3rd Generation 101
08-22-2011, 09:30 PM
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3rd Generation 101 Can some knowledgable person fill me in on their opinion of 3rd gens. Is there a specific year that is better than others. My wife is showing interest in them, and i figured it would be nice to get her, her own. Do they also run LT1 engines? Thanks for any advice.
08-22-2011, 09:40 PM
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Find one with and LT1 someone else put in it. Otherwise your gonna have to try to find an L98. All are auto i dunno if she wants a stick or not. Sticks only came with tpi 305s... But all 3rd gens are still Gen1 sbcs. Great cars in my opinion. i love everything about them except the drivetrain that came with them. Im dropping LSx in my 85.
08-22-2011, 10:10 PM
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My baby brother is looking for a 3rd gen trans am to buy and fix up. (dad dont want him in an LT1 car because hes scared he'll kill himself). I didnt realise they are so hard to find now. I have found lots of camaros and a few firebirds but no Trans ams.
08-23-2011, 01:24 PM
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Thanks for the responses, from the threads ive seen, it seems their engine bays have quite a bit more room than the 4th gen LT1's do, now i just need to do some research and see what they are worth. Thanks everyone
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I love the 88-90 Iroc-z myself and the 91-92 1le z28. This is my 91 1LE i built about 5 yrs ago. There great cars when fixed up right and can be real eye catchers as well
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08-23-2011, 04:07 PM
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irocs 85-90 hood louvers and the small lip spoiler, 2 styles rims, single stripe and double stripe irocs 85-87 single stripe 88-90 double stripe
z28s 91-92 new ground effects, high rise spoiler, hood blisters, new rims
there were early year z28s as well.. im just going with popular cars above
08-23-2011, 04:13 PM
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I would personally find a 91 or 92 z28. The "scooped" ground effects look muh cooler IMO. If you were considering dropping in the lye, think about what trans you'll be using and but the car accordingly. Regardless, I would look for the cleanest four wheel disc car you could find at the very least. I've had 4 third gens' andto be honest I'd rather own and drive a 305/5-speed car over the l98/auto z28 if you plan on just driving it as is. You can always change engines.
08-26-2011, 06:01 AM
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I would look for a 91-92 if I were to buy one. They have the updated style interior and look better IMO. I personally think the 91-92 Trans Am's are one of the best looking Fbody cars ever built.
305/5-speed cars are not common but are out there. Keep in mind the 5-speed offered in the 3rd gen car is far cry from a T56 and will break if you beat hard on it. If you don't plan to swap the engine I'd make sure you get a TPI (5.0 or 5.7), some of the base model V8 cars had TBI 305 engines.
If your looking at the Firebird/Trans Am look for one with the WS6 suspension package, they handle really well.
305/5-speed cars are not common but are out there. Keep in mind the 5-speed offered in the 3rd gen car is far cry from a T56 and will break if you beat hard on it. If you don't plan to swap the engine I'd make sure you get a TPI (5.0 or 5.7), some of the base model V8 cars had TBI 305 engines.
If your looking at the Firebird/Trans Am look for one with the WS6 suspension package, they handle really well.
08-26-2011, 09:47 AM
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Most of the early 3rd gens came with 305's due to regulations at the time. Ive had @ 4-5 3rd gens and I love them still. But always had to put 350 in them myself. 305 H.O. LOL My favorite was my 91 GTA White with the Gold wheels
