My Stock 1998 Pontiac Trans Am WS6

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My Stock 1998 Pontiac Trans Am WS6

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Firefalken97

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@dustinnunley8802 3 ай бұрын

Ws6 firebird has been my dream car since I was little. I’ll have it one day. Absolutely love this car

@firefalken97real 3 ай бұрын

Get it! 🤜🏼💥🤛🏼

@fastdude2002 3 ай бұрын

I have always liked the Trans Am because I was 10 years old when Smokey and the Bandit came out and I watched that movie more times than I can count.

@firefalken97real 3 ай бұрын

I saw Smokey later in life, but I always loved the 2nd gens. The 3rd gens started it for me with Knight Rider.

@bryannobu 7 ай бұрын

My parents bought an ivory white 68 Firebird 400 with a black vinyl top in 1969. Then watching shows like The Rockford Files, Smokey and the Bandit and Knight Rider really got me loyal. We had that 68 until 1999 and my Dad replaced it with a black WS6. He's older now and the car has been passed on to me. For me it checks all the boxes. It sounds good, looks good, feels good. I'm constantly getting thumbs up in traffic and short stories from other driver's at stop lights. It's a ride that just connects.

@firefalken97real 7 ай бұрын

That's awesome! Enjoy!

@michaelm3381 8 ай бұрын

I love your story. I am your age, and I've owned fourth gen Firebirds for 24 years. I currently have 3 and absolutely love them. The door panels crack because there are too many staples and the panel can't flex when the window is completely down. I just subscribed, so I expect to see more TA videos.

@firefalken97real 8 ай бұрын

Thanks! More to come for sure.

@FWDSUXARSE 4 ай бұрын

When replacing factory window motors it's a great time to tackle that project. Hell replace the factory speakers during that time too. Rivet gun and appropriate rivets a must when doing the motors. Stock units are unreliable just like all GM window motors of that era. Also (I cannot stress this enough) if the fbody interior is leather, leather cleaner and conditioner. My seats have 150k on them. They look like they have 30k. Also use uv protectant cleaner for dash and interior plastics. Use a sun shade when outside especially with T tops. That will preserve cheaper interior plastics. I love these cars. Obviously like any car they have their faults but those can be minimized or fixed.

@TheHumanTryp0d 2 ай бұрын

Go with the SLP. Had that setup on my 94 Formula. Amazing sound. Not a day goes by that I don't regret selling it

@josemontano7767 3 ай бұрын

What a beauty I always wanted a late to early model T/A good luck with it.

@kareemrichards8635 7 ай бұрын

Total agree, my love for pontiac trans am started the same way. That car has so much personality, Lol. Thanks for sharing, captain

@yamahaguy1732 8 ай бұрын

I Enjoy seeing 4th gen content! Not enough on here so had to subscribe👍🏻

@tireroastersgarage 3 ай бұрын

I’d love to drive mine stock again now that it’s a 600 horse race car 😆 Funny how bad I wanted the opposite before!

@JR-jk5wz 3 ай бұрын

Nice car. I have a 99 red WS6. I bought it in 2000 and it still runs like if it was new! I change my exhaust to a borla cat back. Other than that my car is all stock. My 10 year old boy already claimed it. 🤣🤣👍🥃

@FLINTmitten810 6 ай бұрын

Hey flushing Michigan is right up the road from me. I LOVE these ws6’s. 12 year old me was infatuated with these when they came out. I always loved the 67 and up firebirds, and the 70’s trans am’s. My favorite was probably the 77 & 78. I loved that they weren’t hatchbacks. I always wanted an all black 77 or 78 trans am with none of that gold trim/gold chicken and instead of honeycomb wheels do some cragar SS or mag wheels. Enjoy this beautiful car!

@firefalken97real 6 ай бұрын

Yeah, those 78s were sick!

@Furyataurus 4 ай бұрын

Start saving for transmission upgrades!!!! The oil pump in my 01 SS went out at around 92K and rather than just fix the oil pump I went ahead and put almost every upgrade from Sonnax in it while it was out and went with a circle D flexplate, my stock flexplate was cracked as well. I put kooks longtube headers and speed engineering exhaust and bmr K-member.

@firefalken97real 4 ай бұрын

In progress!

@ErinMercurial 4 ай бұрын

I have a 2000 FIrebird, Black/Black. I love it. I want to get it restored one day. Id really like to have the WS6 as well. When i do get it restored one day, I want to get a Ram Air hood. Love this car!

@FWDSUXARSE 4 ай бұрын

When you upgrade to leds make sure to get both led compatible turn signal flasher and hazard flasher. I've been running leds in entire interior and exterior for about 7 years now after upgrading both flashers. Zero issues. Running LMC truck housings for headlights and HID kit. Cut off is crisp. Will upgrade to full custom projectors with backing plates once I get around to the project but it's my fair weather car and has extended use antique plates so just a work in progress for past 8 years as I've done incremental upgrades. Long term project. Doesn't need repairs I just bought a blank canvas and I make performance, handling, and braking upgrades when I get time. Any wear items get improved aftermarket parts. Subframe connectors really helped with handling upgrades and rear end needs girdle which I installed. Stock 10 bolt is junk. But life can be extended. Once mine goes? Ford 8.8 out of a Mustang from 99-04 specifically with obvious brake backing plates, etc. I got rid of my 01 GT to buy my 98 Trans Am because it was my dream car since I was 17 when the 98 came out.

@firefalken97real 4 ай бұрын

Nice. I'm waiting on the Fritz Automotive power steering upgrade. Making my way down the list!

@miamianz 4 ай бұрын

i miss pontiac cars

@firefalken97real 4 ай бұрын

Me too. Every day.

@jamergamer0076 3 ай бұрын

LOVE THE CAR!!! BTW, I agree about the GM stupidity.

@firefalken97real 3 ай бұрын

Right? I still can't wrap my head around it.

@conradtestamark212 5 ай бұрын

I never saw that ( EJection) Button in a Trans-Am before. That's something new.

@jeffhobbs1729 8 ай бұрын

Congrats man, hope you got a good deal. If you dont plan on throwing on any headers i think youd be happy with the SLP LM2. Great low rumble

@firefalken97real 8 ай бұрын

Thanks! I'm planning on putting headers, and I've been told that changes the sound of the LM. I'm probably going to do both at the same time.

@yamahaguy1732 8 ай бұрын

@@firefalken97realspeed engineering exhaust sounds really good.

@firefalken97real 8 ай бұрын

@@yamahaguy1732 I'll check em out 👍🏼

@yamahaguy1732 8 ай бұрын

@@firefalken97real I currently have their axle dumps with x pipe they came on my car it sounds really good but a little annoying on the highway due to being dumps. I plan on eventually going to their true dual setup. It runs out the back to some really nice tips and has an x pipe. If you go with that you will need the pan hard relocation kit which you can select when buying the exhaust it’s like 100 extra dollars.

@user-ws8yo2ed2u 4 ай бұрын

I’m seriously thinking about getting another one now, most likely a T-Top one.

@firefalken97real 4 ай бұрын

Do it!

@aaron5785 7 ай бұрын

Nice looking bird, I’m sure glad I bought a black 02 WS6 back in 2011, currently has 62K on it. Their amazingly fun cars, they handle well and look badass. To bad GM had to discontinue parts for them. Nos parts are next to impossible to find. 👍🇺🇸

@firefalken97real 7 ай бұрын

They are fun! Enjoy your black TA!

@redslate 7 ай бұрын

The single-outlet exhaust wasn't an "option;" it was the _only_ configuration V8 F-bodies came in for '98. GM did that to pass emissions by restricting the output. Later models had more restrictive headers to achieve similar results. '98s also came with higher flowing fuel injectors, and the early ones had the Corvette's forged camshaft.

@firefalken97real 7 ай бұрын

I'll take the latter! Definitely putting a new exhaust on there soon. Thanks for the info!

@italopisciotti3058 4 ай бұрын

Hey man, i feel the same way you do with for the TA, i just bought me one TA today not a ws6 but has the ls1. I really like the looks of the body style.

@Jselby1122 12 күн бұрын

Nice

@pontiacGXPfan 7 ай бұрын

i was obsessed with this car in high school

@firefalken97real 7 ай бұрын

Same! The ad campaign definitely helped.

@lazylion420 6 ай бұрын

I'm obsessed with these cars today 🙃

@pontiacGXPfan 6 ай бұрын

@@lazylion420 I bought a Xbox 360 and Xbox One because of this car

@user-ws8yo2ed2u 4 ай бұрын

Mine is the 2002 Trans Am Convertible and it’s got the inside door sticker put on the same way.

@lazylion420 6 ай бұрын

go with Borla. I found a mint 2002 WS6 back in 2016 with low miles and we did long tube headers into Borla and it's the most beautiful sound in the entire universe. maybe I'll take a video someday but I've heard it running alongside Loudmouths and there's no comparison. SLP gets a little raspy. Borla stays choppy. it's king

@firefalken97real 6 ай бұрын

Thanks! I can't wait to get all these mods done!

@JohnnyCamaro13 Ай бұрын

“Madhammer GMMG exhaust “

@Briansv8 7 ай бұрын

Nice car. I just got mine 2 weeks ago. 87k miles. I just installed steel plate brackets under my seats to make them go back more. Huge difference for taller people. Im gonna take my visors out because they wont get used and i always wear shades as well. Did you paint the lettering on doors or is that overlays on them. I like that better because it stands out instead of blending in. Anyway nice ride and enjoy that t/a.

@firefalken97real 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! The door badges have black decals. It does stand out more. Black Pontiac lettering inserts for the rear arrive this weekend.

@Briansv8 7 ай бұрын

@@firefalken97real thanks for reply. do the black decals hold up good when washing the car or do ya have to be real gentle in that area?

@firefalken97real 7 ай бұрын

@gmtSilverado I avoid spraying them directly with the pressure washer. I go in with a fine detailing brush in that spot.

@Briansv8 7 ай бұрын

@@firefalken97real gotcha thanks and I'll subscribe. I'll check out videos

@carado1984 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful dude

@firefalken97real 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@angeldiaz-gv8uk 7 ай бұрын

I own a 1998 and 98s doors don't usually have the common crack doors.

@firefalken97real 7 ай бұрын

I think the bubbling sail panels also started after 98.

@angeldiaz-gv8uk 7 ай бұрын

Yes, I own a 1998 red just like yours 50 thousand miles mint with every feature from the ws6 except the ws6 hood. I have all the paperwork from the factory and original build sheet. My neighbor has your exact ws6 same color and year with 12 thousand original miles. And of course the single tail pipe.

@FWDSUXARSE 4 ай бұрын

Own a 98 with 150k on it. Second owner since 2016. No door cracks so far. Dash did crack 2 years ago. Headliner and sun visors are decaying. Will replace in next year or 2 with better quality reproduction pieces.

@DevilDog04 7 ай бұрын

Good F-ing luck finding a replacement passenger side tail light & that black center piece that has the key hole in it to manually open the rear hatch!!!! That's not to mention if & I SAY IF you do find that passenger tail light somewhere get ready to drop upwards of a grand (a thousand buck's on that thing because those honeycomb taillights are almost IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND IN PRISTINE CONDITION!! I know because I have a Victory Red 2001 Pontiac WS6 Trans Am 6 Speed & I had the same issue with my driver's side taillight except the crack was way way more pronounced than your's is!!!! It took me almost a year to find one in excellent shape & then I had to pay the guy $1,600 F-ing buck's to get it from him!!!! My advice brother is to just leave it alone because that scratch/tiny little Crack ain't even worth the time or the hassle buddy, but that's totally up/on you my man!!!! Either way, good luck from another WS6 lover/nut😂!!!!

@caelinbuenger7095 6 ай бұрын

Sorry bro but you got ripped for $1,600. Didn't look hard enough.

@FWDSUXARSE 4 ай бұрын

I found a tinted used one for driver side 4 years ago for about $120 bucks. Used paint thinner to remove spray tint. Tail lights are expensive for these cars and there's no such thing as aftermarket. But you can buy a set of NOS (new old stock) tail lights for probably 600 to 800$. So 1600 for a tail light for these cars is insane. Hopefully year one will start making quality repros at some point once these become even more collectible. They already bottomed out when I bought mine 8 years ago and my cars worth mote than I bought it for plus I put over 50k on it but replaced old parts with better aftermarket parts, etc.

@BruceLee-lm7lh 6 ай бұрын

Beautifully car

@firefalken97real 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@408_jay 7 ай бұрын

I may have seen this car around at some point. I live in Shreveport. I have a 99 z28 with a 408 stroker.

@firefalken97real 7 ай бұрын

Yeah, it was in Shreveport for most of its life. Those late catfish Camaros are sweet!

@bamaboyburns8079 3 ай бұрын

I got a 98 trans am back in 2013 for 5000 cash it was red as well it didn’t have the ram air hood on a rainy Friday night I was on the way to see my gf and a car pulled out in front of me I lost control woke up in a ditch surrounded by ambulances and several people I only had liability total loss !!!!! I’ve definitely learned from it till this day I’m sick the 3rd was exactly 11 years but it would fly lol I was scared of it because I came from a 2000 mustang gt and it’s no comparison and at that time it was a lot of 2 valves riding around they seen me and didn’t try it lol they knew better well actually one guy tried it and got slapped hard it was a easy walk we pull over he said man what the hell do you got under there I said a ls1 he said are you modded I said nope the look on his face 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 fun fact the fbodies was right there with the c5 they underrated the numbers so the vette wouldn’t get outsold they are out there but they ain’t cheap I’ve seen some for 25k

@andree1kk986 6 ай бұрын

nice

@paulchristie4904 7 ай бұрын

Wish they kept the leather boot around the shifter like the GTA’s had

@firefalken97real 7 ай бұрын

Yeah, those did look great.

@PewterBird Ай бұрын

one tailpipe in the rear outlet is completely whack. there's no amount of implied value in leaving this thing bone stock that wouldn't actually be improved by at least getting a relatively 'factory' feeling SLP catback with dual tips. I can't believe the 98's had a single exhaust. like how did that even happen.

@firefalken97real Ай бұрын

@@PewterBird Agreed. I hate it.