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Old Jun 19, 2002 | 11:42 PM
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Car: 1990 Iroc Z Convertible
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1LE Transmission Clarification

I was reading another post and this particular quote came up"Note: The 350 5.7L was available with the 5 speed manual transmission as RPO 1LE beginning late in 1986 and through the 1990 model year." I thought the 5.7 and the 5 speed were a no go in the 3rd generation.I understand that the 5 speed available in the 1LE package was geared differently than regular production 5 speeds, was this tranny capable of handling the extra tourque of the 350?. SO could one order the L98 5 speed option with a 1LE car or is this info eroneous?
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Old Jun 20, 2002 | 12:52 AM
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Car: 91 Z28 Convertible
Engine: 305TPI
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The L98 never shipped with a 5 speed. They only came with autos. The 1LE package was just a suspension package that included an aluminum driveshaft. It did not impact the engine or the transmission. There was a G92 option package that added dual cats, and a new rear end gearing: 3.42 in 305s w/stick and 3.73 in 350s w/auto.
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Old Jun 20, 2002 | 04:09 AM
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Car: Red 87 IROC-Z28 T-Top
Engine: 5.7 Tuned Port Injection
Transmission: 700R4 Auto
Axle/Gears: BW 9-Bolt 3.27
No L98 ever came with 3.73's.
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Old Jun 20, 2002 | 05:31 AM
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I don't know about other 1LE's but my 91 has the L98,auto, and 3.23 posi. Just my 2cnts.
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Old Jun 20, 2002 | 06:44 AM
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Axle/Gears: 3.42 / ?
It's true that the 1LE package didn't impact the engine/trans combo, but the 1LE was available with ONLY 2 engine options: L98 with the 700R4 automatic, or LB9 with the T5. No other combinations were available.
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Old Jun 20, 2002 | 06:48 AM
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Originally posted by IROCZTWENTYGR8
No L98 ever came with 3.73's.
Oops your right... Sleepiness effects perception. After your post I was like huh? I was sure I was right. I went back and looked and thought I had them switched... So I was going to post that but then I double checked again and saw the L98 never recieved the 3.42 gears either. I am gonna go back to bed... Shhh dont tell my work... Maybe they wont miss me...
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