unknown_host

iTrader: (1)

I am pretty new to 3rd gen camaros and i was looking for a good, cheap project car. I ran across a 1982 Berlinetta, with the ground fx on it, that wouldnt pass emmissions. It has what we believe to be a 200r4, the extended range sound system, a 305 carb (already working on a 350), and rally wheels/ tires. I plan on repainting, rebuilding a 350 for it, rebuilding the suspension, and redoing the interior. It had no paint, the engine is missing the a/c and cruise control stuff, and the interior has some problems. I am just wondering what you guys think of this as a senior project? thanks

WS - 666

Well if you have the budget for such a thing, I think it would be a good project car. I'm more partial to the 85-and up cars myself though, just the way the nose and ground effects look on those...

Good luck with your project if you decide to buy it.

82camaro

If the tranny is stock, it's a th200c. The only good part about that tranny is that a th350 will easily fit in it's place. I went with an older(cheaper) third-gen because I was going to replace most of the stock parts with performance stuff anyway, if it's a plain jane 82 or a later model IROC. Why spend the money on an Iroc if you plan on upgrading it anyway. Unless you want TPI.

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82 camaro--original steering wheel, brake/gas pedals, seats--everything else modified
82camaro

[This message has been edited by 82camaro (edited April 10, 2001).]

83CAMAROMAN

i agree with 82camaro(of course ido though lokk at the name ) go with the older cheaper ones if you plan on doing a bunck of mods anyway

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1983 CHEVROLET CAMARO with a 1986
305 C.I.D.V8 BORED .030 OVER
HIGH VOLUME OIL PUMP
FLAT-TOP PISTONS
MILD CAM
3" CAT BACK EXHAUST W/ FLOWMASTER MUFFFLER
KEYSTONE CLASSIC WHEELS.
B&M RATCHET SHIFTER
STAGE THREE SHIFT KIT
(she'll spin em into third)

"Wise man once say, friends dont let friends drive Fords!!"

ONEFINE8T9

ya but if u got an iroc with TPI or something u wouldnt have to really upgrade to much, ur suspention would be set with the exception of maybe a set of LCA's, and u would already have (in most cases) an L98 350 or an Lb9 305, both of which are alot faster than a 305 carb. I mean sure...its a good car if ur current ride is maybe a cavilier wagon or something but for now id almost hold off for something in better shape. BTW he 82 camaro is a pretty lame year. Save ur pennies and get something thats basicly been untouched. U never know what the previous owner did to the car. U would just want ot start fresh..

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1989 pontiac firebird
bright red exterior(just repainted)
grey interior
5 spd
305 TBI (stock)
WS.6 formula wheels
3.73 posi rear end
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1985 trans am
factory bright yellow
4 wheel disks
16 inch wheels
305 TPI
power antenna and mirrors
t tops

phantazy82

i think it's a good deal. i just bought a 82 sc a month ago for $600 and all i had to do was put in a new starter, battery and windshield. if you like projects then go for it.

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1982 Camaro SC-Z hybrid

82camaro

If the stock TPI is good enough for ya, then go with the later model third-gens. I would have yanked the TPI and installed a carbed 350 anyway, and so what would be the point of buying a later model. Stock later model suspension isn't good enough for me as well.
ONEFINE8T9, your missing the point. If I'm going to replace most everything on the car(including engine and suspension), why do that to a newer Iroc/Z28 when an older third-gen is much cheaper. Stock, an 82 camaro is pretty slow. However, if you plan on building the car from the ground up with performance parts, it's a great year. Having a fellow third-gen board member talk **** about an older third-gen is wrong. Third-gen is from 82-92, in case you were wondering.


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82 camaro--original steering wheel, brake/gas pedals, seats--everything else modified
82camaro

mycarsucks

Easy there '82. The guy made a very valid point. You never mentioned that you were planning on upgrading suspension, rearend, and many other things that are better on later model camaros. You simply said "most" of the parts. Even if he understood what you were refering to, it was a good information for the person asking the origional question, and thats what he was trying to do.

unknown_host

iTrader: (1)

i plan on rebuilding the whole car including suspension and putting in a carbed 350 i already have, it just needs a good rebuild. as for the transmission, it is a 200r4, a 3 speed with overdrive. everyone has been telling me it is a 200c, but i guess mine is different cuz it does have 3 speeds but it also has overdrive, making it a 200r4 right?

ONEFINE8T9

[quote][Easy there '82. The guy made a very valid point. You never mentioned that you were planning on upgrading suspension, rearend, and many other things that are better on later model camaros. You simply said "most" of the parts. Even if he understood what you were refering to, it was a good information for the person asking the origional question, and thats what he was trying to do.
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thanx mycarsux

unknownhost, if u plan on building an all out race car and nothing will remain the same than go for it. I was unsure what u wanted to do with your car and having some experience with buying thirdgens i was only trying to insure ur money went into the right place. If ur intentions where to have something streetable with good cornering capabilities than maybe soemthing with a WS.6 or iroc suspention would be better for you. I have seen many V8 projects for under a grand that are more than restoreable.

83CAMAROMAN

like it has been said before; if your planning on upgraded the suspension, rear-end, and everything else, then you can pretty much buy any camaro. as long as the body is straight. id do it if i were you i picked up my 83 with no motor or tranny for600 bucks(only because it had a 3:55 posi in it but that was shot so i got a 3:08 and 400 bucks back

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1983 CHEVROLET CAMARO with a 1986
305 C.I.D.V8 BORED .030 OVER
HIGH VOLUME OIL PUMP
FLAT-TOP PISTONS
MILD CAM
EQUAL-LENGTH HEADERS
3" CAT BACK EXHAUST W/ FLOWMASTER MUFFFLER
KEYSTONE CLASSIC WHEELS.
TH350 TRANNY
B&M RATCHET SHIFTER
STAGE THREE SHIFT KIT
(she'll spin em into third)

"Wise man once say, friends dont let friends drive Fords!!"

MARKSREDZ

Just my own opinion/experience but it seems what you save on entry fee(buying the car) you tend to lose/spend fixing it up. If the bodys clean though i'd probably go for it.

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iso 91/92 camaro. 96Z M6 subframe connectors, boxed trailing arms, tubular panhard rod, BMR stb, SS rims, 6 point cage, other misc. debris

IROCZ88

I would go for an 85-92 IROC or Z28. They look better and everything is stronger. But if you're gonna replace everything, there's nothing wrong with an 82. However, I just saw an 87 TPI 305 IROC for sale $800. Paint's faded, seat's are ripped, motor smokes. That would be an even better starting point IMO. Even if you don't want TPI you could sell the complete system for about $600+ and pay for most of your car. Just a thought....

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'88 IROC TPI 355, '69 truck 4-bolt, fully balanced, 9.75:1 compression, fully ported '70 truck heads(for now), Harland Sharp 1.6 Roller Rockers, Comp Cams CS 252AH-12, ported '86 TPI converted to speed density, Crane AFPR, Flowmaster 3in. exhaust, Edelbrock TES headers, all emissions equipment is still intact, plan on burning my own chips, many more mods and parts on the way as time and money permits =(
Best E.T. with TBI 305: 16.11 @ 82mph
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