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Old 06-16-2009, 01:50 AM   #1
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1989 IROC STOCK- LOOKING FOR FIRST MOD :)
i just got my first car and its an 1989 iroc
took me a couple weeks to get it running but still needs alot of work
but i dont know where to start.

i have a 305 TBI 700r4 trans... its completely stock

Current problem.
1) car is running really hot - electrical fan only works if i turn the AC on

Future Plans
1) 383 swap
2) 6 speed trans
3) read disc breaks
4) new suspensions ( no idea which one yet still need to look into it . suggestions would be appreciated )


what do you guys think i should start of with first?
i do need prep my chassis and make it stronger to handle the 383 since i have t tops?
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Old 06-16-2009, 07:05 AM   #2
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Re: 1989 IROC STOCK- LOOKING FOR FIRST MOD :)
first fix the things you know are bad/wrong . then look for problems , rusted floor pans , etc. . you will find plenty of things to do . vist this site every day , see what others are doing , follow other builds . your plans sound good , make sure your pockets are deep enough . do not start a project untill you have everything together and ready . by this i mean parts , tools , and an area to do the project . keep us posted . good luck .
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Old 06-16-2009, 10:47 AM   #3
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Re: 1989 IROC STOCK- LOOKING FOR FIRST MOD :)
Agreed, fix the needed, then upgrade the wanted.
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Old 06-16-2009, 11:15 AM   #4
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Re: 1989 IROC STOCK- LOOKING FOR FIRST MOD :)
thankfully there is no rust in the car or dents the body looks perfect othre than the paint starting to bubble in a couple of places but you cant see those unless you get a magnifying glass. i guess ill start working my fan and try to make it run cooler.
thanks for the advice
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Old 06-16-2009, 11:24 AM   #5
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Re: 1989 IROC STOCK- LOOKING FOR FIRST MOD :)
what I would do is fix whats wrong and then start buying safty parts like sub frame connectors, better brakes ,shocks/ springs combo,wheels/ tires and the rest of the suspension...
anyone can go fast in a straigh line but can you go fast if the road turns?
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Old 06-16-2009, 11:32 AM   #6
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thats true...well american muscle cars are not know for their handling but yeah being able to handle nice would be a big bonus. once i got my car running and was doing donuts i found out that my diff is welded. and i dont really want to go through new sets of tires every month but yeah that would be a big pain to change too
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Old 06-16-2009, 04:35 PM   #7
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When is it getting hot? You might get a new thermostat for it first and see if that helps any.
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got any pics of this car?
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