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It's an honor to be in this thread. Lots of nice cars this month.
My car is a 1991 Camaro that I have essentially built from the ground up. My goals for this car consisted of building something that would dominate today's respectable modern sports cars, in all aspects. With that said, I LSX Swapped it, and also updated the suspension and interior.
The car has a rebuilt LS6. While rebuilding it I installed a very large Camshaft, rebuilt heads, and upgraded the valve train to create a solid/reliable motor. The car has around 460-480 horsepower to the wheels as it sits.
I also installed a T56 transmission that I rebuilt as well. The rear end is a beefed up unit with stronger axles and 4.10 gears.
The suspension consists of a tubular k member, subframe connectors, tubular torque arm with a body mount, nice lowering springs, and upgraded shocks/struts. With these upgrades, the car handles amazing.
I have 19x10.5 Corvette Deep dish wheels installed. A 305/35/19 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup is mounted in the rear. 285/35/19 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup is mounted up front. The car has excellent traction.
Even though the car is nearly finished and in a presentable state, I still have a lot of big plans. A TVS 2300 supercharger will be installed soon to get me to 600+ rear wheel horsepower along with 14" CTSV Brakes, complete tubular suspension parts(a arms/etc) and front/rear coil overs.
Here are some pictures!
"Sleeper Trim"
Road Course/Track Day picture at Road Atlanta
Last edited by Buggy Disaster; Sep 27, 2015 at 05:30 PM.
so, as of right now, i have had to remove 12welvemonkeys (beautiful, yellow 1988 Formula 350) from the voting. as far as i can tell, he is not a member here. a google search shows that he is a member at GTA Source, LSTech, and some other sites, but not TGO. new rule (obviously): don't nominate people solely based on their activity on other sites. if i am incorrect and 12monkeys is in fact a TGO member, then can someone have him make himself known by posting (any post) in this thread or by sending me a PM. i would love to put him back in the competition as his car is friggin sweet.
so, as of right now, i have had to remove 12welvemonkeys (beautiful, yellow 1988 Formula 350) from the voting. as far as i can tell, he is not a member here. a google search shows that he is a member at GTA Source, LSTech, and some other sites, but not TGO. new rule (obviously): don't nominate people solely based on their activity on other sites. if i am incorrect and 12monkeys is in fact a TGO member, then can someone have him make himself known by posting (any post) in this thread or by sending me a PM. i would love to put him back in the competition as his car is friggin sweet.
Thank you, LC2 TECH. i would love to know how you found that. i tried this site's search engine, then google searched 12welvemonkeys + thirdgen>profile>1988 Formula 350... nothing came back for or on TGO.
My 1987 1/2 ASC Iroc -Z Convertible 20TH Anniversary Edition is one of 744 made and it's all original. I have owned it since purchasing it new. Recently displayed at the Carlisle GM Nationals Invitational Display Building for the 30th Anniversary of the Iroc-Z. It was also signed by GM's Chief Designer Jerry Palmer the original designer the Iroc-Z!
This is my all original 1989 IROC. This is a 14,400 mile car with its original interior and bright blue paint which still look factory fresh. The car has a numbers matching L98, 700 r4 transmission and 2.77 gears. The car boasts its original engine components including original alternator, AC compressor, plugs, wires and radiator hoses. Here are a few pics.
Last edited by GASPEDDLER; Sep 22, 2015 at 09:38 AM.
Thank you for nomination of my Formula, it's greatly appreciated. The history of my car is as follows: I purchased it in late 1988 from Packer Pontiac in Pontiac Mi. Around 1991 when the Firehawks were being talked about and test cars started to show up on the roads etc... I decided to purchase what I could from SLP to get as close as I could to the 92 Hawks: SLP aluminum heads, SLP Runners, 58mm throttle body, injectors, headers, Firehawk catback, SLP airbox, TPIS cam and prom chip and more. Never could afford the T Ram at the time : (
So, the car is stock in appearance from the outside and inside, down to the factory cassette deck. She sits at just over 28,000 miles on it as of today. I have taken 2nd place at the TA Nationals in Dayton OH 2 years in a row (2013-14) and have placed multiple times in numerous cars shows over the years.
Yellow was a rare color in 1988.... especially with a 350 with black interior and no T-Tops. Unfortunately Pontiac has no production numbers in 1988 to tell me how many were made in this color combo. Thanks again for the nomination : )
Last edited by 12welvemonkeys; Sep 22, 2015 at 06:45 AM.
Here is my 1987 1/2 ASC IROC-Z Convertible 20th Anniversary Edition. One out of 744 produced. Have owned it since I bough it new in 1987, with the exception of the AcDelco replacement battery, the paint, tires, interior & convertable top, the car is 100% original.
Last edited by Horacioz28iroc; Sep 25, 2015 at 07:31 PM.
Engine bay... For more great pictures see my photo album.. Can't figure out how yo upload all the pictures to this thread... Thanks for nominating your my car the TGO's October 2015 Car of the Month.
Lots of great entries this month thought I would upload some better shots (less blurry) of my engine bay as well as a couple more of the exterior. Good luck to all those nominated!
The larger pic's are nice, and I get it. But when they are 24"x36" and constantly having to slide the frame from left to right to read the post's, that kills me too. Just sayin.
The larger pic's are nice, and I get it. But when they are 24"x36" and constantly having to slide the frame from left to right to read the post's, that kills me too. Just sayin.
hmm mine automagically adjust to fit my screen and I dont have to scroll. Maybe due to using chrome as my browser...?
From: Michigan [Bodacious Member with the Bodacious TA'TAs (Trans Ams)]
Car: 91 Formula - Authentic and REAL
Engine: 5.0 Liter
Transmission: 700R4
Re: October 2015 COTM **VOTING**
Originally Posted by IMissMy86TA
You are killing me slowly... with small pics..
Good luck with the COTM
Seriously,
Use the yellow mountain with sun on it button to post full sized pictures, not the attachment icon paper clip. (someone had to teach me that also).
Unsung hero vote goes to IMISS.
Just like on Hell's Kitchen and in a beauty pageant, presentation IS everything here. Clear well lit, high-resolution, full-sized pictures will help you with votes. And post them in the SAME post.
From: Michigan [Bodacious Member with the Bodacious TA'TAs (Trans Ams)]
Car: 91 Formula - Authentic and REAL
Engine: 5.0 Liter
Transmission: 700R4
Re: October 2015 COTM **VOTING**
Originally Posted by Bob88GTA
The larger pic's are nice, and I get it. But when they are 24"x36" and constantly having to slide the frame from left to right to read the post's, that kills me too. Just sayin.
Mine's the same way currently. I think you adjust it in settings in the screen width or resolution section.
From: Michigan [Bodacious Member with the Bodacious TA'TAs (Trans Ams)]
Car: 91 Formula - Authentic and REAL
Engine: 5.0 Liter
Transmission: 700R4
Re: October 2015 COTM **VOTING**
Originally Posted by 12welvemonkeys
Sorry guys I wasn't prepared for this nomination. Crude photos taken of it just now.... she is in storage or I would have posted better pics. Enjoy
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You need someone to drive the red one down to TA Nats next year?
I'm a responsible adult driver with a good driving record. I could meet you down in Brighton.
You need someone to drive the red one down to TA Nats next year?
I'm a responsible adult driver with a good driving record. I could meet you down in Brighton.
Your the IT Computer guru Mike! We need you around!
EDIT: WELL I'LL BE DARN. IT WORKS!!!!!!!!!!"Default" (use Lytebox c.4.0)
THANK YOU THANK YOU. It's a great day!!!!!!!
I do work in IT but not on the web side but the database side
You are very welcome. I get the large pics over at the GTASOURCEPAGE.com unfortunately I do not have such an option there I guess one is an older version...
Have owned this car since I purchased it new in 1987, summer driven with 29,000 original miles, every option available in 1987. Last year of the IROC-Z's to be built at the Original Camaro Plant in Norwood, Ohio
1987 Z28 IROC ASC Convertible
Engine 305 TPI LB9
Transmission 5 speed MM5
Axle/Gears 3.45 G92
Four wheel brakes
GM Custom leather bucket seats (rare option)
Have owned this car since I purchased it new in 1987, summer driven with 29,000 original miles, every option available in 1987. Last year of the IROC-Z's to be built at the Original Camaro Plant in Norwood, Ohio
1987 Z28 IROC ASC Convertible
Engine 305 TPI LB9
Transmission 5 speed MM5
Axle/Gears 3.45 G92
Four wheel brakes
GM Custom leather bucket seats (rare option)
I guess one is an older version... 
