Finally got one.
08-16-2012, 11:19 AM
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Car: 89 IROC-Z
Engine: L98 TPI
Finally got one.
After waiting 22 years I finally have an IROC of my own. I couldn't get one when I was 17 due to lack of funds and I have wanted one ever since. I steered my sons into that direction when they were looking for their first cars. One has an '85 Z28 and the other '91 RS. Now it's my turn. I'm the proud new owner of a '89 IROC. Only a few minor defects and I got a good deal on it.
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Car: 91 Z28, 87 SC, 90 IROC, 92 RS
Engine: LS1, 305 TPI, L98, NADA
Transmission: T56, 700r4's, and NADA
Axle/Gears: 3.89, 3.42, 3.23, NADA
Re: Finally got one.
Looks great! My favorite color of IROC-Z
08-16-2012, 05:05 PM
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Car: 1988 Firbird formula 350
Engine: 5.7L TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27 Nine Bolt
Re: Finally got one.
Congratulations! I know exactly how you feel. I wanted an IROC-Z back in the day when they were new, couldn't afford it then. I looked for a long time for one I could afford, ended up with a Firebird Formula 350, my second choice for a 3rd gen but I couldn't pass up the deal. The blue is beautiful, post some more photos, I'd like to see them.
08-16-2012, 05:39 PM
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Car: 89 IROC Z/88 IROC Vert
Engine: 350c.i./305c.i.
Transmission: 700R4/T-56
Axle/Gears: 3.42/4.10
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Looks great. I love seeing these cars end up with owners who will love and care for them instead of use and abuse them. Congrats!
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Re: Finally got one.
Last year I almost got a 89 formula for 1200 but something just didn't feel right. Maybe because it wasn't a camaro, idk. 
The IROC has 350 TPI, 4 wheel disk brakes, all power even the seats. Not sure about the rear end but I'm guess it's stock as well as the tranny.
I'll start rebuilding everything in a year or so, right now I'm just having fun!
Here is a shot of mine and my son's cars. As you can see Dad has the best.
The IROC has 350 TPI, 4 wheel disk brakes, all power even the seats. Not sure about the rear end but I'm guess it's stock as well as the tranny.
I'll start rebuilding everything in a year or so, right now I'm just having fun!
Here is a shot of mine and my son's cars. As you can see Dad has the best.
08-16-2012, 06:33 PM
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Car: 91 Z28, 87 SC, 90 IROC, 92 RS
Engine: LS1, 305 TPI, L98, NADA
Transmission: T56, 700r4's, and NADA
Axle/Gears: 3.89, 3.42, 3.23, NADA
Re: Finally got one.
Car looks great! Some scrubbing and minor resto stuff and you will have one super fine looking machine!
08-16-2012, 07:14 PM
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Re: Finally got one.
LOL!
My daughter is 2 and if she hears that I am going to look at a camaro or firebird she has to be with me!
Just bought a 87 Trans am with a swapped 350TPI.
She wanted to ride in it but it needs some TLC before I drive it.
She rode in my 85 Z28 I had and my 87 Formula 350.
Its awesome to see her point them out when we are on the road!
08-16-2012, 09:54 PM
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Car: 99 WS6 / 00 SS / 11 CTS-V / 13 300
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Good looking car...be sure to post if you ever find a vendor that can make replicas of the leather and cloth seats!! I had the all-leather seats in my 91 Camaro, and I was lucky they weren't split...but they were a little on the dry side...
08-17-2012, 08:16 AM
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Car: 1987 T/A WS6 T-Tops/92 RS
Engine: LB9/3.1
Transmission: 700R4/700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73/3.23
Re: Finally got one.
sweet car man and good luck on the restore. The Blue IROC's are my one of my fav's as well.
08-17-2012, 09:14 AM
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Car: 1988 Firbird formula 350
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Looks like you got a nice solid IROC. A little TLC and it will look very nice. Maybe you'll bring it to the next central Texas 3rd Gen gathering and I'll get to see it. If isn't not held too far away from Austin, I'll be there with my Firebird.
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Car: 89 IROC Z/88 IROC Vert
Engine: 350c.i./305c.i.
Transmission: 700R4/T-56
Axle/Gears: 3.42/4.10
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Oh. Okay. I was about to call shenanigans and question if it was a real thirdgen if it had no cracks in the dash! Lol. Especially being a Texas car.
08-17-2012, 10:29 AM
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Car: 1989 Iroc Z
Engine: 5.7 L98 G92
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.27
Re: Finally got one.
I was in the same boat as you...I wanted the car but was in no position to have one...well 23 years later I got what I wanted. 95% original.. "'89 5.7 Auto G92
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08-17-2012, 06:26 PM
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08-17-2012, 08:11 PM
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Re: Finally got one.
I had a '71 Dart swinger for 16 years...Never really what I wanted..Sold it and bought the IROC..
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