When did the Chevy Camaro become an IROC car?

From 1975 to 1990 the Chevrolet Camaro was the official car for the IROC racing series. That means both the 2nd gen Camaro, and the 3rd gen Camaro are IROC cars. But Chevy of course never made the IROC Z when the 2nd generation Camaro was around.

Is there a problem with my 1988 irocz?

I have an 88 irocz that had the same problem. Try unhooking your mass air sensor for a minute. your check engine light will come on but don’t worry about that. See if it runs any better like that. if it does then your mass air sensor is bad, If not check your throtle posistion sensor and make sure it is positioned right

Is the IROC Z a good car to buy?

The IROC Z also represents styling of 1980s cars. Both the Fox Body and the IROC Z came out of the factory with a body kit on them, on the IROC Z it’s definitely less noticeable but it’s still there. Is this a bad thing?

What does IROC stand for in racing category?

IROC stands for International Race Of Champions, which was a racing series that takes top notch drivers from multiple racing series, and puts them all in identical cars, making it a race of pure skill. From 1975 to 1990 the Chevrolet Camaro was the official car for the IROC racing series.

When did the Chevy Camaro Z28 come out?

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What kind of engine does the IROC Z28 have?

The IROC Z came equipped with either a 305cid or 350cid engine depending on the model. The 305cid only made a measly 210 horsepower or 230 horsepower with the optional G92 performance package.

What was the speedometer for the 1986 Camaro Z28?

For 1986, not much changed on the Z28 or IROC-Z as much of their equipment and styling cues filtered down to the Camaro Sport Coupe, though they both received 145MPH speedometers late in the model year to replace the much-despised 85MPH units. The TPI 5.0L V-8, due to a camshaft change, actually lost 25hp, but gained 10 pound-feet of torque.

What kind of tires did the 1987 Camaro IROC-Z have?

A set of IROC-Z-specific 16 x 8-inch aluminum wheels in either gold or silver were shod with P245/50VR-16 Goodyear “Gatorback” tires, while a high-effort 12.7:1 Saginaw steering box could turn the front wheels lock to lock in 2.26 turns. Power-assisted front discs and rear drums were standard issue, but four-wheel discs were an option.

What kind of engine does an IROC Z have?

The IROC Z has one of the most modified and popular engines in the world, the small-block Chevy. Although IROC Zs have Chevrolet’s somewhat crappy electronic fuel injection system, its still on a small-block Chevy. Which means that it can easily, and cheaply be hopped up with aftermarket parts.

What kind of steering bar does a Camaro IROC Z have?

The IROC-Z further benefitted from 1.34-inch front and .91-inch rear anti-roll bars, a steering brace commonly referred to as the “Wonder Bar,” as well as stouter springs and gas-filled Delco/Bilstein dampers.

When did the Camaro Z28 become a race car?

From 1984 to 1989, IROC chose the “newly” designed Camaro Z/28 as the official race car of the series. Chevrolet decided the celebrate the rebirth of the IROC series by making a commemorative Camaro model inspired by the IROC race cars. This is how the Chevy Camaro IROC Z/28 was born.

What kind of transmission does an IROC Z28 have?

The LB9 was available only on the Z28 and the IROC-Z model with the TH700-R4 automatic transmission. A total of 205 IROC-Zs equipped with the LB9 305 with the G92 (Performance Axle Ratio) option were made in 1985.

What was the wheel size on a 1988 Camaro?

The 16 inch wheels that had been standard equipment on the ’88 Camaro IROC were restyled and now became an extra cost option for the IROC. The standard IROC wheel was the old 15×7 inch aluminum 5 spoke Z28 wheel and this wheel was also now standard on the Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe.

What kind of engine does a 1988 Camaro have?

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What kind of brakes did the Chevy Camaro IROC Z have?

The IROC-Z included GM’s stiff F41 suspension, a limited-slip diff, four-wheel disc brakes, an oil cooler, and a five-speed manual. With tuning, the Camaro’s 305-inch, small-block V-8 made up to 400 hp. But the Players series was all sprints, and Camaro brakes were giving up at half-distance.

The IROC Z came equipped with either a 305cid or 350cid engine depending on the model. The 305cid only made a measly 210 horsepower or 230 horsepower with the optional G92 performance package.

Is the IROC Z based on a racing car?

IROC Z Aftermarket Since the IROC Z is based the IROC racing machines of the 80s, the aftermarket backing for them is pretty sizable. Much like Spec E30, when a racing class is based on one specific vehicle, aftermarket parts and support becoming plentiful.

When did the Chevy Camaro IROC Z come out?

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What kind of car was the Camaro in 1988?

Other 1988 body shapes and variants of this base model: The following versions and sub-models of Chevrolet Camaro 3rd-gen. IROC-Z Coupe were available in 1988: 1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z 5.0L V-8 (man. 5) specs Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z 5.0L V-8 (man. 5) , model year 1988, version for North America

Which is the best IROC car to buy?

Ranking the IROC cars from best to worst 1 1984–89 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z 2 1996–2006 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 3 1975–80 Chevrolet Camaro 4 1990–93 Dodge Daytona IROC 5 1974 Porsche 911 RSR 6 1994–95 Dodge Avenger

Is the 1986 Camaro IROC Z rust free?

Beautiful rust free 1986 iroc z clean undernieth car paint is good. Body is straight runs fine has new brakes and new gm rebuilt tranny also has brand new wheels and tires interior needs finished. All there intact no rips just aged have original stereo and extra tops car isn’t a show car yet but we’ll on its way to being.

How old was Chris when he bought his first IROC?

“I originally bought it because I was 16 and I had a bunch of buddies that had a ’71 Cutlass and all these older musclecars, and the IROC was just a little bit different,” Chris said. “It wasn’t exactly a car a lot of people jumped to for performance, but it just kind of caught my eye and I thought it had potential.”

Are there aftermarket parts for the IROC Z?

Since the IROC Z is based the IROC racing machines of the 80s, the aftermarket backing for them is pretty sizable. Much like Spec E30, when a racing class is based on one specific vehicle, aftermarket parts and support becoming plentiful.