Almost done...it's been a long road...(ZZ383)

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Jun 3, 2006 | 10:39 PM

Mr. IROC-Z

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From: san jose, ca

Car: 1990 IROC-Z (De-Badged-Carbon Hood)

Engine: Superram 383

Transmission: T-56 w/upgraded Viper Internals

Axle/Gears: 3.73 18x8 and 18x11 irocs

Almost done...it's been a long road...(ZZ383)

Some folks have been looking for some updated pics of the car.
Well, we just put on the Superram today...still have some small things to arrange, but mostly, here she is.

Next issue will be to tune this beast.
You can find more pics here
https://home.comcast.net/~ariesboy/Links/irocz_pics.htm

Jun 3, 2006 | 11:04 PM

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Car: '82 formula clone, 95 saab 900se

Engine: 350 vortec'd tbi, 2.0L turbo

Transmission: 700r4, 5 spd

Axle/Gears: 10 bolt 2.77 open

i wish i had the money to do something like that!

Jun 3, 2006 | 11:14 PM

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Car: 1992 Firebird

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Transmission: 5 Speed Manual

Axle/Gears: 3.42 Peg Leg

omg stunning

Jun 4, 2006 | 12:10 AM

vindoo

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That setup looks amazing!

Excellent job on it...

Jun 4, 2006 | 02:55 AM

purpleZ-28

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Car: 85 Z28, 88 GTA, 68 Cutlass S

Engine: 305TPI X2 ;), Chevy 250

Transmission: T5, 700R4, powerslide >:(

Axle/Gears: posi, and posi w/discs :D.

that looks awesome! any power numbers yet to report yet?

Jun 4, 2006 | 08:22 AM

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Will your stb still fit?
Great work.
-Andrew

Jun 4, 2006 | 12:44 PM

Mr. IROC-Z

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From: san jose, ca

Car: 1990 IROC-Z (De-Badged-Carbon Hood)

Engine: Superram 383

Transmission: T-56 w/upgraded Viper Internals

Axle/Gears: 3.73 18x8 and 18x11 irocs

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Will your stb still fit?
Great work.
-Andrew

Unfortunately, no. We have to raise it a bit to clear the superram.
Which then also means, we will have to tailor the hood to clear the STB....lol.

But I am used to this 'cutom' work. Nothing came easy on this project.

Almost eveything on this damn project had to be custom fit.

Tommy

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Jun 4, 2006 | 01:21 PM

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Car: 91 Z28, 87 SC, 90 IROC, 92 RS

Engine: LS1, 305 TPI, L98, NADA

Transmission: T56, 700r4's, and NADA

Axle/Gears: 3.89, 3.42, 3.23, NADA

Hey what a/c compressor clutch cover are you using? I have been looking for one that style and every one has said that they are discontinued. little info would be awsome!!

Jun 4, 2006 | 01:52 PM

IROCThe5.7L

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Car: 1988 IROC-Z

Engine: 427 SBC

Transmission: ProBuilt 700R4

Axle/Gears: Moser 12 Bolt / 3.73 TrueTrac

Looks killer man!

Jun 4, 2006 | 02:44 PM

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*bites fist*

amazing...

Jun 4, 2006 | 05:13 PM

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Car: 1991 RS and 1998 Trans Am

Engine: 6.0L(lq4) & 5.7L(ls1)

Transmission: 4L60e

Axle/Gears: 323

Awesome, I've always liked that car.

Jun 4, 2006 | 05:22 PM

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That is a sweet ride man!

Jun 4, 2006 | 06:53 PM

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Raiderfan

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Beautiful engine compartment, with all the AIR stuff that's kinda hard to do, you did it very well.

Good job bro...........

Jun 4, 2006 | 08:57 PM

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Car: 1987 Camaro SC, 1999 Z28

Engine: GMPP 350HO, LS1

Transmission: Built 700r4/EDGE 3200, T56

Axle/Gears: 3.42 Eaton 7.625, 3.42 Zexel Torsen

wow...amazing work, painfully clean.

congrats man.

Jun 4, 2006 | 09:02 PM

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Mr. IROC-Z

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From: san jose, ca

Car: 1990 IROC-Z (De-Badged-Carbon Hood)

Engine: Superram 383

Transmission: T-56 w/upgraded Viper Internals

Axle/Gears: 3.73 18x8 and 18x11 irocs

Quote:

Originally Posted by BADNBLK

Hey what a/c compressor clutch cover are you using? I have been looking for one that style and every one has said that they are discontinued. little info would be awsome!!

Hey buddy, that is an AC clutch cover from March pulleys.

Everyone else..thanks for the props.

Tommy

Jun 4, 2006 | 09:30 PM

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Car: 91 Z28, 87 SC, 90 IROC, 92 RS

Engine: LS1, 305 TPI, L98, NADA

Transmission: T56, 700r4's, and NADA

Axle/Gears: 3.89, 3.42, 3.23, NADA

Thanks man, have not tried them yet. I will track one down. your engine bay looks great man - good job.

Jun 5, 2006 | 09:05 AM

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Car: 1985 Camaro Z28/1989 Pontiac Trans Am GTA

Engine: 305 tpi/350tpi

Transmission: 700r4

BEAUTIFUL......

Jun 5, 2006 | 09:25 AM

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Car: 1989 Camaro Iroc-Z

Engine: 350 TPI

Transmission: 700R4

Axle/Gears: 2.77 Posi

Nice man, very clean

Jun 5, 2006 | 10:22 AM

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Looks great. I take it you got a new radiator (model #?) and painted the retainer to match? Slam a billet overflow tank in there in place of the big plastic junker and you'll complete the look.

Jun 5, 2006 | 05:18 PM

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From: san jose, ca

Car: 1990 IROC-Z (De-Badged-Carbon Hood)

Engine: Superram 383

Transmission: T-56 w/upgraded Viper Internals

Axle/Gears: 3.73 18x8 and 18x11 irocs

Quote:

Originally Posted by super_kev

Looks great. I take it you got a new radiator (model #?) and painted the retainer to match? Slam a billet overflow tank in there in place of the big plastic junker and you'll complete the look.

Yes...I got a new aluminum radiator from Summit. It is by a company called 'Northern'. In the catalog it says it's supposed to be a direct fit...direct fit my ****!

Anyway, that coolant overflow will be leaving soon. I am going to hide a newer smaller, style bottle in the fender.
I agree...that bottle is hideous.

Tommy

Jun 5, 2006 | 05:31 PM

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Car: 1986 Camaro SC

Engine: 305 TPI Procharged D1SC

Transmission: Tremec TKO-600

Axle/Gears: Moser 12 Bolt 3.73 posi

very nice indeed, i'm loving the pulley setup, did you polish the tensioner pulley and the others? i know that a/c clutch cover is from march, but is the piece of aluminum around the whole compressor housing custom?

Jun 6, 2006 | 12:57 AM

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From: san jose, ca

Car: 1990 IROC-Z (De-Badged-Carbon Hood)

Engine: Superram 383

Transmission: T-56 w/upgraded Viper Internals

Axle/Gears: 3.73 18x8 and 18x11 irocs

Quote:

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Hi 86Z, the AC cover is also from March.
I had all the pully's chromed.

Tommy

Jun 7, 2006 | 08:20 AM

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Car: 1988 Camaro IROC-Z

Engine: 350 TPI (L98)

Transmission: T56

Axle/Gears: 9-bolt 3.45

I didn't know it would be possible, but I love that car even more. Good work Tommy!!

Jun 7, 2006 | 10:04 AM

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Car: '88 IROC-Z / '91 Z28 / '91 GTA

Engine: LT4 Hot Cam 305 / L98 355 / MR 383

Transmission: 5-spd / 700R4 / 700R4

Axle/Gears: 3:45 / 3:23 / 3:23

I can really appreciate all the work that went into that, plus you've kept all the air injection. looks fabulous!

Jun 7, 2006 | 12:54 PM

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Car: '91 TA vert

Engine: turboLSx

Transmission: T56

Axle/Gears: 3.23

Clean. I like how it's not flashy. What alternator is that?

Jun 7, 2006 | 01:36 PM

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Car: 1991 Camaro RS, 1993 Camaro Z-28

Engine: what engine, LT1

Transmission: did it come with one, 4l60

Axle/Gears: They spin (most of the time)

what kind of paint did you use to paint your pulley brackets and stuff with? thanks

Jun 7, 2006 | 02:07 PM

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Mannnne that looks way better than my SBC 383

Jun 10, 2006 | 12:42 PM

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looks amazing, well worth the wait.. have you ran it yet?

Jun 10, 2006 | 01:39 PM

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From: san jose, ca

Car: 1990 IROC-Z (De-Badged-Carbon Hood)

Engine: Superram 383

Transmission: T-56 w/upgraded Viper Internals

Axle/Gears: 3.73 18x8 and 18x11 irocs

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looks amazing, well worth the wait.. have you ran it yet?

We are hoping to turn her over today...see if she even runs..hehe.

I really do hope I can get her done before Hot August nights!

Tommy

Jun 10, 2006 | 02:51 PM

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Car: 1988 GTA

Engine: 350 TPI

Transmission: 700-R4

Axle/Gears: 9-Bolt 3.27

very clean

Oct 6, 2006 | 01:15 AM

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Car: 1987 Z28 camaro

Engine: 305 V8

Transmission: auto

Axle/Gears: 10 bolt pozi

got any clips for us? ^_^

Oct 6, 2006 | 01:39 AM

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Car: 1990 IROC-Z (De-Badged-Carbon Hood)

Engine: Superram 383

Transmission: T-56 w/upgraded Viper Internals

Axle/Gears: 3.73 18x8 and 18x11 irocs

Quote:

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got any clips for us? ^_^

Well...I took her to the tranny shop today, because I was having issues with the hydraulic system. Should be out of the shop tomorrow, then on to the exhaust shop.

After that...need to get her tuned a bit more. She runs right now with a custom chip burn, but need to tweak her more. One things for sure though...it sounds NASTY!
Will keep you guys updated.

Tommy

Oct 6, 2006 | 08:21 PM

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I'd give my left nut for that car...........

Oct 7, 2006 | 02:44 AM

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very nice, very clean install!

What made u choose the super ram intake?

should pack a nice punch

Oct 7, 2006 | 03:58 AM

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Car: 1987 Z28 camaro

Engine: 305 V8

Transmission: auto

Axle/Gears: 10 bolt pozi

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I'd give my left nut for that car...........

Be careful at what you wish for :P

jk

Oct 7, 2006 | 07:37 AM

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sweet

Oct 7, 2006 | 09:36 AM

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I've always loved this car. Black is definately the best color for a 3rd gen (with red as a close second though!).

Does the strut tower brace really provide that much of a gain that you're willing to cut up or replace the hood?