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Forum: Fabrication
03-10-2024, 07:32 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,945
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: AWD 3rd gen build

The Trailblazers had the front axle shaft pass through the oil pan of the inline 6 engine.

To get the S10 frame/suspension/engine combo to fit in the car and ride at an acceptable height, how much...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-06-2024, 06:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,376
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: SLP TPI Highflow Runners

Forgive me if I'm slow and can't keep up, but you still have a set available with the 9th injector provision?
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
01-28-2024, 12:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 765
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: Bolt in 3rd Gen Camaro Fuel Tank - 21.7gal, AN outlets

My thoughts exactly! Such impressive work!
Forum: History / Originality
12-25-2023, 06:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 400
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: Question about IROC's with 15" wheels....

It's always been my understanding that the 15" wheel Z28 box and the 16" wheel Iroc-z box was the very same unit. The ONLY difference was the internal steering stops in the boxes were tuned for each...
Forum: History / Originality
09-30-2023, 06:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 877
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: 5,298 MILE 1986 CAMARO SPORT COUPE

The stuff on the inner fenders is a rust proofing spray. That is also the reason for the hole plugs in the door jambs. It had the rustproofing 'treatment' at some point, possibly before the car left...
Forum: Exhaust
09-28-2023, 08:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 598
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: Capping aftermarket header smog tubes

I used pipe caps on my Edelbrock headers 20 years ago and they are still installed and work fine. In hindsight, it's not the cleanest solution, but it's cheap and works.
Forum: Members Camaros
09-14-2023, 08:07 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 6,916
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: Bought a mostly strip/kinda street car. 1986 Camaro

You don't look old enough to be a grandfather :) but making it a family affair is awesome nonetheless!
Forum: History / Originality
09-05-2023, 07:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 328
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: Early Camaro 160 mph cluster

There was a company back in the 80's that offered those. I don't recall their name, but they advertised in Super Chevy.
Forum: History / Originality
04-24-2023, 09:36 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,722
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: How much to offer - 87 TA

I personally am not offended and don't hold a grudge against anyone here... just getting that out of the way.

The OP asked what to offer for the car, with the intent of getting it going and on the...
Forum: History / Originality
04-23-2023, 11:14 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,722
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: How much to offer - 87 TA

Right, the OP is just considering this car. But when people such as myself have started with a car in much worse shape, it's hard to ignore the comments about being a fool and wasting money.


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Forum: History / Originality
04-23-2023, 09:58 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,722
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: How much to offer - 87 TA

A couple oddball forums for cars that nobody here would care about and several Chevrolet truck forums for the 70's, 80's and 90's. The trucks are a good example actually. GM built millions and...
Forum: History / Originality
04-23-2023, 01:30 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,722
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: How much to offer - 87 TA

It's not big talk, it's really not even an opinion. Jobs are to make money, hobbies are to do something you enjoy.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, the general mentality here is way...
Forum: History / Originality
04-22-2023, 07:33 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,722
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: How much to offer - 87 TA

Yep, that's very true :)
Forum: History / Originality
04-22-2023, 07:31 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,722
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: How much to offer - 87 TA

I don't mean to harp, but the car isn't in that bad of condition. The reason I think it's a great starting point is because everything that it needs to drive is not a hard job by itself. Other than...
Forum: History / Originality
04-22-2023, 06:49 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,722
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: How much to offer - 87 TA

If it's all about the total $ involved, find a different hobby.


Also, to many people those floors are solid as can be. It's amazing they are even still there. Nice complete used interiors are...
Forum: History / Originality
04-22-2023, 06:20 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,722
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: How much to offer - 87 TA

And just to point out, the car is pushing 40 years old. It's not a garage queen. Baked interiors and rodent damage is NORMAL.
Forum: History / Originality
04-22-2023, 06:15 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,722
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: How much to offer - 87 TA

This crowd here cracks me up sometimes. This is supposed to be an enthusiast site. Yeah, for the folks that only like to play with the nice, low mile cream puffs, it's not a good car. But it's still...
Forum: History / Originality
04-10-2023, 08:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 974
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: Value for a set of new 245/50VR16 Gatorbacks

Wow, those are cool! I'm no expert, but based on what I have spent in the past, 2k is probably ballpark these days.
Forum: History / Originality
04-10-2023, 08:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,016
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: Rare 1987 IROC-Z?

Slightly off-topic maybe but, was the 1AY code used across GM lines or just the F-body?
Forum: History / Originality
03-29-2023, 08:14 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,722
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: How much to offer - 87 TA

I 1000% disagree with the whole "worth it's weight in scrap" business. That's just nonsense.

Although without pictures, it's very hard to say if 2k is or isn't a fair price.

Also, if you decide...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-17-2023, 07:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,975
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: UMI weight Jack failures

Nylon limiting straps are often used in the offroad world, it would work well for this application too.
Forum: History / Originality
01-10-2023, 10:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 515
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: 1986 z28 with 53k miles goes for $11k at Mecum Kissimmee

Doggone, I really like that one. Most every black/gold Z28 that I saw back in the day had a tan interior. Black was not often seen.
Forum: History / Originality
12-29-2022, 08:06 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 65,668
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: What is the RPO code Z5V on my 1985 1C5 IROC?

Here's the response I got:

"I looked through my files and found a bunch of cool stuff, including a Service Parts booklet from the 90's.

It did not include Z5V specifically but there was a range...
Forum: History / Originality
12-28-2022, 11:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 598
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: 1991 1LE spoiler and bumper

The Camaro is cool, but personally, I'm digging the vintage travel trailer and slide-in camper.
Forum: History / Originality
12-28-2022, 11:36 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 65,668
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: What is the RPO code Z5V on my 1985 1C5 IROC?

I finally thought of a person that might have access to the original '85 RPO list and put in an inquiry. I've got my fingers crossed.
Forum: Exhaust
12-20-2022, 10:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 411
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: Race headers for 86 iroc

Imho, it sounds like the best option would be to do something about the engine mounts. Then use headers meant for the chassis.
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
12-18-2022, 11:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,221
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: Steering wheel

My bad. That's what I get for assuming, lol.
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
12-17-2022, 07:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,221
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: Steering wheel

They don't show for me.

But Chuck isn't looking for a nice T/A wheel... He restores the Z28/Iroc style steering wheel and is looking for cores.
Forum: History / Originality
12-11-2022, 01:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 938
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: RPO HELP PLEASE!

That's a pretty cool car. Great color combo, well optioned and good drive train.
Forum: Exhaust
12-10-2022, 07:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,831
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: Dyno don headers.

There were two generations of Edelbrock catback systems. I'm going off of memory here, so forgive me if I'm wrong... the RPM muffler was a bit on the mild side, but sounded very good and somewhat...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
12-06-2022, 07:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,469
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: Five-Speed 85 IROC-Z Coupe in Silver Metallic

In the years I've been a member here, I can only recall maybe 6 of us with a silver '85.
Forum: Camaros for Sale
12-05-2022, 05:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,469
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: SOLD-Five-Speed 85 IROC-Z Coupe in Silver Metallic

Wow, I don't log in for a couple weeks and all of the sudden the most famous silver Iroc has traded hands! It was a great deal indeed, congratulations to the buyer.
Forum: History / Originality
11-21-2022, 08:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 564
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: How can I tell if this convertible camaro is a Z

Just to clarify, the "Dark Teal" is the underhood color. The dark green color elsewhere on the car is not the original color.
Forum: History / Originality
11-21-2022, 08:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 542
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: 1989 IROC Z decal mystery

It was moved to the rear of the door in '88. Your black car has seen some repairs. The key evidence is the front bumper cover with peeling paint. Firstly, factory applied paint generally didn't peel...
Forum: History / Originality
11-21-2022, 08:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,544
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: IROC-Z vs Trans am GTA

I'll buy into this theory. My local Chevy dealer usually only had 2 or 3 Camaros in stock in the '97-ish-'02 time frame. The Pontiac dealer across the street had even less Firebirds/TAs in stock. Not...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
11-11-2022, 09:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 642
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: 84 Z28 front seats

Dang, those are far too nice to pitch. Are they still available? I know a fella over in that area that could probably use them.
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
10-06-2022, 06:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,221
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: Steering wheel

What is the current going rate for restorable cores?
Forum: History / Originality
09-28-2022, 10:38 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 4,450
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: Gatorback deposit poll

Hey cool! I'm not the only weirdo that exits his car that way!



Looks like the old Eagle HP tread pattern in conjunction with the old Eagle RS-A sidewall design. Except for the yellow logos, of...
Forum: Exhaust
09-20-2022, 10:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 740
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: Flowmaster 80 Series or Flowmaster Delta Flow 40?

I don't quite know how to explain it. Just a lot of buzz and drone, among other unpleasant tones.
Forum: Exhaust
09-19-2022, 09:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 740
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: Flowmaster 80 Series or Flowmaster Delta Flow 40?

Stock replacement mufflers tend to be quieter and more restrictive than the stock muffler. The stock v6 mufflers had just a little bit of sound tuned into them. The basic Dynomax Turbo muffler...
Forum: History / Originality
09-12-2022, 08:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 381
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: rpo code color for emblems and stickers

Yeah, that's the handy chart!

Until now, I had never realized that red striping was not available after '85.
Forum: History / Originality
09-12-2022, 06:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 381
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: rpo code color for emblems and stickers

Someone here a while back had posted the dealer order form that showed which stripe colors were available for any given interior/exterior color combo. Iirc, the only stripe color available for your...
Forum: History / Originality
08-28-2022, 10:21 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,565
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: 87 IROC hits $60K on day one

Awesome color combo!
Forum: History / Originality
08-27-2022, 09:52 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 10,127
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: 1992 B4U Firehawk!!?? 11k miles. Need help identifying this car!

Lol, OK cheif. You just keep making yourself look worse. I'm definitely out now, no need to worry. Ignorance most always gets the last word and I'm sure you will have yours.
Forum: History / Originality
08-27-2022, 09:14 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 10,127
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: 1992 B4U Firehawk!!?? 11k miles. Need help identifying this car!

Again your ignorance is showing. And now you are insulting other peoples' vehicles. Which again, was used as an example and NOT a comparison. If it's so great in other places than here, why are you...
Forum: History / Originality
08-27-2022, 07:36 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 10,127
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: 1992 B4U Firehawk!!?? 11k miles. Need help identifying this car!

Well, you evidently missed my point entirely. Yes, my opinion may only matter to me, but your opinion may only matter to you. See how that works? It's a two-way street. You started a thread wanting...
Forum: History / Originality
08-27-2022, 06:17 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 10,127
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: 1992 B4U Firehawk!!?? 11k miles. Need help identifying this car!

Yes, it's car #18 on the Firehawk list, but here's the thing... it's not a Firehawk and is not related to any Firehawk cars. It just has a neat "almost a Firehawk" story. The car itself is only rare...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
08-27-2022, 02:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 999
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: Parting 1985 Camaro 16K Original Miles

Understandably so. I still personally feel that the car shouldn't be parted out. I hate to say it, but personally I would want to LS swap it and install factory ground effects.
Forum: Body
08-27-2022, 02:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,373
Posted By 86blackiroc

Re: Are There Any Front Fender Differences On 82-92 Camaros?

Yes, you sure can. For the slots, just drill a hole at each end and connect them with two slices from a cut-off wheel. Violla, factory-appearing slots.
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