For all you camaro guys here is a Trivia question that I want an answer to. 1) The White book does not list G92 production for 1985, but it does for every other year. 2) I have a source (mr396 sent me a copy of an original Camaro Corral March - April 1992 that has the Production figures for Camaros through 1990...) This source lists only 205 G92 Camaros in 1985. 3) I cannot find anything in my dealer brochures that specifically show what engine the G92 was available on. 4) I assume that the G92 was available on both the IROC-Z and Z28 only but I do not know. 5) As I am digging through all of this, I am beginning to suspect that the performance axle may have been more or less standard on the IROC, but an option on the Z28, which leaves me with 205 Z28 (non IROC's) with the G92, which would make sense. In short I want to know if anyone has the information to substantiate the 205 G92 Camaros in 1985 and whether or not they came with the LB9 only... Thanks...

http://www.thirdgen.org/1985-chevy-camaro If you look at the info you can see the G92 came only in the IROC in 1985. The 85 Z28 came standard with the 3.23 ratio with no optional ratio. The G92 performance axle is 3.42 or GU6.

My buddy with the L69 85 iroc I used to have just tragically passed away & I may end up getting it. The original owner told me he ordered "every performance option they had" I haven't looked at the SPID in years, but I don't think G92 is on there, just J65 GT4 G80 and then other stuff. I'm going to look at the car this weekend, I'll double check.

The L69 M5 came standard with 3.73's with no performance axle offered, the G92 performance axle is 3.42 with the LB9 A4.

You're probably correct about G92 not being on the SPID label because 3.73(GT4) was the standard axle ratio with the L69, not optional.

That's one engine/axle combo that helps explain why no, or few, G92 options were listed for 1985. So foz can eliminate those production numbers.

Sorry to hear about your friend, Dave, but if you have the chance to get that car back, and you can afford it or have space for it, I think you should take it. There weren't a large number of thirdgens built with L69s in 1985, so an IROC with that engine would be a cool car to own and restore, if any restoration is needed. Otherwise, it will probably end-up in the hands of someone who doesn't appreciate it for what it is.

Thanks, it was totally unexpected, I'm trying to help his daughter with the car stuff- he was a car nut & had lots of them. My son is crazy to get it, but I've got too many cars/wife kill me/etc right now. The car is all there & solid, but needs at least light restoration. Sorry to hijack the thread, I might be trying to sell it on TGO!

mr396,
It is starting to make sence to me, I had no reason to doubt you but I like checking my information that I am a little sketchy on before doing something with it. The data on the site sometimes is to be a little off, so I have to be skeptical... Now that there is a consinsis, I feel better.

Thank you for the Mag, it is really very interesting. I have not had a ton of time looking at it, but what I found interesting is they appear to mostly be Z28 information... They do have some info covering all models like the Colors, and things... I have to dig into it a little more.

John

Now to figure out why so few were ordered.

Could be several reasons, the dealers may have been told not to push it, There may have been a shortage of the gears, or it may have been a mid year change. They may have only offered it for a short period but did not remove it from the dealer books... At this point no one will probably know... I also noticed that there are not a lot of G92's in 1984, about 800 or so...

I dont know if this subject is still alive, just joined today - lots of cars in my days but just wanted to add here that I can dig more, have all the info at home on one of my o' girls, ordered new a 85 Z-28 with G92 option from dealer in mid 85, had to order certain items on sheet to get G92, even have digital clock in console because of AM radio, disc brakes, light blue, no t's, vinyl int, different but a beauty - only 34 k on her , can share info - if needed have other older ss's now starting to see a real interest in these cars finally - they are good hot rods. o yea, even had SLP exhaust put on new at time - 235's etc. factory - also came with distrib that had to be changed by dealer on factory order that changed spark gaps and etc. - some of these were 150 MPH cars I know at 500 mi of break in - me and a new corvette at the time decided to run top end. result - visit to dealer to reseal front windshield, it was leaking a little from pressure at those speeds. anyway good to see u all - take care

Welcome to the best 3rd gen site on the net. I am just learning about the 3rd gen camaro having owned first gen camaros and I would love to see any paperwork and hearing all you can remember about ordering your G92. My 85 was made third week of march 1985. It has the GU6 G80 J65 combo.

Sorry to bring back an old thread, but I have an really cool update on this car- I went to check it out/start it, and my buddy's daughter gave me the car! I now have two thirdgens! I got it started (has been sitting 5-7 years). It ran o.k for about 5 minutes, but the gas is just too old. So now the plan is for it to be a father-son resto project. And, no G92 is not on the SPID, as you guys predicted.

novasscr, I would still like to here what items you had to order to get the G92 option on your 1985 IROC. Could you post any paperwork as this option on the 1985 IROC is a little less understood then the later G92.

My 85 has the G92 RPO. Its has, 305, A4, 3.45 rear, all power except antenna, no rear wiper. Has "Camaro, Camaro, Camaro" seats and T-Tops with over head console. Alos has Red Line at 5500, with Yellow at 5000, not like not with yellow at 4500, and red at 5000. That was the first thing I noticed difference about my IROC compared to my other friends when I bought the car in 95.

Sounds like a nice camaro. Did you mean 3.42? Does your spid have the g92 on it. Do you have G80?