88-90 IROCS on the SportCoupe and a sneak peak at the next Walter Racecraft project!
10-22-2006, 04:15 PM
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88-90 IROCS on the SportCoupe and a sneak peak at the next Walter Racecraft project!
i picked up a 1988 IROC from my buddy Eric out in Savannah last weekend. i wished i had more time to start working on it, as it needs lots of love, but working 65-70 hours a week has me tied up for a while, which is also why i haven't posted up pics. since it'll be a while till the car is road worthy, i snatched Kuhmo 712 wrapped double line IROCS off and put them on the sportcoupe, check it out!
the IROC is a factory l98 car with a 2.77:1 posi disc 9 bolt. factory aluminum driveshaft and ttops. car has nearly every feature except for the delux interior. it's VERY well optioned. i'm very excited about diving into the fuel injection and learning how that stuff works. the motor does not run, but it does have a recently rebuilt Team Tripp 700r4. the motor has atleast a broke piston (found by Eric via an optic bore scope) and bent valve. so it's gonna need a new shortblock at the very least. it's already got a set of flowtech headers on it (which will most likely be taken off in favor of a set of hooker 2055's, or hedman shorties) as well as a rumored zz4 camshaft. we shall see
it's got some pretty severe body damage to the passenger side quarter right infront of the rear wheel. so much that currently, that door does not open. the person that owned it before Eric said it drove straight before the motor gave up the ghost, but it's going on a frame machine just to be sure. anyhow, i'll let the pictures do the talking!
yeah, i gots my work cut out for me, but that hasn't stopped me yet!
let me just give a HUGE thanks to Eric R from out in savannah for the awesome deal he gave me on this car!
the IROC is a factory l98 car with a 2.77:1 posi disc 9 bolt. factory aluminum driveshaft and ttops. car has nearly every feature except for the delux interior. it's VERY well optioned. i'm very excited about diving into the fuel injection and learning how that stuff works. the motor does not run, but it does have a recently rebuilt Team Tripp 700r4. the motor has atleast a broke piston (found by Eric via an optic bore scope) and bent valve. so it's gonna need a new shortblock at the very least. it's already got a set of flowtech headers on it (which will most likely be taken off in favor of a set of hooker 2055's, or hedman shorties) as well as a rumored zz4 camshaft. we shall see
it's got some pretty severe body damage to the passenger side quarter right infront of the rear wheel. so much that currently, that door does not open. the person that owned it before Eric said it drove straight before the motor gave up the ghost, but it's going on a frame machine just to be sure. anyhow, i'll let the pictures do the talking!
yeah, i gots my work cut out for me, but that hasn't stopped me yet!
let me just give a HUGE thanks to Eric R from out in savannah for the awesome deal he gave me on this car!
10-22-2006, 06:52 PM
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Car: 1984 Z28
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Transmission: TH400 with brake, 8" PTC converter
Axle/Gears: moser 9" 4.11
hope you didn't pay much for that thing...
but the irocs look good on your sportcoupe. I actually just got a set of single stripe irocs sitting in the garage waiting for winter polishing and clearcoat removal
but the irocs look good on your sportcoupe. I actually just got a set of single stripe irocs sitting in the garage waiting for winter polishing and clearcoat removal
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10-22-2006, 07:36 PM
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so what exactly are your plans for it? show car or drag car or a mix of both? if drag car u might want to stick with carb 
anyways good luck with it 
anyways good luck with it
10-22-2006, 09:20 PM
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IROC is getting DD status once running/operating properly. then once the body work and paint are taken care of, i plan to sell it. the car was appropriately priced, no worries...
...here's a reminder of what the white car looked like when i brought her home...
...here's a reminder of what the white car looked like when i brought her home...
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10-23-2006, 12:36 PM
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Car: 88 IROC
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: Pro 5.0 shifted T56
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt 3.73 posi
mw66nova- i didnt realize you were on my side of the country. i too recently aquired an 88 iroc (though its a DD in a bit better shape, but im sure i paid a lot more for it)
we should grab a case of brew and spin some wrenches sometime...
we should grab a case of brew and spin some wrenches sometime...
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10-23-2006, 09:50 PM
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[QUOTE=xpndbl3;3101723]hope you didn't pay much for that thing...
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He got a decent deal on it, I initially had bought it as a parts car but decided it was too nice to part out, the unibody isn't bent, hasn't got a spec of rust and I had a good passenger's door and the other parts to fix it. What I lacked was time, so I found it a new home.
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He got a decent deal on it, I initially had bought it as a parts car but decided it was too nice to part out, the unibody isn't bent, hasn't got a spec of rust and I had a good passenger's door and the other parts to fix it. What I lacked was time, so I found it a new home.
10-23-2006, 10:21 PM
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Car: 88 IROC
Engine: 305 TPI w/ l98 cam
Transmission: T5 5-speed
Axle/Gears: 3.45 posi disc 9 bolt
im one of them that stops by every once in a while. btw i have been meaning to ask you do you want to weld my lca relocation brackets on my new 9 bolt? just lmk when you can do it b/c i want to get this thing in there asap. btw check out the pic of my car with fresh paint on gafba its just a sneak peak but it should give you an idea how different it is... lots of pearl!
10-23-2006, 10:29 PM
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sure thing mike, i'll be down there sunday afternoon if you want me to tackle it then. i'm not sure when the next time i'll be down there. pm me for more details. i did see the pics over on gafba and it's really starting to look EXCELLENT. is the car tuned up yet or do you still need help? did you get the double pumper on the car yet or do you still need me to teach you the basics with that?
10-24-2006, 03:07 AM
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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
man sharp project car, i wish i had a rust free car to start with...I'm reaping the rewards
...didn't they move the iroc decals to the rear of the door in 88?
my buddy has a white 85 SC (original 70K) and we've been eyeballing a set of late model iroc rims, he'll love those pics of yours.
brandon
...didn't they move the iroc decals to the rear of the door in 88?
my buddy has a white 85 SC (original 70K) and we've been eyeballing a set of late model iroc rims, he'll love those pics of yours.
brandon
10-24-2006, 03:58 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
that IROC will make a really fun daily driver!
10-24-2006, 09:00 AM
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Car: 88 IROC
Engine: 305 TPI w/ l98 cam
Transmission: T5 5-speed
Axle/Gears: 3.45 posi disc 9 bolt
sure thing mike, i'll be down there sunday afternoon if you want me to tackle it then. i'm not sure when the next time i'll be down there. pm me for more details. i did see the pics over on gafba and it's really starting to look EXCELLENT. is the car tuned up yet or do you still need help? did you get the double pumper on the car yet or do you still need me to teach you the basics with that?
btw that iroc is looking sweet. want to sell that driveshaft? or ill trade you mine + cash. ill send you a pm on the brackets
10-24-2006, 02:56 PM
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lol, not trying to part your car just was trying to get a set of iroc's i have been trying to get for a long time, but would love to see what they look like on my car before i look any farther
10-24-2006, 08:29 PM
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Car: 1989 IROC
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Yea i love the wheels, i have the same, not as nice mine need stripping. As far as the car, i think it is a good find.
10-26-2006, 10:05 PM
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That shortblock may not be that damaged, probably just nicked the #7 hole a little bit- as for those 2.77's, keep in mind that is a 145mph speedo, and the tall gears may help you reach it.
10-27-2006, 03:31 AM
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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.
10-27-2006, 10:42 PM
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Car: 85 Z28, 88 GTA, 68 Cutlass S
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Transmission: T5, 700R4, powerslide >:(
Axle/Gears: posi, and posi w/discs :D.
ouch. all the fuel injection parts there and not busted up (as far as you know)?
10-27-2006, 11:22 PM
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Car: 1983 Camaro Z/28
Engine: LU5 305 CFI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: J65/G80/G92-3.23
On the damage to the door and quarter panel on the IROC my '83 is/was damaged very similar.The PO replaced the door but left the quarter pretty much the way it was after the accident.I've done some work to straighten it out and i have another door to go on(the one they used is rusted along the inner shell but they at least put the original inner door panel back on her).I've had the framed checked and a 4 wheel alignment done and everything is straight and square.Your's doesn't look like it was hit any harder than might must have been(unless the tire/wheel took impact too - which the wheel doesn't look like it did so you maybe ok).
I agree with eric the shortblock probably isn't damaged.It would be worth having a machine shop check it out if you can't.But overall you got a great car to have some fun with.
I agree with eric the shortblock probably isn't damaged.It would be worth having a machine shop check it out if you can't.But overall you got a great car to have some fun with.
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