The outside.  The outside is mostly standard Trans Am with enough deviation to catch the eye of the observant individual.  The revised Ram Air scoops (much more attractive than the factory scoops), exhaust tips, logos and health rumble are about the only things that reveal this cars true nature.

The Engine.  The engine is standard LS1 factory fare packing 10.1:1 compression and pretty hefty internals.  Notice that both the block and heads are aluminum.  The engine in SLP trim is rated at 335 hp and 350 ft-lbs of torque.  Factory numbers are 310 hp and 340 ft-lbs of torque.  The increase comes from the improved induction and exhaust systems installed.  Most road tests have these cars running very low 13's at more than 106 mph straight from the factory.  Not too bad.

Features.  The most noticeable feature on the car (for us anyway) is the functional Ram Air setup.  This one is said to be much more efficient than the factory rig.  The Ram Air inlets feed to the air filter assembly through the four large slots seen under the hood (tree in the back ground).  The other vents on the back of the hood are functional air extractors to remove hot under-hood air through two slots on each side of the hood (no tree in background).

The Interior.  Let's face it, you're not going to find cavernous accommodations in any Firebird, Mustang or Camaro.  With a Hurst shifted 6-speed, 335 hp and a 6,000 rpm redline, this is a cockpit designed for speed.  Trunk storage area has very nice embroidery.... and very little space.

The Racing Mods.  This car is really intended as a street going race car right off the show room floor.  This particular car also has the 1LE package that includes Koni double-adjustable shocks at all corners.  David also ordered the Auburn racing differential and 17 x 9 racing wheels.

The bottom line!  Yes, $36,000+ is a bit much for a 'bird.  However, all things considered, the bottom line isn't too bad for a factory produced (and warranted) race car.  Maybe a stroker kit, blower..... you get the picture.

Videos

View of tach when revving engine.  [Saturday, April 21, 2001 - 183 kB]

View of exhaust when revving engine. [Saturday, April 21, 2001 - 296 kB]

View of engine when revving.  [Saturday, April 21, 2001 - 287 kB]