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just spotted this on ebay shame its so far away from me otherwise i would of been intersted

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1988-chevrole ... 674wt_1185

What do people seriously think of this car as I'm thinking about buying it as a winter project. Any idea on the cost for the repairs?

Does look very cheap, but there's a few things to find out to see what it really is.

Loads of people claim there's is a 5.7, but there's more 5 litre ones about in reality. Not sure if the centre console numbers give this away, but sure fire thing is to get the engine block number if possible, which is a bit of a pain. Not the end of the world if it's a 5 litre, but the 5.7's are quicker and hold value better.
Also, need to check it's a genuine IROC, and if it's actually got Tuned Port Injection as the stickers on the bumper say, engine bay shot would give this away, it'll have the big Y shaped intake and aluminium plenum above the engine.

It should have 16" wheels too, I can't tell if they are from the pics.

The repairs could be cheap or pricey depending how much you can manage yourself. The price of the parts isn't too bad if it's only a sensor or 2, and a hinge repair.
If you can't get to see it personally, ask for some more detailed pics of the rough body bits and under the hood.

I'm not a 3rd gen expert, so hopefully others will add more..

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For the asking price it could be a real bargain ,always assuming the rust isn't a problem [ and these 3rd gens do rust ! ]
If it wasn't in Scotland I would probably take a look myself...
Even if the injection was totally screwed [ which it probably isn't ] you could simply remove the intake and fit a Holley and manifold for an easy fix .
Worst thing on these cars is the weak 700r4 box-make sure it works correctly or it's an expensive rebuild.

The RPO sticker says LB9, which is the 305ci code. http://www.chevy-camaro.com/chevy-camar ... ?year=1988
That's assuming the centre console is the original for the car and hasn't been swapped at some point.
According to the sticker, it should have the LSD and the performance ratio back there too.

An engine bay shot would clear it up though, of course.
As far I can tell, the wheels are the correct 16" ones though.
The rear lights are correct for an IROC-Z as well.
There were certainly 5.0 IROC-Zs made that year, according to http://www.thirdgen.org/1988-chevy-camaro.
But I don't think this is a 5.7 as claimed.

i have emailed and asked for a engine bay shot and some other information will let you no the outcome

hi i ran the vin number through the data base and this is what came back
vin number 1G1FP21F0HN111286
1=USA
G=GENERAL MOTORS
1=CHEVEROLET
F=F BODY
P=CAMARO ALL MODELS
2=TWO DOOR
1=MANUAL SEATBELTS
F=LB9 V8 305 CID ENGINE
O=CHECK DIGIT VALID VIN NUMBER
H=YEAR OF MANUFACTURE 1987
N=NORWOOD PLANT OHIO
111286=MANFACTURE NUMBER

also a couple of pictures for you when i entered my details for my IROC the results came back as shown ,mines got a 5.0 litre and on the rear of the engine near the gearbox at the top of the drivers side the casting is as shown in picture showing GM 5.0
some of the codes shown in the ebay advert picture are on my thread IROC DECODE
check them out hope it helps
ps the 5.0 litre h.o i have is by no means a slouch and has smoked many pretenders with turbos bolted to their little engines
also if its a IROC it should have disc brakes all round

Indeed the 5.0 is still quick enough for most, and can easily be improved on if you want..

My 86 IROC had drum rear brakes, as have quite a few others I've seen. I think the rear disc was an option.

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sorry my bad it looks like it was an option on mine

I have been looking at going for it but the cost of having it picked up is way too much to bother with it, especially if its not a 350ci. I wouldnt buy it without taking a look as it could need alot of work.

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