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Old 05-17-2004 | 04:34 PM
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Is my IROC a GEM???

All right...I was doing some research for my IROC because I'm considering selling her in the not-so-distant future. It turns out that, according to the Camaro Technical Database on f-body.org, I believe my IROC is one of only 28 produced with particular specs before the IROC series was discontinued in Dec of '89. These specs include a 350 c.i. 5.7L L98 engine with 9.3:1 comp. ratio, auto 4-speed tranny, TPI system, and a G92 performance package with 3.23 rear axle, AC, rear disc brakes, and performance exhaust system with dual cats. There also seems to be significance with "1LE B2L" with these specs, too. My question is...is my car one of those 28, thus making my car (can I say) RARE??? If so, it could TOTALLY change my decision about selling her. I would also like to know what other resources I could consult to confirm my questions...do I call a dealer? Thanks in advance!
Old 05-17-2004 | 04:56 PM
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If you have RPO 1LE it is most definetly rare and valuable. (of course depending on condition and miles)
Old 05-17-2004 | 04:59 PM
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The 1LE was the rarest and highest performance third gen sold. in 1990, there were 62 made. there is decent demand for those cars.
Old 05-17-2004 | 05:01 PM
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The 1LE was the rarest and highest performance third gen sold. in 1990, there were 62 made. there is decent demand for those cars.
A website deticated to the "1LE" is http://www.1le.net
Old 05-17-2004 | 05:13 PM
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RED FLAG:

A/C - If it has A/C its not a 1LE AFAIK.

Overall though, you do have a pretty rare IROC. 1990 only had like 5000 or so IROCs... Your combo was a pretty high combo level...
Old 05-17-2004 | 06:03 PM
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Originally posted by Dante93GTZ
RED FLAG:

A/C - If it has A/C its not a 1LE AFAIK.

Overall though, you do have a pretty rare IROC. 1990 only had like 5000 or so IROCs... Your combo was a pretty high combo level...
Good catch... didnt notice that...
Old 05-17-2004 | 07:36 PM
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take a gander at your RPO sheet, is 1LE present?

regardless, 1990 IROC-Z's are essentially the rarest and in most/many cases the most desireable of the 6 years they were produced.
Old 05-17-2004 | 07:37 PM
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PS, sell me your car!
Old 05-17-2004 | 07:44 PM
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Originally posted by NJITIROC
PS, sell me your car!
LOL
Old 05-17-2004 | 08:17 PM
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LOL
hey man, i aint kiddin'. i got rearended and my IROC in the sig pic is totalled my baby...



you probably saw me over on NJfbody.com forums.

i am mattp.
Old 05-17-2004 | 08:33 PM
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Originally posted by NJITIROC
hey man, i aint kiddin'. i got rearended and my IROC in the sig pic is totalled my baby...



you probably saw me over on NJfbody.com forums.

i am mattp.
Yep... i told you about my car... its in primer now... im trying to sell it i want a 5 sp
Old 05-17-2004 | 08:55 PM
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why not convert it ? it is easy

i will be doing it to mine
Old 05-17-2004 | 09:10 PM
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why not convert it ? it is easy

i will be doing it to mine
Its my daily driver and i know what goes into converting but by the time i find a good trans and all the accessories to convert it with id rather just buy one with a t5 in it already i mean id love to do the swap but i dont have the time... if i get the job at this local shop this summer then im seriously consider it
Old 05-17-2004 | 10:31 PM
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Buy yourself a 1-300$ car and DONT SELL THE IROC! Do the conversion while driving that cheapo car around, while doing the conversion you can drop the insurance on that car and insure the cheap little peice of ****.
Old 05-18-2004 | 05:24 PM
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Hey, NJITIROC!

I AM selling my IROC. She's a solid car...needs a little body work, and she's got 123,000 miles on her. Any more interest?
Old 05-18-2004 | 10:42 PM
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Originally posted by 90IROC-Z28
Hey, NJITIROC!

I AM selling my IROC. She's a solid car...needs a little body work, and she's got 123,000 miles on her. Any more interest?
possibly, but as of tonight I may have decided to take a step back from the muscle car arena and focus on my last year of University then jump back into the scene full force. I'm still not sure. I'll miss not having my IROC-Z, that's for sure.
Old 05-19-2004 | 08:32 AM
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Now is (Gem ) replacing (Rare) in asking about car value now??? Since is "my car Rare" got beat on in previous Posts.
Old 05-19-2004 | 01:36 PM
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I thought that 1LE cars could have any option, even AC, if the dealer added it to make the car more appealing?

It may still be a 1LE!! We'd have to see the RPO sheet tho... and I wouldn't be surprised if it was missing
Old 05-19-2004 | 08:42 PM
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Car: 90 IROC-Z28 G92
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Naw...my IROC is not a 1LE. I've checked the RPO's with no success. It would have been quite a find seeing as how the dealer I bought it from got it at an auction, and it ended up sitting in the back of his lot!
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