What were the coolest "Pony Cars" from the past 20 years?
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1985 IROC-Z/GTA(first tpi,16" wheels,lowered,mono paint,louvered hood)
1987 IROC-Z/GTA(return of 350+tpi)
1989 IROC-Z/Formula's(305tpi/dual-cat/235HP/5spd!)
1989 GTA/TTA (Indy Pace Car)
1990 IROC-Z(first speed/density tpi)
1991-92 Camaro(sweet body kits)
1992 SLP/Firehawk
1993 Z(first LT1 motor)
1994 Z(first Electronically controled trans, PCM)
1998 Z(first LS1)
2002 RA/TA!!!!Awsome..
**All of the 1LE optioned Z's..**and All "SS"versions**
1987-93 5.0L Mustang LX/GT's
Cobra 351(93??)
Last body Mustangs V8's with hood scoops.
1985 Daytona turbo/5spd(sweet body, 1st&2nd gear burn outs!..)
1987 Dodge Shelby Charger, IC turbo/5spd!!!
1986-89 CHRY Conquest TSI turbo/5spds!!...
1987 IROC-Z/GTA(return of 350+tpi)
1989 IROC-Z/Formula's(305tpi/dual-cat/235HP/5spd!)
1989 GTA/TTA (Indy Pace Car)
1990 IROC-Z(first speed/density tpi)
1991-92 Camaro(sweet body kits)
1992 SLP/Firehawk
1993 Z(first LT1 motor)
1994 Z(first Electronically controled trans, PCM)
1998 Z(first LS1)
2002 RA/TA!!!!Awsome..
**All of the 1LE optioned Z's..**and All "SS"versions**
1987-93 5.0L Mustang LX/GT's
Cobra 351(93??)
Last body Mustangs V8's with hood scoops.
1985 Daytona turbo/5spd(sweet body, 1st&2nd gear burn outs!..)
1987 Dodge Shelby Charger, IC turbo/5spd!!!
1986-89 CHRY Conquest TSI turbo/5spds!!...
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Originally posted by 90 Z28SS
coolest of the last 20 imo are :
90 5.7 Quazar Blue Iroc
coolest of the last 20 imo are :
90 5.7 Quazar Blue Iroc
With Silver IROC-Z on the door and a silver pen stripe, yeah those looked awesome.
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Originally posted by guionM
3. LT-1 Camaros: Yes, LS1s are quicker & more powerful, but the LT1s were more innovative. Reverse flow, optispark (bad idea when the waterpump leaks or engine cleanings, good idea for everything else), over 10:1 compression, and a whole host of other things. Add in 6 speed trannys and a steal of a price, and it's a great ride.
3. LT-1 Camaros: Yes, LS1s are quicker & more powerful, but the LT1s were more innovative. Reverse flow, optispark (bad idea when the waterpump leaks or engine cleanings, good idea for everything else), over 10:1 compression, and a whole host of other things. Add in 6 speed trannys and a steal of a price, and it's a great ride.
The 98-02 front end is soft and rounded, something that styling is getting away from in new cars.
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Originally posted by 30thZ286speed
You know, I think that the styling of the LT-1 Camaros (93-97) is holding up better than the 98-02 models except for maybe the SS. The LT-1 style front end have more of an edgyness and sharp lines to it, like the direction many new cars are going.
The 98-02 front end is soft and rounded, something that styling is getting away from in new cars.
You know, I think that the styling of the LT-1 Camaros (93-97) is holding up better than the 98-02 models except for maybe the SS. The LT-1 style front end have more of an edgyness and sharp lines to it, like the direction many new cars are going.
The 98-02 front end is soft and rounded, something that styling is getting away from in new cars.
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Originally posted by Z284ever
Pony car.....
Of course the classic ones are Camaro, Firebird, Mustang, Cougar, Barracuda, Challenger and Javelin.
But I think it's fair to include 80's Chargers, Lasers, Daytonas, Sebrings , Avengers and Fox based Mercury Capri's.
As far as GLH's go...I LOVE THEM! I used to have an '84 GLH. I've been looking for a GLH Turbo lately...that isn't too trashed.
Great pocket rockets. I wouldn't call them Pony Cars though.
Pony car.....
Of course the classic ones are Camaro, Firebird, Mustang, Cougar, Barracuda, Challenger and Javelin.
But I think it's fair to include 80's Chargers, Lasers, Daytonas, Sebrings , Avengers and Fox based Mercury Capri's.
As far as GLH's go...I LOVE THEM! I used to have an '84 GLH. I've been looking for a GLH Turbo lately...that isn't too trashed.
Great pocket rockets. I wouldn't call them Pony Cars though.
80's monte 15-16 1/4's
Spirit R/T 14-15 1/4's
and yes as you can see Im throwing out the odd ball cars ..I like them...
but if I had to it was the 5.0 LX stangs (bang for the buck)..it just dominated in the 80's-90's till the 4th gen came out
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Originally posted by Caps94ZODG
yea but the term pony car meant a smaller than family car (compact) that was used for the masses and injected with some bigger HP engine..I say the Spirit R/T..come on these things were faster than a 80's Monte SS...whats not to say they are pony cars??
80's monte 15-16 1/4's
Spirit R/T 14-15 1/4's
yea but the term pony car meant a smaller than family car (compact) that was used for the masses and injected with some bigger HP engine..I say the Spirit R/T..come on these things were faster than a 80's Monte SS...whats not to say they are pony cars??
80's monte 15-16 1/4's
Spirit R/T 14-15 1/4's
Early '90's muscle car........YES!
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Originally posted by 305fan
Forget the Cuda'
Forget the Cuda'
) and getting my *** beat by one. I was surprised because of the weight difference... and his only mods were LTs and a rebuild.
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Originally posted by JoeliusZ28
Not saying a 455 is wimpy, but you obviously have never ridden in an AAR. Ive had the privelege of riding in one ( ) and getting my *** beat by one. I was surprised because of the weight difference... and his only mods were LTs and a rebuild.
Not saying a 455 is wimpy, but you obviously have never ridden in an AAR. Ive had the privelege of riding in one (
) and getting my *** beat by one. I was surprised because of the weight difference... and his only mods were LTs and a rebuild.
AAR...thats the 340 six pack, right? Yes..those are pretty awesome cars. Probably the best looking Dodge muscle car.
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Originally posted by 305fan
opps....my bad. I meant Cuda' as in Barracuda.....I forgot that Cuda' was a seperate entity. So I should have said..."forget Barracuda"
AAR...thats the 340 six pack, right? Yes..those are pretty awesome cars. Probably the best looking Dodge muscle car.
opps....my bad. I meant Cuda' as in Barracuda.....I forgot that Cuda' was a seperate entity. So I should have said..."forget Barracuda"
AAR...thats the 340 six pack, right? Yes..those are pretty awesome cars. Probably the best looking Dodge muscle car.
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I would go with the '02 TA and '02 SS at the top and then the '87 GNX (not really a Pony car i guess, but try and tell that to the vettes of the day)
oh and the Conquest TSi is more of a mitsubishi (Starion) so count that out, not really even american. they are sweet cars tho, biggest 4cyl produced (2.6L) turbo'd and RWD. Can't go wrong with that.
oh and the Conquest TSi is more of a mitsubishi (Starion) so count that out, not really even american. they are sweet cars tho, biggest 4cyl produced (2.6L) turbo'd and RWD. Can't go wrong with that.
