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 06-02-2009, 04:09 AM   #1
Junior Member
 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 3

Classifieds Rating: (0)
G92 cars, Rare, or not

I am just wondering if the G92 coded cars have any rarity to them. I have read up alot on the net about them, I myself have an 89 Iroc G92 car with the borg warner rear and all the other items that go along with that option, and am thinkin of doing some minor changes i.e. 6 speed and maybe LS1, more than likely LT1. I dont wanna change it up if they are hard to find. Thanks, Greg


edit, well my first post didnt go well. I apologize as this isnt the first forum I have been on and should have read the sticky first, sorry Moderator please delete

Last edited by cornydogus; 06-02-2009 at 04:22 AM. Reason: Didnt catch the read me first post.
cornydogus is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 06-02-2009, 06:48 AM   #2
Senior Member
 
Iroctopless's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Killam, AB
Posts: 1,669
Car: 1989 IrocZ Convertible
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: T5 - 5 Speed Standard
Axle/Gears: 3.08

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: G92 cars, Rare, or not

Very rare? No.
Failry uncommon? Yes.

Out of 20,067 IROC-Z's built in '89 (excluding the 3,940 IROC-Z convertibles in which this RPO was dropped this year), only 1,426 had the RPO G92. While not rare like the 1LE RPO, it's still really nice and not very common.

I guess the decision isn't as clear as you may have wanted. While others will have feelings on both ends of the spectrum, the final call is up to you.
I think you should have the kind of car you want, be that original or modded.
Iroctopless is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 06-02-2009, 08:00 AM   #3
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 1

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: G92 cars, Rare, or not

We have a g-92 1990 iroc-z, white one at that. It is for sale.
5219T/S is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 06-02-2009, 08:06 AM   #4
Junior Member
 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 3

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: G92 cars, Rare, or not

well thanks for the reply. Like I said I apologize for not reading the sticky first but thanks for the info. I wasnt really wanting it to be a "Rare" car honestly, i would much prefer a 6 speed to the 700R thats in it now anyway. It was just that out of the 7 camaros (6 3rd gen) I have owned in my life, This is the only one that wasnt your typical front disc rear drum, or 4 bbl, or well like alot of the others heheh, just on the street camaro, so thanks very much for the info. And I will keep a better eye on the search button before hand. Thanks, Greg
cornydogus is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 06-02-2009, 02:35 PM   #5
Moderator
 
okfoz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Posts: 10,326
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Send a message via Yahoo to okfoz
Re: G92 cars, Rare, or not

Here is a bit of a conundrum for you...

The Z28 or IROC was like above, about 1% or 2% or so got the option. On the other hand all LB9/M5 & L98 "350" FORMULA's and all GTA's would have the same exact equipment as the G92 (performance axle) but they did not get the RPO unless they got the 1LE option.

In the end you will have a better chance of finding the performance equipment on a Formula or GTA than an IROC or Z28...

So it really depends on how you look at it...

John
__________________
87 FORMULA - 5.1 LB9/A4 T-tops 3.73 Modified (Yellow/Black)
87 FORMULA - 5.0 LB9/M5 T-tops 3.45 (Yellow/Gray)
89 FORMULA 350 - CONVERTIBLE 3.27 All original (Red/Gray)
www.3rdgenformula.com
okfoz is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 06-02-2009, 03:26 PM   #6
Supreme Member
 
chazman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 1,392
Car: 1989 IROC-Z. Original owner
Engine: LB9. Dual Cats. Big Cam
Transmission: World Class T-5
Axle/Gears: BW 3.45

Classifieds Rating: (2)
Re: G92 cars, Rare, or not

Quote:
Originally Posted by okfoz View Post
Here is a bit of a conundrum for you...

The Z28 or IROC was like above, about 1% or 2% or so got the option. On the other hand all LB9/M5 & L98 "350" FORMULA's and all GTA's would have the same exact equipment as the G92 (performance axle) but they did not get the RPO unless they got the 1LE option.

Actually, you could get an LB9/M5 without the G92 in 1989.

Checking off the G92 box got you the N10 dual cats, (in place of a single cat) and 10 more hp, an oil cooler, PBR rear 12" discs (in place of drums) and a 3.45 axle ratio with limited slip in a BW 9 bolt, (in place of the 10 bolt and 3.08).

Previous to this, G92 was just a performance axle ratio. In 1989 it bundled afew performance options together - and it was only available on the coupe, (not convertible or T-tops). The N10's, BTW, were available late '89 on the G92 package.

The 1LE was triggered if you ordered the "G92" and specified "AC delete" in 1989.

And if you ordered a 5.7L with T-tops, you were also restricted from ordering G92. But you did automatically get the BW rear with PBR brakes and a 2.77 gear.

Last edited by chazman; 06-02-2009 at 03:36 PM.
chazman is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 06-02-2009, 03:43 PM   #7
Senior Member
 
camaro1185's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: CT
Posts: 507
Car: 1988 Iroc
Engine: 5.7L
Transmission: Auto (T56 being re-built)
Axle/Gears: 3.45 9 Bolt

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: G92 cars, Rare, or not

Quote:
Originally Posted by cornydogus View Post
I am just wondering if the G92 coded cars have any rarity to them. I have read up alot on the net about them, I myself have an 89 Iroc G92 car with the borg warner rear and all the other items that go along with that option, and am thinkin of doing some minor changes i.e. 6 speed and maybe LS1, more than likely LT1. I dont wanna change it up if they are hard to find. Thanks, Greg


edit, well my first post didnt go well. I apologize as this isnt the first forum I have been on and should have read the sticky first, sorry Moderator please delete
Do you live in ct? there is a guy who has been trying to sell a G92 car since like Nov i think. its in wicked good shape, but his asking price is really high imo. i have seen it on autotrader, ebay, c-list....
Figured i'd ask.
camaro1185 is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 06-02-2009, 08:05 PM   #8
Junior Member
 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 3

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: G92 cars, Rare, or not

Quote:
Originally Posted by camaro1185 View Post
Do you live in ct? there is a guy who has been trying to sell a G92 car since like Nov i think. its in wicked good shape, but his asking price is really high imo. i have seen it on autotrader, ebay, c-list....
Figured i'd ask.
No Actually I live in Arkansas. And on the equipment, My car is a coupe with 5.7, BW 9 bolt, dont know how many cats it had as the previous owner changed out the exhaust with headers and after market the rest of the way back. It had the bigger brakes up front but were also changed out by the previous owner. The gears are also 3.73, which was also done previously. It runs exceptionally but just gonna get more out of it now that I know it isnt really a rare car. just hope the BW rear can take it.
cornydogus is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 06-04-2009, 12:27 AM   #9
Supreme Member
 
Reid Fleming's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 1,423
Car: 1989 GTA
Engine: SuperRam 350
Transmission: Pro Built S/S TH700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27

Classifieds Rating: (2)
Re: G92 cars, Rare, or not

Interesting thread. I've often wondered why I don't have the G92 RPO on the GTA. It's a 5.7L, 3.27 gear, 9 bolt BW, oil cooler, solid roof, big rear disc brakes.....It's got everything except for the dual cats.....No G92 for me.
Reid Fleming is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 06-04-2009, 09:29 AM   #10
Moderator
 
okfoz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Posts: 10,326
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Send a message via Yahoo to okfoz
Re: G92 cars, Rare, or not

No GTA got a G92 option, but for all intents and purposes they ALL got the G92 options. THe reason your car does not have the N10 is that became standard mid year for the GTA, it was earlier in the year for the Formula.

I think the only thing that is not included and is "optional" is the Aluminum driveshaft... But I am not sure if that was part of the G92 or not. I want to think it was part of the 1LE tho.

JOhn
__________________
87 FORMULA - 5.1 LB9/A4 T-tops 3.73 Modified (Yellow/Black)
87 FORMULA - 5.0 LB9/M5 T-tops 3.45 (Yellow/Gray)
89 FORMULA 350 - CONVERTIBLE 3.27 All original (Red/Gray)
www.3rdgenformula.com
okfoz is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 06-05-2009, 03:22 PM   #11
Senior Member
 
gatorcola's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Pensacola, Florida
Posts: 333
Car: 88 IROC Z Vert CZA3
Engine: LB9 5.0 tpi
Transmission: MM5 5 spd
Axle/Gears: G92 Performance

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: G92 cars, Rare, or not

Quote:
Originally Posted by okfoz View Post
Here is a bit of a conundrum for you...

The Z28 or IROC was like above, about 1% or 2% or so got the option. On the other hand all LB9/M5 & L98 "350" FORMULA's and all GTA's would have the same exact equipment as the G92 (performance axle) but they did not get the RPO unless they got the 1LE option.

In the end you will have a better chance of finding the performance equipment on a Formula or GTA than an IROC or Z28...

So it really depends on how you look at it...

John
Since I have a G92 IROC, I'll look at it as a rarity.
__________________

VISIT MY HOMEPAGE . . . . . . . . . The ROC
gatorcola is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 06-06-2009, 12:10 PM   #12
Supreme Member
 
Reid Fleming's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 1,423
Car: 1989 GTA
Engine: SuperRam 350
Transmission: Pro Built S/S TH700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27

Classifieds Rating: (2)
Re: G92 cars, Rare, or not

Quote:
Originally Posted by okfoz View Post
No GTA got a G92 option, but for all intents and purposes they ALL got the G92 options. THe reason your car does not have the N10 is that became standard mid year for the GTA, it was earlier in the year for the Formula.

I think the only thing that is not included and is "optional" is the Aluminum driveshaft... But I am not sure if that was part of the G92 or not. I want to think it was part of the 1LE tho.

JOhn
Sounds about right. My car has the aluminum driveshaft as well.
Reid Fleming is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 06-08-2009, 09:14 AM   #13
Moderator
 
okfoz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Posts: 10,326
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Send a message via Yahoo to okfoz
Re: G92 cars, Rare, or not

I guess in heindsight there are some LB9/A4 GTA's that do not have G92
__________________
87 FORMULA - 5.1 LB9/A4 T-tops 3.73 Modified (Yellow/Black)
87 FORMULA - 5.0 LB9/M5 T-tops 3.45 (Yellow/Gray)
89 FORMULA 350 - CONVERTIBLE 3.27 All original (Red/Gray)
www.3rdgenformula.com
okfoz is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 06-08-2009, 09:14 AM
ThirdGen
1992 Camaro




Paid Advertisement


Reply

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

Tags
1987, 373, 57, 89, axle, camaro, cars, chevy, g92, iroc, l98, lb9, option, ratio, speed
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 12:39 PM.


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