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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ส.ค. 2024
- Welcome to IROC REHAB, presented by Edelbrock, the new series from Hemmings where we take an ailing 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z into our Sibley Garage in Bennington, VT, and, with the help of some special partners, give it a new lease on life!
35-years-ago, the Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z was one of the most sought-after muscle cars on the road. They combined high-style, power, and performance in a package that was difficult to match. But as time and technology marched on, they became overshadowed by the latest and greatest. Now, in 2022, with new parts and technology available, Hemmings has decided to rehab one of the most iconic muscle cars in history to make it perform better in the 21st Century!
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CONTENTS
00:00 - Introduction
01:20 - Meet the Camaro IROC
04:18 - BURNOUTS
04:50 - Starting the Build
07:25 - Blacktop Yacht Club Design
08:44 - The Parts that make it Happen - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Wow! $20,000 in parts and $10,000 in labor makes a hell of a difference!
True! And think, you could even sell it for 20k now if you wanted... uhh... oh, right.... Just joking I actually love the car - especially the fact it's black!
They sell for 20k or more a nice one
I had a 85 blue IrocZ with T Tops in the summer of 88 it was the best time of my life I just graduated in 87 had a job as a welder it turned heads wherever I go I met my wife in this car it’s 2022 and where still together today I always joke with my kids and tell them if I wasn’t for my IrocZ you guys wouldn’t be here now ❤️😁
Funny story, my kids exist because of a 75 maverick grabber in the late 90s lol. Resto modded black with white grabber stripes and chrome everywhere. Love my family but man i miss that car!
In February 1985 I took possession of the first IROC sold at Bruce Lowery Chevrolet in Ft. Worth, TX. As a young man with a good job at GM and the only IROC in Arlington, Tx. I was shitting in high cotton. Ah, the good old days.
Man, I had a 87 I roc, when I was a teenager in the 90s, I'd give anything to have one again.
Back in my day...if you had an IROC, you were super cool!
And probably had a mullet…
Rare leather option I see. My Parents bought a new one in 87 with that option. I was in 8th grade when they took delivery. Man did I think I was cool back then. For some crazy reason my parents trusted me with it when I was able to drive. They still have it today with ~ 27,000 original miles. One of the nicest around.
WOW!!!
Can't wait to watch the transformation! I have an original 91 5.7. Original owner. 53k on it, bright red with grey leather. Thanks Hemmings!!
Thanks for watching!
One of the saddest days of my life was having my 87 IROC-Z stolen and trashed after I got out of the Navy. It was my baby and I still think about her to this day 20+ years later.
that's true love....still thinking about her after 20 years.
I am a Mustang guy first. When I was a kid (born in 84) my mom had an 82 GT 5.0 she bought new and had it my entire childhood. My first muscle car was an 1986 Iroc-Z with a 305 and a 5-speed. It was the same color black, but the previous owner converted it to carbs. I miss that car. The only reason I sold it was because the engine died and it was just sitting in Dallas while I lived in Houston. The guy that did the landscaping for my parents wanted it and he had a big block, but no car to put it in. He did the yard until my parents house sold (like a year) for the car. It had an air suspension, sway bars, slp exhuast (with cats), cross member, I mean everything. All I needed was a new engine and transmission. Oh and electronics LOL it sat for a while. Wonderful car and I want another one. I actually love these F bodies more than the Ford Fox body.
I’ve been waiting on this episode. At 54 yrs. old and the owner of one of these these really were the cars everybody wanted.
I had bought new a 1987 Iroc 350 that April ,same grey pinstriping,but i had the grey BBS rims with the Alpine stereo, on September 25,1987 it was stolen on a friday night, only had 6500 miles and was found 2 weeks later stripped and trashed, Used the insurance money and bought a Left over1987 Buick Grand National that i have to this day 31,000 miles some engine bolt on's, stainless Corsa exhaust,not afraid to run against the Dodges and Mustangs stays garaged, never gonna sell and hope it doesn't get stolen too!! But i still miss my Roc, that car was Sweet!!
As a current 3rd gen camaro owner i love this episode man. Im a classic car guy huge fan of the 70s and 80s from the music, clothing, movies, cars. 3rd gen camaros for me scream 80s badassery sure they didn’t push much hp but the beauty about engines is you can always push out more especially if you know what you’re doing
Exactly!
Cars were such junk. Listen to the clunk of the door when it shuts. Garbage
@@96lscpower18 hahah okay whatever helps you sleep at night i personally couldn’t sleep buying a POS modern car man tell me how do you get sleep 😂 i build high hp cars i don’t buy them 🤘🏽and classic cars don’t get destroyed with the smallest hit like modern cars man
@@1980sSinaloense I've owned lots of Camaros. Lots of second genes which are the best looking, 78 through 81. Much better build quality. I've owned 4 3rd gens total junk. 2nd and 4th gens are where it's at
@@1980sSinaloense yeah you’re full of shit pal, classic trucks may not get destroyed, classic cars may not look destroyed, but the lack of safety behind the body design etc is more than 2x as dangerous as any modern car today. I’m a classic car guy myself, 68 GTO Judge, 98 GMC, 94 F150, 89 Mustang 5.0, 95 Olds, 21 Dodge Ram, 22 Audi Q7 … Love my rides, but buddy I love new cars for a completely different reason, they’re usually more comfortable, I like the conveniences, and reliability really isn’t an issue if you know how to take care of a car lol sure basically doing anything under the hood is gonna take some time, but if you do it yourself why bitch? My new vehicles come with bumper to bumper 100k mile full drivetrain warranties 🥱 so IF anything was to happen, it’ll be free for 1 And 2 it won’t be that big a headache. Worst case scenario dealership gives me a new car.
I wanted one too, in Australia though, so an impossible dream. Thanks for bringing her back to health.
There's a fair few around here , usually easier to find a trans am . They were the better pick between the two anyway in my opinion.
Some cars looks good new and with passage of time. iROC is one of them. Gorgeous ❤️
It's aged very well.
In 2nd grade there was a flawless new Iroc down the street from my house. Never forget stuff like that from when you were little.
That's how I felt the first time I laid eyes on a '68 Charger.
Had an '88 Black IROC-Z with black louvers and electric blue striping. Searched until I found a 5 speed manual. Came with a 5.0 305. After riding in my friend's 5.7 350TPI automatic, I wish I would've gone with the automatic. I knew I needed one when I saw Beverly Hills Cop 2 in the theaters.
I still have my IROC in the garage. It has the IROC seats. Can’t wait to get it up and running
I think most guys watching this would love to have this car as is, rod knock and all. Nice restoration project.
The first car a drove by myself was a IROC-Z like this. My dad R.I.P trusted me to take it around the block at 10 year's old.
This was my dream car for many years. Since was a little boy. My dad had 2 of these the one cemented in my memory was his cocaine white 85 irocz with the mags black louvers and crimson read interior. These cars were it and the look is like no other
Came here to see the excellent content my man Musto always puts out!
As a fellow 3rd gen man, I cant get enough of these builds. Thanks!
You are welcome!
I bought one when I was 15 for $400. Same rod knock. Drove it around doing burnouts until it blew up lol. Took me forever to put a motor in it since it was my first time doing one. Eventually sold it to someone that said they were going to turn it into a circle track car
I love this episode! Man has a 18 year old going to the dealership and they let me and buddy take it for a test drive. My God when I hit the gas tires spent and threw us back in the seat. I'll never forget that feeling!💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿
Definitely fun cars!
Those Tuned Port engines made massive torque.
I had an ‘84 Z/28 that I rebuilt with suspension and drivetrain from an ‘88 IROC that had been wrecked. It was a fun car.
I enjoyed this series! Love the 3rd gens!!🎉
I want Mike Musto to record my voicemail introduction message.
Oh, it’s also classic the rod knock while delivering a review!
So many years ago my first IROC developed that rod knock. 1991 and entering college I couldn’t afford to fix it. Sold it for 1500 bucks. It was a 85’ L69 with Recaros and a 5 speed manual. It only had 190hp but was one of the funnest cars I ever owned. Long live the IROC
This brings back super fond memories of my ‘87 WS6 Trans Am!
Ahhh, the 80’s!!!
Can’t wait to see this project come together! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Martin!
Yes! I forget the name of the model that was out at the same time as the T/A - a little hotter - damn, what was it?? I believe they were available only '87 & '88, maybe '89 too... Firehawk!! That's it. Remember that one?
@@wilsixone . Yes! The mods were done by SLP and not by Pontiac if I remember correctly.
@@wilsixone …and I think it was early to mid 90’s for the Firehawk.
@@wilsixoneI think you are talking about the 87-89 GTA. They had gold BBS style wheels, GTA specific front fascia, rear deck spoiler, side skirts, badges, and had an awesome digital dash. So much fun! Only bummer was that you couldn't get T-Tops with the 350 like the IROC did. Lower rear-end gearing gave it a fender quicker than the IROC. So much Fun!
I love these 3rd gen mullet racers. Can't wait for episode 2!
Thank you - Epi 2 is when we really start diggin' into the old boy
@@hemmingsmotornews when does episode two come out?
@@danieldelgado3008 Today!!
It would have been nice to keep a original TPI style set up. To me that is the main attraction of the 1985 and up L98. I was excited to hear classic industries reproduces the steering wheel. I could never find one for my 1988 IROC back in 2002. Sadly I sold her in 2005.
Classic Industries reproduces A TON of stuff for these cars - they helped us out a lot
A First TPI would be killer on that
L98 Irocs started in 87 but yes the TPI was first out in 85. And i agree about keeping the TPI.
Omg that’s my old car! I was that kid in highschool that had a 87 iroc!
I've got one of those "crazy over the top Teal colors" 3rd gen's. Love it. will never get rid of it.
The 1987 IROC Z28 black with red interior 5.0 automatic T tops was my first new car rite out of high school. It was the 80s and school is out but I had many speeding tickets and eventually traded it in. Memories made still my ALL time favorite car. If done rite LS motor tremic and suspension upgrades these are sweet when done!
I had two of them and a Trans Am. Those cars were everywhere in the 80's.
It was the official car on Long Island, NY
I owned a black 87' Camaro IROC-Z 5-speed manual, 5.0L 305ci with 215hp/295tq, 4.10gear and flow master mufflers, "chip tune" when I was in high school. I rarely had problems against most cars I encountered on the street, including fox 5.0's. Loved that car!!!
A friend was telling me his college buddie's parents had a Old Cadillac with the 500 ci V8, one night while cruising with a bunch of friends,they encountered a foxbox body Mustang with a 302 at a red light said when it turned green the big old beast just left the 302 in the dust
Awesome episode! I currently own an 88 5.7 IROC-Z.
Mike you're awesome! You created my newest favorite saying rev it to 7 grand and see if we can launch a piston to the Goddamn moon..... then its a party!! 🤗 You gotta love that.😆😆
I do what I can!
Makes me want to buy one.
I miss my 87 Iroc Z 5.7 Was an awesome car. Had zero issues with it
That sound reminds me of Jeremy Clarkson’s Marak from top gear. The 3rd Gen’s are iconic! I remember the guys from Car Craft! Man I feel old!
those Iroc's sounded so good in 4th gear going about 40mph,those mufflers hummed at 40mph in overdrive.....
Awesome project!
I was in HS in 87 and the Iroc was just awesome. Too new for most students to afford though.
same here, I was 16. I bought an old 71 Chevelle instead. Now I have the Iroc.
Musto is still The Man. Hoping part 2 is posted already. Thanks!
Cheers to you Sir!
cracking up listening to the extended intro with that rod dancing around...
I had 5 of these cars. Miss them so much from the 90s. They were chick magnets up in Rhode Island for the Italian Guineas
Absolutely love the work Musto puts out. I am glad he is still making these awesome videos !
Thank you! 🙏
Yes Mike, we love you man!!😎
My favorite camero the Z28 and I was a olds ford guy back then loved Oldsmobile and the Mustang but it was something about the Z28 for me!
I'm building my 89 Camaro RS, (305 with 700R) In the spring, it's great to find this video, I will probably replicate the suspension & brake upgrades . I'm definitely doing a 5 speed conversation.
Then keep watching - this is a great street / occasional track day build that you'll definitely dig.
My favorite car. I know they are not the quickest etc etc. Ever since I was young, I just loved the styling. I.think they look better than ever next to today's rubbish.
This makes me miss my '89 IROC. I do think you should be using the Edelbrock Pro-Flo XT system to retain at least a bit of the TPI look with the long intake plenum. All the other parts are spot on and I'm really looking forward to the rest of this build.
I was watching your final drive video of this '87, which led me to watch this video. And I must say, it almost sounds like a clapped-out V6 got swapped into an IROC!
this is my new favorite channel
Really appreciate that - thank you Brian!
Wow, nice, I love my old '85 IROC, I've put a used WC T5 behind the 350TPI, but both of them are dying now sadly. That crate engine looks nice, can't wait for how it sounds.
Oh, you're going to love it! We used a Hooker Super Comp 3 set up and it's glorious!
Bought the same color/options new in 1989… sold it two years later as T-Tops would not stop leaking, dealer repaired it 4 times! Bought a trans am in 91 without T-tops, that was a great car, but the IROC was better looking!
T-tops are difficult... we always found the more they were used, the better they sealed as the rubber always remained pliable
Those T top cars with that big hatch were notorious for body flex, nicknamed "flexiflyer" but definitely attractive and ripe for mods.
Happy to find you here brother. Love your work and enjoy any project you're part of.
Really appreciate that - thank you!!
I was wondering where Mike had been! Loved his episodes on motortrend!
I had a 92 Camaro B4C police edition. It was by far my most favorite car I have ever owned. I kinda feel like its a big of a travesty to not use a TPI intake.
Completely understand that sentiment, however Edelbrocks Pro-Flow EFI system is infinitely more adjustable so we can get the most out the engine.
I painted my cousins Camaro in the end of the. 80s. It ran a 7.29 at a 185 mph! With a tube frame and 468 bb. And a 250 shot!
JESUS!!
5:04 I remember those guys from the car magazines back in the late 90s!
Love my 87 5.7 !
Same here 330tq moves it great!
Burnout machine!
As soon as he turned the key to start it that thing screamed NEW ENGINE PLEASE, THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! IROC Z has been one of my dream cars since they launched but un-fortunately I have yet to own one, hopefully soon though...
Get one now before the price head skyward!
I have a 1987 Iroc-Z 5.7 TPI T-Top car, purchased it from the original owner in October 1996, still have it today all stock. 👍
DOOOD! Well done!
I acquired a 87 t top 5.7 with 28k original miles stored in heated garage for 33 yrs and not driven much from a friend who is in poor health. It's a time capsule in nearly flawless brand-new condition with some upgrades including headers exhaust ,linginfelter air intake 17 inch chrome rims with drag radials and a brand new d1sc procharger. I'm not a chevy guy but for 20k it was a offer I couldn't refuse and some relief for my friend to know I'm a lover of classic and all sports cars. I'm gonna do some upgraded to engine like mild cam and AFR heads and I would love the car a lot more if I did a manual conversion and wasn't sure where I'd get a good transmission till watching this video. Becoming a proud chevy owner and even more once I get this built into a dream car
@@jeffreymadia1725 Definitely sounds like a keeper, and a beautiful ride!
Just found this rehab series for the IROC and it’s amazing 🤩 I wonder if you guys have a rehab video series for a third gen Firebird
I’m a Ford guy!!! That being said if I saw a decent one for sale it would be mine!! Tho use wheels are probably the best looking factory wheels ever! Ideally I would take mine in white with custom grey graphics!
Totally agree - amazing design
Awesome! Motivates me to go work on mine!
DO IT!
Mike, nice to see you back!
Good to be here!
Thanks for the flashback . I drove from NY to PA back in 86, to get mine at Reedman Chevrolet. I was pissed af when the 350 came out just months after I got it n the trade-in was ridiculously low. I was still the sharpest mullethead on the boulevard.
U know what else I did in 86???
Replaced two sets of Ttops n 2 steering columns!! Every thief in NY wanted to beat the shit out of one then go to the junkyard n get 500 bucks for the glass. I still know guys from the neighborhood that didn't even steal the car, they cruised the mall parking lot, got a few sets of ttops n cashed out for a weekend of titsnass....
Cool video
had 1 in 89 loads of fun
Good Lord Mike, I haven't seen since the BULLRUN tv show way back then, awesome video.
LOL, I had an 1986 Mustang LX with the GT options and it got to where the Irocs and TAs wouldn't race anymore. My car had zero options and I practiced my launch a lot at work behind the warehouse.
I always wanted an IROC-Z
Get one now while they're still affordable
First car was an 87 RS Camaro, second car was the 88 IROC-Z that I still have and drive on the original motor and trans 19 years later. Looking forward to this series. 👍
Well done in keep it!!
Mike Musto!! Can we please get this man on a permanent channel!!!!!!!
I'm here man... not going anywhere and getting ready to produce a lot more stuff!
I had an '88 - black with T-tops. It was fun and got lots of thumbs up! My current Camaro is a 2013 2SS.
Great cars, and 2013 is definitely a suitable replacement!
excellent work hemmings, long time user of the site and its awesome to see the quality of content you guys are churning out! please keep them coming.
Been waiting for this episode. Got an
87 iroc hardtop with 305tpi, 5 speed, G92-package and 82k miles. Contemplating selling it to get a Nova instead. We'll see if this series will spark up my interest for it.
Hopefully it will - these are great cars with amazing aftermarket potential!
Making me miss my '84 Z
I was always a Firebird guy, and my dad was a Camaro guy. I had 4 different Bird's before I moved on to my TBSS. I kinda miss the 97 WS6 😕
You're absolutely right about muscle cars in that time period. I bought several in early 90s running driving cars for cheap. 500 to 2500 for nice cars. Not just cheap for that time but cheap period.
Exactly.
Scary rod knock I felt bad for the both of them.
My dream car.
So happy it's getting a SBC and not an LS. I was fully expecting to be very disappointed.
So we're good then?
@@hemmingsmotornews absolutely
An IROC Z with a 380 HP 350 will definitely ROC !!!
So glad to see you back! I miss your old TH-cam channel
Me too
I'm a bit disappointed you didn't go with the Edelbrock T.P.I. setup. My '87 IROC-Z was pushing 500HP with a NOS.
You forgot to mention the Camaros cousin the Trans Am! I would borrow my dads 85 TA TPI. Loved that car plus they came w a nicer interior too. His was black w red/grey interior w the bose.
Got my first speeding ticket in that car 😂
I think a lot people got speeding tickets in those cars 😂
Love the content
Thank you!
Cool❤
Excited to see Musto back on youtube!
Thank you!
Love the 3rd gens. Have an 89 Formula 350. Not a big fan of the type of injection on it though. Why not go with the Edelbrock Pro-Flo XT intake on it? Still a modern controller but the intake has a more modern fuel injection look rather than looking like its carbureted.
Keep watching...
Yes that is what ya'll should put on it.
If it was mine I would have probably gone with a Stealth Ram specificly because it looks period.
Oh oh looks like Hemings is stepping up its game!
That is correct
This is an awesome project. I had an 88 IROC back in the day so I will be following this build with great interest.
Thank you - new episode every Tuesday until the end of the year!
Don't forget 18 iroc rims. 245 40 18 tries. I have the same car in my videos for an idea, very sexy !
Brings back good memories, also a surprise to see so many cool cars with Vermont plates. Where are they hiding? All I ever see are Subaru's with obnoxious bumperstickers...
Most are tucked away in garages...
Nice. Need ideas for my build.
Hopefully this helps you out!
Did the rod knock happen before or after the power break burnout in the intro LMAO 😂❤
Long before