What's the most desireable 3rd Gen Car???
What's the most desireable 3rd Gen Car???
I have some favourite years, But I like:
1) 87 IROC 5.7, yellow, t-bar, gold trim,
black custom interior
2) 92 25th cars, Black roadster with grey leather guts
3) '82 Pace Car Z28, cross fire with Flapper hood
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Drive It Like You Stole It!!!!
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MUSCLE BY REDLINE...
1) 87 IROC 5.7, yellow, t-bar, gold trim,
black custom interior
2) 92 25th cars, Black roadster with grey leather guts
3) '82 Pace Car Z28, cross fire with Flapper hood
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Drive It Like You Stole It!!!!
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MUSCLE BY REDLINE...
well if you mean a single car, then I'd have to say the twin turbo 650hp 91 Trans Am that is pictured in the NEThirdgen.Org banner. For very limited production cars, the Firehawk. For limited production cars, the 89 TTA. For regular production cars, the 91/92 Z28, Trans Am, GTA, and Formula are the best out of all of the thirdgens.
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91 Trans Am WS6
Bright White
5.0 TPI auto
Flowmaster 3" 2 chamber catback
Trans Go shiftkit
2000 stall converter
Built on Wednesday
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91 Trans Am WS6
Bright White
5.0 TPI auto
Flowmaster 3" 2 chamber catback
Trans Go shiftkit
2000 stall converter
Built on Wednesday
My ultimate list of 3rdgen's I'd like would probably be:
* 1989 Turbo Trans AM (of course)
* Late 80's Trans AM, 350, metallic blue with silver gfx, black interior, digital dash. (pretty much like the Formula in the thirdgen.org logo)
* Late 80's GTA, 350, dark red with tan leather.
* Early 80's black TA with gold gfx, black bowling ball rims, 190hp 305HO (just because)
* Late 80's Formula 350, yellow with black on the bottom (sort of like the old ad)
* Late 80's IROC, silver.
* 92 RS, any color really. (I just like the looks of them)
Not necessarily in that order.
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- elder
1989 Pontiac Firebird Formula
* 1989 Turbo Trans AM (of course)
* Late 80's Trans AM, 350, metallic blue with silver gfx, black interior, digital dash. (pretty much like the Formula in the thirdgen.org logo)
* Late 80's GTA, 350, dark red with tan leather.
* Early 80's black TA with gold gfx, black bowling ball rims, 190hp 305HO (just because)
* Late 80's Formula 350, yellow with black on the bottom (sort of like the old ad)
* Late 80's IROC, silver.
* 92 RS, any color really. (I just like the looks of them)
Not necessarily in that order.

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- elder
1989 Pontiac Firebird Formula
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Posts: 786
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From: Austin, Tx
Car: 92 Formula
Engine: L98
Transmission: A4
92 Z'verts...
Nuf said.... the baddest of them all....
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http://kiztope.50megs.com
92 Rs 3.1/T-5
Its slowly but surely coming along....
AIM : Theonekiztope
ICQ: 8787542
Planetarion: 3GFB kiztope of kiztopia-Camera-92RS-A (33:6:14)
"If it can be better than it is, make it so!" Leon Calrinsky (00)
Nuf said.... the baddest of them all....
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http://kiztope.50megs.com
92 Rs 3.1/T-5
Its slowly but surely coming along....
AIM : Theonekiztope
ICQ: 8787542
Planetarion: 3GFB kiztope of kiztopia-Camera-92RS-A (33:6:14)
"If it can be better than it is, make it so!" Leon Calrinsky (00)
91-92 Z28's and Turbo Trans Ams.
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1992 Z28 W/5.7L. Teal with unpainted cowl hood,18" Billet Specialities Rims,Eibach Sportline Springs, Leather int., B&M Mega Shifter, Headman Headers, Flows,No Cats,K&N,HyperTech air foil,Custome Burned Chip,MSD Ignition,Shift Kit, Billet Corvett Servo my Back License plate reads "ALL UL C"
Here's a couple pics of my car
http://www.geocities.com/jonnyarson/maro.jpg
http://www.iroczdesigns.com/images/camgf.jpg
http://www.iroczdesigns.com/images/cam5.jpg
[This message has been edited by BigMike 92 Z28 (edited April 26, 2001).]
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1992 Z28 W/5.7L. Teal with unpainted cowl hood,18" Billet Specialities Rims,Eibach Sportline Springs, Leather int., B&M Mega Shifter, Headman Headers, Flows,No Cats,K&N,HyperTech air foil,Custome Burned Chip,MSD Ignition,Shift Kit, Billet Corvett Servo my Back License plate reads "ALL UL C"
Here's a couple pics of my car
http://www.geocities.com/jonnyarson/maro.jpg
http://www.iroczdesigns.com/images/camgf.jpg
http://www.iroczdesigns.com/images/cam5.jpg
[This message has been edited by BigMike 92 Z28 (edited April 26, 2001).]
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From: Readsboro, VT
Car: 85 IROC-Z / 88 GTA
Engine: 403 LSx (Pending) / 355 Tuned Port
Transmission: T56 Magnum (Pending) / T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 / ?
I'd like to find an 88 1LE IROC.
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From: Trenton, NJ
Car: '89 TA
Engine: LB9
Transmission: M5
Definitely either a Firehawk or TTA 
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http://www.tcnj.edu/~esposit3

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- '89 Trans AM, 305 TPI, 5-spd
- '86 Firebird, 2.8, Auto
Totaly agree with Jim86. Firehawk and TTA are the wildest thirdgen ever made 
Just my opinion. And I respect the opinion of every thirdgen lover here.
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89 L98 GTA
- Custom made air induction
- Ported plennum
- MAF screen removed
- Headman Hedders
- Dynomax 3" catback
- Ultra Flow weld muffler
- TH700-R4 with vette servo and Superior shift kit
- Mobil 1 Synthetic Oil
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Just my opinion. And I respect the opinion of every thirdgen lover here.
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89 L98 GTA
- Custom made air induction
- Ported plennum
- MAF screen removed
- Headman Hedders
- Dynomax 3" catback
- Ultra Flow weld muffler
- TH700-R4 with vette servo and Superior shift kit
- Mobil 1 Synthetic Oil
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From: Lexington, SC
Car: 1992 Z/28, 2000 SS, 1968 RS/SS
Engine: 355 Built a bit / LS1
Transmission: T-5 / A4
Axle/Gears: 4.10 / 2/73's
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by LFN AT U:
'89 Turbo Trans Am</font>
'89 Turbo Trans Am</font>

-steve
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92 RS/SS FrankenCamaro
More mods to list than time to do it in

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From: Melbourne Beach, Florida, USA
Car: 1991 Formula Firehawk (Clone)
Engine: 350 with Firehawk Package
Transmission: 700R4
...I'd have to pick the '92 Firehawk #27 Trans Am convertible with the 375 hp aluminum engine and Recaro seat/Brembo brake package. Since the last time that car was for sale it was listed at $100K, I'd guess I'd settle for any of the 375 hp cars with the Recaro/Brembo package.
...what the hell, I'd settle for any of the 3rd gen Hawks, period...
...or any one of the Skunkworks 3rd gen cars for that matter...
...I'm not choosy...
D

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jimbo
Mosquito Coast F-Body Association (MCFBA)
1991 Formula SLP350
1999 Trans Am Firehawk
...what the hell, I'd settle for any of the 3rd gen Hawks, period...
...or any one of the Skunkworks 3rd gen cars for that matter...
...I'm not choosy...
D

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jimbo
Mosquito Coast F-Body Association (MCFBA)
1991 Formula SLP350
1999 Trans Am Firehawk
1992 25th anniv red with silver stripes IROC-Z convertable

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One mean *** LT1!!
SOLD 1992 Camaro RS 3.1L Check my cars out! http://hometown.aol.com/stopsign696/...age/index.html
Loud pipes big rims Wodie thats our life When we pull up at the club Sorry thats our night

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One mean *** LT1!!
SOLD 1992 Camaro RS 3.1L Check my cars out! http://hometown.aol.com/stopsign696/...age/index.html
Loud pipes big rims Wodie thats our life When we pull up at the club Sorry thats our night
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From: Alexandria, LA
Car: 91 Trans Am Convertible
Engine: 300 HP 350 CI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Drums?
I'd have to say a firehawk would definitely be on the top of my list. An iroc-z convertible would be right behind it.
For a factory Car, the 1989 TTA. For an aftermaket car, the 1991-92 Firehawk. For my favorite car, the 1992 Trans Am GTA 
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www.TransAmGTA.com THE 3rdgen Firebird Site!
1992 GTA (226 made), 1 of only 18 "Dk. Jade Met." 92 GTA's, My Window Sticker, LB9, 700R4 4-Speed, T-Tops, Grey Leather, every available option except G92, J65 and U1A.
Current Mods/Upgrades: 80 Series Dual Outlet Flowmaster, TPIS Air Foil, K&N Air Filter, and Mobil 1.
Future Mods/Upgrades: None but a complete restoration.
Best Track Time: 14.6sec@96.6mph
"If it ain't broke, fix it til it is!"
Webmaster www.TransAmGTA.com
My 3rdGen Firebird Message Board!
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www.TransAmGTA.com THE 3rdgen Firebird Site!
1992 GTA (226 made), 1 of only 18 "Dk. Jade Met." 92 GTA's, My Window Sticker, LB9, 700R4 4-Speed, T-Tops, Grey Leather, every available option except G92, J65 and U1A.
Current Mods/Upgrades: 80 Series Dual Outlet Flowmaster, TPIS Air Foil, K&N Air Filter, and Mobil 1.
Future Mods/Upgrades: None but a complete restoration.
Best Track Time: 14.6sec@96.6mph
"If it ain't broke, fix it til it is!"
Webmaster www.TransAmGTA.com
My 3rdGen Firebird Message Board!
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Joined: Jul 1999
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From: Tucson, Arizona USA
Car: 1987 Z28 Convertible
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 5-speed
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Purple 92 SS:
87 Z28 Convertable for rarity.
-steve</font>
87 Z28 Convertable for rarity.

-steve</font>
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Willie
Supercharged 1987 305 IROC-Z, Daily-Driver, Emissions-Legal.
Former Paxton (6-psig): 12.57 @ 111 mph.
Former Paxton (6-psig) & former 50-hp nitrous: 12.04 @ 114 mph.
Current ATI D1SC (Initially 10-psig): Projecting high 11's.
Future ATI D1SC (15-psig): Gotta catch them pesky 26-psig boosted TTA's!!
http://willie.camaro-firebird.org/
1987 "20th Anniversary Commemorative Edition" Z28 Convertible -- Super Chevy Show Class Winner, 1998.
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From: stallings,n.c.
Car: 1989 camaro rs convertable
Engine: 305 tbi
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 7.5"3.42 gears forth gen 2000 camar
92 z28 convertible with the highest horsepower engine availible and subframe connecters and maybe a six speed
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 8,030
Likes: 1
Car: 1989 IROC-Z
Engine: 383 stroker
Transmission: 700R4 3500 stall, TransGo shift kit
Axle/Gears: Moser 9", 4.11:1
I've always wanted either a:
1.) 1989 IROC Convertable, black.
2.) 1991/92 Z28 with T-Tops, black.
But my 92 RS Coupe is close enough.
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1992 Camaro RS
305ci automatic, all stock til I get some cash.
My 1992 RS
1.) 1989 IROC Convertable, black.
2.) 1991/92 Z28 with T-Tops, black.
But my 92 RS Coupe is close enough.
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1992 Camaro RS
305ci automatic, all stock til I get some cash.
My 1992 RS
i want to find a 1990 black 305TPI/5spd. IROC convertible with under 20,000 miles. that would be soo nice, but i am content with my 1990 hardtop 350.
but if i had to choose:
1989 TTA
1992 Z28 350 or 305/5spd
and a few more but that is what i would start out with!!
if i ever get to see a FIREHAWK or learn about them then i might want one. but oh well!!
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Jarrad
1990 IROC-Z L98 350 TPI
TH-700R4
G92- 7.5" 10 Bolt 3.23gears
Bright Red Hardtop/ Grey Custom Interior
5,507 IROC's Hardtops/Ttops; 2,415 5.7L IROC's Produced in 1990
DAILY DRIVER: 1991 S10 2.5L/5SPD WITH CAMARO RIMS
but if i had to choose:
1989 TTA
1992 Z28 350 or 305/5spd
and a few more but that is what i would start out with!!
if i ever get to see a FIREHAWK or learn about them then i might want one. but oh well!!
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Jarrad
1990 IROC-Z L98 350 TPI
TH-700R4
G92- 7.5" 10 Bolt 3.23gears
Bright Red Hardtop/ Grey Custom Interior
5,507 IROC's Hardtops/Ttops; 2,415 5.7L IROC's Produced in 1990
DAILY DRIVER: 1991 S10 2.5L/5SPD WITH CAMARO RIMS
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From: Western NY
Car: 84 T/A
Engine: 305HOL69
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Hmmmm...my thirdgen dream garage would have:
1. 1989 TTA
2. 92 Firehawk
3. my existing 84 Recaro TA totally restored
4. a greenhouse with money trees growing in
it to provide the funds
Maybe a GN or a Regal T, too.
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DR Stevens
1984 Trans Am 305HO L69
sucks gas, hauls ***
1991 Firebird 305 LO3
for days when I need a/c
1. 1989 TTA
2. 92 Firehawk
3. my existing 84 Recaro TA totally restored
4. a greenhouse with money trees growing in
it to provide the funds

Maybe a GN or a Regal T, too.
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DR Stevens
1984 Trans Am 305HO L69
sucks gas, hauls ***
1991 Firebird 305 LO3
for days when I need a/c
I think the most "DESIRABLE" would be the mythical 350/5speed combo that has been an ongoing debate here at thirdgen. I'm not taking sides, but in case you don't know about this, there's a big fight as to if ANY of them were ever produced.
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From: Lexington, SC
Car: 1992 Z/28, 2000 SS, 1968 RS/SS
Engine: 355 Built a bit / LS1
Transmission: T-5 / A4
Axle/Gears: 4.10 / 2/73's
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Willie:
Agreed. Talk about rare, and an anniversary car at that! Just try to find one -- it's virtually impossible. Then try to find one with a TPI/5-speed (except the one in my garage) -- absolutely impossible.
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Agreed. Talk about rare, and an anniversary car at that! Just try to find one -- it's virtually impossible. Then try to find one with a TPI/5-speed (except the one in my garage) -- absolutely impossible.
</font>
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92 RS/SS FrankenCamaro
More mods to list than time to do it in

www.groundzerocustoms.org
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Ovrclck350:
I think the most "DESIRABLE" would be the mythical 350/5speed combo that has been an ongoing debate here at thirdgen. I'm not taking sides, but in case you don't know about this, there's a big fight as to if ANY of them were ever produced.</font>
I think the most "DESIRABLE" would be the mythical 350/5speed combo that has been an ongoing debate here at thirdgen. I'm not taking sides, but in case you don't know about this, there's a big fight as to if ANY of them were ever produced.</font>
So, I will have to ad that one to my favorites list:
1987 IroC 350 -5spd Players Challenge car.
Im not saying there were not any 350's with 5 speeds but every time I meet somone who says they have a 350 IROC with a 5 speed I prove them wrong. I have looked all around and never seen one with 350 and a 5 speed from factory. Maybe in Canada they have a bunch of them but not here in Cali.
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1992 Z28 W/5.7L. Teal with unpainted cowl hood,18" Billet Specialities Rims,Eibach Sportline Springs, Leather int., B&M Mega Shifter, Headman Headers, Flows,No Cats,K&N,HyperTech air foil,Custome Burned Chip,MSD Ignition,Shift Kit, Billet Corvett Servo my Back License plate reads "ALL UL C"
Here's a couple pics of my car
http://www.geocities.com/jonnyarson/maro.jpg
http://www.iroczdesigns.com/images/camgf.jpg
http://www.iroczdesigns.com/images/cam5.jpg
[This message has been edited by BigMike 92 Z28 (edited April 25, 2001).]
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1992 Z28 W/5.7L. Teal with unpainted cowl hood,18" Billet Specialities Rims,Eibach Sportline Springs, Leather int., B&M Mega Shifter, Headman Headers, Flows,No Cats,K&N,HyperTech air foil,Custome Burned Chip,MSD Ignition,Shift Kit, Billet Corvett Servo my Back License plate reads "ALL UL C"
Here's a couple pics of my car
http://www.geocities.com/jonnyarson/maro.jpg
http://www.iroczdesigns.com/images/camgf.jpg
http://www.iroczdesigns.com/images/cam5.jpg
[This message has been edited by BigMike 92 Z28 (edited April 25, 2001).]
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