Hey this year i ve seen 2 camaros on sale ....it said z28 ...when i opened the hood it was a V6 inside ....are this fake Z28s ? i heard of an import V6 Zs ...i dont know ..someone knows?

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1982 Pontiac firebird s/e 2bbl..Club organizator in chile southamerica.https://www.thirdgen.org/rides/index.tgo?action=view&rideid=3280

 

I have never heard of a 6 cyl. Z or Iroc, I would say they are fakes.

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'86 IROC
T-TOPS, TINTED WINDOWS, BRAKE LIGHT BLACKOUTS
GM GOODWRENCH 350
EDELBROCK TES HEADERS
FLOWMASTER, NO CAT
EDELBROCK 600CFM CARB.
KN AIRFILTER
ACCEL HEI DISTRIBUTOR
160* Stat
2:73 GEARS
Rebuilt 700R4, with manual valve body
B&M Megashifter, 5" Autometer Tach w/shift lite
Soon to be installed
3:73 Richmond Gears and 3" Hooker Aero Chamber
Corvette Servo & .500 boost valve
15.61@ 95.2mph G-Teched, 1-2 shift slippage, and just replaced a burnt plug wire
"There is nothing more addicting than speed"

 

No V6 Z28's or IROC-Z's in a Camaro. Check the VIN and RPO codes for confirmation.

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Willie

Supercharged 1987 305 IROC-Z, Daily-Driver, Emissions-Legal.
Former Paxton (6-psig) with 50-hp nitrous: 12.043 @ 112.86 mph.
ATI D1SC (10-psig): 12.056 @ 116.62 mph.
All stats are altitude corrected for 3,100 feet using NHRA's Altitude Correction Table.

http://willie.camaro-firebird.org/

1987 "20th Anniversary Commemorative Edition" Z28 Convertible -- Super Chevy Show Class Winner, 1998.

 

Maybe they were wrecked , and when they replaced the ground effects from a IROC or Z28 they did not change the emblems .Wayne

 

The V6 is listed as being available in export Z28's though I don't know if any were ever produced. Actually the only listing of this that I have in actual GM documentation specifically regards the '86 Z/28 and Saudi Arabia. Couldn't tell you if it also applied to other export countries. GM did some wierd things when it came to exports, for example, how many of you have even seen a picture of the IROC grid style export taillight lenses? I would pay big bucks to get ahold of a set.

Sam, if you look at the rpo code sheets and it lists both Z28 and LB8 (or other V6 code), it is real. If so, please get a pic of the rpo sheet and post it here for proof (even if you aren't interested in buying it). If you can still locate the car, please do. This would provide a huge service to the thirdgen community.

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'86 Camaro Sport Coupe and '88 IROC

[This message has been edited by Blue502 (edited August 19, 2001).]

 

My statement reflects reference material I have. No speculation or guessing involved in anything I put in print, unless I specifically state it.

Willie

 

I understand that Willie, and wasn't trying to state anything to the contrary. I was saying that I have original documentation in my possession that states that it is possible that some may have been produced. I see how you could have taken my statement personally, and will edit it appropriately.

 

Understood. I do not have any information on export units, including drivetrain, options, or even production numbers. It appears that they are not even included in total production figures found in many references. Does anyone have ANY information on these?

Willie

 

Kinda of funny. Of all places to get a V6 IROC would be Saudi. Land of cheap gas! Seems every car imported over there has to be a major gas hog! They are famous for having tons of Impalas, Burbans etc.
I'd believe a Big Block IROC before a V6 IROC heading to Saudi!

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Rob P
89RSconvtZZ4TPI Edelbrock Intake
SLP Dual Cold Air Intake 1 5/8" Headers Semi-Siamesed Runners, IROC
suspension, alum shaft. Numerous mods.
92Z28convt5spd (stock)
71Impala convt 402BB
BETTER DRIVING THRU SUPERIOR HORSEPOWER!

 

What do the export taillight lenses look like?

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I WOULD RATHER PUSH A CAMARO THAN DRIVE AN IMPORT

1983Z28 350w/ edelbrock performer RPM power package , dynomax shorty headers, 700R-4 with shift kit, 750cfm carb, edelbrock 3" exhaust system, 16" IROC rims and ASCD SS hood.

future mods:
SLP headers, completely done over suspension, black paint with flames, NEW PLAN IN THE MAKING:
BUILD A WILD CHEVY 302 JUST LIKE THE ORIGINAL Z28 HAD

 

yeah, i'd love to see that myself

 

I remember seeing a set when I was a senior in HS. It looked like the standard grid style, except the yellow (orange) and red were switched. I thought it was aftermarket at first, but maybe they were purchased overseas and used here in the states. Much like '93-'97 Japanesse tail lights from Camaros are used on some here in the states.

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George P. Lara
1984 Z28
2001 SS #0391
SCCA, SCFB, SC3GFB

 

George is exactly correct. I've never seen them in person, but I have seen a picture before. Unfortunately I don't know the part # or have a copy of the pic.

Some friends of mine are running the Japaneese export lenses on their 4thgen Camaro SS ('99 convert). I guess the story goes someone found the part # and ordered all 10 or so sets that gm had available. My friends bought 2 sets. I'll try to get a link to pics of their car so you guys can see them, if there is any interest. I suspect the thirdgen lenses were in just as short of supply, and are probably not available even if we had a part #.

 

Here are the links to my friends' 4thgen since I found them quickly:

Closeup view

Full view

 

just a thought... a z28 or iroc was possible w/ a v6, but export only. Sammy lives in Chile. derrr. export.

 

If I remember correctly, most countries outside the US require Orange directional signals and sidemarker lamps. One of the big reasons. Also GMHTP had a sidebar about export4th gens with photos. SOme countries have seat back height requirements so Camaro's going to that country got Firebird seats, etc.


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Rob P
89RSconvtZZ4TPI Edelbrock Intake
SLP Dual Cold Air Intake 1 5/8" Headers Semi-Siamesed Runners, IROC
suspension, alum shaft. Numerous mods.
92Z28convt5spd (stock)
71Impala convt 402BB
BETTER DRIVING THRU SUPERIOR HORSEPOWER!

 

I remember seeing that too. didn't they have some wierd type of rear foglights too?

 

I'd like to see a picture of those export 3rd gen taillights. Does anyone have one?

 

Well, I'm bored so I'll help you out here. I have a 1982-1992 Camaro Parts & Illustration Catalog with an effective date of May 1992.
For those of you who may not know what this is, it is the paper version parts book that the Chevrolet Parts Department would have had to look up whatever it is you were looking to buy for a 1982 to 1992 Camaro back in the summer of 1992. It show what was still available at that time. EVERY SINGLE PART!! Two three inch binders full.

For rear taillight lens for export. Shows available:

85-87 FP T89,T90(EXPORT)...16503505 LH 138.00
LENS, W/CLOSEOUT, RR COMB LP

85-88 FP T89,T90(EXPORT)...16503506 RH 138.00
LENS, W/CLOSEOUT, RR COMB LP

85-87 FP T90(EXPORT)...16503341 LH 22.10
APPLIQUE, RR COMB LP (This is the black piece between the license plate and the lens)

85-87 FP T90(EXPORT)...16503342 RH 22.10
APPLIQUE, RR COMB LP (This is the black piece between the license plate and the lens)

85-87 FP T90(EXPORT)...16503501 LH 84.00
HOUSING, RR COMB LP

85-87 FP T90(EXPORT)...16503502 RH 84.00
HOUSING, RR COMB LP

85-87 FP T89(EXPORT)...16503619 LH 84.00
HOUSING, RR COMB LP

85-87 FP T89(EXPORT)...16503620 RH 84.00
HOUSING, RR COMB LP

So there you go. Those three different pieces make up a lamp assembly. It looks like there are two variations for the housing themselves, probably related to the inside reflectivity of the housing finish.

I haven't run those numbers thru the dealers nationwide parts search but I feel pretty certain it would come up with a big zero.
If anyone finds anything, please let me know.
Have fun.

Steve
1989 IROC Convertible
22 Option "Daily Driver"
41,000 miles in the last 11 months.

 

that's true you wouldn't believe the number of old caprice and impala we have people here used to love big cars with big engines in other word american cars

 

You do know you just brought back a five year old post with people that probably dont even own a thirdgen anymore,dont ya??

 

Wow, this is definately one of the oldest revived threads I've seen!

Ever find out if the car was a V6 Z28?

 

Was it the GT-Z lol..Thar was one funky looking concept car.

 

Yes, you are correct. That was a V6 car... though I'm not sure what motor. I think the 3.8.

 

chevy 3.8 (4thgen style) or buick 3.8 (GTX/TTA style) ? a camaro with a turbo6 would be the ultimate sleeper. no one would expect it.

 

this is a a pic of a z28 export

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/atta...g?d=1133425028

 

Taillaight from a Z28-E




Just some details.
No Iroc available for export cause only 82 to 84 Z28 are available for export.
If your interested in Z28-E, i can give you more details.

 

Thats funny cause I have a 86 Camaro with 2.8 emblems on it, and it has a TPI 350 with a Tremec 5 speed. Did my Camaro get the IROC motor and the IROC get my 2.8 v6??

 

You mean Borg Warner, not Tremec... right? Also, no 350 came with a 5 speed, so it must have been swapped... so I suppose anything is possible lol

 

No, my Camaro does have the TPI 350 with a Tremec TKO 5 speed. It has to be factory, espically with the 2.8 emblems..

 

lol

Did they swap the springs too, or does the car ride low in the front?

 

I swapped out the springs.... I mean it came with the IROC springs in it. Its a factory thing..

 

Shhh 1992 Turbo Z28