Im ignorant but frustrated!!!!

[mattp]

Originally Posted by mosman69

Wot sort of problems do they have with the RHD conversions? Some of the ones up for sale have only just over 100k's on their speedos, considering my ED 'mont has 260K 110 isnt too bad is it?

The passenger side of them when they were built LHD had a sort of hump in the floor well, so when you convert them that's obviously going to be on the driver's side. Bit annoying but nothing major. Like any conversion it depends where it was done, we got ours done at a chevy specialist in ballarat (Australian Corvette Compliance) and had no problems.

[bArNsY]

The Gen 3 came with these engines

* 1982-1986: 2.5 L (151 in³) Iron Duke I4
* 1982-1984: 2.8 L (173 in³) LC1 V6
* 1985-1989: 2.8 L (173 in³) LB8 V6
* 1990-1992: 3.1 L (191 in³) 60° Gen II V6
* 1982-1983: 5.0 L (305 in³) LU5 Small-Block V8
* 1982-1987: 5.0 L (305 in³) LG4 Small-Block V8
* 1983-1986: 5.0 L (305 in³) L69 Small-Block V8
* 1988-1992: 5.0 L (305 in³) LO3 Small-Block V8
* 1985-1992: 5.0 L (305 in³) LB9 Small-Block V8
* 1987-1992: 5.7 L (350 in³) L98 Small-Block V8
* 1984-1985: 6.6 L (403 in) L311 Small-BlockV8

The 1992 5.7L had HP:245@4400 TORQUE:345@3200

I love em

[GreenMachine]

I found mostly the cut'n'shut dash jobs sucked, the pedal box mods required did strange things (brake pedal too high, brake pedal on a funny angle etc) and the lump in the floor annoyed me. It was a shame that the three or four I drove were so bad, because I've seen some brilliant quality RHD conversions in other cars.

Still, I reckon if you got a good TPI manual car, added a set of gears, a cam and some heads, you'd be doing pretty damn well for under $20k

[Rob]

Those late 80's Camaros and Firebirds were gutless, they had a 5.0 litre V8 but they're were choked badly with emissions stuff. Still look cool. I used to be mad about Trans Ams, still one of the coolest cars ever made. '69 Ram Air IV Trans Am's allegedly were good for a 14 sec 1/4 off the showroom floor, not bad for a yank tank.

[mattp]

I'm gonna get myself a 1968 Camaro one day... THAT was the coolest Camaro ever made.

[Psycho Chicken]

It's either a '91 or '92 RS Camaro.

I love third gen Camaros. I'd kill for an injected manual Z28. There's one around here, but it's been sitting with no engine in the open for a looooooong time.

Originally Posted by bArNsY

I want a 1991 Camaro Z28 IROC, they look wicked

Pity there's no such thing as a '91 IROC :P Stopped in '90.

[richardxr8]

Psycho Chook - your on the money ! RS for sure, and prolly '91.
I had a 89 IROC/Z-28 with a 5.o TPI (Tuned Port injection)
the 5L TPI motor is MUCH stronger than a injected 5L windsor or 5L holdon motor. The short 1st gear T700 auto also makes it much more fun than a auto windsor. Light em up anywhere, anytime ! The IROC/Z-28's also handle VERY well, but a bit harsh on our roads...
http://www.camaro-firebird.org/ for anyone really keen - Top bunch of blokes !

[Full Noise]

Originally Posted by mosman69

why call us a$$holes? the reason this thread exists is because we are unsure, plus dont forget that this car has been aroun for around 20 years, more than enough time to change bonnet and wheel combos. and just so u know i looked at some cars on carsguide.com and there is an identical one labelled as an 89 camaro iroc-z, maybe u think different due to the shabby quality of the pics, im no car expert but i can play the memory game where i say yes that looks the same. keep the unjustified attitude to yourself thanks very much

Mosman69, obviously you don't understand the meaning of that particular phrase, so I’ll draw you a diagram.

A few people here have suggested that this car is a Z 28. It is not a Z 28, it’s an RS (Rally Sport). This is a far lesser car than a Z 28 or an IROC Z. Therefore the phrase not a Z 28’s a**hole is appropriate under these circumstances.

It would be like some kid modifying a Torana and telling everyone that it’s an SLR or an A9X for example. So you see, under these circumstances this kid’s Torana is not an SLR’s a**hole.

So if you actually read what I’ve posted, you’ll find that I didn’t call anyone an a**hole. So in your own words, keep your unjustified attitude to yourself. Thanks very much.

[mattp]

The dead giveaway for me that it's an RS was the rather large 'RS' sticker visible in one of the photos in the side stripe.

[banarcus]

I understood your phrase Full Noise but unfortunately there are those here that don't have a grasp of aussie english :p

[Dazza XLT]

Originally Posted by Full Noise

So if you actually read what I’ve posted, you’ll find that I didn’t call anyone an a**hole. So in your own words, keep your unjustified attitude to yourself. Thanks very much.

It's really quite clear. Even I understood it! :P
Someone was just Jumping to Conclusions, big time! _ :

Cheers

[mosman69]

my bad sorry mate take it back 100%