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Shadow-phoenix · 04-29-2011, 05:44 AM

adding to my third gen collection... i found an 87 IROC-Z 305 TPI, 5-speed... needs the motor swapped or rebuilt due to a rod issue, (i still have the 305 from my 92 RS so the swap wont be an issue...)
the IROC is in pretty good shape, body looks solid, and straight, seats are a bit worn, but i'll end up swapping them out for the seats from my 92 RS since i'm putting racing seats in it.

Shadow-phoenix · 04-29-2011, 09:04 PM

well, that idea was short-lived... the iroc sold yesterday... figures... lol. oh well, the hunt continues, and thats half the fun anyway isnt it?

drknow90rs · 04-29-2011, 10:15 PM

It is half the fun! Over the years I have collected 4 so far (That I have kept for my own.) Sounds like there are lots of them in Korea! I wouldnt have thought there would be any.

2010 SSRS · 04-29-2011, 10:18 PM

I have had many 3rd gens, have my 88 502 Big Block IROC now, I love the 3rd gens.

25thanniversary · 04-29-2011, 10:31 PM

I have my 3rd gen wont get rid of her for nothing still stock 305 tbi 70,000 miles on her I love 3rd gens.

drknow90rs · 04-29-2011, 10:39 PM

I think 3rdgens are the best (And certainly the most unique looking.) generation so far. The shame is that the aftermarket has never embraced them like they have embraced other generations. With more than 500,000 made, you would think there wuld be a lot more aftermarket support.

2010 SSRS · 04-29-2011, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by drknow90rs

I think 3rdgens are the best (And certainly the most unique looking.) generation so far. The shame is that the aftermarket has never embraced them like they have embraced other generations. With more than 500,000 made, you would think there wuld be a lot more aftermarket support.

I agree 100%

Shadow-phoenix · 04-29-2011, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by drknow90rs

It is half the fun! Over the years I have collected 4 so far (That I have kept for my own.) Sounds like there are lots of them in Korea! I wouldnt have thought there would be any.

these guys arent in Korea... i've seen one 92 z28 here... the ones i'm hunting are in Arkansas near my buddy's place.

drknow90rs · 05-01-2011, 03:36 AM

Ah, ok! Thank you for setting me straight on that.

Shadow-phoenix · 05-06-2011, 08:12 AM

ok, so after a week in the field with no electronics, i'm back with a vengeance... found a red 88 IROC 305, auto for a reasonable price, and i am fairly certain i want to buy it. am looking at a couple other 3rd gens as well (one is a white 88 IROC, and the other is a 92 Firebird with a 400 small block), we'll see what happens in the next week or so...

Camarowguy · 05-06-2011, 09:23 AM

Too bad you aren't closer. I have a 92 that I want to trade for a full size chevy. It's street driven, a/c still works....black, t tops, immaculate interior. O and it runs 11.41@124.6 all motor on drag radials. Has a Haltech programmable ECM and TPIS mini ram intake. 18mpgs also.

Camarowguy · 05-06-2011, 09:29 AM

Here is a link to a video of it. Yes, it's an automatic revving that quick. And that was a lean pop when I revved it lol...I need to add more fuel to the throttle squirt.
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/c...Picture279.mp4

Shadow-phoenix · 07-01-2011, 08:50 AM

going to look at and hopefully pick up an 89 IROC-Z TPI 305 with a 5 speed after i get back to the states... I've already talked to the guy, and hopefully it will still be there when i get there.

2ndgenz28 · 07-01-2011, 09:34 PM

yea stick cars go fast, often not even for sale to gen public, friend of a friend always snatches em up quick, like good deals on mini or dirt bikes..........

04-29-2011, 05:44 AM	#1
Shadow-phoenix Terrorizing the streets Drives: 06 GTO, 92 Camaro RS, 84 Trans Am Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ft Hood Texas Posts: 259	another 3rd gen for me? adding to my third gen collection... i found an 87 IROC-Z 305 TPI, 5-speed... needs the motor swapped or rebuilt due to a rod issue, (i still have the 305 from my 92 RS so the swap wont be an issue...) the IROC is in pretty good shape, body looks solid, and straight, seats are a bit worn, but i'll end up swapping them out for the seats from my 92 RS since i'm putting racing seats in it. __________________ -Creating a monster- Rust is the vehicular form of cancer. A stupid owner is a Camaro's worst fear, second only to the though of going to the crusher. Camaro: a vicious animal that eats rice for breakfast, and mustangs for dinner.

04-29-2011, 09:04 PM	#2
Shadow-phoenix Terrorizing the streets Drives: 06 GTO, 92 Camaro RS, 84 Trans Am Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ft Hood Texas Posts: 259	well, that idea was short-lived... the iroc sold yesterday... figures... lol. oh well, the hunt continues, and thats half the fun anyway isnt it? __________________ -Creating a monster- Rust is the vehicular form of cancer. A stupid owner is a Camaro's worst fear, second only to the though of going to the crusher. Camaro: a vicious animal that eats rice for breakfast, and mustangs for dinner.

04-29-2011, 10:18 PM	#4
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	I have had many 3rd gens, have my 88 502 Big Block IROC now, I love the 3rd gens. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

04-29-2011, 10:31 PM	#5
25thanniversary Drives: 92 Camaro Convt RS,2011 Camaro RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Laredo,TX Posts: 2,167	I have my 3rd gen wont get rid of her for nothing still stock 305 tbi 70,000 miles on her I love 3rd gens. __________________ TEAM LLT 1992 Camaro Rs Convertible 2011 Camaro 1lt Rs

05-06-2011, 08:12 AM	#10
Shadow-phoenix Terrorizing the streets Drives: 06 GTO, 92 Camaro RS, 84 Trans Am Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ft Hood Texas Posts: 259	ok, so after a week in the field with no electronics, i'm back with a vengeance... found a red 88 IROC 305, auto for a reasonable price, and i am fairly certain i want to buy it. am looking at a couple other 3rd gens as well (one is a white 88 IROC, and the other is a 92 Firebird with a 400 small block), we'll see what happens in the next week or so... __________________ -Creating a monster- Rust is the vehicular form of cancer. A stupid owner is a Camaro's worst fear, second only to the though of going to the crusher. Camaro: a vicious animal that eats rice for breakfast, and mustangs for dinner. Last edited by Shadow-phoenix; 05-06-2011 at 11:34 AM. Reason: spelling, and update

04-29-2011, 10:15 PM	#3
drknow90rs Drives: '90 RS 427ci LS-1, '86 IROC 305 TPI Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Wittmann, AZ Posts: 40	It is half the fun! Over the years I have collected 4 so far (That I have kept for my own.) Sounds like there are lots of them in Korea! I wouldnt have thought there would be any.

04-29-2011, 10:39 PM	#6
drknow90rs Drives: '90 RS 427ci LS-1, '86 IROC 305 TPI Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Wittmann, AZ Posts: 40	I think 3rdgens are the best (And certainly the most unique looking.) generation so far. The shame is that the aftermarket has never embraced them like they have embraced other generations. With more than 500,000 made, you would think there wuld be a lot more aftermarket support.

05-01-2011, 03:36 AM	#9
drknow90rs Drives: '90 RS 427ci LS-1, '86 IROC 305 TPI Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Wittmann, AZ Posts: 40	Ah, ok! Thank you for setting me straight on that.

05-06-2011, 09:23 AM	#11
Camarowguy Drives: 2011 imperial blue SS, black 92 RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denham Springs Posts: 2,580	Too bad you aren't closer. I have a 92 that I want to trade for a full size chevy. It's street driven, a/c still works....black, t tops, immaculate interior. O and it runs 11.41@124.6 all motor on drag radials. Has a Haltech programmable ECM and TPIS mini ram intake. 18mpgs also.

05-06-2011, 09:29 AM	#12
Camarowguy Drives: 2011 imperial blue SS, black 92 RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denham Springs Posts: 2,580	Here is a link to a video of it. Yes, it's an automatic revving that quick. And that was a lean pop when I revved it lol...I need to add more fuel to the throttle squirt. http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/c...Picture279.mp4

07-01-2011, 08:50 AM	#13
Shadow-phoenix Terrorizing the streets Drives: 06 GTO, 92 Camaro RS, 84 Trans Am Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ft Hood Texas Posts: 259	going to look at and hopefully pick up an 89 IROC-Z TPI 305 with a 5 speed after i get back to the states... I've already talked to the guy, and hopefully it will still be there when i get there. __________________ -Creating a monster- Rust is the vehicular form of cancer. A stupid owner is a Camaro's worst fear, second only to the though of going to the crusher. Camaro: a vicious animal that eats rice for breakfast, and mustangs for dinner.

07-01-2011, 09:34 PM	#14
2ndgenz28 Thread Killer Drives: All Black Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NWO Toledo Area Posts: 4,720	yea stick cars go fast, often not even for sale to gen public, friend of a friend always snatches em up quick, like good deals on mini or dirt bikes.......... __________________ 2013 5th Gen Firebird on order. 86 Pontiac Firebird [a work in progress] [68 Firebird hoodscoops, custom notchback[1-3 built]rear mounted tach, inverted wing] http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/v6...-all-over.html ---------------------------------------------- "In certain extreme situations, the law is inadequate. In order to shame its inadequacy, it is necessary to act outside the law. To pursue... natural justice. This is not vengeance. Revenge is not a valid motive, it's an emotional response. No, not vengeance. Punishment."

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