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hi i own a 2002 w68 y87 firebird and my question is what was changed in the engine as opposed to just the regular base firebird?
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Re: what was changed in the y87?
http://tech.firebirdv6.com/y87.htmlOriginally posted by blackfbird98
No engine changes. Basically LSD, gearing and exhuast. -
Re: what was changed in the y87?
What he said:
Gearing on the Manuals stay 3.23s, but are 3.42s on autos
You get a Limited Slip Differential
Dual outlet muffler
Overall no Noted HP differance, but the gearing/LSD makes them inherently faster than a non-Y87Comment
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Re: what was changed in the y87?
I thought the steering ratio changed too.08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engineComment
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Re: what was changed in the y87?
Read this, as was stated earlier. End of guessing.
http://tech.firebirdv6.com/y87.htmlLast edited by FirebirdGT; 01-18-2008, 01:05 PM.Robert - owner www.FirebirdV6.com "Mid-life crisis? I'm way beyond that!"
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