Dan87IROC-Z

I mean, I am looking to replace my beast with a car that will still be fast, but more driveable on a daily basis. I am planning on getting a good deal of serious cash for my mint condition 87 IROC 350 and I was looking at getting an 88+ IROC or Z28 with the 305 TPI with the 5 speed and the 3.45 or 3.42 rear end and I was just curious as to how hard you think that will be to find. Thanks!

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1987 Chevy Camaro IROC-Z
L98 TPI 350 (5.7L)
TH 700R-4 Transmission
Borg Warner 7.75" 9 Bolt Rear End

Current Mods: LT4 Hot Cam, Comp Cams 1.52:1 Roller Rocker Arms, Edelbrock TES 1 5/8" Headers, Hooker 3" Aerochamber Cat-Back System, Performance Resource Chip, Accel Ignition Coil, Cap, Rotor, 8.8mm Wires, K&N Filters, JET TPI Air Foil, All Free Mods, Falken ZIEX Z-Rated Tires.

Best ET (w/o LT4 cam): 14.32 @ 97.7mph
(corrected for elevation)

7.5" 10 Bolt with 3.42s soon to come!

MrJ

They are fairly rare, but out there. Most TPI cars are auto 305s and 350s. Why are you selling your IROC after all the time and money you've put into it?

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91 Trans Am WS6
Bright White
5.0 TPI auto
Flowmaster 3" 2 chamber catback
Trans Go shiftkit
2000 stall converter

Built on Wednesday

355 IROC-Z

used to have a 305 5spd with 3.45 rear but i opted for a 350 after the melt down of the 305. i kinda like a manual tranny myself but that is up to you.

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87 iroc-z 355 TPI 5 spd. 51006 SLP cam adv. 4* (106.5* centerline)
hypertech stage II chip/ 160* stat./ Airfoil, accel AFPR
19# injectors, ported plenum and runners. 9.8:1 compression
stock heads, pocket ported, 1.94 int., unshrouded.
stock exhaust manifolds and y pipe! hopefully soon to change
3.45 rear (stock)
Flowmaster, K&N w/ hacked airbox/removed MAF screens
14.38@100mph 2.2 60'

92TRANSAMWS6

Well, I have one (3.42 posi rear though) so at least one that I know of

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92 Trans Am WS6

Fastcamaro87

one right here.. l
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87 IROC-z 305 TPI 5spd Borg warner 9-bolt 3.45 posi 4 wheel disc,8.8 Accel wires , bosch platinum +4 plugs,gutted air box,k&n oil filter,synthetic oil 10w30

branz28

Myself, i would just look for a new rearend and a 5 speed, lots of both around here and for good prices...sure as heck alot cheaper than a new car...unless your just tired of it.. heh, i bought a 2000 Z28 thinking i was tired of the ole' iroc, you'd never guess which car i drive more

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89 IROC-Z 350 TPI

-Flowmaster Catback
-Performance Resource Chip
-700R4 (Rebuilt) Too much done to actually list
-K&N Airfilters
-Ported Plenum
-2.77 Gears (not much to brag about but eh, its there)
-MSD 8.5 mm plug wires
-Problems every other day with the car (probably not a mod, but to me it sure makes a difference)

[This message has been edited by branz28 (edited March 03, 2001).]

smithtc

iTrader: (5)

There are some out there. I would like to find a GTA 5 speed, but have only found 6 since I started looking. I have probably seen about 20 Camaros though. Unsure if they were IROCs or Z28s, since I wasn't paying attention.



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Gunmetal 89GTA T-Tops L98
700R4 with 3.27 gears, street tires
Best 60 ft: 1.996
Best 1/8th mile: 9.02 @ 76.5mph with 60' time of 2.14
Mods: air filter, hypertech chip, 3" exhaust
Current Mods: 8.8wires, cap, rotor, +4 plugs, MAF screens
Servo

2BALL-Z

Well, you are making a smart decision. I owned an 88 Iroc-Z 350TPI 700R4 combo. I got rid of that car, and found my '89 Iroc 305 / 5 spd / 3.42 Factory Posi. My second Iroc would wipe the floor with the 350. I think the key is to find an original owner car. That is what mine was, plus it was owned by a female.

Dan87IROC-Z

Yeah, I hear you. My car that I have now was owned by a woman and after I bought it about a million things went wrong and I had to spend freakin $2000 just replaceing parts. Plus I think its time I get a 5 speed car, I am pretty sick of having an auto.

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1987 Chevy Camaro IROC-Z
L98 TPI 350 (5.7L)
TH 700R-4 Transmission
Borg Warner 7.75" 9 Bolt Rear End

Current Mods: LT4 Hot Cam, Comp Cams 1.52:1 Roller Rocker Arms, Edelbrock TES 1 5/8" Headers, Hooker 3" Aerochamber Cat-Back System, Performance Resource Chip, Accel Ignition Coil, Cap, Rotor, 8.8mm Wires, K&N Filters, JET TPI Air Foil, All Free Mods, Falken ZIEX Z-Rated Tires.

Best ET (w/o LT4 cam): 14.32 @ 97.7mph
(corrected for elevation)

7.5" 10 Bolt with 3.42s soon to come!

branz28

heh, i hear ya Dan, but i think the replaceing parts bit is just a thing that comes with older vehicles :| Well, some at least.

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89 IROC-Z 350 TPI

-Flowmaster Catback
-Performance Resource Chip
-700R4 (Rebuilt) Too much done to actually list
-K&N Airfilters
-Ported Plenum
-2.77 Gears (not much to brag about but eh, its there)
-MSD 8.5 mm plug wires
-Problems every other day with the car (probably not a mod, but to me it sure makes a difference)

leirch

Dan,
Since you've already replaced 2000 worth of stuff. Why not just find a 6-speed and a better rear end?

Just my 2cents.

Brendan

Kevin91Z

iTrader: (1)

I would do what Leirch suggested. I think it'd be cheaper, unless you have other problems with your car that you'd like to dump it.

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1991 Camaro Z28
5.7L 5-Speed (originally 305)
13.25 @ 107.18 MPH
Southern California
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Dan87IROC-Z

The problem is that I have NO money and every penny that I make I have to give to my parents because I owe them over $2000. I also don't have the $3000 a 6 speed costs, plus it will cost about another $1000 to buy other parts I need to install a 6 speed in an orignally auto car. But I guess I am still in the process of considering selling my car, I may keep it, I guess I dunno yet.

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1987 Chevy Camaro IROC-Z
L98 TPI 350 (5.7L)
TH 700R-4 Transmission
Borg Warner 7.75" 9 Bolt Rear End

Current Mods: LT4 Hot Cam, Comp Cams 1.52:1 Roller Rocker Arms, Edelbrock TES 1 5/8" Headers, Hooker 3" Aerochamber Cat-Back System, Performance Resource Chip, Accel Ignition Coil, Cap, Rotor, 8.8mm Wires, K&N Filters, JET TPI Air Foil, All Free Mods, Falken ZIEX Z-Rated Tires.

Best ET (w/o LT4 cam): 14.32 @ 97.7mph
(corrected for elevation)

7.5" 10 Bolt with 3.42s soon to come!

MY87GTA

I have a 87 GTA 5 speed with the Borg Warner 9 bolt, with 3.45.
Although i booted the 305 for a 350 and 3.73 in replace of the 3.45. I didn't know that i had a rare combo before i switched it.

leirch

Dan,
I understand what your saying about oweing money on the car. Thats understandable. I know that if you could get a 305/manual that it would wipe the floor with that 350. But all and all. The extra cubes in a 350 would be enough to keep me with the car. I mean, it has a 350. And i'm sure if you could swing the 305 car your looking for you'd be wanting a 350 sooner than later... i can almost guarentee that. Well unless like Kevin91z said, something is wrong with it and you want to dump it. A t-5 or 6 speed with that 350 would make the 305stick look stupid

Brendan

Dan87IROC-Z

I do understand what you all are saying. I mean, my 350 IROC kicks a$$! As soon as I can get it running right and get my new 3.42s she'll be in the mid 13s. But I guess I just have a lot of thinking to do.

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1987 Chevy Camaro IROC-Z
L98 TPI 350 (5.7L)
TH 700R-4 Transmission
Borg Warner 7.75" 9 Bolt Rear End

Current Mods: LT4 Hot Cam, Comp Cams 1.52:1 Roller Rocker Arms, Edelbrock TES 1 5/8" Headers, Hooker 3" Aerochamber Cat-Back System, Performance Resource Chip, Accel Ignition Coil, Cap, Rotor, 8.8mm Wires, K&N Filters, JET TPI Air Foil, All Free Mods, Falken ZIEX Z-Rated Tires.

Best ET (w/o LT4 cam): 14.32 @ 97.7mph
(corrected for elevation)

7.5" 10 Bolt with 3.42s soon to come!

bjankuski

My car fits the description and it wasn't that hard to find. With a little bit of determination you will find one.

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1988 Formula 5L/5sp 3.45 gears, SLP cold air kit, MAS gutted, TPIS air foil, TPIS AFPR, MAC headers, Mac under drive pulleys, MAC cat back, Relocated MAT.
Best ET street tires 13.85
Best 60 FT street tires 1.930
Best MPH street tires 99.29

Yarnboy

They are extremely hard to find. I spent 8 freaking months trying to find my car. I wanted an 88-90 305 TPI 5 speed. I was thrilled when I found one fulled loaded. It wasn't a 3.45 car though..I think I would still be looking to this day if I would only settle for that..The 91-92 SD ones aren't rare at all..but wanted a MAF car. Good luck man..

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• Red '88 IROC 5 Speed 305 TPI w/3.08
• Dual Friction Centerforce Clutch
• Accel 300+ Racing Ignition
• Accel 300+ Pro Sleeve Plug Wires
• Accel U-Groove Plugs
• Flowmaster Force II 3 Chamber Cat Back Exhaust
• Hypertech Chip
• Hypertech Airfoil
• Removed, Then Re-installed (out of fear) MAF Screens
• Gutted Air Box
• Best E/T 14.686, 60' 2.205, 1/8th mile 9.461, 1/4 MPH 93.91
• Best 60' 2.17
• TPiS AFPR set to 48psi using Accel Fuel pressure gauge (Installed after run)

Yarnboy

I need to remind everyone that he is asking about an IROC..not a Formula..

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• Red '88 IROC 5 Speed 305 TPI w/3.08
• Dual Friction Centerforce Clutch
• Accel 300+ Racing Ignition
• Accel 300+ Pro Sleeve Plug Wires
• Accel U-Groove Plugs
• Flowmaster Force II 3 Chamber Cat Back Exhaust
• Hypertech Chip
• Hypertech Airfoil
• Removed, Then Re-installed (out of fear) MAF Screens
• Gutted Air Box
• Best E/T 14.686, 60' 2.205, 1/8th mile 9.461, 1/4 MPH 93.91
• Best 60' 2.17
• TPiS AFPR set to 48psi using Accel Fuel pressure gauge (Installed after run)

branz28

I've been in Dan's place many of times before, but every time i get in the ole' iroc, i dunno...just makes me feel good inside (sappy yes, but it's me). Dunno, working on my engine, seeing what it does that working some more just is what made me so attached to my car.

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89 IROC-Z 350 TPI

-Flowmaster Catback
-Performance Resource Chip
-700R4 (Rebuilt) Too much done to actually list
-K&N Airfilters
-Ported Plenum
-2.77 Gears (not much to brag about but eh, its there)
-MSD 8.5 mm plug wires
-Problems every other day with the car (probably not a mod, but to me it sure makes a difference)