magic |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | 15 | 53 |
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