Draven

Well the iroc is an 86 or an 87, it has a 305. its about the same condition as my 92 rs v6.

What should i keep the rs, or buy the iroc, either way i mite but a bigger engine in either of them.

violentgod1

i think most people would say go with the iroc but it really just depends of which one you like more. Which one would you have to do less work to, to make it the car you really want.

Ward

iTrader: (1)

Well, consider this: No matter how much money you put into either car, one will always be an RS, and one will be an IROC. Also, 'IROC' is more fun to say than RS

Draven

alright thanks guys,

when im done with either one of them im gunna take it to local car shows.

wanted to know what’s gunna catch there eye more 25th anniversary rs, or an 86 iroc.

Asdfga3

Considering your RS is a V6.... no brainer.

violentgod1

in my opinion i would say that the 91 and 92 camaros have a little better eye appeal because of the ground effects and interior options. But you can always swap ground effects and what not for the right price.

Camaroguy18

like I said on AIM....go with the better body....you plan on swapping a 383 or 350 down the line so it's not gonna matter whether you have a v6 or a 305 in it is it? You do want something that will hold up the best when you put all that power under the hood.....keep in mind that it's not just backing a 383 to a T5 and you're good to go....you've got tranny, rear, suspension, and exhaust work to take care of as well....good luck in what you choose and let us know

Draven

Thanks guys you are very helpful.

Draven

The rs will have an lt1*, if i get the iroc it will be a stock 305


The lt1*, tranny, and computer will cost me $500, the iroc with the 305 will cost me like $700.

Camaroguy18

how the hell are you getting a complete LS1 setup for 500?????

ShiftyCapone

iTrader: (7)

Ha! You need to do some more reading and research

Draven

freind bought a wrecked 98 z28. he deosnt want the engine, hes only wants the 6 speed, and seats.

so hes selling me the computer, the engine, and his iroc tranny, for the price he payed for the wrecked car. his dad gets stuff cheaps because he builds race cars.

im super good freinds with the guy and his son.



ahh sorry guys ment to say lt1, my bad...

Camaroguy18

if it's a 98 it wouldnt be an lt1...it'd be an ls1, and whether or not he's being a good friend by practically giving you the engine, he's a dumbass at the same time for selling it that cheap

stitchop

I need friends like that

Draven

hey bought the whole car wrecked for 500 bucks, he only bought it for the tranny, seats and dash.

so he sells me the engine. He helps out a freind and gets free seats dash, and tranny lol


But my dad wants the iroc, he deosnt want to installe the engine in my car :-\

Draven

the engine looks like that so i think its an lt1,

and my bad its a 97. I dont know much about 4th gens, and i hate them... but the 02 ws6, looks kinda cool :P

Camaroguy18

you do realize that there's much more involved than just dropping in an lsx motor and hooking up the computer right? Other mods are required

Draven

yea i know. i dont know if i can have my car down the time it takes...

only ride i got, soo not sure, probly the iroc, but an lt1 engine would be awesome

phoenix305

this kid is not going to be able to do the swap if he doesn't even know what engine he is getting. so i say go with the iroc.

Draven

... its an Lt1 5.7 liter 350, I made a mistake and typed ls1, and i wouldnt be installing it my father would be, he owned an auto body shop for 22 years, I am just learning about cars.

Asdfga3

Depends on what you want.

If you keep the RS you'll need to upgrade the suspension. RS has nothing on the IROC there. Both cars will need subframe work to handle that LT1.

IMO, assuming you're dead-set on the switch, stick with the RS, and use that money to buy a good set of shocks, springs, and sway bars. Then look into some subframe connectors and possibly even a wonderbar.

Trust the guys here, they know engine swaps are no joke.

ShiftyCapone

iTrader: (7)

The stock RS suspension will suffice but not be ideal. He should invest in sub frame connectors and replace only the parts that are completely worn out. It doesn't matter if he has the iron duke or an LS7 SFC's should be the first mod done to any 3rd gen.

I would only buy the IROC if you had to have the name associated with it. The suspension will more than likely be just as worn out as the RS and the exhaust, and gears (unless he has 3.42 posi) will be slightly less lame.

An LT1 swap should be cheaper than an LS1 swap given the great price he paid. He won't need new motor mounts, tranny corssmember, or transmission. He will also have the donor car near by to get anything he needs.

Draven

Thank you guy's, and sorry i need so much help with this ****, just got into cars last year so im trying to learn as much as i can.

Camaroguy18

its totally understandable Draven...dont feel like it's pestering us, lol we're just trying to get the facts straight....I didnt know jack before I started reading on this site, just trust me that this website is the bible of thirdgens....you will find everything you need to know on here

ScottyRS

iTrader: (2)

That 86 IROC would need suspension work anyway (especially one for $700). So either way you end up doing a suspension swap. I would stick with the 92. I think it looks better, it's the 25th Anniversary (though that doesn't matter if you plan to modify it extensively) and you don't have to worry about any unexpected surprises with the 86. But it's your choice.

Draven

the rs is in same condition as the 86 iroc, i picked up the rs for 500, put 400 into it to get it running, I found the car and its been sitting for 2 years before i picked it up, only thing i switched was oil, starter, altinater, and a couple of other things.
the rs has bad shocks, suspension, and my tranny is not shifting all the time.


but the iroc has a nicer body, has no dents at all., my rs deos, witch i am fixing but, i cant paint it black now .

Draven

I went out street racing tonight, I smoked a green civic, then raced an old jaguar he smoked me off the line, but around 80 i caught up, and we stayed neck and neck till we hit 105, then my car wouldnt go any faster
after that a 88' z28 smoked me completly

I NEED A V8.