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Yes, you are wrong! The special edition cars were still produced by ASC, but they were not factory cars. The 1007 does not include these aftermarket convertibles. It includes the 263 LT convertibles and the 744 Z28 convertibles. The special edition dash plate number was specific to the aftermarket build only.
I parroted nothing. You need to read closer and learn. My post says the LB9 was available with manual and auto because John mentioned the Coupe and TTOP cars. I never went into the specifics of coupe or convertible. Read what I posted and it is correct! The LB9 was available on the Z28 and the IROC-Z in manual as standard and auto for an extra charge. This was to note that the LB9/auto combination was available. The vert was not available with the LB9/auto combo, though. So in response to your post #27, stop posting things as fact when you don't know!
Well then I guess John will have to go back and edit more of his posts as in other threads he's stated the 1007 number includes the Special Editions & he also considers those "factory" convertibles regardless of the 2 or 3 in the 6th vin digit. Whatever.
You've clarified your earlier posts here but for the life of me I can't see how your revised explanation can be derived from your earlier posts within the continuity of the thread. Your earlier posts without the above clarification would, I think, lead others to the same conclusion as I. You need to realize Scott, that with your post total, your moderator label and your authoritative posting style, your words carry weight and without somebody questioning their veracity, will be taken as fact.
This isn't our first go around & I'm sure it won't be our last - we can just agree to not get along. However I would expect, the proper clarification of facts is better for the board and you, as a moderator, would endorse that.
So - to sum this up for the 1987 IROC Convertible models, the LB9 was only available with the manual 5 speed transmission and was not built with the G92 3:45 Performance Gears unless SPECIFICALLY ORDERED AS SUCH.
1) I typically do not go back and correct information that I posted incorrectly to cover my butt.. If I was wrong I will come out and state it as so...
2) I corrected myself at one point and stated that the
IROC - LB9/M5 & 3.45 OR LG4/A4 ( I will add that there is a possibility of LB9/M5 & 3.08 but never seen one)
Z28 - LB9/M5 & 3.08 OR LG4/A4
LT & SC - LG4/A4 (only way period in 1987)
Now I will contend that I have NEVER seen a 1987 IROC with the LB9/M5 & 3.08... So I believe they all or a majority of them came with it, but the Z28 was NA with the G92 (in 1987).
You've clarified your earlier posts here but for the life of me I can't see how your revised explanation can be derived from your earlier posts within the continuity of the thread. Your earlier posts without the above clarification would, I think, lead others to the same conclusion as I. You need to realize Scott, that with your post total, your moderator label and your authoritative posting style, your words carry weight and without somebody questioning their veracity, will be taken as fact.
This isn't our first go around & I'm sure it won't be our last - we can just agree to not get along. However I would expect, the proper clarification of facts is better for the board and you, as a moderator, would endorse that.
So - to sum this up for the 1987 IROC Convertible models, the LB9 was only available with the manual 5 speed transmission and was not built with the G92 3:45 Performance Gears unless SPECIFICALLY ORDERED AS SUCH.
For what it's worth.
I'm not sure what your issue with me is, but every single post I made in this thread is accurate and correct as I believe them to be so people can take what I post as fact. If a person misunderstands my post, a simple question can be asked and answered. The way you go about attacking people in your posts is not the proper way to get the correct response. Are you going to argue now that my response in post 17 is also saying that Z28s were available with G92, because I never said that either. Again, I posted only the gear ratios available on the Z28 and the IROC-Z.
You are finally correct in your last statement that the 87 IROC-Z convertible received G92 only when ordered that way.
And John is correct that the 87 Z28 did not have the G92 option available to it.
Hello Chris I know Gabe and I just bought a 1988 iroc convertible rpo says g80 g92 j65 mm5 dx3 stripe delete kc4 is it rare it has 80k miles and I have the original window sticker can you let me know thanks ted
Lets get back on track. Does anybody have a 1988 IROC with the LB9/T-5/G92 rear? I think it would be cool to see one. I've never seen kind of optioned IROC before. Really would be interested to see this kind of car with the DX3 stripe delete option too.
Would be nice to rip through those gears with the top down and hear the tires chirp between shifts and the exhaust bark!
I have an 88 lb9 g92 j65 mm5 convertible with stripe delete option on the rpo i also have the original window sticker listing as stripe delete $60 credit lol
Any other vert 1987-1988 with these options...I would like to see another like it...rpo
I have the same exact car . It's a 1988 convertible 5 speed g92 j65 lb9 with sticker delete option found this car 2 months ago for 2000 dollars ....... 50000 miles on car and runs really good ....
I'm not sure what your issue with me is, but every single post I made in this thread is accurate and correct as I believe them to be so people can take what I post as fact. If a person misunderstands my post, a simple question can be asked and answered. The way you go about attacking people in your posts is not the proper way to get the correct response. Are you going to argue now that my response in post 17 is also saying that Z28s were available with G92, because I never said that either. Again, I posted only the gear ratios available on the Z28 and the IROC-Z.
You are finally correct in your last statement that the 87 IROC-Z convertible received G92 only when ordered that way.
And John is correct that the 87 Z28 did not have the G92 option available to it.
From everything I've read: in 87 ALL 305 TPI cars were ONLY equipped with 5 spd AND required G92 as part of that package and could not have J65 (Z08 cars).
I have a 305 tpi 700R4 G92 car but special edition so it doesn't factor in because it's not a Z08 car.
ALL automatics were TBI cars & J65 was not available. I'm not sure on the J65 but according to everything I've seen & read NO Z08 87's with the TBI/Auto had J65.
1988 was a whole different animal. Lots of options & high production numbers.
1989 again was different but I thought J65 was unavailable for the Z08 cars.
He told me about it...He just went for a drive to look at the car first.......He took a shot and bought it..Had no idea it had those options..You wanted to buy the hard top for the interior he told me..
Convertibles They have to be rare...with the g92,j65,g80,mm5..I am reading more about the years offered..1987 and 1988 5 speed only vert..........1989 and up no more g92 on vers............Any other ones on here.????..
I have one too, an 88. I cant seem to find much about them. Did you ever find out how many were made?
I have the same package. My car was missing the paperwork but I just ordered it from Allied Vaughn vehicle invoice team. Only news to me was decal and stripe delete. IROC vert. DX3 g80 g92 j65 kc4 lb9 mm5 n96 Also heavy duty battery. Power antenna and yf5 California emissions. Originally a white car but is now in blue and gray.
I feel fortunate to have gotten it. I only knew it was a v8 convertible manual trans. It’s a hoot to drive. Unknown miles and rumor of a cam. Poly bushings under it when I got it.
Well, add my car to the 1988 IROC vert G92 list... just picked this car up with 103K miles... needs some real tlc...(somebody set the timing with the ESC still connected... wow was that off...)
I have the same package. My car was missing the paperwork but I just ordered it from Allied Vaughn vehicle invoice team. Only news to me was decal and stripe delete. IROC vert. DX3 g80 g92 j65 kc4 lb9 mm5 n96 Also heavy duty battery. Power antenna and yf5 California emissions. Originally a white car but is now in blue and gray.
I feel fortunate to have gotten it. I only knew it was a v8 convertible manual trans. It’s a hoot to drive. Unknown miles and rumor of a cam. Poly bushings under it when I got it.
this one is now for sale. It’s listed in the classifieds.
01-25-2015, 09:03 AM
