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1988 IROC-Z Camaro

I have a 1988 irocz camaro. In 1988, what gear ratio rearend was in the 5.7 b2L/L98 camaro with 16 inch rims and the irocz decal down the side? CATO BIRMINGHAM,AL CWYTE.CATO@GMAIL.COM 3/26/11 —Preceding unsigned comment added by 64.188.240.45 (talk) 00:39, 27 March 2011 (UTC)[reply]

IROC-Z

It should really have a redirect. Can someone set it up? 12.111.23.142 14:39, 8 June 2007 (UTC)Italian Retard Out Cruising[reply]

I guess that's a decent enough term to redirect. Done. Roguegeek (talk) 01:50, 9 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

what year?

what year is this?

What year is the Camaro pictured here? It would be nice to figure out its proper year so that we can place it into the correct section. Anyone know? My knowledge on the third-gen is not so good. Roguegeek (talk) 03:07, 6 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

It can be anywhere in the 88-90 range. 85-90 body style, IROC vinyls at the back of doors instead of front, two grooves per spoke on rims instead of one... It might also be an earlier one with newer rims on it... you never know. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jonboy2312 (talk • contribs) 03:47, 6 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]

LT1 305?

Incorrect information posted for 1989... "They had the 2.8 V6 fuel injected motor as standard with the 5.0 305 LT1 as an option." —Preceding unsigned comment added by 12.201.106.211 (talk) 00:02, 5 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Corrections and comments

The article needs some minor corrections:

1982

`Berlinetta' and `Cross Fire Injection': apostrophes do not match.
"all aluminum": it should be written as "all-aluminum".

1985

"Camaro IROC-Z was": I don't understand why IROC-Z should be in italic.

1986

"IROC-Zs; In": what follows a semicolon should not be capitalized unless strictly necessary.

1987

The 350 did come with t-tops or as GM calls them removable roof panels.
The article talks about "IROC-Z28", "IROC-Z" and "Z28". What are the differences?
"t-top" and "T-Top": everything should be "t-top".
"VIN code of 2" is followed by "VIN code of 3": why should the second VIN link instead of the first one?

1989

"RPO G92 also included the aforementioned dual-converter exhaust; 4-wheel disc brakes (RPO J65); engine oil cooler; P245/50ZR16 Goodyear Eagle unidirectional tires; a 135 mph (217 km/h) speedometer; and a tachometer with a 5,500 rpm redline."

I don't see the need of using semicolons instead of comas.

"larger 11.65-inch (296 mm) rotors with 2-piston aluminium calipers from PBR (Same as Corvette models of this year); an aluminum driveshaft; a special baffled fuel tank; specific shock absorbers; and stiffer suspension bushings."

I don't see the need of using semicolons instead of comas.

1991

"beefed up": it should be written as beefed-up.

I also add two comments:

Although the world "coupe" is widely used in English, it should be written as "coupé" to reflet the way it sounds.
It would be nice to have a picture for every production year.

ICE77 (talk) 06:47, 22 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Weight

Weight is not listed. 85.23.51.77 (talk) 11:37, 5 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Bad Bad Bad PICTURESSSSSSSSSS !

Please Wikipedia!!!! Clear these photos off of this site...These pictures are nothing more than Vanity shots for undeserving vehicles and persons... They are incomplete and innacurate photos and these personal contributions should never be allowed. I have a beautiful 1982 Camaro Z28 with T-Top and 4 Speed that should also not be allowed in here. It is not a perfect replica of a production vehicle and should never be seen as a representative sample of any model year of Camaro. Not to mention you allowed a person to add pictures of a hubcapless and Z28 insignia removed vehicle???? Please set a policy of only allowing pictures and descriptions that come directly from sales brochures and pamplets!!!!! It would be impossible to improve on all comments already made by manufacturers comments and descriptions in all sales materials!!!! The stuff that has been allowed here makes Wikipedia a JUNK source of info. Not to be believed in at all!!!!!— Preceding unsigned comment added by Ray Wagner (talk • contribs) 15:40, April 14, 2012‎ (UTC)

Twin-turbo option for 1987

Yes, Chevrolet actually did offer a twin-turbo option that produces 560 hp (and 23 psi of boost). I saw the third model at school today. All original. And I believe the statements don't need to be referenced because WP:ORIGINALRESEARCH says it's okay. "Paris is the capitol of France" for example is not referenced. 166.137.242.87 (talk) 23:43, 2 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I'm new to Wikipedia by the way. 166.137.242.87 (talk) 23:44, 2 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

And that one was a 4-speed stick! The rest had a 3-speed automatic. 166.137.242.87 (talk) 23:45, 2 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I don't need to reference this because everyone in my school knows it's true. 166.137.242.87 (talk) 23:51, 2 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

One of the senior-grade girls owns the car, and it's at the school. To protect her privacy I'm not telling you her name. While this twin-turbo kit was not a production option, it was an option for 1987 that could be installed via dealer order. Chevrolet cancelled the option due to the fact that the twin-turbo Camaro was too powerful (more powerful than any Corvette made before the 2009 ZR1). 107.77.75.77 (talk) 00:36, 3 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Unless you Bought the Car, or have any documentation from Chevrolet regarding this option, it is False and only a Rumor at best. There are no articles are documentations anywhere of such a car, and your opinion of it being factory at a High School that a young girl owns, is not considered Legitimate.