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ins0mnia24 · 12-09-2006, 03:43 PM

The WS.6, Firehawk and Camaro SS all got the same combination of 1LE parts
Higher Rate rear springs (360 lbs/in.)
Varible rate rear springs ( 130-180 lbs/in. )
Stiffer front and rear shocks.
Harder 1LE supension Bushings
Larger Diameter front 1LE 32mm anti-swaybar
Free flowing exhaust.

The WS.6 package was made available in 1978 and it was only first made available as a Performance handling package with upgraded suspension part's and special rims
It was meant to give Pontiac owners the chance to have a better suspension package that was used on or close to what was used on the SCCA Trans Am Road course cars.
Later in the 80's they also combined it with or upgraded the Package with some of Gm's Australian division Holden suspension parts "Firehawk, WS.6 36mm front sway bar ect...

Only later on with the 4th Gen Cars it was made into a Peformance & Handling Package which you had to order your Pontiac with Ram-air Option in order to be able to get the WS.6 package, You also had to Order the Ram-air and WS.6 package in order to option for a 1LE Pontiac car also.

If you viewed a WS.6,Firehawk, Camaro SS order form they would look like this
WS.6 Package
Ram Air & Performance handling package.
Ram air induction system with functionl hood scoops
Low restriciton dual exhaust 325hp
P275/40ZR17 performance tires maximum speed rating.
17'inch polished aluminum wheels.
specific specific front & rear suspension with higher front & rear spring rates. unique shock valving, stiffer panhard bar bushings 3:23:1 rear axle ratio with automatics, 3:42:1 rear axle ratio for 6 speed manual.

Camaro SS Performance package
325hp 5.7L LS1 V8 with forced air induction system.
Unique hood air intake
Low restriction exhaust
Synthetic engine oil
P275/40ZR17 Good Year Eagle F1 performance tires " Maximum speed rating " 17 x 9 5 spoke aluminum wheels
Specially-tuned performance suspension with larger front stabilizer bar,stiffer springs, Unique shock valving and stiffer bushings.
Specific exterior and interior SS Badging and unique rear deck lid spoiler.
3:23:1 rear axle ratio with automatics, 3:42:1 Rear axle ratio for 6 speed manual.

As you can see with the order form info the WS.6, SS and Firehawk are really no different other than Hood,Rims and exterior looks but they all got the same suspension parts...

Once you got the 1LE option along with any of the other option above you received
Larger 1LE Panhardbar, Rear 21mm 1LE Sway bar... "Stock 4th gen rear sway bar is 19mm " 1LE Tranny mount ect, ect..

Certain year 4th gen 1LE's also had the option of 1LE Decarbon shocks or Koni shocks

Along with 1LE rear lower control arms were the same except for they had harder bushings ect..

12-09-2006, 03:43 PM	#3
ins0mnia24 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Millville & Little ferry New Jersey Posts: 454 iTrader: (2)	The WS.6, Firehawk and Camaro SS all got the same combination of 1LE parts Higher Rate rear springs (360 lbs/in.) Varible rate rear springs ( 130-180 lbs/in. ) Stiffer front and rear shocks. Harder 1LE supension Bushings Larger Diameter front 1LE 32mm anti-swaybar Free flowing exhaust. The WS.6 package was made available in 1978 and it was only first made available as a Performance handling package with upgraded suspension part's and special rims It was meant to give Pontiac owners the chance to have a better suspension package that was used on or close to what was used on the SCCA Trans Am Road course cars. Later in the 80's they also combined it with or upgraded the Package with some of Gm's Australian division Holden suspension parts "Firehawk, WS.6 36mm front sway bar ect... Only later on with the 4th Gen Cars it was made into a Peformance & Handling Package which you had to order your Pontiac with Ram-air Option in order to be able to get the WS.6 package, You also had to Order the Ram-air and WS.6 package in order to option for a 1LE Pontiac car also. If you viewed a WS.6,Firehawk, Camaro SS order form they would look like this WS.6 Package Ram Air & Performance handling package. Ram air induction system with functionl hood scoops Low restriciton dual exhaust 325hp P275/40ZR17 performance tires maximum speed rating. 17'inch polished aluminum wheels. specific specific front & rear suspension with higher front & rear spring rates. unique shock valving, stiffer panhard bar bushings 3:23:1 rear axle ratio with automatics, 3:42:1 rear axle ratio for 6 speed manual. Camaro SS Performance package 325hp 5.7L LS1 V8 with forced air induction system. Unique hood air intake Low restriction exhaust Synthetic engine oil P275/40ZR17 Good Year Eagle F1 performance tires " Maximum speed rating " 17 x 9 5 spoke aluminum wheels Specially-tuned performance suspension with larger front stabilizer bar,stiffer springs, Unique shock valving and stiffer bushings. Specific exterior and interior SS Badging and unique rear deck lid spoiler. 3:23:1 rear axle ratio with automatics, 3:42:1 Rear axle ratio for 6 speed manual. As you can see with the order form info the WS.6, SS and Firehawk are really no different other than Hood,Rims and exterior looks but they all got the same suspension parts... Once you got the 1LE option along with any of the other option above you received Larger 1LE Panhardbar, Rear 21mm 1LE Sway bar... "Stock 4th gen rear sway bar is 19mm " 1LE Tranny mount ect, ect.. Certain year 4th gen 1LE's also had the option of 1LE Decarbon shocks or Koni shocks Along with 1LE rear lower control arms were the same except for they had harder bushings ect.. __________________ 2002 Z/28 = Firemutt Racing 370 w/ Cam, Trick Flow heads, TPIS 90mm Intake & 90mm T.B., Vigilante 3600 t.c., Michael's Transmissions Built 4L60E. QTP Headers, Mufflex Stainless Y-pipe, Pypes Performance Exhaust, Moser 12-bolt w/ 33 spline axles,Truetrac & 3:73's., Spohn. Cartek Tuned...