Agreed ! What ever you do don’t engine swap or modify in any way. You’ll lose a lot of money if you do…as I found out the hard way years ago when I attempted that on one I had. Sold it for a big loss on my “investment” I put into it. Only thing I’d recommend to add if you have to is a quality experience stainless steel T-304 Exhaust system to open up its breathing a little. They look better also but that’s it! Maybe remove the cat also. So true about finding parts. I must have spent 10’s of thousands of dollars on N.O.S new parts.

Facts 💯💯 Great advice on the exhaust! 🙌🙌

Agree! 💯💯 While it’s fun to modify and customize, there’s still nothing like original….especially as time passes 🙌🙌 Irocit Z thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

@@HernanSpeed I'm ok with changing stuff, when it comes to modifying a classic car sometimes people go a little overboard and many times it's for the wrong reasons. Sometimes people do things to their cars just because they can, for example let's use a bone stock 1967 Chevelle SS 396. Unfortunately, I've seen someone install a Dakota digital dash, fuel injection or rear disc brakes. I think that kind of stuff takes away from the car, Sometimes it's better to just leave it alone. Here's another example, I have a few old Schwinn Stingrays muscle bikes. They're heavy bikes for today's standards, I could probably make them lighter by throwing some newer aluminum parts at them or I could put a digital speedo on in place of the mechanical one to make it more modern. You get what I'm saying.

Totally get it 💯💯 A stock Chevelle with a digital cluster? Whyyyy?? Yess, sometimes people get carried away

@@HernanSpeedThis is only my opinion, let's use a 3rd gen. I have one now and I've had a bunch of them over the years, Z28's and T/As. I changed the radio & exhaust on everyone of them, driving on the highway with the T-tops out and a stock Delco don't really mix. I could barely hear the radio, I like music too much. I did that and even a little more to the car I have now, I updated the suspension with some pretty decent stuff. Even so the car still looks very stock, it just drives and sounds better.

Naa let them be, the more are ruined, the higher the price on ours❤

Incredible deal!!! 💥💥💯💯

ME TOO! 💯💯👊 Zeus Amun thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

Man, what a great story! 🙌 Great experiences like that stay inside us a lifetime. Totally worth it! 💯💯 Your new Foxbody convertible is going to be FUNNN, those cars like to play and cruise! 🚀🚀 Thanks for watching brother! 🔥🔥

@@HernanSpeed Amen brother 🙌

You know it! 👊👊 Ups Side thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

That’s what I’m talkin about! 🙌🙌 Great story man! Those 305’s with the manuals are the winning combination, PURE FUNNN! 💯🚀🚀 Robzilla60 thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

You know it! 💯👊 Thanks for watching brother! 🔥🔥

Epic shots brother!! 🔥🔥🇺🇸🇺🇸 You’re ride is spectacular, take good care of it! 👊👊

Thanks man 🙌🙌 Have a Merry Christmas & great New Years! 👊👊🚀

Thanks brother! 👊👊 These are amazing cars! 🚀🚀

Sounds like you’ve got an INCREDIBLE collection, those Trans Am’s are 🚀🚀🚀. I remember playing with my Hot-wheel Camaro inside my dad’s real life Hot-wheel. Biggest mistake was selling, especially after he passed. One day I’ll find it again! 👊💯 A TA video sounds like a great idea!💡 Jason Knight thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

@@HernanSpeed yes 🙏🏻 Thank you. It wasn’t easy to find them. Took 25 years ! All are Black and Gold apart from the Teal 92’. One is the Recaro Edition 82’ T/A. Factory seats from Recaro. Cornering is 🔥 Wow that’s what you remember all right from childhood. For me it was with Knight Rider cars. My dad had a Silver 77’ T/A red interior, so had to have a bandit from Smokey and the Bandit. I have made one of mine to look like the T/A from the Bandit 3 movie also filmed in Miami. These cars were so cool in pop culture Don Johnson drove a white Camaro IROC on the pilot of Miami Vice and Tubbs the 82’ Black T/A and to me it was the height of cool because it was on Vice. Couldn’t believe how much torque an Camaro IROC-Z had when I put it in Drive. It chirped the wheels right away 🤷🏼‍♂️ wow it must have had some souped up 5.7 I thought back then in 99’ when I first drove one in red. Was seriously impressed with the IROC-Z back then. You got me hooked on the 928 though! I love mine. Appreciate your videos man! Thank you for all you do:) if you can’t find your dad’s just buy a yellow one but better with low mileage! What you remember from back then will be even more better now with a perfect example :)

You’ve got good taste! 👊💯 Those Trans Am’s are sooo cool, most of the nice ones are locked away in private collection’s. Trans Am Specialties here in Miami, they sell Firebirds to high-end collectors all over the world 🌎

@@HernanSpeed appreciate that buddy! So do you. It’s alot easier to find perfect example’s of high end cars than these lower cost examples when they were new than Porsche or Ferrari. It’s almost impossible like you said. Most are trashed or gone. That’s what has made these cars go up in value so much lately. Besides people like us remembering how cool they were back when we were kids but couldn’t afford them. Most are exported that are nice. That’s why there is more In Europe now left than are in the states. It’s sad. But yes I’ll have to check that place out in person! Thanks 🙏🏻 Let me tell you what they ask for them is on point. Good luck finding nice or great examples these days.

Man I know the feeling, some cars are irreplaceable 💯💯 Thanks for watching brother 🙌🙌

Yesss, this is Correct! 💯💯 That’s exactly what Motor Trend said back in the day, the Tuned Port engine feels ALOT stronger….more than the numbers suggest! 🔥🚀🚀 Sounds like you got a great one back in 80’s! 🙌🙌 Vern Hoke thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

5 speed and tuned port wasn’t available till 87’ ….

The 3rd gen Camaro’s are incredible cars! 👊💯💯 It’s great seeing more companies making new restoration parts, they’re worth it 🙌🙌 Kelly Hopkins thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

@@HernanSpeed 3rd generation Camaros are indeed 100% worth the time and effort. Our '89 IROC Z 5.7 with 133k is in great condition. It's an everyday driver car (except during snow). Proper maintenance, storage, and TLC have kept it driving strong (and fun!)

Facts! 💯💯🙌🙌

We’re all from the same place 👊💯🚀

Ufff! Dream combination! 🙌 A manual with the 5.7, must definitely be a blast to drive! 🚀🚀 That’s how it should’ve come from the factory! 💯👊👊 Thanks for watching brother! 🔥🔥

I’ve never heard of an 1985 IROC with a 5.7 🤔, must have had a swapped engine. -that could’ve been the issue. Those 90’s 300ZX’s are some of my favorite old school turbo cars! I used to love them back in the day, but I couldn’t afford to get one in high school…especially the turbo version 🚀🚀🚀 Thanks for watching man! 🔥🔥

@@HernanSpeed Ahhh you are correct. It was a 305. Been a while lol. Changed it my post, thanks for pointing it out. The 300ZX was awesome. Turns out the only big issue with Nissan of that era was you could easily break into them and start them with a finger nail file lol.

@udluz337 lol! Definitely, it also made the insurance rates super high! It’s now a classic, so less of a chance of it getting stolen for sure 🙌🙌💯

Yess! 🙌🙌 They’re tight driving cars, especially when you take care of them! 💯👊👊💯 Edwin thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

Sounds like you had some great ones in the 80’s! The 5.7 has incredible torque! I agree with you about the Trans Am! But the GNX’s engine had well over 245hp, it was totally underrated! I cover it in the video that comes out tomorrow! 💯👊💪 Barron thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

What? You stole it man!! 💯💯💯 It’s not even broken-in yet! Take good care of it, that’s a once in a lifetime deal! 🙌🚀👊 D. RO thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

The LT1 is a great engine, they can easily make HUGE power! 💯👊👊 Resistorstudios thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

Ufff! That’s what I’m talkin about! 🚀🚀💥 Thanks for watching man! 🔥🔥

Nothing like a 3rd Gen Camaro! 🙌👊👊 DJ Bill Bass thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

They look as good as ever! Especially because you don’t see them on the road anymore! 🚀🚀

Thanks for watching man! 🔥🔥👊

They look incredible as convertibles! 💯🙌🙌 Thanks for watching brother! 🔥🔥

Merry Christmas! 👊👊

Those are great years! 👊 And LOW miles! 🙌🙌 Not many left in great condition with low miles, sounds like you’ve got a keeper! 💯💯 Thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

Man…tell me about it, I know the feeling of selling and regretting it. The good thing is that more parts are being made for these Iroc’s every month! And sometimes, the restorations are part of the fun 🙌💯 You’ll have it nice in no time! 👊👊 Chilly Willy thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

For me it was with T-Tops, I wanted them sooo bad! 🚀🔥 Thanks for watching man!👊👊

Going into debt at an early age will sap the fun out of any car, I think it was a good move. Those Daytona Shelby’s were incredible, one of my best friends in high school had one! 👊💯💯 Digby Odel thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

You know it! Trans-Am is NEXT! 👊💯💯 Knight Gamer28 thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

Th Ultimate Z28! 👊💯💯 Sounds like your gonna have a great year! Take good care off it, those are rare! 💪💪 TheVampirrr thanks for watching! 🔥🔥 Happy New Years! 💥🍾👊

@@HernanSpeed This Camaro will stay with me for good 🤩 I really hope that 2024 will be nice 👍😊🙏 happy New Year!!! 🎆🎉🎄

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Sounds like you had the cream of the crop, incredible cars! 🙌🙌 You speak facts, the 5.7L Z28 was a monster 👊💯💯 I also never understood the mullet thing, I guess it’s kinda funny to some people. Vekurus thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

Ufff!! 🔥🔥🔥Totally worth doing all the maintenance to bring it back up! 🚀🚀 Congrats brother! 👊

Are indeed. 💯💯👊 M Tbone thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

Yesss, and feels powerful because of the TORQUE! 👊💯💯 Bulging Battery thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

Thanks bro! 👊🔥

Man! Even factory paint!! Sounds like you got a great one! 🚀🚀

You got that right! 💯💯 Hunting for one is sometimes half the fun! 🚀🚀 Thanks for watching man!👊👊

For sure 💯💯 It was just funner, kids even played outside! 🙌☀️😎 PontiacGXPfan thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

Bro, Foxbody’s are incredible! 💯👊 Recently sold a red 1993 GT convertible, it wasn’t fast….but my kids loved it. My brother currently has 2 notch back Foxbody’s, he’s loves them. Hopefully I’ll do a video on it soon!! 🙌🙌 lsaito27 thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

Currently restoring a 92 Vert. Just sold my 91 completely restored. I’m a Cuban/Japanese with tons of family living in Miami. They love Mustangs also..

Sounds like a fun project! 💯💯 Ever since I saw that triple black Foxbody in Aerosmith’s ‘Crazy’ music video.…I knew verts it for me. Yeap, Stangs are so Miami!💥💥

That’s what I’m talkin about! 👊👊 Tornado thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

Sounds like you had a fun IROC! The T-tops really make them even funner! 🙌🙌Yes, you’re totally right about the paints back then. The single stage paints of those times would fade so fast because they didn’t have a clearcoat on top. Most modern paints hold up so much better! 👊👊 These are still great cars today! Up N Runnin thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

The paint was crap on them, especially after August of 1987. Why? .... Because GM closed the Norwood, OH plant, and they were all done in Van Nuys, CA. Which had a garbage paint processing plant at that time. I ordered my loaded '87 w/ the 5.7 in late '86 and got in Feb. of '87. It was built in Norwood, which was only about 40 miles from the dealer I ordered it thru. Owned it 18 years and SOLD it in 2005 with 20,200 original miles. It was never in the rain 1 time as I always had multiple vehicles, and in 2023 that continues for me today.

I thought 1987 was the only year with the 5.7 and Ttops? And the rest of the years you could only get a hard top with a 5.7 in it.

I'll let someone with more knowledge on the subject jump in, but I went through the 1988 RPO codes and it lists t-tops and a 350 and doesn't mention any exceptions. I picked my IROC up at the Braeger Chevrolet in Milwaukee, WI in June of 1988, just a couple weeks after graduating college in May of 1988. It took them a little time to locate the exact car I wanted. I know I would have wanted a 5.7 and a manual transmission, but could not get that combo together. The top items on my list were the 5.7, t-tops and black in color. I didn't realize at the time that some black cars came with the black and blue stripes. I thought they were all gold stripes so I was pleasantly surprised when it showed up with the blue stripe. I really wanted the Bose stereo option, but they added like $1500 (can't remember the exact number) to the price of the car. I had to pass on that option.

@paulchristie4904 nope, you could get the 5.7 w/t-tops thru '89.

That’s an incredible deal for someone, it’s hard to even get a decent parts car for that much 💯💯 Me and my brother also used to work on cars together when we were younger, great learning experience 👊👊🚀 Thanks for watching brother! 🔥🔥

@@HernanSpeed We ran up on a deal and flipped it quickly, it was rust free but the heater core was bad, the paint was terrible, the carpet was bad due to heater core and headliner was falling - great project but WE have 3- original un restored EARLY chrome bumper C3 vettes and early 2nd gen Camaro Z28's. I had a Burgundy and Gold 86 IROC back in 1989, all of our friends drove FORMULA's - GTA's TRANS AM's Z28's or IROC's... Best friend got a 89 Turbo TA brand new and he put nitrous on it.

@TheJagjr4450 Mannn! Those early Corvettes are were it’s at, especially with the chrome bumpers….makes them totally different to the later years. My friend has blue 71’ with a glass roof, it’s like driving around in a bubble….incredible! 🔥 In the future when I have more storage, I’ll definitely be getting one! Take good care of them, original ones are getting harder and harder to find 💯

This sounds like a great idea! Thanks for watching bro! 🔥🔥

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Yes, it’s getting difficult to find a decent one under $20k…soon it will be more. Demand is mainly driven by guys in their teens & 20’s, it’s a younger generation that had soccer moms driving Tesla’s….they want the opposite 👊👊 But I don’t think speed is the biggest reasons for the growing popularity, it’s more about the bold lines and style. The speed upgrades come later, after they fall in love with it! 💯💥 Brandon thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

Man, it’s an incredible color! 🙌🙌 💯 Josh Up thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

Ouch! Black/Gold…Incredible spec! 👊👊 Man… it’s not like you can just go to any dealership to buy one. I totally get how you how you feel! 💯💯 You’ll find another one, sometimes hunting for one is half the fun 🙌🙌 C.C. Ryder thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

Those can make huge POWAAA! 👊👊🚀 Great swap! 💯 Thanks for watching brother! 🔥🔥

What!? Incredible deal!! 💯💯 That’s the combo, sounds like you did your research! That 5.0 rips with the 3.42 gears! 💥💥 Mark Garcia thanks for watching!🔥🔥Happy New Years! 🍾👊🔥

Yeah.. 305 fuel injected was 215hp, 350 tpi was 225.. They were not much of a playful car.. I had both an 87 Iroc & a 90 GT fox, the fox was able to be slid and hooned around and much easier to modify.. I own a 22 SS 1LE now so I'm back on the Camaro bandwagon after owning that 90fox for 22yrs..

Correct answer, one of each! 👊💯💯 Love them both, the Camaro’s T-tops in Miami are incredible! The Foxbody’s 5.0 is one of the best sounding V8’s on the planet! 💣💥💥 Matt Meyers thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

@@HernanSpeed agreed 100 percent on the sound! A 5.0 and some flowmasters is the sound of perfection!! My fox has been put up for the winter for a couple months now and I bet I've went out and started it 6 or 7 times just to hear that sweet song lol..

Bro, then you get what I’m talkin about! It’s a musical instrument, especially with Flows! 🙌👊💯

I’ve kept my 89 Formula 350 that I’ve owned since 1991. I have to disagree that these cars are good in the snow. I don’t know for sure because I never took mine out in the snow. It was kinda dangerous and unpredictable in rain especially on the highway. So I learned early on to have a beater for inclement weather. As far as the 5.0 Mustangs being faster in a straight line, my results vary from this popular opinion. I was into street racing back in the day. Even bone stock, I was able to put a smack down on every stock or mildly modified 5.0 Mustang I ever came across. GT, LX, automatic or 5 speed, didn’t matter. I did lose to a handful of heavily modified ones. The 5.0 owners back in the day were amazed at how fast my Formula was. The ones who weren’t too embarrassed to talk afterwards never wanted a rematch. I do like the Mustangs, don’t get me wrong. That was originally what I was looking for when I stumbled across the Formula. The Mustangs were too expensive and I got a deal on the Formula. It was $2000 cheaper than any of the 5.0s I looked at and had much lower mileage to boot. I reluctantly bought it because I thought it was better looking but I too believed it was slower. How wrong I was.

@@mikee2923 the 350s were rare in the 3rd generation. For the most part they were all 305s. The 305s didn't stand a chance. The 350s were a much better race for sure you just don't see many. Had a buddy in high school who's brother had a iroc 350. He swapped out the auto in that car and put a 5 speed in it and that thing was fast! It's a shame none of the 350 cars had a option for 5 speed that would have changed the game for sure. In my experience the foxbodies were faster if you could get them to hook up, 5 speeds, the aod foxbodies were slow stock but fun. Mine is a auto car but it's got a built trans and a 35-3800 stall converter and the rear has 4.10 gears. Those changes alone make the foxes much quicker but then traction becomes an issue lol.. it's all a balancing act with both cars. I love them both but I have only owned 1 of the 3rd gen camaros and I'm on my 7th foxbody. This car has been built up quite a bit with heads, cam, intake, tb, and some suspension.. all in a stock appearing automatic gt convertible. It's a fun sleeper if you can call it that bc it sounds kinda mean lol.. those formulas are nice cars enjoy that you really see less of them then foxes anymore!!

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I’ve had great experiences in C4 Vette’s, the L98 has amazing torque! I’ve yet to own a C3, but it’s in my future! Its incredible that most people now are looking for LX’s, it used to be the ‘deal’ in the Mustang lineup. Now, people see it as the purest Foxbody 🚀🚀 Thanks for watching brother! 👊👊

The Grand National is incredible! 👊 When Pontiac put that turbo engine on the Trans Am for the 25th Anniversary edition, they made the fastest accelerating American car sold! 🚀🚀 Edward thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

Great buy! 🔥👊👊

This!! 🔥🔥 Great buy brother! Fix it up, it will be worth it! 💯👊👊

You know it! 👊👊💯 Porsche Love thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

Bro, you know that’s coming! 🔥🔥 I totally remember Moroso! 👊👊

@@HernanSpeed Thursday afternoons and evenings. También the warehouses by 87 ave Saturday nights and cruising the Grove. Hanging out too where they would shoot episodes of Miami Vice

Thanks for watching brother! 👊👊

@@HernanSpeed great video, you earned a like and subscribe and I'll be fwding this video out to my buddies so they too can finally understand how bad ass my Iroc is.

IROC’s are badass! Everyone needs to know! 👊👊👊

Ahh yes, I remember those times! 🙌🙌 That’s when Civic’s and Maxima’s started getting fast 💨 I went to high school in Miami, nothing ever stays stock here. So all TA’s, Camaro’s, and Stangs were heavily modified….they ruled the streets 💯🚀🚀 But today, it’s not so much about speed anymore…it’s more of the unique vibe that these cars have… Total Coolness! 👊👊 Thanks for watching bro! 🔥🔥

It definitely turns heads! 🚀🚀 When I get another one, it’s going to be YELLOW! 💯👊👊 Paul Christie thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

Back in the late 90’s, my 1st car in highschool was also a 5.0 Foxbody! 🙌🙌 There weren’t any stock cars in Miami, so every race was interesting 🚀🚀 Those we’re the days! 👊👊 Kenneth thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

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Yess! 👊💯💯 It doesn’t take much to make them track ready! 🚀🚀🚀 AceMan thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

Hmm.. This is one of the easiest, simplest, cheapest cars to work on.. How many miles were in it? Was it crashed? Was the deal you got too good to be true? Something doesn’t add up. Tom thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

Incredible story on your rare Iroc, it gives me hope! 🙌 Thanks for watching brother! 👊👊

Facts! 💯💯 Not easy for most people to do, but there’s lots of ‘How To’s’ online 🙌🙌

Those engines do lots of miles! Change out all the fluids, a tuneup, and it will be good to go! 👊👊 Grimies thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

I don't think anything has really been done to it although wires were backwards and a lot of empty connections. I am just finishing cleaning up the fuel lines and system the iac was so plugged up when I finally got it out there was a ton of black that followed it. I can't wait to get it all back together and hear how it sounds, it's the best part.

Man, that’s like saying they’re the same because they both have 4 wheels or share door handles.. Totally different: it was custom-unique to the Firebird & Camaro and not shared with any other sedan. The 7.5 axle also has nothing to do with the chassis, it’s a bolt on item that’s easily swapped out 💯💯 Robert thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

@@HernanSpeed the whole torque arm three link set up came from the Vega, moza based cars. GM is notoriously cheap when it comes to design. Refining something isn’t a clean slate and I’m not saying it’s bad but your statement was “inaccurate” lol

The torque arm’s are easily upgraded, because it’s not the platform…those are bolt-on’s. These cars are cheap compared to what? What’s your basis of comparison?

Yesss! It’s totally worth it! 🙌🙌 Lots of people specifically search out V6’s because they haven’t had a rough life….it hasn’t been raced or abused. If there’s no rust, it’s a GO! 🚀🚀💯💯 JH thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

Man, I totally get what you’re saying here. Sometimes it hurts the enjoyment, especially you want to modify it. Even if you buy a new car, you know it’s going down in value no matter what….so you just enjoy it. But if the values are increasing? It’s not so simple. The great thing is that all these Camaro’s are fun regardless of trim options! 👊💯💯 George McDermott thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

If I was going to do a full build, I’d actually be looking for a 6cyl in excellent condition!🚀🚀 The 6-cylinder cars were actually less likely to have been abused throughout the years! Less stress on the chassis! 💯💯 Thanks for watching brother!👊👊

Amazing story! 💯 Never sell it! 🚀🚀 Thanks for watching man! 👊👊

What’s man, it’s a good idea to research the term Muscle Car and where it started. A stock 1991 Camaro 5.7 has 345ft lbs of torque from a naturally aspirated engine, and it only weighs 3,300 lbs… The lightness is the biggest factor, that’s why these cars are preferred for auto crossing VS newer cars…less blubber 👊👊 Thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

Interesting, what car are you using to compare it?

Compared to engines of it’s time, it had more than double the horsepower. The L98 5.7 also had over 340 torque, which is more than most modern Engines that are naturally aspirated. Torque is what shoves you back in your seat when you accelerate.. 👊👊 Xerdoz thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

The engine on with GNX is incredible! 💯💯 When GM put that motor on the 20th Anniversary Trans Am, it made it a monster! 🚀🚀🚀 Jacob thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

I say that if you’ve got the hair to rock the mullet: Go For It! 🚀🚀👊 Brandon thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

The original OG turbo! 💥 Love them! 💯💯 My friend is selling his Grand National here in Miami, it’s not stock 🙌 They’re more niche than Camaro’s, because they’ve always been very expensive. It’s on the list of videos to do! 👊💥 Mr. Owen Powell thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

How about one of each!! 🙌🙌 Scobo thanks for watching man! 🔥🔥

Mustang all day every day .

Haha 😆😆 Thanks for watching brother! 👊👊

Yes, some people call them pony cars. But if you understand their history, you’ll know why these are called ‘Muscle Cars’ 🙌🙌. All 91-92 Fbody cars got the structural improvements, then the convertibles were modified by ASC afterwards. Airwolf1971 thanks for watching! 🔥

Interesting.. Garbage compared to what?

@@HernanSpeed To any other era. The 80's were simply bad for American car enthusiasts, it was the malaise era. Low HP and poor build quality as the US struggled with new EPA requirements. Most IROC's had the 155 hp motor, I think some were as high as 215hp. You should check out some magazine reviews back then, it wasn't pretty. The body design is timeless, IMO, and it's great that they're becoming collectable.

The malaise era were the 70’s, the 80’s was the renewed performance era for American cars 🇺🇸💯💯. Look at the Foxbody 5.0 Mustangs, no Mustang has reached that popularity ever again. The Buick GNX was doing 0-60 in under 5 seconds, beating most Porsche’s & Ferrari’s. And the 87’s Anniversary Trans Am did the quarter mile FASTER than Porsche 911’s, 944 turbo’s, and 928S4’s. Plus, no electronic nannies to keep baby drivers safe like today 👊👊

@@1972Ray These cars were incredible for their era. Compare them to the best european cars of the time and they would blow their doors off in practically any performance metric. Pull up the specs for an E30 M3 and compare it to a 91 Z28 with the performance options and the E30 gets smoked on the road course and the dragstrip by a wide margin. The difference is the M3 is considered godlike because of hype.

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@@HernanSpeed I WANT YOU TO KNOW I RECORDED THAT PART OF THE VIDEO TO ALWAYS HAVE ON MY PHONE TO LISTEN TO WHEN I NEED A LAUGH! GRASSY ASS! : P

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I know the SVO’s 2.3 engine very well, on both the Foxbody stang and T-bird. You can really up the boost on those! Will be digging into them on the Foxbody video soon! 🙌🙌💯 Rich Bonafede thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

@ClimaXSpeed Cant wait...American Muscle Baby!

You know it! 🙌🙌🔥🔥

Bill Boeck thanks for watching 👊👊