Comments on: 1985 to 1990 Camaro IROC-Z Spotter’s Guide

By: Lloyd

Lloyd — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:02:45 +0000

i have a 1986 irock z28 5.7 tuned port with out t -tops color red all original 65,000 miles red on red pos a trac 4 speed auto 700 r4 1 of the 50 relised to the public , this car has no vin plate in the window i is in the door. and notin the fire wall eather also it is number 49 and the car came from the vanes factory Cal. after talking to GM it was one of the Gm test cars for 1986 and relised to the public only sold 50 to the public. this car is fully loaded except for the t-tops yes even cal smog car it is a L98 5.7 350 all background work is done it is what it is…cool huh….

By: jay

jay — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:03:03 +0000

hello, i"ve just bought a 1990 iroc z28 convertable, where would i find the motor for the convertable top? and how many where produced that yr?

By: Gary White

Gary White — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 01:53:11 +0000

I would like to buy a 1990 Camaro IROC convertible manual shift.Please help me find one.Prefer down South.

By: Brian

Brian — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 05:08:33 +0000

I thank you for your help – we all owe you a beer! I'm looking at the 1988-1990 years (apparently all V8 engines came with IROC badging – thank you for the tip!), and only want a manual transmission. Anyway, my question: EPA.GOV states that the 5.7 liter engine requires Premium Gas. Is this true? That almost seems crazy to me, but maybe I'm wrong.
Take care my friend.

By: ben

ben — Mon, 16 May 2011 21:51:55 +0000

I have a 1987 irocz i have alot of questions about this car i beleave its a true irocz with a 5.7 in it i need a 700r4 for it if anybody has one let me know i love this car its from floridia and its clean i got it for junk price and i got the deal of a lifetime if any iroc heads out there can help me with my questions i would like that

By: Marc

Marc — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:35:40 +0000

Does anyone know how to be certian if a 1987 Iroc convertible is a factory original? I just looked at one and the 6th digit of the VIN is a 2, shouldn't it be a 3? Any info would be great, thanks.

By: Chuck,

Chuck, — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 19:52:53 +0000

Hi,
            Cool page- LIKE IT, I have had 4 IROC's from my original (and only one that i ever drove on a regular basis) 1985 Black/Gold. My car left me all original still (after we where hit from behind- totalling the vehicle). The only thing on this page that was different on my car than what this page says is the speedometer- My 85 Did have the 145mph speedo in it (from the factory). I am not an IROC expert- just someone who had the car that remembers it (i actually still have photos of the car and interior- including dash).
                                    Take Care and Keep ROC'n,
                                                                                    Chuck

By: Rob

Rob — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 04:00:09 +0000

David, there was no IROC Z that I can remember in 1983. As far as I know, these 3rd gens came about in late 84 as 85 models. That car almost has to be a Z/28. If it's what you like, however, just know it's not an IROC and move along. By now, you've either bought it or won't, but I thought I'd chime in.

Donnie, of course we know there was an 84 Camaro. However, this is about the IROC, not just the Camaro or Z/28. IROC's weren't available in 3rd gen fashion as 84's, as I said above. Nobody cares what engine you'll be swapping to, as long as you don't ruin the car with less than adequate changes. That said, I think you're the only one who has any idea what a 350 4 barrel turbo is… I'm not going to ask.

Otherwise… EXCELLENT informative site. Thanks for all the time used to build it.

By: Craig Harrison

Craig Harrison — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:36:56 +0000

Option code LB-9 for 1987 had a "special" TPI 305. 215 hp and 295 lbs torque. Available only with the T-5. Waited two years to get mine. (ordered in 1985 w/ 5L HO). Need to put that car back on the road in 2011 !!

By: John

John — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 15:28:11 +0000

Hi. How can I find the starting vin numbers for Van Nuys IROCs made in 1985. Thanks.