96 bird Y87 - FirebirdV6.com/CamaroV6.com Message Board

Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

96 bird Y87

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • 96 bird Y87

    I have a 96 firebird with the Y87 package. Ive read the tech page and I understand the options it comes with. Im wondering what the button in the center console that says 2nd gear start means and when would this be ideal to use. I mean Im not gonna be towing anything so Im wondering what its good for. Im also wondering if Y87 is even good to have. How much of an advantage do I have on anyone. Thanks
    1996 Firebird-Y87:SLP Cold Air Intake,Y87 Perf. Package: 3.42 Gears w/ Zexel-Torsen LSD, Sport Steering(14.4:1 ratio), Dual Exit Exhaust,800 watt Pioneer Amp and Two 10\' subs with a custom trunk enclosure.

  • #2
    Have you checked your owner's manual? It's used for starting from a stop in slippery conditions. It uses 2nd gear to start off instead of first. ;)
    Matt
    1998 Mystic Teal Camaro M5
    Whisper Lid, Pacesetter Headers, Catco Cat, Dynomax Super Turbo, B&M Shifter, BMR STB, LSD, P&P Intakes, GT2 Cam, Comp OE Lifters, 1.7 Roller Rockers, Pushrods, SSM Heads, DHP PowrTuner.

    Comment


    • #3
      Yea I read that but Ive heard guys say they stay in second gear all the way down the track because u pull the most power from it.
      1996 Firebird-Y87:SLP Cold Air Intake,Y87 Perf. Package: 3.42 Gears w/ Zexel-Torsen LSD, Sport Steering(14.4:1 ratio), Dual Exit Exhaust,800 watt Pioneer Amp and Two 10\' subs with a custom trunk enclosure.

      Comment


      • #4
        yes, y87 package is good to have and you do have an advantage over others without it. it gives you stepper gears and LSD. both are a must and you have a head start on mods
        2000 3.8 A4 Pewter Camaro

        Comment


        • #5
          ... wow
          Ok. 2nd gear start should only be used if you can't get traction in first. Do not use it at the track. If you want to stay in 2nd gear all the way down the track. Shift it "manually" start in first then shift to 2nd, just don't shift to drive and you won't leave 2nd gear.
          00\' firebird v6 5spd<br />201rwhp ---- 230 rwtq<br />\"Everyday I grow stronger...and further from you.\"<br />WARNING: Do not take any of my comments seriously unless they are technical in nature and then only at your own risk

          Comment


          • #6
            i dought starting in second is good. its for slippery conditions so you dont spin your tires as easily
            2000 3.8 A4 Pewter Camaro

            Comment


            • #7
              Originally posted by ReodDai:
              ... wow
              i was thinking the same thing
              2000 3.8 A4 Pewter Camaro

              Comment


              • #8
                I went to the track and ran a 1/8 of 10.716. Its horrible atleast I thought I would do better stock.
                1996 Firebird-Y87:SLP Cold Air Intake,Y87 Perf. Package: 3.42 Gears w/ Zexel-Torsen LSD, Sport Steering(14.4:1 ratio), Dual Exit Exhaust,800 watt Pioneer Amp and Two 10\' subs with a custom trunk enclosure.

                Comment


                • #9
                  that does kinda suck for Y87
                  00\' firebird v6 5spd<br />201rwhp ---- 230 rwtq<br />\"Everyday I grow stronger...and further from you.\"<br />WARNING: Do not take any of my comments seriously unless they are technical in nature and then only at your own risk

                  Comment


                  • #10
                    There's too many different factors that could affect that time. One time at the track is not an accurate representation of what the car is capable of.
                    Matt
                    1998 Mystic Teal Camaro M5
                    Whisper Lid, Pacesetter Headers, Catco Cat, Dynomax Super Turbo, B&M Shifter, BMR STB, LSD, P&P Intakes, GT2 Cam, Comp OE Lifters, 1.7 Roller Rockers, Pushrods, SSM Heads, DHP PowrTuner.

                    Comment


                    • #11
                      Shhhh let me have my laugh.
                      00\' firebird v6 5spd<br />201rwhp ---- 230 rwtq<br />\"Everyday I grow stronger...and further from you.\"<br />WARNING: Do not take any of my comments seriously unless they are technical in nature and then only at your own risk

                      Comment


                      • #12
                        Yea it sux
                        1996 Firebird-Y87:SLP Cold Air Intake,Y87 Perf. Package: 3.42 Gears w/ Zexel-Torsen LSD, Sport Steering(14.4:1 ratio), Dual Exit Exhaust,800 watt Pioneer Amp and Two 10\' subs with a custom trunk enclosure.

                        Comment

                        Latest Topics

                        Collapse

                        • Andy H
                          Transmission removal help!!
                          by Andy H
                          Hey everyone! I've been trying to remove my transmission for two days now! I need to replace the clutch. Only thing I've got left holding the transmission...
                          2 weeks ago
                        • 2.8 Bird
                          Abs inop
                          by 2.8 Bird
                          Hello, so I changed the front bearings on the bird and the ABS inoperative light came on. I made a mistake of not removing negative battery cable. Now...
                          3 weeks ago
                        • fishin
                          Intermittent Headlight Function 97 Firebird
                          by fishin
                          I usually have to double, triple my headlight switch for them to come up on my 97 Firebird. I cleaned all connections. Could it be the headlight switch...
                          3 weeks ago

                        FORUM SPONSORS

                        Collapse
                        Working...
                        X