Firebird Formula VS Z28 SS (2002's)
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Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Houston, Tx USA
Originally posted by codyman16
the ss hood scoop does work as a cold air intake and works even better at high speeds. I know i can hear my scoop and it gets louder as speeds increase. I Have heard of many z28's adding the scoop and getting better 1/4 mile times than before
the ss hood scoop does work as a cold air intake and works even better at high speeds. I know i can hear my scoop and it gets louder as speeds increase. I Have heard of many z28's adding the scoop and getting better 1/4 mile times than before
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Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 88
From: ventura, ca, united states
Originally posted by psychocabbage
i never heard of that... ever.. and i am on alot.. i hear the opposite as most SS owners go to lids and CAI
i never heard of that... ever.. and i am on alot.. i hear the opposite as most SS owners go to lids and CAI
btw adding cai and lids are a good idea too, the more air the better, they all work well with each other
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Joined: May 2000
Posts: 501
From: Chesapeake, VA USA
I have a Suncoast Creations SS hood on my Z28. It is about 10 pounds lighter than the factory hood, but there is no performance from the scoop. I ended up getting a FTRA and selling the SS airbox stuff. They look great, but I wouldn't get too hung up on the performance value.
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Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 711
From: Nebraska
Isn't this topic allready going?
#1- A standard Z28 came with T rated Eagle GA tires
#2- It is very obvious the SS hood works
#3- I would rather pay the extra $ and have a SS than a Z28
#4- The SS and Formula weigh within 30lbs of each other
#5- The WS6 is not the same as a SS the Firehawk is
Put your hand by the hood scoop and have someone rev it up.
#1- A standard Z28 came with T rated Eagle GA tires
#2- It is very obvious the SS hood works
#3- I would rather pay the extra $ and have a SS than a Z28
#4- The SS and Formula weigh within 30lbs of each other
#5- The WS6 is not the same as a SS the Firehawk is
Put your hand by the hood scoop and have someone rev it up.
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 20
From: Las Vegas
Originally posted by 99blackSS
Good enough?
Good enough?
If you tell me those specs are for 2002, I'll believe you.
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Joined: Nov 1999
Posts: 446
From: Lincoln Park, MI US
Originally posted by 99blackSS
Another member was telling me the Bilsteins were standard on the 98 SSs
Z28 adds/changes
front springs: 292 lb/in (49 N/mm)
front sway bar: 30mm (tube)
rear springs: 114 lb/in (20 N/mm)
rear sway bar: 15mm
Z28 adds/changes:
16x8 cast aluminum painted wheels
P235/55R-16 touring tires
SS adds/changes:
17x9 cast aluminum painted wheels
275/40ZR-17 Goodyear F1 tires
front shocks: deCarbon 46mm
front springs: 360 lb/in (63 N/mm)
front sway bar: 32mm (tube)
rear shocks: deCarbon 36mm
rear springs: 130-180 lb/in (23-32 N/mm)
rear sway bar: 19mm
SLP Y2Y Bilstein option (not available on the SS convertible) adds/changes:
front shocks: Bilstein B46-2071 46mm (with special SLP valving)
front springs: Eibach 300-450 lb/in (53-79 N/mm)
rear shocks: Bilstein B46-1914 46mm
rear springs: Eibach 115-185 lb/in (20-32 N/mm)
stiffer rear lower control arm bushings
Good enough?
Another member was telling me the Bilsteins were standard on the 98 SSs
Z28 adds/changes
front springs: 292 lb/in (49 N/mm)
front sway bar: 30mm (tube)
rear springs: 114 lb/in (20 N/mm)
rear sway bar: 15mm
Z28 adds/changes:
16x8 cast aluminum painted wheels
P235/55R-16 touring tires
SS adds/changes:
17x9 cast aluminum painted wheels
275/40ZR-17 Goodyear F1 tires
front shocks: deCarbon 46mm
front springs: 360 lb/in (63 N/mm)
front sway bar: 32mm (tube)
rear shocks: deCarbon 36mm
rear springs: 130-180 lb/in (23-32 N/mm)
rear sway bar: 19mm
SLP Y2Y Bilstein option (not available on the SS convertible) adds/changes:
front shocks: Bilstein B46-2071 46mm (with special SLP valving)
front springs: Eibach 300-450 lb/in (53-79 N/mm)
rear shocks: Bilstein B46-1914 46mm
rear springs: Eibach 115-185 lb/in (20-32 N/mm)
stiffer rear lower control arm bushings
Good enough?
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Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 1,719
From: Bay Area, CA
Originally posted by Freak
I dont know where you are getting your information from, but I would check it If I were you. I have a standard Z28, and my rear sway bar is most certainly NOT 15mm. it is, in fact 19mm.
I dont know where you are getting your information from, but I would check it If I were you. I have a standard Z28, and my rear sway bar is most certainly NOT 15mm. it is, in fact 19mm.
Last edited by 99blackSS; Aug 9, 2003 at 02:22 AM.
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