1997 z28 or 1986 iroc z28
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1997 z28 or 1986 iroc z28
lookin at both cars rit now.i really like the 1997 z28 over the 86.wats the difference between them.and prices of the cars r pretty cheap.3k for 97 and i can get 86 for 1500.lmk
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Being that it's an 86, yeah. The 86's were the slowest ones (even slower than the 85's). A V6 4th gen isn't going to best the later ones though. A 90-92 IROC/Z28 with the L98 will give an LT1 a run for its money when comparing stock to stock.
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I've never heard of a stock l98 IROC/z28 going faster than mid 14s. Got any videos or anything?
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I bought a blue '85 IROC brand new. That car was sharp as hell, and was the talk of my hometown for a couple of weeks, but it was the biggest POS I have ever owned.
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From: Cody,Wyoming 82414
Like previously stated you do have a lot more space to work with in the engine bay of the 3rd Gen and cramming a BBC is very common with those cars. Depends whether or not the car you're looking for will be a Project or a DD. As far as reliability the 1997 z28 would be the best bet, especially if it's 6speed.
Last edited by Kaj; May 28, 2008 at 02:32 PM.
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Remember L98's had more stock torque than LT1's and only 50 less ponies tops... Comparitively, they also had a better gear ratio stock (3.23 I believe) than the 2.73 geared LT1 A4's...
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