SOLD

Asking Price: $12,500
Location: Hillsboro, Oregon
Mileage: 104600
Title Status: Clean
VIN: 1G1FP2184JL120110

Seller’s Description: Up for sale or trade is my ’88 Camaro IROC-Z. It retains a stock look while having numerous upgrades that make the car a lot more fun.

The car was painted in May of this year in the factory 81U red, and the IROC decal package was sourced from Phoenix Graphics, which makes the most accurate reproduction. The car has won awards at shows, but it’s not a show car paint job. You could cut and buff to get it even better, but it’s what I would call a 5-foot paint job. No rust or body rot, though the area under the battery tray was repaired. Turns heads everywhere it goes!

Engine is a factory L98 5.7 (350), but the TPI system has been replaced with a Holley Sniper Fuel Injection system. I do have the original TPI in a box and will go with the car. Intake is Edelbrock Performer RPM Air Gap and timing is handled by a Holley Dual-Synch Distributor, and is controlled by the Sniper system. Yes, it passes Oregon DEQ.

Transmission has been converted to a T56 6-speed manual, which was built by Mike Hankel. Also added a Tick adjustable master cylinder so I got the clutch engagement point that I like. A B&M Ripper handles the shifting duties.

Interior is an 8/10. Driver’s seat has some wear marks but no holes. Passenger seat is great, and back seats look like they were hardly used. The door panel top rails have a single crack in each, but can be replaced for under $200 at Hawks’ Camaros. Lights are all LED now for enhanced visibility. Factory fuel gauge was replaced with an NOS unit that had been sitting on a parts shelf for 30 years. The Sniper system used the sender needed for the factory temp gauge, so it no longer works, however, the Sniper’s dash display shows coolant temp. Aftermarket oil pressure gauge has been added, since the factory one quit working and replacements are no longer available. Brand new Lloyd’s floor mats finish out the the nicely trimmed interior.

The Other Good Stuff:

Car has only been driven about 5000 miles in the last 3.5 years (since I’ve owned it).

Brakes at all four corners were done within the last 5000 miles.

Tires have less than 5000 on them.

Pinion seal replaced in November 2022 and gear oil changed.

A/C compressor replaced within the last 2 years and blows cold. Also converted to R134. The high fan setting, however, does not work, as the connector needs to be replaced.

New fuel pump and sender assembly

New Idler arm and ball joints within the last 3 years. Steering is nice and tight with no play and no pulls in either direction.

Rear main seal replaced when transmission was swapped.

The “Needs a little work” stuff:

Oil pan gasket is weeping, like most Chevy small blocks of this era.

Factory engine oil cooler coolant lines are leaking at the filter adapter. This means it leaves a few drops coolant wherever you go, but not oil. It needs to be resealed, tightened, or just removed.

Warmup tuning could use a little bit of work. Will sometimes stall when putting clutch in when engine is on initial warmup when pulling up to a stop. This goes away after the engine is fully warmed up and only seems to do it in the morning. It doesn’t do it all the time, and I’m learned to catch it with a throttle blip if it looks like it’s going to happen.

Hot restart after sitting for around 30 minutes sometimes requires a lot of cranking. This can also be resolved in the Sniper’s tune file. I just don’t have the time to do it.

Cruise control no longer works due to the Sniper.

This is a car that needs very little and can be daily driven, too. Real IROC’s are only going up in value, so this is a great time to get a clean one.

I’m looking to get $12,500 in cash and value it at $14,000 in a trade, with cash coming from you to equalize any trade down on my end.

Things I’m interested in trading for:

50’s through 80’s GM sedans and wagons (Chevy, Oldsmobile, Buick, Pontiac, Cadillac). Prefer a manual transmission, but will consider automatic in the right car. G-bodies are good. Late 50’s, early 60’s stuff is even better.

1998 – 2002 Camaro or Firebird with LS1/6-speed manual

80’s 90’s Olds Cutlass Calais, Chevy Beretta GTZ, or Pontiac Grand Am, or Olds Achieva with high-output Quad 4 engine and 5-speed transmission.

Any trade must be drivable now without the need for significant mechanical repairs. I do not want your major project!