To set a foundation for big-power gains, LS-series engines can reap the benefits of exhaust and intake upgrades to make the most of the factory camshaft. If more power is desired, the next phase is a ...

When Tony Samsill of Flower Mound, Texas, first saw the '98 Pontiac Trans Am, he knew he wanted one of his very own. But more than patience and perseverance were needed; Tony had to grow up a ...

The Pontiac Trans Am WS6, the last of the Firebird lineage, is a muscle car that delivers a performance rivalling that of a Corvette. This final Firebird model, produced until 2002, is a blend of ...

One of the most iconic high-performance models in the history of the American automotive industry, the Pontiac Trans Am bowed out after the 2002 model year. However, it did so by flying the ...

The LS family of V8s are GM's gift to those seeking affordable, reliable performance, and that was true 20 years ago. For 1998, Pontiac equipped the Trans Am with a 305-hp version of the LS1, and ...

Back in its day, the fourth-generation Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 commanded respect from car enthusiasts of all persuasions, especially after it received an LS-series V-8 engine later in its ...

While Pontiac isn't around anymore, the brand is one of the few that still carry some cultural relevance from beyond the grave. The world has slowly forgotten about Saturn, Mercury, or Oldsmobile, but ...

The allure of a used cheap performance vehicle is so enticing not many car enthusiasts can ignore. However, after a few unlucky episodes, most people learn from their mistakes and take every enticing ...

The Pontiac Firebird and its Trans Am specialty package are among the defunct brand's most iconic vehicles. Throughout their run, the WS6 performance package was a staple, primarily for the Trans Am ...

Hollywood’s biggest car nut Jay Leno believes that Pontiac had the upper hand over Chevy when it came to the Firebird and Camaro fight. He owns one of the rarest Firebirds ever, a six-cylinder 1968 ...

A contributor to CarBuzz since April 2025, Ben also was a finalist in The Intercooler Young Writer Compition in 2021, has done a placement with AutoCar, and runs his own independant automotive blog.