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I just bought an 87 IROC-z28...what engine?

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Old Aug 4, 2004 | 08:27 AM
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Car: 1984 Camaro on steroids/ 1987 iroc-z28 5 speed.
Engine: 383 nitrous motor / poindexter 305
Transmission: Th350
I just bought an 87 IROC-z28...what engine?

It is an 87 iroc-z28 with the 5 speed. I was told it is a 305 but I didn't know they put the 305 with the 5 speed. I think it is a 350. Anyway, for 1600 with a new transmission and paint I couldn't go wrong.
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Old Aug 4, 2004 | 08:43 AM
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Axle/Gears: still...none...(ugh)
Unless someone changed the engine, it came from the factory with a 305.
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Old Aug 4, 2004 | 09:12 AM
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$1600 for an IROC in decent shape? That's not a deal, it's a steal. Let the fun begin.
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Old Aug 4, 2004 | 09:25 AM
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Car: 1987 IROC-Z
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: T5
from the factory an IROC-Z w/ a 5-speed was a 305, no way around it, they never sold sticks w/ a 350.
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Old Aug 4, 2004 | 09:42 AM
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Car: 1984 Camaro on steroids/ 1987 iroc-z28 5 speed.
Engine: 383 nitrous motor / poindexter 305
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What kinda mileage do you guys get driving sanely?
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Old Aug 5, 2004 | 11:52 AM
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Car: 86 IROC
Engine: 383
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Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44 IRS
bone stock i got about 25. i still get 25hwy and 19-21mph average with the combination below with teh stock chip, my car is an automatic tho
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Old Aug 7, 2004 | 08:41 AM
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If it is a 305 try to get a pair of injectors from a 350 from the classifieds board as well as an AFPR. You have 19 lb hr, 350s have 21 lb hr.
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Old Aug 7, 2004 | 09:15 AM
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Originally posted by Tibo
If it is a 305 try to get a pair of injectors from a 350 from the classifieds board as well as an AFPR. You have 19 lb hr, 350s have 21 lb hr.
22'S
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Old Aug 9, 2004 | 10:20 AM
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Engine: 305TPI
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With a few modifications and driving mostly highway I'm getting 31mpg. I do have extensive work to the chip though. But if I am a lead foot I only get about 15-17 in the city.
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 04:05 PM
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Car: 87 Iroc-Z28
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I can do one better

Just bought an 87 Irocz auto with 350 TPI All orig, New tires and Clean in need of paint only for $1,200.
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 06:21 PM
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92 RS ttops with a one year old Crate350, $2500
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 11:53 PM
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89 Iroc 350 leather, power everything. For Free. My dad bought it for me!!!! j/k.

Nice price for that car. Yep, 305. Check the tech articles or data for specs of the engine. I would like to get another one in decent shape to make a race car out of it.
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