Is this the "wonder bar"?
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From: Sweden
Car: Camaro Iroc-Z -89
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: Automatic
Is this the "wonder bar"?
Hi!
After reading and aksing some about sloppy steering, cracks in frame etc. I had a look to see if I hade this wonder bar mounted. As I've understood it, some cars had it from the start. What I want to know is -is this the one?
Thanks!
After reading and aksing some about sloppy steering, cracks in frame etc. I had a look to see if I hade this wonder bar mounted. As I've understood it, some cars had it from the start. What I want to know is -is this the one?
Thanks!
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From: Enschede, Netherlands
Car: 82 TA 87 IZ L98 88 IZ LB9 88 IZ L98
Engine: 5.7TBI 5,7TPI 5.0TPI, 5,7TPI
Transmission: T5, 700R4, T5, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.08, 3.27, 3.45, 3.27
Re: Is this the "wonder bar"?
yes, the thing above the sway bar, bolted down with it.
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From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
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From: Newtown, CT
Car: 1987 IROC Original Owner
Engine: LB9
Transmission: M39 MM5
Axle/Gears: G80 G92 J65
Re: Is this the "wonder bar"?
Most often found on the L98 cars, not sure if anyone has found one on a LB9 as originally equipped.
Joined: Aug 1999
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From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: Is this the "wonder bar"?
The wonderbar was apparently a Bandaid for the IROC's 16" wheels and the stress/cracking of the steering box area that they could cause. My IROC, an LG4, is equipped.
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From: Chicagoland Suburbs
Car: 1989 Trans Am GTA
Engine: LT1, AFR 195cc, 231/239 LE cam.
Transmission: M28 T56
Axle/Gears: 3.23 10bolt waiting to explode.
Re: Is this the "wonder bar"?
You'd think a L98 GTA would have gotten it, but mine didn't have it. Very sad story.
TDS to the rescue there.
TDS to the rescue there.
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From: T E X A S
Car: 93 Trans Am
Engine: LT1
Transmission: T56 Street Twin
Axle/Gears: 12 Bolt 3.90
Re: Is this the "wonder bar"?
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From: South Windsor, CT
Car: '89 GTA
Engine: ZZ6TPI
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: Borg Warner 3.70:1
Re: Is this the "wonder bar"?
Yup, same here. My 89’ GTA with the G92 package didn’t have one either. I added one years ago along with subframe connectors. Made a big difference.
Joined: Aug 1999
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From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: Is this the "wonder bar"?
Only IROCs were equipped with the Wonderbar.
JamesC
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From: NJ
Car: 1987 IROC-Z
Engine: 406 on N20 w/ EFI
Transmission: P.B. 700R4
Axle/Gears: 12 bolt w/ 3.91
Re: Is this the "wonder bar"?
yup, My 305tpr LB9 87 IRoc had one from teh factory. I got rid of it and went with a better one from Lon and Top Down Solutions many years ago though. not sure where I put it. might still have it tucked away in a parts storage area
