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Chuck Norton · 04-28-2008, 02:39 PM

The 1LE option related to suspension items. Claiming the 1LE package results in a heavier shipping weight and limits choices in terms of class selection. Any Formula can claim the 1LE option on the tech card and run the heavier weight if the owner chooses. Most if not all of the 1LE components such as shocks, springs, swaybars, would be removed or replaced during drag racing prep anyway so there is no particular advantage to beginning with the heavier and more expensive package.

You are correct in your belief that a '98 Formula is one of the most versatile platforms in the class guide, almost as versatile, in fact, as a '69 Camaro. A '98 Formula has a number of options with the LT1 in terms of ram air versus non-ram air, 1LE versus standard suspension, stick versus automatic, etc. Then, it can be called a '99 and that opens the door to a full range of possibilities with an LS1 drivetrain (ram-air versus non-ram-air; 1LE suspension versus standard, stick versus automatic). Someone did a lot of homework on behalf of Pontiac back in 1997-98.

04-28-2008, 02:39 PM	#9
Chuck Norton Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Covina, CA Posts: 474 Likes: 112 Liked 89 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Fuel Injected 93-03 GM F Body Classifications The 1LE option related to suspension items. Claiming the 1LE package results in a heavier shipping weight and limits choices in terms of class selection. Any Formula can claim the 1LE option on the tech card and run the heavier weight if the owner chooses. Most if not all of the 1LE components such as shocks, springs, swaybars, would be removed or replaced during drag racing prep anyway so there is no particular advantage to beginning with the heavier and more expensive package. You are correct in your belief that a '98 Formula is one of the most versatile platforms in the class guide, almost as versatile, in fact, as a '69 Camaro. A '98 Formula has a number of options with the LT1 in terms of ram air versus non-ram air, 1LE versus standard suspension, stick versus automatic, etc. Then, it can be called a '99 and that opens the door to a full range of possibilities with an LS1 drivetrain (ram-air versus non-ram-air; 1LE suspension versus standard, stick versus automatic). Someone did a lot of homework on behalf of Pontiac back in 1997-98.