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Old Mar 26, 2023 | 01:23 AM
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Do all IROCs have FE2 suspension?

Was FE2 suspension standard on all IROCs? Was FE2 available on other Camaros? Z/28s?
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Old Mar 26, 2023 | 01:45 AM
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Re: Do all IROCs have FE2 suspension?

Yes.

Only IROCs from '85-'90.
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Old Mar 26, 2023 | 10:22 AM
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Re: Do all IROCs have FE2 suspension?

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Yes.

Only IROCs from '85-'90.
Thanks so based on research on the site, FE2 in 1989 includes:
-36mm (hollow) front stabilizer, 24mm rear stabilizer
-548lbs (BZW) front springs and 131lbs (NNL) rear springs.
-High effort steering box 12:1 (12:7?) ratio 2 1/4 turns lock to lock
-Delco/Bilstein shocks in the rear and special struts up front (some factory variance on this).
-Wonder bar

Did I miss anything as compared to FE1 or F41?
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Old Mar 26, 2023 | 10:51 AM
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Re: Do all IROCs have FE2 suspension?

Well, Charlie is mostly correct. FE2 was also available on the '91 and '92 Z28s, and B4C cars. Not all later Z28 came with FE2, but it was available to them as an option.
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Old Mar 26, 2023 | 11:21 AM
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Re: Do all IROCs have FE2 suspension?

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Well, Charlie is mostly correct. FE2 was also available on the '91 and '92 Z28s, and B4C cars. Not all later Z28 came with FE2, but it was available to them as an option.
Yes.
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Old Mar 26, 2023 | 11:57 AM
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Re: Do all IROCs have FE2 suspension?

Originally Posted by chazman
Yes.

Only IROCs from '85-'90.
Were there IROCs from another era besides '85-'90 that I am not aware of?
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Old Mar 26, 2023 | 12:10 PM
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Re: Do all IROCs have FE2 suspension?

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Were there IROCs from another era besides '85-'90 that I am not aware of?
Thanks
No, but as Scott mentioned available on Z28 from '91-'92 and B4C. I was trying to be specific on my answer, but I can see how it could be confusing.
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Old Mar 26, 2023 | 01:40 PM
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Re: Do all IROCs have FE2 suspension?

Did I miss anything on my list of 5 items that come with FE2? I see a few conflicting notes on the steering ratio?
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Old Mar 26, 2023 | 03:26 PM
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Re: Do all IROCs have FE2 suspension?

Originally Posted by stoutblock
Thanks so based on research on the site, FE2 in 1989 includes:
-36mm (hollow) front stabilizer, 24mm rear stabilizer
I thought the IROCs came in 34/23 and the 36/24 was strictly for WS6 and 1LE? That has been my experience on the 85-87s but not sure on the 88+.
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Old Mar 26, 2023 | 11:08 PM
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Re: Do all IROCs have FE2 suspension?

Originally Posted by nothingssafe
I thought the IROCs came in 34/23 and the 36/24 was strictly for WS6 and 1LE? That has been my experience on the 85-87s but not sure on the 88+.
based on my research on this site the 88-89 had a 36mm hollow front and 24mm rear sway bars. Earlier IROC were 34/23.
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Re: Do all IROCs have FE2 suspension?

Originally Posted by nothingssafe
I thought the IROCs came in 34/23 and the 36/24 was strictly for WS6 and 1LE? That has been my experience on the 85-87s but not sure on the 88+.
My ‘89 IROC FE2 came with 36/24.
My ‘91 Formula WS6 came with 36/23

I never rely on info, always mesure them.
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