Go Back   Third Generation F-Body Message Boards > Tech Boards > History / Originality
Sign in using an external account
Register Forgot Password?

History / Originality Got a question about 1982-1992 Camaro or Firebird history? Have a question about original parts, options, RPO codes, when something was available, or how to document your car? Those questions, answers, and much more!

Welcome to ThirdGen.org!
Welcome to ThirdGen.org.

You are currently viewing our forum as a guest, which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our community, at no cost, you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is free, fast and simple, join the ThirdGen.org community today!


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old 07-15-2008, 12:08 AM   #301
Member
 
Bowtiebruiser's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Watertown, NY
Posts: 199
Car: 1982 Camaro Z-28
Engine: 350 4bbl
Transmission: Borg Warner Super T-10
Axle/Gears: Richmond 10 bolt 4:10 Posi

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

I dont know if this thread is still active or not but I snagged the rear brakes off a B4C car here in Northern New York, Dont know why it was here in the salvage yard but it still has it's faded NYPD badging and the yard has it listed as a 91 305/5 speed car which are long gone, hope this helps even a little
----------
If you really need the VIN I need to find a shift knob and button for my car I can swing out and get it if you want

Last edited by Bowtiebruiser; 07-15-2008 at 12:13 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
Bowtiebruiser is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 07-22-2008, 12:26 AM   #302
Junior Member
 
90_383's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Surrey BC
Posts: 46
Car: 87 vert
Engine: 355
Transmission: wc t5
Axle/Gears: 4th gen 373 posi

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

heres a 92 B4C for sale in Canada by Vancouver British Columbia $7000

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/car/753570294.html

Last edited by 90_383; 07-22-2008 at 10:31 PM.
90_383 is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 07-22-2008, 10:28 PM   #303
Junior Member
 
90_383's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Surrey BC
Posts: 46
Car: 87 vert
Engine: 355
Transmission: wc t5
Axle/Gears: 4th gen 373 posi

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

heres the vin for the car for sale down here and pics of the car
Attached Images
File Type: jpg GetAttachment.jpg (56.5 KB, 41 views)
File Type: jpg 1992%20RCMP%20CAMRO%20R5.jpg (37.9 KB, 66 views)
File Type: jpg GetAttachment2.jpg (70.9 KB, 39 views)
90_383 is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 07-22-2008, 10:30 PM   #304
Junior Member
 
90_383's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Surrey BC
Posts: 46
Car: 87 vert
Engine: 355
Transmission: wc t5
Axle/Gears: 4th gen 373 posi

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

more
Attached Images
File Type: jpg GetAttachment3.jpg (78.8 KB, 34 views)
File Type: jpg GetAttachment4.jpg (49.8 KB, 17 views)
File Type: jpg GetAttachment5.jpg (29.5 KB, 33 views)
90_383 is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 08-02-2008, 01:16 AM   #305
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Houston
Posts: 267
Car: 1992 b4c 1le
Engine: 5.7
Transmission: auto
Axle/Gears: 3:23

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

Does any one know where to find the test on michigan police cars like the camaro,you know top speed, stopping,handing, that kind of thing?
gen 1 is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 08-05-2008, 10:24 PM   #306
Senior Member
 
godreject's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: CPT (Southern Cali)
Posts: 679
Car: 02 GSXR 1000/88 iroc/91 RS B4C
Engine: 1000cc/l98/5.7
Transmission: 6 speed/TH 350/auto
Axle/Gears: 45tooth rear?/3.73/3.23

Classifieds Rating: (1)
Send a message via AIM to godreject Send a message via Yahoo to godreject
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

wonder if this thread is still active, bought a 91 z28 so i thought last saturday but i looked @ the rpo codes and it shows b4c so im hoping is a b4c camaro rs it is a 350 auto black vin #1g1fp2385ml181080 car needs some minor work, but if its a b4c its more then worth it, but i also have an 88 iroc originally a 305 auto so now im thinking which would be a best choice to keep
godreject is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 08-20-2008, 03:23 AM   #307
Member
 
Black91B4C's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Hickam AFB, Hawaii
Posts: 152
Car: 92 B4C 1LE/91 B4C/86 GN
Engine: 5.7/5.7/3.8
Transmission: A4/A4/A4
Axle/Gears: 3:23/3:23/3:42 8.5"

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

If the RP code is B4C then it should be legit. I have not heard of a Z28 B4C though, maybe some one slapped the stickers on it? Maybe post your RPO codes or decode them and see what you've got. If it is a B4C car it is rare and worth keeping. Even if it is a Z28 I'd take the L98 TPI car over a 305.
Black91B4C is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 08-20-2008, 10:42 AM   #308
Senior Member
 
godreject's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: CPT (Southern Cali)
Posts: 679
Car: 02 GSXR 1000/88 iroc/91 RS B4C
Engine: 1000cc/l98/5.7
Transmission: 6 speed/TH 350/auto
Axle/Gears: 45tooth rear?/3.73/3.23

Classifieds Rating: (1)
Send a message via AIM to godreject Send a message via Yahoo to godreject
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

yeah car did turn out to be a B4c rs, figured that out a few days after my post, its nice currently in the shop getting soem exhaust done, but it does need soem work as it has a bit of rust, plus my iroc is not a 305 anymore its a 350HSR with a 350 tranny and 373 gearing. no slouch by any means, and with all the work, time and money i've spent on it its sad to see it go. plus i love that my iroc is unique, where as the b4c i would have to keep stock to keeps its value and frankly stock isnt my thing, i like chopping and rebuilding
godreject is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 08-20-2008, 02:04 PM   #309
Member
 
Black91B4C's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Hickam AFB, Hawaii
Posts: 152
Car: 92 B4C 1LE/91 B4C/86 GN
Engine: 5.7/5.7/3.8
Transmission: A4/A4/A4
Axle/Gears: 3:23/3:23/3:42 8.5"

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

Quote:
Originally Posted by godreject View Post
yeah car did turn out to be a B4c rs, figured that out a few days after my post, its nice currently in the shop getting soem exhaust done, but it does need soem work as it has a bit of rust, plus my iroc is not a 305 anymore its a 350HSR with a 350 tranny and 373 gearing. no slouch by any means, and with all the work, time and money i've spent on it its sad to see it go. plus i love that my iroc is unique, where as the b4c i would have to keep stock to keeps its value and frankly stock isnt my thing, i like chopping and rebuilding

Sounds good, you could always flip the B4C on E-Bay. Des not seem to be a HUGE demand for these cars, but some folks like them. Is yours 1LE too? Mine does not have the 1LE on it.
Black91B4C is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 09-06-2008, 11:02 PM   #310
Member
 
Black91B4C's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Hickam AFB, Hawaii
Posts: 152
Car: 92 B4C 1LE/91 B4C/86 GN
Engine: 5.7/5.7/3.8
Transmission: A4/A4/A4
Axle/Gears: 3:23/3:23/3:42 8.5"

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

Here's a 1992 5.7 B4C on Ebay, buy it now of $12,500, and it needs paint! I doubt it'll hit that...

VIN:1G1FP2387NL114093

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...spagenameZWDVW
Black91B4C is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 09-07-2008, 03:15 AM   #311
TGO Supporter
 
B4Ctom1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming
Posts: 4,877
Car: 1992 B4C 1LE
Engine: HSR on a ZZ4 clone
Transmission: built 700R4 Axle/Gears: stock w/later torsen posi ······································· Car: 91 Z28 street legal drag Engine: 352 dstrk 400 w/P1sc Transmission: TH350 w/brake
Axle/Gears: Currie 9+ w/4.11 limited slip

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Send a message via MSN to B4Ctom1 Send a message via Yahoo to B4Ctom1
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

Quote:
Originally Posted by Black91B4C View Post
Here's a 1992 5.7 B4C on Ebay, buy it now of $12,500, and it needs paint! I doubt it'll hit that...

VIN:1G1FP2387NL114093

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...spagenameZWDVW
A friend just told me there is a clean 1989 Turbo GTA pace car in town for like $8k
B4Ctom1 is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 09-07-2008, 07:39 PM   #312
Member
 
Black91B4C's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Hickam AFB, Hawaii
Posts: 152
Car: 92 B4C 1LE/91 B4C/86 GN
Engine: 5.7/5.7/3.8
Transmission: A4/A4/A4
Axle/Gears: 3:23/3:23/3:42 8.5"

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

That's a good deal for a TTA car...

I just picked up the 1992 1le/B4C from Crazy Hawaiian, he listed it on page 3. It is a power seat/power window, 5.7/A4car, black with grey interior. He gave it to me for a great deal with a lot of extra parts. Could not say no. It is a former HPD marked fleet car, he bought it from the auction in 2005. The body is faded, but in much better shape than my 1991. It also still has the locking gun cover in the rear.

Black91B4C is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 09-09-2008, 05:17 PM   #313
Member
 
Black91B4C's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Hickam AFB, Hawaii
Posts: 152
Car: 92 B4C 1LE/91 B4C/86 GN
Engine: 5.7/5.7/3.8
Transmission: A4/A4/A4
Axle/Gears: 3:23/3:23/3:42 8.5"

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

There is a 1992 B4C for sale on the board, looks nice.

VIN: 1G1FP2385NL136710

http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/ca...=1#post3882968 (1992 B4C Camaro Blue)
Black91B4C is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 09-12-2008, 01:58 PM   #314
Junior Member
 
gekko's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Florida
Posts: 84
Car: camaro
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: auto
Axle/Gears: 700R Factory slow

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

Quote:
Originally Posted by p.haze92 View Post
That includes the Z49 optioned cars. Going slowly but surely. Any vins like this helps the cause for sure. Thanks for providing it.
very true.....it would help if the vin code for the police model were posted up on this thread...it would help someone ID it.....some owners are too young to know the difference
gekko is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 09-13-2008, 04:10 PM   #315
Senior Member
 
p.haze92's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Mesa, AZ
Posts: 315

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

Quote:
very true.....it would help if the vin code for the police model were posted up on this thread...it would help someone ID it.....some owners are too young to know the difference
You can not ID a B4C by VIN number alone unless you call a GM dealer and have them run the spid codes for you. Its on the RPO code sheet. Otherwise, if you have a RS with rear discs like someone else mentioned, then you might have something especially if there is a TPI under the hood.
p.haze92 is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 10-01-2008, 03:18 AM   #316
Member
 
Black91B4C's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Hickam AFB, Hawaii
Posts: 152
Car: 92 B4C 1LE/91 B4C/86 GN
Engine: 5.7/5.7/3.8
Transmission: A4/A4/A4
Axle/Gears: 3:23/3:23/3:42 8.5"

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

Quote:
Originally Posted by Black91B4C View Post
Here's a 1992 5.7 B4C on Ebay, buy it now of $12,500, and it needs paint! I doubt it'll hit that...

VIN:1G1FP2387NL114093

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...spagenameZWDVW
Back on E-bay now, bidding at $5K
Black91B4C is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 10-04-2008, 10:57 PM   #317
Member
 
Black91B4C's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Hickam AFB, Hawaii
Posts: 152
Car: 92 B4C 1LE/91 B4C/86 GN
Engine: 5.7/5.7/3.8
Transmission: A4/A4/A4
Axle/Gears: 3:23/3:23/3:42 8.5"

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

1992 B4C 1G1FP2387NL114093 sold for $5105 on E-bay. Fair price, it looked like a decent driver car.
Black91B4C is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 10-17-2008, 05:36 PM   #318
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 39
Car: "92 RS Camaro B4C/1LE 25th Anniv.
Engine: L98 w/corvette heads & ZZ4 cam
Transmission: built 700R4 with Hughs converter
Axle/Gears: 3.23 posi w/1LE brakes

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

Is this thread still collecting VIN's? I have four 92 B4C numbers if you still want them....
__________________
'99 1LE, '92 B4C/1LE , '92 G92/5 speed, '90 Corvette, '87 ZZ4 RS, '87 GN (smokes 'em all!)
b4c-1le is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 10-17-2008, 08:48 PM   #319
Senior Member
 
p.haze92's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Mesa, AZ
Posts: 315

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

Always taking vins. We just need to make sure these posts stay on track with 1991 and 1992 B4C's. No Firebirds, later B4C's or what ever.
p.haze92 is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 10-17-2008, 10:12 PM   #320
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 5

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

I said I'd post a pic so here it is. Taken at Bob McDorman's Corvette show in September - Where I bought it new in '92. Sorry about the rain...
Attached Images
File Type: jpg McDorman Corvette Show 2008 006.JPG (83.4 KB, 39 views)
DirkBG is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 11-10-2008, 11:25 PM   #321
Junior Member
 
alek72us's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Tooele, UT
Posts: 92
Car: 1992 Camaro b4c
Engine: TPI 305
Transmission: T5

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Send a message via MSN to alek72us Send a message via Yahoo to alek72us
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

1G1FP23F3NL159076
305 5-SPEED

hey i gave u my vin awhile back i just wanted to know how u was coming along theres alot u guys on here i'm here in tooele, utah and i've never evan seen another 91 or 92 b4c u guys probably wouldn't like me for what i have done to mine with the ram air hood and the 92 z28 hi rise fins. if u could let me know where my car was originally i was told i had a colorado cop car but i don't know if thats true or not. any one around tooele utah get ahold of me lets go terrorize.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg IMGP0892.JPG (65.8 KB, 14 views)

Last edited by alek72us; 11-11-2008 at 08:43 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
alek72us is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 11-23-2008, 02:32 AM   #322
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Jamestown Oh
Posts: 18
Car: '92 Camaro B4C
Engine: 305
Transmission: 5 Speed

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

I didn't know McDorman's had a show in September. I have the little sister red B4C of yours sold at McDormans, 305 five speed. Finally got around to changing the intake manifold gasket set. I forgot how much I loved driving the car. Still have only 25,100 miles on it. Only B4C owners know the smile you get when you drive one. Are you back in Ohio now or still in Delaware?

Last edited by GM92B4C; 11-23-2008 at 02:42 AM.
GM92B4C is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 11-23-2008, 09:27 AM   #323
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 5

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

I'm in Delaware, Ohio. McDorman's has his Corvette show every year, and he also adds a Chevrolet show and cruise. He's got a nice personal collection that he opens up. It's in those buildings in the back of the lot.

Man, what's up with those intake manifold gaskets? Sounds like it should have been a factory recall given how often I've heard them fail.

Is yours red too? I met the guy with the black 305 5-speed.
DirkBG is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 11-23-2008, 06:36 PM   #324
Junior Member
 
90_383's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Surrey BC
Posts: 46
Car: 87 vert
Engine: 355
Transmission: wc t5
Axle/Gears: 4th gen 373 posi

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

90_383 is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 11-23-2008, 08:10 PM   #325
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Jamestown Oh
Posts: 18
Car: '92 Camaro B4C
Engine: 305
Transmission: 5 Speed

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

Sorry, I thought you were in Delaware, the state. Yes I have the red 305, five speed. I'm in Jamestown, Ohio.
GM92B4C is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 11-24-2008, 10:14 PM   #326
Member
 
Black91B4C's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Hickam AFB, Hawaii
Posts: 152
Car: 92 B4C 1LE/91 B4C/86 GN
Engine: 5.7/5.7/3.8
Transmission: A4/A4/A4
Axle/Gears: 3:23/3:23/3:42 8.5"

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

Quote:
Originally Posted by 90_383 View Post
New to me! Cool vid, but FAR from a stock motor!
Black91B4C is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 12-15-2008, 06:24 PM   #327
Member
 
Black91B4C's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Hickam AFB, Hawaii
Posts: 152
Car: 92 B4C 1LE/91 B4C/86 GN
Engine: 5.7/5.7/3.8
Transmission: A4/A4/A4
Axle/Gears: 3:23/3:23/3:42 8.5"

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

So any opinion on the D27 locking rear cover? My 1991 did not have it, the 1992 does. How many people see these in their cars? I figure it has to be rare.
__________________

1992 B4C gasbike!
Black91B4C is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 12-15-2008, 08:26 PM   #328
Junior Member
 
alek72us's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Tooele, UT
Posts: 92
Car: 1992 Camaro b4c
Engine: TPI 305
Transmission: T5

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Send a message via MSN to alek72us Send a message via Yahoo to alek72us
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

I don't think its that rare, i have a buddy that has an 86 and a buddy that has a 84 and they both have the locking rear cover.
alek72us is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 12-15-2008, 10:45 PM   #329
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 5

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

My '92 does not have it. It wasn't a cop car originally, though.
DirkBG is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 01-04-2009, 06:58 PM   #330
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 4

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

I am the 2nd owner of a '91 ex- Nevada Highway Patrol B4C since '94. It has a 5.0 instead of the 5.7 and only has 120k miles. A few years ago I tried to rebuild the 5-speed and screwed it up somehow, so I took it in to get the tranny rebuilt. Through the years I've had to replace the injectors, put in a 2nd stage Clutch, new alternator, rebuilt the engine, replaced the chip and cpu.

Back in '90 I read an article in the Rocky Mountain News that these B4Cs could do 130 in the 1/4 mile and 0-60 in less than 5 sec. Has anyone confirmed this @ the track? As owners we know ho awesome the power is in these cars and how we can beat almost any car off the line.

I am keeping my car for another 13 years or so then sell it for $50K. Does this sound right? By then it should be a collectors car and hopefully pay for my son's college tuition.
Astrocraps is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 01-04-2009, 07:45 PM   #331
Senior Member
 
Rumblin70SS's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Newark, DE USA
Posts: 372
Car: 88 IROC-Z T-Top car with Bose
Engine: L98 5.7
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 9 Bolt with 3.27's

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

[quote=Astrocraps;3996407]
Back in '90 I read an article in the Rocky Mountain News that these B4Cs could do 130 in the 1/4 mile and 0-60 in less than 5 sec. Has anyone confirmed this @ the track? As owners we know ho awesome the power is in these cars and how we can beat almost any car off the line.QUOTE]

I ran my car dead stock in fair weather (70 degrees) and it went 13.92 @98mph with 94k on it....
__________________
Thanks!

Tony Z

1970 SS396 Chevelle with a 580 BBC
1974 Corvette Convertible
1992 Camaro B4C (SOLD)
1993 Firehawk
1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R
1997 Mazda Millenia

1988 S10 Truck....10.31 @129 Best R/T .002

Do I really own all this junk?
Rumblin70SS is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 01-04-2009, 08:13 PM   #332
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 4

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

Back when I first started driving my '91, I could spin tires 1st 2nd into 3rd gear w/partial throttle on the street and get into the 90s in the 1/4 mile. Again, this is only partial throttle. I can do 0-60 in less than 5 sec easy. Nowadays, been having injector probs and possible chip probs. Very hard to troubleshoot w/o paying the shop $100 or more for engine diagnosis. I also replaced muffler and catylatic converters a few years ago.
Astrocraps is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 01-04-2009, 08:37 PM   #333
Senior Member
 
Rumblin70SS's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Newark, DE USA
Posts: 372
Car: 88 IROC-Z T-Top car with Bose
Engine: L98 5.7
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 9 Bolt with 3.27's

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

Quote:
Originally Posted by Astrocraps View Post
Back when I first started driving my '91, I could spin tires 1st 2nd into 3rd gear w/partial throttle on the street and get into the 90s in the 1/4 mile. Again, this is only partial throttle. I can do 0-60 in less than 5 sec easy. Nowadays, been having injector probs and possible chip probs. Very hard to troubleshoot w/o paying the shop $100 or more for engine diagnosis. I also replaced muffler and catylatic converters a few years ago.
Why would you go with only partial throttle down the drag strip? While my B4C certainly didn't fly, I thought it was pretty quick in the 1/4 for being dead stock in only fair weather.

I had an 88 IROC-Z that was stock years ago and would only go low 14s in good weather.....it had less miles though, like around 40,000.

The main difference between the two cars is the Z had 2.77's and the B4C had 3.23's.....they were both 5.7 cars too.

Our 10 second truck goes almost 130 in the 1/4, which is slightly slow for the ET because its a truck.
__________________
Thanks!

Tony Z

1970 SS396 Chevelle with a 580 BBC
1974 Corvette Convertible
1992 Camaro B4C (SOLD)
1993 Firehawk
1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R
1997 Mazda Millenia

1988 S10 Truck....10.31 @129 Best R/T .002

Do I really own all this junk?

Last edited by Rumblin70SS; 01-04-2009 at 08:43 PM.
Rumblin70SS is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 01-04-2009, 09:46 PM   #334
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 5

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

My '92 B4C was/is totally stock. I ran 14.70s around 93mph when it was a couple years old. The same day, another guy who had a black 305/5 speed B4C was running 14.50s. He told me he ran at the track occasionally and had K&N air filters. I don't know if he made any other mods, but probably nothing significant. That was the first and last time I raced it.

The Decmber 1991 Car Craft Magazine had an article called "Cop Cars From Hell", and it was a lengthy article on the Caprice 9C1 and the Camaro B4C. The performance tests on the 245 hp auto version in the article was 0-30 2.3s, 0-40 3.4s, 0-50 4.7s, 0-60 6.3s, 0-70 8.3s, 0-80 10.9s, 0-90 14.0s, Standing 1/4 mi. 14.87 @ 93.45 mph. Lateral G was 0.88 on a 200' skidpad. It has a 3.23 axle ratio, same as mine. So, I'm happy I actually beat the time of the professional magazine editors. Maybe mine was faster because it was broken in. I think it had about 15,000 miles on it when I ran it. There's really no reason it would be faster than a similarly optioned '92 Z-28. It's the same drivetrain.
DirkBG is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 01-05-2009, 02:35 PM   #335
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 4

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

"Why would you go with only partial throttle down the drag strip?Why would you go with only partial throttle down the drag strip?"

I was driving in town on Las Vegas Blvd south of the strip when there was little development there and hardly any police. The street I live on intersects Las Vegas blvd. So when I turned onto LV Blvd, I'd stop then give partial throtle letting go of the clutch and I was in 3rd gear in a few secs. I didn't want to give full throttle because I was on a street, NOT a drag strip and It was fun w/o WOT anyway. I must have a special B4C because this baby is way faster than what the articles say and other owners say. I had to put a 50lb bag of sand under the rear hatch because I was embarrassed of spinning tires egg shelling in traffic. Ive been through a couple clutches already, so I now hae a 2nd stage clutch.
Astrocraps is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 01-05-2009, 03:15 PM   #336
TGO Supporter
 
B4Ctom1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming
Posts: 4,877
Car: 1992 B4C 1LE
Engine: HSR on a ZZ4 clone
Transmission: built 700R4 Axle/Gears: stock w/later torsen posi ······································· Car: 91 Z28 street legal drag Engine: 352 dstrk 400 w/P1sc Transmission: TH350 w/brake
Axle/Gears: Currie 9+ w/4.11 limited slip

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Send a message via MSN to B4Ctom1 Send a message via Yahoo to B4Ctom1
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

Quote:
Originally Posted by Astrocraps View Post
I must have a special B4C because this baby is way faster than what the articles say and other owners say. I had to put a 50lb bag of sand under the rear hatch because I was embarrassed of spinning tires egg shelling in traffic. Ive been through a couple clutches already, so I now hae a 2nd stage clutch.
So let me get this straight. You are quantifying that your "special" B4C is "way faster than what the articles say" because of "how it felt" that it "spins tires" easy and because you "been through a couple clutches already" ?
B4Ctom1 is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 01-05-2009, 06:08 PM   #337
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 4

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

Quote:
Originally Posted by B4Ctom1 View Post
So let me get this straight. You are quantifying that your "special" B4C is "way faster than what the articles say" because of "how it felt" that it "spins tires" easy and because you "been through a couple clutches already" ?
To answer your question, no. If you start with when I first posted, you can see what kind of performance I get outa my '91 B4C and the performance is much better than what others are posting about their car's performance. When I get to the track and have my car timed i will post the results, but that won't be until March or so.
Astrocraps is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 01-05-2009, 10:20 PM   #338
Junior Member
 
90_383's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Surrey BC
Posts: 46
Car: 87 vert
Engine: 355
Transmission: wc t5
Axle/Gears: 4th gen 373 posi

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

1992 Chevrolet Camaro RS Police Car Brochure


http://cgi.ebay.ca/1992-Chevrolet-Ca...1%7C240%3A1318
90_383 is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 01-05-2009, 10:49 PM   #339
TGO Supporter
 
B4Ctom1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming
Posts: 4,877
Car: 1992 B4C 1LE
Engine: HSR on a ZZ4 clone
Transmission: built 700R4 Axle/Gears: stock w/later torsen posi ······································· Car: 91 Z28 street legal drag Engine: 352 dstrk 400 w/P1sc Transmission: TH350 w/brake
Axle/Gears: Currie 9+ w/4.11 limited slip

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Send a message via MSN to B4Ctom1 Send a message via Yahoo to B4Ctom1
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

Quote:
Originally Posted by 90_383 View Post
1992 Chevrolet Camaro RS Police Car Brochure


http://cgi.ebay.ca/1992-Chevrolet-Ca...1%7C240%3A1318
I have one of those

Here is a PDF version someone else made.
http://www.outlawperformance.com/ima...ook/92_b4c.pdf
B4Ctom1 is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 01-10-2009, 08:52 PM   #340
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 24
Car: 1992 Camaro RS B4C
Engine: 5.7L 350 TPI
Transmission: 700R4

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

Quote:
Originally Posted by alek72us View Post
1G1FP23F3NL159076
305 5-SPEED

if u could let me know where my car was originally i was told i had a colorado cop car but i don't know if thats true or not.
From my research, the Colorado State Patrol B4Cs were 5.7L autos. Mine served in Greeley, CO. I've talked with a retired trooper as well as the guys that work in the shop in Denver that were around back then. Utah used the 305 5-spd cars. I have a black push button under the headlight switch which activated the shotgun lock. The CSP used twin spotlights and Utah used only the single one on the driver's side. There are several other tidbits, but since yours isn't a 5.7L, I don't think it was with the CSP. Maybe somewhere else in Colorado or Utah.
CSP B4C is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 01-11-2009, 06:53 PM   #341
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Houston
Posts: 267
Car: 1992 b4c 1le
Engine: 5.7
Transmission: auto
Axle/Gears: 3:23

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

That was a great description of my car, It was a coloardo car as well
gen 1 is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 01-11-2009, 07:12 PM   #342
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 24
Car: 1992 Camaro RS B4C
Engine: 5.7L 350 TPI
Transmission: 700R4

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

Quote:
Originally Posted by gen 1 View Post
That was a great description of my car, It was a coloardo car as well
gen 1, have you done any restoration work or are you keeping yours a civilian? I have most of the equipment ready to re-install in my car for shows. I just need the correct lightbar and magnetic markings.
CSP B4C is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 01-12-2009, 03:12 PM   #343
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Houston
Posts: 267
Car: 1992 b4c 1le
Engine: 5.7
Transmission: auto
Axle/Gears: 3:23

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

My car still has the spot lights and roll bar, I'm in the middle of freshing mine up also, I would like to show it, i will be using red and blues lights also, but mine will be mounted on the inside of the car.. 2 in the rear window and one on the dash. and my antinnas will be magnetic, sorry my spelling sucks
gen 1 is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 01-12-2009, 04:13 PM   #344
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 24
Car: 1992 Camaro RS B4C
Engine: 5.7L 350 TPI
Transmission: 700R4

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

Mine has the 4-pt roll cage, twin spotlights and shotgun release. The previous owner added nitrous, which I removed. That left two switches on the side of the center console which I am utilizing for the recently added wig-wags on the headlights and to power up the passenger side spotlight. Not original, but I don't have everything hooked up yet for the light controller. I do have the Unitrol for the lightbar which goes on the left side of the console, next to your right knee; I have the MPH K55 radar unit with mount; I recently installed a Motorola Maratrac radio converted to Ham radio and got my Technician's license to make that legal. That is permanently mounted with an NMO antenna on the roof in the original location. I have a secondary antenna mount just in front of the lip on the hatch which got me to thinking. I got out my Betty Bearcat book from the early 90's to see what frequency Greeley PD used back then. That tells me what antenna to use back there.

I was told the shotgun rack was mounted behind the seat. That explains the holes in the passenger floorboard on the driver side. Problem is that it was a custom mount. I have a muzzle down mount that I may try to convert.

The holes in the headliner near the rearview mirror are for a hatsaver. I have one of those to install.

I mounted the remote head for the Maratrac where I wanted it, using holes underneath the center A/C vents. The holes on the right side of the console guided me for mounting the speaker and mic clip.

I'm still searching for photos of the interiors of these Camaros in service...or any Caprice or Diplomat from the early 90's to show me proper equipment placement. The one thing I'm missing is the halogen Streamlight rechargeable flashlight and a VASCAR Plus unit. Some cars even had Sony camcorders mounted to the windshield next to the radar.

I took a trip/vacation in October 2007 and paid a visit to Troop 3A in Greeley, the Colorado State Patrol Academy in Golden and HQ to find the last Camaro in service with the Alive at 25 program.

This part has been the most enjoyable experience with my Camaro. If I could just get the darn thing to run right, I'd like to be able to put another 200k miles on it...and give it a paint job.

Greg
CSP B4C is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 01-13-2009, 03:27 PM   #345
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Houston
Posts: 267
Car: 1992 b4c 1le
Engine: 5.7
Transmission: auto
Axle/Gears: 3:23

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

I ran the camaro at the Baytown track last Friday. She ran a 13.6 at 99.5 mph with a 1.98 60 ft. I weight in at 3405 lb. with no driver...I was on street tires and had about a quarter tank of 87 octane, I thought this was not to bad,the only mods are k&n and 1 crank pully..I have sence add umi subframe's and a wonder bar..those 2 things help alot with the ride and handling of the car, I also add Bilistines all around and new 1le sway bar bushings along with UMI front lower control arms. I still have that shot gun button on mine, and Thanks i always wondered what those holes were for in the center of the headliner..I have a little over 108,000 on mine.

Last edited by gen 1; 01-13-2009 at 03:30 PM.
gen 1 is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 01-13-2009, 04:08 PM   #346
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 24
Car: 1992 Camaro RS B4C
Engine: 5.7L 350 TPI
Transmission: 700R4

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

212,xxx on mine. But the previous owner added 3.73 gears and never corrected the speedo, so my mileage is off. I swapped back to 3.23 gears.

Wonder bar, stock replacement shocks, struts, rear coils, end links, sway bar bushings, rear bump stops, Earl's braided brake lines in the front and about every sensor replaced as well as a complete tune up. No cats when I bought the car with 181,xxx miles and she wouldn't pass inspection. Had to install Magnaflow universal cats and a stock muffler. Flowmaster was too loud.

Lemme see if I can PM you.
__________________
1992 Camaro RS B4C, 5.7L 350 TPI, 700R4, formerly w/Colorado State Patrol, stock.
1991 Crown Victoria S, 5.8L 351W, formerly w/Brentwood, CA PD and Cinema Vehicle Services.
CSP B4C is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 01-13-2009, 04:43 PM   #347
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Houston
Posts: 267
Car: 1992 b4c 1le
Engine: 5.7
Transmission: auto
Axle/Gears: 3:23

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

Yea it's a lot of work and money bring these car back from the dead/or like new any ways
gen 1 is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 01-13-2009, 07:43 PM   #348
Member
 
Black91B4C's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Hickam AFB, Hawaii
Posts: 152
Car: 92 B4C 1LE/91 B4C/86 GN
Engine: 5.7/5.7/3.8
Transmission: A4/A4/A4
Axle/Gears: 3:23/3:23/3:42 8.5"

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

Quote:
Originally Posted by alek72us View Post
I don't think its that rare, i have a buddy that has an 86 and a buddy that has a 84 and they both have the locking rear cover.
Thanks, but since this is a B4C thread, I was asking how many of the B4C cars had it, not 1984's.
Black91B4C is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 01-14-2009, 04:17 PM   #349
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Houston
Posts: 267
Car: 1992 b4c 1le
Engine: 5.7
Transmission: auto
Axle/Gears: 3:23

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

csp b4c do you have any pic?
gen 1 is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 03-09-2009, 09:49 AM   #350
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 1

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Calling all 1991 and 1992 B4C's

Quote:
Originally Posted by IROCFAST View Post
Mine has the B4C and 1LE RPO's, is this normal?
i have a 1992 purple haze anniversary edition camaro rs auto do you know how many were made?
michlef is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 03-09-2009, 09:49 AM
ThirdGen
1992 Camaro




Paid Advertisement


Reply

Go Back   Third Generation F-Body Message Boards > Tech Boards > History / Originality

Tags
1991, b4c, b4cs, brake, camaro, camaros, caprice, island, kit, long, package, police, quit, speedometer, wagon
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off

 


1982 Camaro '82 || 1983 Camaro '83 || 1984 Camaro '84 || 1985 Camaro '85 || 1986 Camaro '86 || 1987 Camaro '87 || 1988 Camaro '88 || 1989 Camaro '89 || 1990 Camaro '90 || 1991 Camaro '91 || 1992 Camaro '92


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:14 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2012, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.5.2
All content copyright © 1997 - 2012 ThirdGen.org. All rights reserved. No part of this website may be reproduced without the expressed, documented, and written consent of ThirdGen.org's Administrators.

Emails & Contact Details