early 90's camaros

ColoradoStang · 08-28-2005, 12:15 PM

my buddy is looking into getting an early 90's camaro. how would that compare to my stang? and is there a decent market for them? the only experience i've had with camaro is the last-generation LS1, and we're all aware of their capability.

MattJ · 08-28-2005, 01:00 PM

3rd gen or into 4th gen?
3rd went to 92, and 4th from then on out untill 2002.
I used to own an 89 iroc, they were nothing special.

*Lances03SVT* · 08-28-2005, 01:39 PM

Yep same here.

spike_africa · 08-28-2005, 06:37 PM

3rd gens are noramly slow unless you do an assload of engine work a the lt1 however found in 93-97 cmaaros can be wicked fast with mods, my freinds auto bolt on stock tranny and rear and suspension car goes 13.1@108 with only bolt ons stock heads cams etc....

ColoradoStang · 08-28-2005, 07:41 PM

he wants 3rd gen i think, i dunno, they aren't my fav but i just wanna have a friend to race

ThePunisher · 08-28-2005, 08:17 PM

If I was gonna get a early 90s F-body my first choice would be a 92 Firehawk, but those are rare and expensive. Realistically, a 92 Z28 anniversary packaged car with the L98 would be my second choice. Its rated at 245hp at 4400 and 345tq at 3200. Only down side is that there was not a 5-speed avalible with the L98. You might get a high 14 out of it maybe. If you could find one a 1LE or a B4C car would be a great toy.

This link has all the 3rd gen F-body info. you could want.

http://www.phy.duke.edu/~hartley/iroc/iroc_specs.html

FritoBandito · 08-29-2005, 05:02 AM

For third gen cars, they are slower than the 99-04 mustangs. If i had the money to put in my 88 iroc, I would go with a zz3 or zz4 crate motor. They are pretty much a direct swap for a 3rd gen camaro. I know a guy who has a zz3 in his 91 and I've seen him roast the tires at 35 miles per hour with an automatic.
A zz3 will scare a few mustangs, a zz4 will roast a few gt's.
Tell him to go with a 383 stroker and he'll make cobra guys sweat!

Juicedcoupe · 08-30-2005, 07:07 PM

yeah, about 10 yrs ago i got my ass busted by a guy in a 70 model camaro with a 383 and a 4spd. i didn't know what he had until after he jerked the headlights out of my 87 lx 5.0 5sp. the only mods i had at the time was 355's and an h-pipe.

08-28-2005, 12:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
ColoradoStang american muscle Join Date: May 2005 Location: denver - getting slowed by elevation Posts: 205	early 90's camaros my buddy is looking into getting an early 90's camaro. how would that compare to my stang? and is there a decent market for them? the only experience i've had with camaro is the last-generation LS1, and we're all aware of their capability. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT - 5-speed - Black on Black 3.73 gears/Flowmaster Exhaust/"K&N" Intake/CenterForce Dual Friction Racing Clutch/Nitto 555's/Kenwood CD Player '97 Mustang GT Best ET: 14.3 @98 (sae corrected) Currently saving for some BOOST!

08-28-2005, 01:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	3rd gen or into 4th gen? 3rd went to 92, and 4th from then on out untill 2002. I used to own an 89 iroc, they were nothing special. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

08-28-2005, 01:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lances03SVT Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Carthage, Missouri Posts: 9,224	Yep same here. __________________ _______________________ 2003 Cobra SOLD

08-28-2005, 06:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,209	3rd gens are noramly slow unless you do an assload of engine work a the lt1 however found in 93-97 cmaaros can be wicked fast with mods, my freinds auto bolt on stock tranny and rear and suspension car goes 13.1@108 with only bolt ons stock heads cams etc.... __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

08-28-2005, 07:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
ColoradoStang american muscle Join Date: May 2005 Location: denver - getting slowed by elevation Posts: 205	he wants 3rd gen i think, i dunno, they aren't my fav but i just wanna have a friend to race __________________ 1997 Mustang GT - 5-speed - Black on Black 3.73 gears/Flowmaster Exhaust/"K&N" Intake/CenterForce Dual Friction Racing Clutch/Nitto 555's/Kenwood CD Player '97 Mustang GT Best ET: 14.3 @98 (sae corrected) Currently saving for some BOOST!

08-28-2005, 08:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
ThePunisher Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 624	If I was gonna get a early 90s F-body my first choice would be a 92 Firehawk, but those are rare and expensive. Realistically, a 92 Z28 anniversary packaged car with the L98 would be my second choice. Its rated at 245hp at 4400 and 345tq at 3200. Only down side is that there was not a 5-speed avalible with the L98. You might get a high 14 out of it maybe. If you could find one a 1LE or a B4C car would be a great toy. This link has all the 3rd gen F-body info. you could want. http://www.phy.duke.edu/~hartley/iroc/iroc_specs.html

08-29-2005, 05:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
FritoBandito Married. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: OK Posts: 1,234	For third gen cars, they are slower than the 99-04 mustangs. If i had the money to put in my 88 iroc, I would go with a zz3 or zz4 crate motor. They are pretty much a direct swap for a 3rd gen camaro. I know a guy who has a zz3 in his 91 and I've seen him roast the tires at 35 miles per hour with an automatic. A zz3 will scare a few mustangs, a zz4 will roast a few gt's. Tell him to go with a 383 stroker and he'll make cobra guys sweat! __________________ 2004 OXFORD GT Parts that matter:K&N,O/R-H,Flow 40's,Xcal2,FRPP 4.10s, Bullitt Susp. kit

08-30-2005, 07:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
Juicedcoupe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 234	yeah, about 10 yrs ago i got my ass busted by a guy in a 70 model camaro with a 383 and a 4spd. i didn't know what he had until after he jerked the headlights out of my 87 lx 5.0 5sp. the only mods i had at the time was 355's and an h-pipe.

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