well i picked her up last week, but ran put of posts for the month lol so here it is
the car has been washed since i took these.
thats me on the drivers side....damn these things are heavy
i have already started ripping into it....just dont have any shots of it. but ill keep u guys updated
I saw this same post in mdss, I know you're just gonna stick with this engine but I gotta say....
LS7 swap FTMFW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Getting "better built" for the '08...
Hey, I have a 400 sbc for sale for a pretty good price if your interested. Goes real well into third gens. E-mail me if your interested in it. mattsarnowski@yahoo.com
Saw your post on mdss, just found the post on this site. Looks like a very fun project and not bad at all for only $500.
Looks to be in pretty good shape, any rust? If ya ever need any help with anything let me know, I LOVE 3rd gens lol.
ps: I love iroc hoods lol
hehe thanks guys, ill get up some more progress pics later if i can
oh and tampaGT....u got mail
sweet ive always liked that style of camaro, im guessing its a Z28 with the Iroc package, or did Z28's have the same skirts, lips and hood??? before to keep this post updated WITH NEW WASHED PICS!!!
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will do!
i think its just a Z28, at least thats whats the RPO codes are tellin me.
I always thought it was a shame that the IROC package was just an appearance package they would put on any 3rd-gen Camaro, even if all it had was a TBI 305 under the hood. Yes, Z28's got the skirts, hoods & wings. Almost got wrangled into buying one like I described in the first sentence. She was a rat! If it was L98 powered, I might have considered it. By the way, where are the proper Z-wheels? All I see are the ones for a A-body Monte SS.
Go beyond the "bolt-on".
Sweet! I just bought an 84 Z28 this week, so post pictures on what your doing with the car and I'll do the same, can't wait to see what you do with it!
Nickelin Dimer wrote:I always thought it was a shame that the IROC package was just an appearance package
Iroc was a handling package. I'm almost positive it had a little different suspension. I know for a fact it had a different gear box. From dead stop to dead stop turn was tighter. The reason the Iroc was a handling package was because the Iroc was built for the International Race of Champions.
3rd gen camaros an firebirds have always been my all time favorite cars
Heres some info on the IROC package....
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The new IROC-Z option was available on the Z28 and came with new 16x8 aluminum rims, P245/50VR-16 Z Rated Goodyear Gatorback tires, fog lights, CAMARO on front license plate panel, .5 inch lowered ride height, body colored valances, Delco-Bilstein rear gas shocks, special front struts, increased spring rates, special jounce bumpers, 5 degrees of caster (up from 3.5 on Z28) in front wheel alignment, `WonderBar' front frame rail stiffener, special valving in steering for increased steering effort, larger rear stabilizer bar with stiffer bushings, IROC-Z exterior decals and interior dash badge, and a thinner two-color lower body stripe
taken from thirdgen.org
^^^So its a handling package along with some other stuff no one cares about?
lol
I'm having a hard time finding parts so far.......
, have you gotten anything yet?
i actually just ordered som elower control arms this morning. what do u mean your haveing a hard time finding parts?
this is the motor as it sits right now...
ready to pull
and heres the inetrior without the seats and center console
need a good cleaning inside
heres a little comparason of before and after a wash
before...
after...
before....
after...
its almost impossible to get good pictures of it in this damn garage
Love that body style! cant wait to see her after you get working on her. Nice pick up.
"Remember do what you like because you have to drive it."--Me
Send me your door panels, please.
My interior is mostly tan, it blows. I meant before that I'm having a hard time finding new bumpers (looking for 90-92 style) and interior parts like seats, door panels, etc. It's hard 'cuz everything is in bad condition. I guess I'll just have to get lucky somewhere. Good luck on the progress, do you have any definite plans for it?
as for my game plan....something like this...
i was thinking,
these wheels
with Koni Struts and shocks, either Eibach or Hotchkiss springs. along with other suspension goodies, like panhard bars and torque arms. C5 or LS1 brakes
i need a new clutch so maybe either a Spec or Zoom clutch. and a B&M short throw
right now i cant decide if im gonna rebuild the 305 thats in it or build up the 350 i have at home....im probably gonna go witht he 350 tho. im gonna go true dual if i can, if not i was thinking about the GMMG cat back for it, with a good Y pipe and headers, and an electric cutout just to scare people.
im gonna go with a small cowl, maybe 2" or so, new paint, and maybe red grand sport stripes on the front fender.
i also have leather 3rd gen seats in it now but the front seats are a little messed up...so i was trying to get my hands on some black leather 4th gen front leathers.
right now, thats about all i have planed....
Swap in the 4th gen seats with a 4th gen center console. The center console is easy to pick up and easy to swap. Looks a hell of a lot better and you'll have a cup holder! haha. No offense to ling427 but don't listen to him about the dash. He tends to use the word "bolts right up" like its something easy. Thats a HUGE project. As for the breaks go with LS1 rears. They are almost the same size as the C5 and you'll get them way cheaper.
You can also go with a Z06 clutch. You can sometimes pick them up a little cheaper then an aftermarket one. Yet they will handle a good amount of power.
Parts are not hard to find. Here is a list of front bumpers.
http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=87
Here's a list of all 82-92 parts for 3rd gens at Hawks Third Gen. Good place to get parts. There are MANY others. This is just one good one.
http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=77
well im not sure if i wanna do rear brakes....as it is currently drumbs and im not sure if im to into going thorugh the hassle of swapping that out. but i will do either C5 or LS1 fronts
will the Z06 Clutch bolt up to a small block with a T-5?
and yea, Hawks is a great place
Thats a good question on the T-5. I'm not sure. I know it does on the T-56. Something to look into though.
Rear isn't too hard to do.
http://www.thirdgen.org/ls1reardisc
Front I believe is just about a direct bolt up.
looks a lot like mine lol. i got an iroc hood im about to put on it.