LS1Z28, need help picking an IROC

[enkeivette]

I need to find a Camaro (85-92). Has to be a V8, has to be a standard trans. Looking for a reliable performer, not a show car. Are there any years to stay away from? I sort of remember some years having a 305 V8 and the rest having the 350. Can you not get the manual trans with the 350 engine? Were they all TBI?

Thanks! :beer:

[enkeivette]

I see that in 90 they went from the MAF to a speed density system. Was it a significant improvement? Was it standard eqip or an option?

[enkeivette]

Wow, I don't know that I can be that picky. Just did a search on autotrader within 200 miles for a V8 5speed (88-92) within 200 miles, no matches. There is one within 500 miles, and it's 333 miles away.

[Vettezuki]

What's this for yo?

[94cobra69ss396]

I need to find a Camaro (85-92). Has to be a V8, has to be a standard trans. Looking for a reliable performer, not a show car. Are there any years to stay away from? I sort of remember some years having a 305 V8 and the rest having the 350. Can you not get the manual trans with the 350 engine? Were they all TBI?

Thanks! :beer:

Do you want a running one? My dad has an 84 L98 Z28. It's very rough and doesn't have the engine but I think he was trying to sell it for only $1000. It's a 5sp and has 3.73 gears. It was originally carburated with a 305 that was rated at 195hp (top dog in 84).

You could only get the 350 with an auto, all 5 speeds had the 305. I think the highest horsepower rating for the 350 was 245 and 225 for the 305 but I could be wrong.

[enkeivette]

It's for my brother.

He doesn't know jack about cars, and I don't feel like dropping in a motor for free, so I think I'll pass. Thanks though.

Sucks about the 350 only coming with an auto. Why do auto makers feels the need to do that sh*t?

[Vettezuki]

ls1z28 will give you a lot more info and suggested resources tomorrow.

[ls1z28]

90-92 all the tpi's were speed density.The tpi's were changed every couple of years 85-86 are the same in 87 the intake bolt pattern was changed in 89 the cold start injector was removed and in 90 they went to speed density. 1990 was the last year for the IROC and the year they started Gluing and welding the rear body panels to make the car stiffer and quieter. The 350 was automatic only and the 305 was auto or manual.The 350 was hard top only so if you want t-tops you will have to get a 305. You can check out
www.thirdgen.org they have a lot of info on there and some are selling their cars.

I found mine local in the autotrader. There are some on ebay but I would search only the ones that are local.

This is what it looked like the day I brought it home.I paid $3400.00 for it.

http://photos.imageevent.com/ls1z28/1990irocz/large/P6010221.JPG

[ls1z28]

If you need help checking one out before you buy it let me know.

Paul

[BRUTAL64]

I see that in 90 they went from the MAF to a speed density system. Was it a significant improvement? Was it standard eqip or an option?


Adam:
Talk to me on Sat at Sonic. I'll give you the truth about 3rd gen. If you want you can call me a work.:sm_up_there:

[enkeivette]

$3,400!? That car is beautiful, is that the same one that you painted orange?

So are 90-92 the years to get? I'll talk with my brother and see if he's willing to go for the automatic. And thanks for the link, I'll check it out.

Glenn, I'll see you Sat.

[ls1z28]

$3,400!? That car is beautiful, is that the same one that you painted orange?

So are 90-92 the years to get? I'll talk with my brother and see if he's willing to go for the automatic. And thanks for the link, I'll check it out.

Glenn, I'll see you Sat.

That's the one. I would stick with the 90-92 It's an all around better car. Plus in 91 they changed to the Aero ground effects.

[BRUTAL64]

$3,400!? That car is beautiful, is that the same one that you painted orange?

So are 90-92 the years to get? I'll talk with my brother and see if he's willing to go for the automatic. And thanks for the link, I'll check it out.

Glenn, I'll see you Sat.


If he has to have a 3rd gen then the 91 -92 is the best of them. BUT, we'll talk about the 3rd gen Sat.:leaving:

[enkeivette]

I think I might have talked him into a 4th gen, LT1. They're almost the same price, and they come with a lot more drivetrain. :drive:

[ls1z28]

I think I might have talked him into a 4th gen, LT1. They're almost the same price, and they come with a lot more drivetrain. :drive:

And a lot more problems.The optispark is notorious for going out.If your going with a 4th gen than get an LS1

[enkeivette]

What is an optispark? And how much is the part? Also, can you get an LS1 for 6K?

BTW, my workout buddy was an animator for Futurama.

[Vettezuki]

What is an optispark? And how much is the part? Also, can you get an LS1 for 6K?

BTW, my workout buddy was an animator for Futurama.

Optispark is the satanic ignitions system used on LT motors in both Y and F Body's. It's expensive (don't recall the exact price) and prone to poor performance and failure.

I doubt there are better quality 4th Gen F Body for 6k. You'd probably need to be closer to $10k. :huh:

What about an ultra simple and cheap 2nd Gen?

[enkeivette]

I know, I think I need to come up with a few cool cars under the 6K price range. He was all hooked on the IROC till I showed him the LT1s. I'm sure he could be persuaded.

I found this one though, seems like a sweet deal. LT1 T56 80K miles, short shifter, cold air, flowmaster, 20" wheels for $5.7K The only thing I can see wrong with it, looks like there is some right rear fender damage. Can you see it? And I'm not sure if that's a huge scratch on the hood or a reflection.

http://images.autotrader.com/images/2008/10/17/253/417/8989932410.253417677.IM1.MAIN.565x421_A.562x421.jp g
http://images.autotrader.com/images/2008/10/17/253/417/8989932413.253417677.IM1.04.565x421_A.562x421.jpg

[Vettezuki]

I know, I think I need to come up with a few cool cars under the 6K price range. He was all hooked on the IROC till I showed him the LT1s. I'm sure he could be persuaded.

I found this one though, seems like a sweet deal. LT1 T56 80K miles, short shifter, cold air, flowmaster, 20" wheels for $5.7K The only thing I can see wrong with it, looks like there is some right rear fender damage. Can you see it? And I'm not sure if that's a huge scratch on the hood or a reflection.



That's gonna be loud as all hell. What are the requirements? Does it have to be a V8 Muscle type car? Is potential future gas price a consideration?

[enkeivette]

These cars need to be shooting straight out of open long tubes for me to consider them loud. Flowmasters are cute as far as I'm concerned. Gas is not terribly important. This car will be mainly used to drive him to school and back (1 mile trip). Doesn't have to be a V8, can be a rotary for all I care. Just has to look cool and have a decent ability to accelerate.

Time for a new thread.