Fwd chassis versus RWD Et

Ed Wright · 12-30-2014, 11:36 AM

I've never looked at spark plugs vs spindle, but the 4th gen ('93/'02) Camaro/Firebird appears to have the engine set back further than a 3rd gen ('82/'92), certainly looks easier to work on. They share the same 101" wheel base. Most of the fwd conversions have the engine located much further forward compared to a 4th gen.
I know that goofy ricer-looking wing on the back of my Trans Am isn't helping anything. I was talking to a guy that replaced his rear hatch with one from a base Firebird, told me he picked up almost 1/2 a MPH. No ET. I'm not going to spend that money for maybe 1/2 a MPH. It was on the car when I was driving it to work. I would not have picked that car to start with to build a SS car. It just kinda grew into what it is.

12-30-2014, 11:36 AM	#21
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Fwd chassis versus RWD Et I've never looked at spark plugs vs spindle, but the 4th gen ('93/'02) Camaro/Firebird appears to have the engine set back further than a 3rd gen ('82/'92), certainly looks easier to work on. They share the same 101" wheel base. Most of the fwd conversions have the engine located much further forward compared to a 4th gen. I know that goofy ricer-looking wing on the back of my Trans Am isn't helping anything. I was talking to a guy that replaced his rear hatch with one from a base Firebird, told me he picked up almost 1/2 a MPH. No ET. I'm not going to spend that money for maybe 1/2 a MPH. It was on the car when I was driving it to work. I would not have picked that car to start with to build a SS car. It just kinda grew into what it is. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA