Third gen thread!
04-01-2005, 08:38 PM
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I won't be able to use my wheels once I put in the new rearend. 
Putting a rearend on from an 01 Z. I want to use these wheels but yet I want aftermarket wheels. The aftermarket wheels are winning. And I don't want to use wheel spacers.
Putting a rearend on from an 01 Z. I want to use these wheels but yet I want aftermarket wheels. The aftermarket wheels are winning. And I don't want to use wheel spacers. 
04-01-2005, 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by DMNSPD
This is minirammed_91Z from thirdgen.org (used to be owned by ZBRA)
Originally Posted by Irocz28chic
Here is my '86 Iroc....it's black now but was originally blue. Some retard painted it black right over top of the blue before I bought it. Hoping to have it painted by summer. I have had it for 5 years now....it's a slow work in progress type of deal. 
This thread is giving me the itch for a drivable third gen! 
04-02-2005, 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Irocz28chic
I won't be able to use my wheels once I put in the new rearend. Putting a rearend on from an 01 Z. I want to use these wheels but yet I want aftermarket wheels. The aftermarket wheels are winning. And I don't want to use wheel spacers.
Putting a rearend on from an 01 Z. I want to use these wheels but yet I want aftermarket wheels. The aftermarket wheels are winning. And I don't want to use wheel spacers.
04-02-2005, 03:34 PM
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I have had a total of 4 GTA's 1 formula and 1 IROC-Z. I still have a 89 GTA and a 83 TA That I have had since high school. Only thing orig. on it is the rear quarters. It has a ford 9"rear, richmond gear 6 speed,daytona turbo hood,testarosa ground FX's all to 90 specs-2 engines a 350 and a 383 stroker. The car ran a 11.5 on engine and in the 10's spraying. My 02 is so quick that I had to pull the engine in my 3rd gen out to start my 383 build up.I have a 4 bolt with a steel crank,forged 6" rods,JE forged dished pistons,Brodix track 1 heads and matching intake,Big solid roller cam,2 diff carbs-800 double pumper and a holley pro-jection 4.All of this is apart and has not been put together yet.My 02 has taken all my time away to work on my 3rd gen.
04-02-2005, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by LoSt1
By any chance, is/was ZBRA from Louisiana? If so, was this the car featured in GMHTP several years ago in an article titled "C' est La Z?"
04-02-2005, 11:12 PM
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I miss my thirdgens.
Started out with a 86 T/A then an 87...went away from them for a few years then had my 89 GTA. Swapped in a TTA motor...but then it got hit a few times and then the motor blew so I'm in the process of parting it.
This is my first 4thgen and my first camaro. I LOVE the LS1 stuff but I'll tell you...I still like thirdgens better. My GTA handled better and had more "personality"(if that makes sense).
Started out with a 86 T/A then an 87...went away from them for a few years then had my 89 GTA. Swapped in a TTA motor...but then it got hit a few times and then the motor blew so I'm in the process of parting it.
This is my first 4thgen and my first camaro. I LOVE the LS1 stuff but I'll tell you...I still like thirdgens better. My GTA handled better and had more "personality"(if that makes sense).
04-03-2005, 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by badjuju342
LS1s will fit in thirdgens, it just takes a little money and .....um.....some 
convincing!
convincing!Indeed
That's why "if" I were to ever do another project it'd be a LS1 swap into a thirdgen
04-04-2005, 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by chevymec
Whats the reason for using a 4rd gen rear?
04-05-2005, 08:56 AM
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04-05-2005, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by 25thAnnivZ28
My 92 Z28 that I've had for 7+ years. I hoping to have it painted this Spring then it's back to tuning and a few more bolt ons to try and get better than it's 13.521 best ET with the stock engine, 2k stall and bolt ons.
These might look familiar to you guys...
This too if you have an eye for SLP products...
These might look familiar to you guys...
This too if you have an eye for SLP products...
Megashifter and a New headliner. So My interier is better then New !
Black on Black Baby ! Thats How I Roll
04-05-2005, 09:44 AM
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She IS Perfect. just a couple of questions ?
First. How much for the Whole Restore on ur 90 ?
Second. Picture 11 of 107 in ur Gallery. . . . . Is that a Dead Kid Laying in the Trash ? LOL Great Work on ur car Also how much time did it take u overall ?
She IS Perfect. just a couple of questions ?
First. How much for the Whole Restore on ur 90 ?
Second. Picture 11 of 107 in ur Gallery. . . . . Is that a Dead Kid Laying in the Trash ? LOL Great Work on ur car Also how much time did it take u overall ?
04-05-2005, 09:50 AM
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Yes, that is a kid in the trash. We throw them away when they're spoiled.
The restoration set me back 15K and that includes the purchase price of the car. I used all GM parts with the exception of the seat covers and carpet. It took 9 months to complete. It would have been less but the body shop had the car for 6 months.
The restoration set me back 15K and that includes the purchase price of the car. I used all GM parts with the exception of the seat covers and carpet. It took 9 months to complete. It would have been less but the body shop had the car for 6 months.
04-05-2005, 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Camaro Junkie
I guess it' s time to get this one looking like it should! 
04-06-2005, 08:09 AM
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Be patient it will come with time. Took me almost five years and $9400+ not including the $4000 i paid for it. But it was all worth it now its time to start working on the 2K.
04-27-2005, 06:23 PM
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The Firebird Formula is the project at hand right now, but next up (probably 2 years from now) will be my 91 Camaro RS. Body has been restored, just needs paint. I've got a low mileage LS1 longblock I'll probably build up and put in it. 
04-27-2005, 10:20 PM
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hey guys, i bought a 1989 GTA Tran Am TPI 350, which im picking up tomorrow. Its almost exactly like the one in my sig, which belongs to my cousin, but i also have T-Tops. 89 000 miles, mint condition, no rust, looks brand new. I'll post up some pictures this weekend. By the way some SICK 3rd gens guys, i love them!
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