What transmission is in 1996 Trans Am?

What transmission is in 1996 Trans Am?

A Clean And Sanitary Approach To Building A Winning LT1 Trans Am

Data File 1996 {{{Pontiac}}} Trans Am
Owner:	Charles Obstfelder
Exhaust system:	Hooker 1.75-inch long-tube headers, 3-inch Y-pipe, SLP dual/dual exhaust
Transmission:	4L60E, built by {{{Jimmy}}}’s Performance Transmission
Torque Converter:	Yank {{{4000}}} SS

What is the difference between a Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am?

The Trans Am is the Firebird’s “big brother,” essentially the same car but with better performance options, a more powerful engine, and more high-end interior options. But although there are numerous differences between the two, their convertible tops are interchangeable.

What is the rarest Pontiac Trans Am?

The rarest of them all is the two-door convertible Pontiac Trans Am with only 8 ever produced.

Can you remove a transmission without unbolting the torque converter?

Yes you can. In fact, that is the way it is normally done for an engine repair. Although depending on the vehicle, it might be best to remove both as a unit. You just need to unbolt the transmission from the engine.

Is the LT1 a good engine?

Its lighter, costs nearly as little, makes more power, and has just as big of an aftermarket. The LT1 is a great engine, but the LS1 is an amazing engine. There’s are reason the LS1 is one of the most talked about engines in the entire world.

Do you have to take torque converter to remove transmission?

The torque converter itself is relatively inexpensive (between $150 and $350, depending on the vehicle), but 5-10 hours of labor is involved since the transmission must be removed in order to replace the torque converter.

How much horsepower does a 1996 LT1 have?

The LT1 is rated at 300 horse‑power at 5000 rpm, 335 pound-feet of torque at 3600 rpm. Redline for the LT4 is 6300 rpm; for the LT1, it’s 5700 rpm.

How much horsepower can you get out of a LT1?

In contrast, the 376-cubic-inch (6.2L) LT1 offered in the 2016 Corvette Stingray is rated at 460 horsepower with the optional exhaust system….Katech Street Attack 427 LT1: Channeling the LS7 to make big naturally aspirated power.

Dyno Chart
RPM	Torque	Horsepower
6,412	571	696
6,606	558	700
6,806	543	701

What kind of engine does a Pontiac Trans Am have?

From 1992–97, all Trans Ams and Formulas were powered by the Gen II LT1 small-block. By 1996, the engine was rated for 285 horsepower at 5000 rpm and 325 lb-ft of torque at 2400 rpm. But the ram air induction of the WS6 package bumped those numbers up to 305 hp at 5400 rpm and 335 lb-ft at 3200 rpm.

What’s the price of a 1996 Pontiac Trans Am?

The current value of 1996 and ’97 WS6 Pontiacs is about $12,000. More people want the 1998 and later cars with the more desirable LS engine. However, the average price of a ’98 Trans Am Coupe only jumps to $13,000. The surprise is the average price of the 1998 convertibles, which is $20,100.

When did Pontiac stop offering the Trans Am WS6?

The handling package remained an option throughout the Firebird’s second generation and continued in various forms throughout the third generation, becoming standard on the 1987 Formula and the new top Trans Am GTA model. However, when the fourth generation of the Firebird was introduced in 1992, the WS6 option was gone.

How do you remove the transmission from a car?

Position your hydraulic jack (or transmission jack if you have one) under the transmission pan and raise slightly. With the weight of the transmission resting on the jack, remove the transmission mount bolts. Removing the transmission mount bolts (or nuts) allows the transmission to be separated from the cross member.