IROC Z L98 from Russia
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IROC Z L98 from Russia
Hello everybody
I want to tell you little strory about my lovely Camaro IROC.
At first i had 2 cars 1982 Z28 Euro version "for parts" and 1986 Iroc Z T-top 5.0 TBI.
As result i want to have 85-90 Iroc Z look with L98.
It started in 2015. Me and my friend start to disassemble 1982 for building 1986. We want to stay with 5.0 carb and THM200C



During our work, Body of Iroc goes to paint.

In 2 weeks we take it back

Paint was not good. I was vey disapoint.
We had some troubles so Iroc went to sleep for 1.5 years. During this time i meet restorer, who took my car for building. So Camaro goes to his workshop. And he start to build my Dream!

I want to tell you little strory about my lovely Camaro IROC.
At first i had 2 cars 1982 Z28 Euro version "for parts" and 1986 Iroc Z T-top 5.0 TBI.
As result i want to have 85-90 Iroc Z look with L98.
It started in 2015. Me and my friend start to disassemble 1982 for building 1986. We want to stay with 5.0 carb and THM200C



During our work, Body of Iroc goes to paint.

In 2 weeks we take it back

Paint was not good. I was vey disapoint.
We had some troubles so Iroc went to sleep for 1.5 years. During this time i meet restorer, who took my car for building. So Camaro goes to his workshop. And he start to build my Dream!

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Car: Camaro IROC 86
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Axle/Gears: 3.73
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Car: Camaro IROC 86
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Car: 94 Camaro
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Re: IROC Z L98 from Russia
"Good looking build! It's hard to tell from the picture what part your having trouble with."
Bracket for t-top weatherstrip.
Bracket for t-top weatherstrip.
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From: Newtown, CT
Car: 1987 IROC Original Owner
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Transmission: M39 MM5
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Re: IROC Z L98 from Russia
Amazing build considering where you are and access to parts!
Wouldn't it have been cheaper just to buy one here in GREAT condition and ship it over?
Wouldn't it have been cheaper just to buy one here in GREAT condition and ship it over?
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Re: IROC Z L98 from Russia
Tax pay wil be too high, if i will buy outside of Russia and ship it to Moscow.
Anyway i want realy new build car. Third Gen Camaro is my all life dream!
In USA it is not rare car like Camaro 1gen, but in Russia it is very interesting car. We have many diffrent US cars. Vetts C1, C2 and high, Chargers, Mustangs and many other. Many LS projects.
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Re: IROC Z L98 from Russia
Wow, where there is a will, there's a way.
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Car: 87 Formula, 91 Trans Am
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Re: IROC Z L98 from Russia
Awesome project! I have a 1986 parts car i will see if it has the correct brackets for you.
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Re: IROC Z L98 from Russia
Very cool - hope you grabbed those SLP intake runners you were holding on to in that picture!
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Re: IROC Z L98 from Russia
Great pix!!! X2 on the SLP runners, hope you grabbed them!
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Re: IROC Z L98 from Russia
Thank you!
Unfortunatly, it is VERY old photo and this intake runners go away long time ago.
Do you think i should try to find it for my 5.7? Will i need new ECM or can use stock after instal new runners?
Tnanx!
Do you think i should try to find it for my 5.7? Will i need new ECM or can use stock after instal new runners?
Tnanx!
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Re: IROC Z L98 from Russia
Man that thing started out really clean considering your winters are colder and a little longer than we have here in the states. They do not use salt on the roads? Great build!
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Re: IROC Z L98 from Russia
Amazing build my friend. Definitely keep us all updated, keep posting up pics. Really cool to know a thirdgen is rolling on the streets over there, definitely a headturner for you.
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Car: Camaro IROC 86
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From: modesto, cali
Car: 2001 Camaro SS
Engine: no engine yet :)
Transmission: T-56 with z06 drive gears
Axle/Gears: most likely 12 bolt or 9" with 3.91
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Car: Camaro IROC 86
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Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.73
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From: modesto, cali
Car: 2001 Camaro SS
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Transmission: T-56 with z06 drive gears
Axle/Gears: most likely 12 bolt or 9" with 3.91
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Re: IROC Z L98 from Russia
Yes, car was full restoring.
Now car looks great!
But have some problems with spark
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