Junkyard 89 IROC build 4 Attachment(s) I was asked to do this so here goes. I aquired this car for $800 while searching the local boneyard for parts needed for my 82 Z28. It was missing the steering column, steering box, rag joint, blower motor, fog lights, grille, wheels and tires, and no title. I had always wanted an IROC and when I saw this car I was head over heels. Attachment 353672 Attachment 353673 Attachment 353674 Attachment 353675 |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build 2 Attachment(s) If you think this one is rough you should've seen my 82! Anyway, after bringing it home I picked up some plug wires and stole the column out of my 82 and fired it up only to discover a serious knock in the engine which turned out to be spun rod bearings on #5 and #6. After that discovery and obtaining the title I decided to chuck the 305 and swap in a 350. Attachment 353664 Attachment 353665 |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build What a cool deal. I love restoration threads. I'm excited to see this one back on the road. Good Luck! |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build 4 Attachment(s) I picked up a 350 2 piece rms shortblock off a friend for $200. I tore it down and began the rebuild. I used the stock rods and pistons with a new scat crank, all new bearings and rings, New oil pump and pan. I chose a Lunati Voodoo cam 456/468 lift 213/219 duration 112 degree lobe seperation, and a double roller timing set. Attachment 353660 Attachment 353661 Attachment 353662 Attachment 353663 |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build 3 Attachment(s) So on to the top end. I found a set of 113 vette heads fresh from the machine shop with a fresh valve job for $550. I decided to cut the rough cast off and polish them out. ( Took FOREVER! ) I picked up some 1.5 ratio comp ultra golds, comp hardened guide plates, and some comp hardened 3/8 pushrods. Attachment 353657 Attachment 353658 Attachment 353659 |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build Looking good so far. Keep it up! |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build 3 Attachment(s) I then ordered some SLP runners and tried my hand at a little porting. Attachment 353650 Attachment 353651 Attachment 353652 |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build 1 Attachment(s) I also picked up a 4 bolt main 350 roller block and a Detroit Locker. Also picked up this bolt on. Attachment 353649 |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build 2 Attachment(s) 2 weeks ago I got a steal on a HSR so all the hard work porting and painting was a waste but i'm not complaining. Attachment 353647 1 week later I stole a polished HSR! Attachment 353648 |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build 2 Attachment(s) I got a grille, blower motor, steering box, rag joint, and some wheels to roll around on. Attachment 353644 Attachment 353645 |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build 4 Attachment(s) Just gathered the last couple pieces to complete the engine. I purchased all the plumbing for the HSR, new flexplate, and a complete Accel 300+ ignition setup. Still searching for headers. Attachment 353640 Attachment 353641 Attachment 353642 Attachment 353643 |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build More to come. Tired. Time to pass out. |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build With this combo i'm somwhere around 10:1 compression give or take a little. I'm hoping for 350+ whp and 400+ tq. What's your opinion? Think i'm in the ballpark? |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build My wife would kill me if I went and just started a new project. It looks great. |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build keep up the good work man, so you also got the Vert as well? You are a man of many projects. |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build suscribed!!!! im glad to see the hsr peices ill be needing ... impressive work!!!! just ordered mine yesterday |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build
Originally Posted by diablizzard
(Post 5501998)
My wife would kill me if I went and just started a new project. It looks great. |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build
Originally Posted by 2007xl50
(Post 5502012)
keep up the good work man, so you also got the Vert as well? You are a man of many projects. |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build
Originally Posted by maks10
(Post 5502052)
suscribed!!!! im glad to see the hsr peices ill be needing ... impressive work!!!! just ordered mine yesterday |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build I may anger people saying this (impressive work by the way) but what's the purpose of owning more than one thirdgen camaro? I could see myself getting bored restoring one after the next. |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build
Originally Posted by NathanLewis
(Post 5502127)
I may anger people saying this (impressive work by the way) but what's the purpose of owning more than one thirdgen camaro? I could see myself getting bored restoring one after the next. |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build Amazingly mint looking for a JY car. |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build Awesome build man, hope my car will be this nice someday, especially the motor. |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build
Originally Posted by chazman
(Post 5502158)
Amazingly mint looking for a JY car. |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build
Originally Posted by Cars'n'Guitars
(Post 5502358)
Awesome build man, hope my car will be this nice someday, especially the motor. |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build Damn! lots of work you have done with your car! keep updating this thread im for sure gonna keep checking it out |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build Awesome! Very happy you saved it from the crusher. Looks like it's coming along perfect too. |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build
Originally Posted by zraffz
(Post 5502476)
Awesome! Very happy you saved it from the crusher. Looks like it's coming along perfect too. |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build what did you have to do? a lien sale? |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build
Originally Posted by SiCkRs
(Post 5502483)
what did you have to do? a lien sale? |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build
Originally Posted by jas2730
(Post 5502487)
No. I was stone walled at every attempt going through the system. I was finally told there wasn't anything that could be done. At that point I had given up and started pulling the interior for my 82. That's when under the back seat I found prescription paper work for a yeast infection for the previous owners girlfriend with her name and address on it. Called and offered them some cash to get me the title. :D |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build
Originally Posted by zraffz
(Post 5502491)
:lmao: |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build Damn lol :lmao: |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build Ya gotta love a happy ending....:lmao: |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build Was she itching to get the cash LOL! Neat story none the less. |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build
Originally Posted by 2007xl50
(Post 5504236)
Was she itching to get the cash LOL! Neat story none the less. On another note I picked up a complete disc to disc 4th gen rear with 3:42 posi today for a $100. http://s1055.beta.photobucket.com/us...03764848676132 |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build
Originally Posted by jas2730
(Post 5504735)
Had to swing at that fastball didn't you? :D On another note I picked up a complete disc to disc 4th gen rear with 3:42 posi today for a $100. http://s1055.beta.photobucket.com/us...03764848676132 |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build WOW, what a save. Too nice of a car to be scrapped. Glad to hear you got the title. I stopped being surprised of what cars people will scrap a long time ago. To some or dare I say most people, their car is nothing more than a disposable appliance. This is refreshing to see this car saved. I'll be watching. |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build
Originally Posted by 2007xl50
(Post 5504946)
Yeah I had too. Seems you are getting some good scores on used parts. Where are you getting them? |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build
Originally Posted by kentuckyKITT
(Post 5504975)
WOW, what a save. Too nice of a car to be scrapped. Glad to hear you got the title. I stopped being surprised of what cars people will scrap a long time ago. To some or dare I say most people, their car is nothing more than a disposable appliance. This is refreshing to see this car saved. I'll be watching. |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build looks great and you got real lucky on the title. Is there any rust on the underside? if not you got a steal. |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build
Originally Posted by jpearcy1
(Post 5505084)
looks great and you got real lucky on the title. Is there any rust on the underside? if not you got a steal. |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build
Originally Posted by jas2730
(Post 5505077)
I'm getting 99% of these deals off this forum with a few craigslist finds here and there. |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build
Originally Posted by 2007xl50
(Post 5504236)
Was she itching to get the cash LOL! Neat story none the less. |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build Great car! I look forward to the updates. |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build Since photobucket updated their site I can no longer copy and paste images from there to here. Does anyone know of another way to do this? |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build really i could still do it O.o |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build 1 Attachment(s) Pic of the interior. I need to find a better steering wheel. The steering wheel out of the 82 was pretty rough. Attachment 353211 |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build Tomorrow i'll be installing a new brake booster, plumbing for the HSR, and if time pemits, i'll start wiring the ignition. |
Re: Junkyard 89 IROC build nice getting process done fast then |
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