This 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z was born at the General Motors Van Nuys California Assembly Plant in March 1987. It is very well optioned, most notably is the Tuned Port Injection engine, removable glass roof panels, custom cloth interior and the desirable G92 performance option.
These Camaro's equipped with the G92 Performance Option are fitted with front and rear disc brakes, an engine oil cooler, an Australian built Borg-Warner heavy-duty 7.75-inch four-pinion rear end with a limited-slip differential and 3.23 gear ratio.
Under the hood, the anemic LB9 5.0-liter (305-cu.in.) engine was ditched for its big brother, a period correct L98 5.7-liter (350-cu.in.) engine. The conversion was professionally implemented and entails all required hardware and electronics such as, larger 24lb fuel injectors, an ESC module, knock sensor and an ECM fitted with an ABWN PROM.
The L98 5.7-liter engine is paired to a 700-R4 (4L60), 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive and is advertised to deliver 225 horsepower and 330 lb.-ft. of torque to the rear wheels. While those numbers may not be impressive by today’s performance standards, the 3rd-generation Camaro is still beloved by many enthusiasts and is fast becoming the modern era's vehicle of choice among collectors.
This Camaro features dark medium gray custom cloth bucket seats with matching carpets and a contrasting black dashboard, console, and upper door panels. Its interior has since been refreshed with new carpets, floormats and new period correct seat upholstery, constructed by Lethal Interiors, of Milton Florida, and installed by Luis' Upholstery, of Snyder, Texas. These cars typically came loaded with accessories and options, and this one is no exception.
Some of this Camaro's creature comforts are air conditioning, electric rear window defogger, rear compartment cargo cover and locking rear storage, a 6-way driver's side power seat, power windows and door locks, power hatch release, power exterior mirrors an auto dimming rear-view mirror, an overhead console, comfort tilt steering, cruise control and more.
Steering inputs are made via a black three-spoke leather wrapped steering wheel that frames a 145-mph speedometer, a tachometer with a 5000-rpm redline, and gauges for coolant temperature, voltage, oil pressure, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer currently shows 108,000 miles and I have every intention on seeing those numbers climb throughout the years.
This Camaro retains a factory UX1 Delco stereo, (Radio, AM-FM Stereo, Cassette, Clock, S/S, Equalizer) that has been fitted with an internal Bluetooth module so that I can connect any Bluetooth digital device to provide the tunes, when I prefer not to hear the rumble of the fuel injected 5.7-liter 350 engine. The air conditioning system has been upgraded to the modern R134a refrigerant and blows ice cold air.
Other than the minimal upgrades and modifications, this Camaro IROC-Z maintains its original iconic stock appearance, and although nowhere near perfect, it is garage kept and used only during the summer as a fun weekend car and when driving some distance in good weather. I plan on keeping this timeless classic, enjoy driving it, and attend cruises and car shows with my son.