Hello all,

Well, I'm going to need lots of your help. As you can tell from the username and sig, I'm a dyed in the wool Ford guy. However, the wife has decided she wants the car her daddy wouldn't let her have, a third-gen IROC, so here I am. (She's spoiled, gets what she asks for)

I can peruse a Ford site and instantly know what's going on, the abbreviations and acronyms make sense, and I know what most of them are or do. Over here, I'm lost, it's a different world for sure. So, I humbly ask your assistance with this project, and thank you all in advance.

Here's basically what she wants: Bright Blue Third-Gen IROC, T-tops not important, Auto, (very important), about 350-400HP (crank) when it's done, power everything.

Questions:

What years are desirable for the IROC?
What were the major changes year to year, a website reference would be greatly appreciated, and I'll do the research.
Engine choices? I seem to remember the 350 being available
Transmission issues?
Reliable sources for parts.
Problem areas to be aware of when looking to purchase the car.
Anything else you can think of that might help.

That's all for now, I'm sure I'll have other questions along the way. Thanks again.

Joe X

 

https://www.thirdgen.org/newdesign/tech/techdb.shtml

Rear wheel wells rust through (spare tire area, locked storage compartment on the left rear) also front strut towers rust. Make sure it is a 350 before you buy it. The 700r4 transmissions life span is dependant on heat.

 

Thanks, that link was exactly what I needed

Joe X

 

I posted a responce in your other thread in car audio:

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=299048

 

hello. im a newbee to the chevy world too.had fords all my life. this winter i built a new motor for my friends iroc then borrowed the car for two weeks while the dealer had my powerstroke. never gave it back just wrote the checkand sold my stang LIFE IS GOOD

 

Pfff... you keep 'em all. Just be prepared for the wife.