ok, ive got an 86 firebird, v8, 5 spd, I found an iroc parts car, what parts should i ask for off it to make my car handle alot better?

 

Grab the Wonderbar. I question whether it'll help with performance, but it will strengthen the steering box area.

JamesC

 

grab the front and rear sways too.......

 

FYI. Some Camaros, 89-92, had the 36/24 combo; some Firebirds were equipped with that combo, 86-92.

JamesC

 

the car im looking at is an 87, should i take the shocks, struts, sways, springs? are the shocks on those coil overs? wonderbar? is that the panhard rod? where is it located?

there is also an 85 iroc are the parts the same on these?

 

No 3rd gens came factory with coilovers.

Only take the shocks and struts if they are better than yours.

The wonderbar is located between the sway bar bushings and the car, and don't bother with the factory panhard, only grab it if it's aftermarket. If both cars have the wonderbar, grab both and sell the other one.

I would compare the sways on the 2 parts cars, if they are bigger, then grab them. If both cars have bigger sways, then grab them and sell them.

Unless the springs are new, leave em, they are prob originals.

 

I would grab the Iroc springs. Also if it has an L98 you know what to do.

 

If the springs are original, leave them after 20+ years, they are prob sagging and wore out. And replacement springs are not that expensive.

 

thanks for the advice, ill definitly take the sway bars and wonderbar. are the disk brake rear ends worth grabbing? how much power will they handle? 7.5 10 bolt right?>=\\\

 

Like Kris mentions, I'd measure the sways since your car may have larger sways than the IROC's in those years. My 85 IROC, for example, was originally equipped with a 34/24 combo. If you wish to upgrade to discs, to a better ratio, or to a posi, then check out the rear ends. The 10-bolts aren't known for their strength.

JamesC