The LO3 equipped 91-92 Trans am's WS6 from Van Nuys
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Engine: built 360 TBI
Transmission: built 700r4
Axle/Gears: 10bolt/3.23
The LO3 equipped 91-92 Trans am's WS6 from Van Nuys
Here is a little resume and some pics of that car.
91-92 Trans am's WS6 with the infamous LO3 (305 TBI) engine were built in Van Nuys CA and sold in Switzerland by GM.
It was the only 91-92 trans am model officially offered/sold by GM in Switzerland.
Exterior details:
- Black Paddle mirrors.
- Firebird/Formula tail lights.
- Front park turn lights were replaced with some ugly universal white and orange lens. Wired
white/park and orange/turn.
- Third rear brake light was disconnected, some lenses painted black. (The third brake light
only became legal around 1995 in Switzerland).
- Silver trans am decals
- Cross lace wheels generally matched the interior color.
- Tail pipes were replaced with glass packs. Some cars have had the chance to escape this silly mood.
- Rear Drum Brakes.
Interior:
- Firebird/Formula/Trans am Cloth seats.
- 220KMH Speedo.
- Convertibles had full leather interior with Ultima seats.
- In some rare cases the Ultima seat was ordered.
Color combination, exterior, interior and wheels:
- Red Gray Grey
- Red Black Black
- Black Tan Gold
- Black Black Black
- Green Tan Gold
- White Grey Black
- Blue Grey Black
- Maroon Grey Black
I will update as I learn more.
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https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/hist...91-92-tas.html
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/hist...-trans-am.html
91-92 Trans am's WS6 with the infamous LO3 (305 TBI) engine were built in Van Nuys CA and sold in Switzerland by GM.
It was the only 91-92 trans am model officially offered/sold by GM in Switzerland.
Exterior details:
- Black Paddle mirrors.
- Firebird/Formula tail lights.
- Front park turn lights were replaced with some ugly universal white and orange lens. Wired
white/park and orange/turn.
- Third rear brake light was disconnected, some lenses painted black. (The third brake light
only became legal around 1995 in Switzerland).
- Silver trans am decals
- Cross lace wheels generally matched the interior color.
- Tail pipes were replaced with glass packs. Some cars have had the chance to escape this silly mood.
- Rear Drum Brakes.
Interior:
- Firebird/Formula/Trans am Cloth seats.
- 220KMH Speedo.
- Convertibles had full leather interior with Ultima seats.
- In some rare cases the Ultima seat was ordered.
Color combination, exterior, interior and wheels:
- Red Gray Grey
- Red Black Black
- Black Tan Gold
- Black Black Black
- Green Tan Gold
- White Grey Black
- Blue Grey Black
- Maroon Grey Black
I will update as I learn more.
Related treads:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/hist...91-92-tas.html
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/hist...-trans-am.html
Last edited by thomas1976; 04-22-2014 at 05:48 PM. Reason: update
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Re: The LO3 equipped 91-92 Trans am's WS6 from Van Nuys
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Car: 91 Trans am
Engine: built 360 TBI
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Axle/Gears: 10bolt/3.23
Re: The LO3 equipped 91-92 Trans am's WS6 from Van Nuys
Convertible. Not sure if this combination is unusual.
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Car: 91 Trans am
Engine: built 360 TBI
Transmission: built 700r4
Axle/Gears: 10bolt/3.23
Re: The LO3 equipped 91-92 Trans am's WS6 from Van Nuys
1992 trans am convertible green/tan vin: 1G2FW33E3NL211480
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Re: The LO3 equipped 91-92 Trans am's WS6 from Van Nuys
85-92s are somewhat common in Europe, especially in Belgium, Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland. They're base V6 'birds most of the time.
On the other hand, earlier models can be a real pain to find.
On the other hand, earlier models can be a real pain to find.
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Car: 91 Trans am
Engine: built 360 TBI
Transmission: built 700r4
Axle/Gears: 10bolt/3.23
Re: The LO3 equipped 91-92 Trans am's WS6 from Van Nuys
Lets not get off topic, this tread is about 91-92 Trans am's with the WS6 supension and the LO3 engine, only.
No it is not common in Europe, only in Switzerland, standard 91-92 GTA with the LB9 and L98 engine were available at dealer's in Germany and were probably distributed to surrounding country's from there.
I came across some 91-92 Trans am with the LO3 around the EU, they all came from Switzerland.
No it is not common in Europe, only in Switzerland, standard 91-92 GTA with the LB9 and L98 engine were available at dealer's in Germany and were probably distributed to surrounding country's from there.
I came across some 91-92 Trans am with the LO3 around the EU, they all came from Switzerland.
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Car: 91 Trans am
Engine: built 360 TBI
Transmission: built 700r4
Axle/Gears: 10bolt/3.23
Re: The LO3 equipped 91-92 Trans am's WS6 from Van Nuys
This is a 92 trans am engine bay with a LO3 in it. For those who newer seen it.
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