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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 05:24 PM
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Car: '89 IROC-Z
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My 89 IROC build (pic heavy)

This is my 89 Iroc-z I've been building for 6 years and have had a lot of help on this forum so I thought I'd finally share the results for you guys. If you have any questions feel free to ask, and your comments are welcome good or bad. Thinking about getting new wheels would like some suggestions thanks!

Paint: GM victory red, SS stripes black w/ red pearl
Engine: 355 SBC, vortec heads, LT4 hot cam
Trans: 700r4 w/ edge 3200 stall
Rear: BW 9-bolt 3.73
Suspension: Spohn TA, PH, LCA, LCARBS, Jegs SFC
Wheels: Weld Draglites
Tires: BFG Radial T/A's





In its first stage, converted to carburetion


updated engine

First stages of transformation

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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 05:25 PM
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body work
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 05:26 PM
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Final Stages

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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 05:31 PM
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Re: My 89 IROC build (pic heavy)

Also full size pics are available for viewing on my cardomain link in my sig
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 03:39 PM
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Car: 1987 T/A WS6 T-Tops/92 RS
Engine: LB9/3.1
Transmission: 700R4/700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73/3.23
Re: My 89 IROC build (pic heavy)

Nice looking ride
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 05:39 PM
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Thanks man I ain't crazy bout the wheels I wish they were pro stars. I'm gonna try putting the white letters out maybe that will make them look better. Looking hard at a set of z06 wheels tho
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 05:48 PM
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Car: 89 IROC Z/88 IROC Vert
Engine: 350c.i./305c.i.
Transmission: 700R4/T-56
Axle/Gears: 3.42/4.10
Re: My 89 IROC build (pic heavy)

Please stay away from Welds. I'm so sick of seeing drag style wheels on thirdgens and fox bodies. Nice car though. I like the deep dish C5 wheels. Not many running those.

Last edited by jas2730; Apr 30, 2013 at 06:06 PM.
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 06:02 PM
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Car: '90 Camaro
Engine: 305 tbi
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Re: My 89 IROC build (pic heavy)

car almost looks like ronusmc cars
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 06:59 PM
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Re: My 89 IROC build (pic heavy)

Why did you go from fuel injection to carb? Good looking car
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 07:02 PM
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Car: 89 IROC Z/88 IROC Vert
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Re: My 89 IROC build (pic heavy)

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Why did you go from fuel injection to carb? Good looking car
I was thinking the same thing.
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 07:57 PM
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Car: 1989 camaro rs convertable
Engine: 305 tbi
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 7.5"3.42 gears forth gen 2000 camar
Re: My 89 IROC build (pic heavy)

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Why did you go from fuel injection to carb? Good looking car
id go to carb too on a modified car if i didn't have to pass annual inspections.you loose a little gas mileage but its much easier to tune.
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 08:27 PM
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I didn't want to mess with buying chips and burning proms and software and stuff I didn't care to learn I know a holley inside and out could never get near the power when I had the fuel injection on
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 08:29 PM
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The guy I bought the car had the fuel injection I bought it with a rod knock which actually turned out to be a missing cam hold down plate!
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Old May 6, 2013 | 06:54 PM
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Re: My 89 IROC build (pic heavy)

Letters out thinking about some prostars
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