*Untouched* My new 1985 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z

Here is a short walk around video of my new 85 IROC that I just picked up. It is a really clean car, I am super excited to have it, and to start tearing it apart.
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[@dcartellone2659]

If your 40+ you love these cars, alot of good memories with the third generation..nice find.

[@robschwiesow]

I totally agree, these cars have a special place in certain generations hearts!

[@beltfedhate]

Haha yup I’m over 40 and I still have my gun metal grey 91 Z28 t-top 5 speed... for 20 years now and I still can’t let it go. Don’t think I could live with out it.

[@Jethawkin]

I’m 45 this car and a 1982 trans am are my favorite cars of all time.

[@chevy1982100]

I’m 38 years old. I absolutely love these cars. My uncle had a 1982 z28 4 speed when I was 9 or 10 years old. I thought it was the best thing since sliced bread. My first car was a 1986 irocz that looked like it had been through hell. My best buddies had irocs too. My friend passed away in 2019 and I bought another iroc in memory of him. Memories you say they flow like waterfalls. Some of the best times of my life.

[@TerrickHarden]

Idk I'm 29 and was literally born the year of the last 3rd gens(1992) And I love these cars as well.. I wanna snag one up before the price goes through the roof.

[@jeffbauer3425]

Looks like a trailer hitch did that door damage. I've had friggin trucks hit my cars in the past😡 I had an 84 Z28 H.O. model right before the IROC. Modified valve body transmission. The car was not slow, and bulletproof! Nice bro. Enjoy !

[@theeducatedredneck4144]

I had a white '89 IROC Z, 305 TPI. It was a automatic with T-tops. The car turned 15:40's in the quarter mile. It wasn't fast, but, it handled well and was very fun to drive.

[@gthomer1231]

these sleek body styles were way ahead of their time they look great

[@shutthetv]

I'm the biggest fan! I restore these at home! Iroc forever!

[@robertmacpeek424]

Car is gorgeous! Considering these cars were Pounded daily, used, abused and discarded I'd say she's in Great shape. A car like this deserves to be appreciated, "fixed" up and enjoyed by an enthusiasist & taken to car shows. You've got a great start already. I'd keep it personally, no way I'd let it go. Yeah it's an LB9(?) TPI 305 but in '85 & '86 that was the top of the line for those cars. Hell it's even got the rest split seats, that was an option (not standard on all cars)

[@robschwiesow]

Thanks man, I am excited to have it. I remember all the kids that had them in high school, just beat the snot out of them lol, this one truly is a survivor! I probably will keep it, because I am bad at selling stuff lol

[@WMT-uo1vs]

Nice Car, One of favorite generations I own a 1988 convertible i roc z 305 engine g 92 package stick with 68,000 miles. Thanks man for showing it.

[@robschwiesow]

Stay tuned man!

[@kwalkrkcco4397]

I have an 85 TPI Z28 and really enjoy it; actually bought it new. Funny that I have the same little crack in the dash above radio area - must be some kind of stress point. Congrats on your new ride!

[@robschwiesow]

That is awesome that you still have it! They are big dashes, I agree must be a stress point, plus I bet the plastic they used wasn't as good as the stuff today!

[@kwalkrkcco4397]

@@robschwiesow - Mine also has the same issue with the rubber window seals; since I don't know how to fix that, I just don't drive it if it aint sunny and dry! Do get lots of attention when driving these around.

[@robschwiesow]

I have new ones for mine, I am planning on making a video on how to replace them. It isn't real hard, just need a little patience. Stay tuned!!

[@kamranetemad4968]

having owened 7 irocs for past 34 years, i got to say you car is in great shape.some one in past put a delete plate where fog light switch org used to be under head light switch.only year 305 tpi and auto made 215HP.86 droped to 190 and stayed below 205 with auto combo the rest of production run.

[@robschwiesow]

Thanks! I am going to have to look into that switch thing. I know it has a fog light switch, I just can't picture where it's at!

[@timbucker]

There wasn't much need after the 350 came out in '87. I had an '85 tpi and it would run. IMO, '86 was the low point with the detuned motor and ugly third brake light.

[@robschwiesow]

I agree

[@brockjohnson4389]

1985'S WERE THE VERY VERY BEST OTHER THAN THE ONLY YEAR THEY PUT THE 85 MPH SPEEDO

[@paulc858]

Nice. Great find. Hope you fix her up. I use to have 88 black IROC-Z just like it, no t tops. When I retire that will be my project car. Restore a black one just like yours. Enjoy and good luck.

[@crosisofborg5524]

Not sure why everyone hates on the 305. I had no problem with the 305 in my IROC. It ran like a top.

[@robschwiesow]

They run good, I think the main complaint is power. They just aren't as strong when you start modifying them

[@jeremyraywilson9870]

I have an 85 Berlinetta, that I've had since I was 18. I love it! When your ready to part with it, I'd love a shot at it.

[@robschwiesow]

You got me thinking with your other comment. I do really love the car, and you're right I think 3rd gens will get shown some love in due time. But if it goes, I will let you all know!

[@iroc3rdgen246]

your car is beautiful man, I have 1986 black and gold.

[@robschwiesow]

Thanks man! I just checked out you video! Your's is super clean too. I love the black and gold, not someone who had one in high school, always admired it!

[@James-mk2qj]

Beautiful car given the age you’re always nice cars when I first got my Capri years ago I raced a lot of them with a 305s and blew them away only because they weren’t very fast cars because of the weight difference between the Mustang Capri and the Iroc however the 5.7 version of the Iroc is definitely a hard adversary to beat I would not mind getting one myself but would want the 5.7 they seem like they’re starting to go up in price like everything else but they really are nice cars Back then and now

[@xravenhairsexgod]

Watch out for the steel thermostat bolts that thread into an aluminum intake, at least on my '88 IROC Z28, they galvanized together and I stripped both bolt heads. I have a C4 intake in place now. Great find and subscribed Enjoy your project CAMARO 🇺🇸🔧😼

[@robschwiesow]

Thanks for the heads up, I will keep an eye out for that! Thanks for the sub

[@davebatts4731]

Had a 92' 25th Anniversary Edition. Sold it in 2002. Some guy bought it for his newly licensed 17 yr old son. Six months later it was totaled.

[@robschwiesow]

That is heartbreaking

[@dontestuckey2200]

Dope intro that belongs on TV

[@robschwiesow]

Thank you my friend! Have a great Holiday!

[@jamesshirrell3677]

They are beautiful cars ive always wanted one

[@SSMan-jo6tf]

I had 2 86’s One was in great shape the other not so much. Burgundy and black. I wish like hell I’d have never gotten rid of them 😔

[@brockjohnson4389]

Do NOT switch to 350! i had an 85 (the best ever year for the iroc) had chev dealership papered 350 put in and never ever ran right again! I loved it! i was 17 in high school and had the black and gold edition! almost no one cud touch it! interior got gouddy after 85! it was hit and runned of course i had only liability sr-22 ins so i traded it! worst mistake (almost lol) i ever made! lost lic from 99 till 2020! i now have a firebird UNTOUCHED NO RUST ALL ORIG. EVEN WINDOW SWEEPS SEALS ARE PERFECT HATCH CHANNEL NOT EVEN A SINGLE SPEC OF RUST.. ITS PERFECT! I SHOULD SEND U SOME PICS IF UD LIKE TO SEE LET ME KNOW WHERE TO SEND THEM! BADD ASS RIDE BROTHER!! AWESOME YOUR EXCITED ABOUT IT!! THE CAR WILL LOVE YA BACK MAN! KEEP IT AND MY ADVISE.. KEEP IT ALL LIKE IT IS! WHEN SHIT GET ALTERED IT GET PROBLEMS FROM MY EXP! LET ME KNOW IF YA WANNA SEE IT! DRIVE ON MAN.. BROCK-

[@chaoticadventure]

Mines an 86. Badass cars

[@Rhoadsfan324]

Super clean man. What a find

[@davebarron5939]

Beauty, love these 3rd gens, great handling, just under powered. your plans with the short-block sound spot on. I have an 83 in about the same condition. Look forward to all your vids on this. Thanks.

[@robschwiesow]

Thank you for the feedback my friend!

[@dutchyjhome]

Dude, very nice car! Have you noticed though that the 80-ties are growing in popularity and that most certainly goes for the cars from the 80-ties. The prices though will only seriously go up for cars like these when they are all original, and with a little TLC you'll get this car in a very nice original state... Swapping motors is understandable... but does not contribute to the value of this car, just make sure you'll preserve the original motor and never sell it, as long as you have this car! One more thing: This entire car was made to handle the power it came with, so puttin' a motor in there with a lot more power will probably chew up your gearbox, driveshaft and differential and more. So you'll never just swap a motor; you'll have to swap everything basically. Or...the other and probably the most sensible thing to do is: keep the car as original as possible, preserve it, perform a thorough restoration of the 3rd gen Camaro Z-28 Iroc-Z and use the new motor for a different car which most likely will benefit from it, without having to cope with depreciation in a growing market for 3rd gen Camaro's. I am just saying man...

[@robschwiesow]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate the feedback my friend!

[@patricksnow1700]

Dude sweet ride .. one of my favourite gens of Camaro

[@ssom7291ify]

Very nice! You might have the best intro on KZbin!

[@robschwiesow]

Wow, thanks, I appreciate that!

[@mickeywilson938]

good video brother enjoyed it I used to have one myself 85 I like z

[@robschwiesow]

Thanks man! Hope to have more up soon!

[@theeducatedredneck4144]

In regards to the tree sap on your paint. Put a day of hand sanitizer in each spot, let it sit a few minutes and then work it off with your finger. Have a soft cloth ready to follow up with Dawn dish soap.

[@theeducatedredneck4144]

A dab of hand sanitizer

[@robschwiesow]

Thanks my friend, I am going to try that!

[@kevinb158]

Man you've got a nice one I just bought a 91 firebird trans am same setup. Tpi 5.0 700 R4 but it has a 2-72 rear gear with lsd I'll add this every thing is leaking but the water it cosmetically ugly but almost dend free can't wait to see you're build

[@robschwiesow]

@kevin b Thanks man! I am really excited to get started! Now I just have to find the time!

[@kevinb158]

@@robschwiesow I heard that man

[@lastminute1970]

bellissima linea

[@sodak3427]

If you do sell it .. Please keep me in mind.. I've owned 2 Irocs ,an 85 and a convertable 89.. love these cars

[@robschwiesow]

For sure my friend!

[@duckman1729]

Looks killer man!!!! Keep it up

[@chrisstrande5878]

Woohoo Nice!!

[@paulmckinney2905]

Nice ride.. I had a maroon one just like it in the early nineties... If you still have it and want to sale it can you please respond...???

[@robschwiesow]

Thanks man, I do still have it. Not currently for sale at the moment

[@dsicher123]

Love it!! Let me know if u are going to sell it.

[@andymantoronto]

Use a steamer to get the sap off of the paint.

[@robschwiesow]

That is an awesome idea, I never thought about that! Thanks for the tip!!

[@outlaw3258]

You should do a time lapse of the engine swap

[@robschwiesow]

I think I could do that @Outlaw32

[@Rhoadsfan324]

Gotta do a burnout like your old intro lol

[@James-mk2qj]

What did you pay for it? AC on those cars and the vets that era have issues with those Harrison compressors especially the seal behind the clutch especially if they don’t get used they tend to dry out if you replace the compressor it’s important to run it once a month in the winter time when you’re not using to keep the air conditioning to keep that lubricated

[@chrisl.5125]

Looks like that door found a pole at the gas station.

[@robschwiesow]

I think so, and I am not happy about it lol. It's a little more that "Paintless dent repair"

[@joesinclair5829]

Paint RPO code?? D88 : DECAL, STRIPE, SPORT 86A : STRIPE COLOR, ACCENT, TWO TONE RED/GUNMETAL 19L : SECONDARY COLOR, EXTERIOR, LAMP BLACK (91) 19U : PRIMARY COLOR, EXTERIOR, LAMP BLACK (91)

[@1996chevrolet]

Do you have a part number for the adapter plates for the vortec to.intake kit

[@robschwiesow]

I will be at the shop in a half hour. I will send you the number

[@robschwiesow]

@gavino tinajero SDPC TPI Vortec Lower Intake Baseplate (SD3816) I purchased the lower intake from Scoggin Dickey, the part numbers are above!

[@timothythomas1737]

It would be a waste of time doing all that to the injection. The 5.7l was a huge stretch for them. The firehawks had a totally different set up.

[@MattyVeeGarage]

Weren't the z28s all 5.7 350's?

[@robschwiesow]

1981 was the last year the Z28 had a 350 until it became an option again for the 1987 model.

[@gregorymega5538]

Hi, sorry to ask but how much did you buy this gem? :)

[@robschwiesow]

I got a pretty good deal, but would rather not discuss it.

[@gregorymega5538]

@@robschwiesow ok

[@ghostiroc]

Love the car you still have it ?

[@robschwiesow]

Thank you! I sure do!

[@davidwilkinson2038]

I want it

[@kmas8229]

Hey dude, if you're gonna take off the Air-pump and the tubings, will you make a video on it? I'm on the fence of either selling my 87 lb9 5spd or keeping it and try to understand the tpi better. If I'm keeping it, I want the airpump and that stuff off. It takes up too much room. :)

[@robschwiesow]

For sure man! I'm going to be replacing the manifolds with headers and all that good stuff. I will add in part numbers as well. Give me a little bit to get around to it, but I will! Thanks for the comment!

[@kmas8229]

@@robschwiesow Thank you so much for replying to my comment! It means alot to me. I really dig the car and they're rare in Norway. Mine was imported from California 2 yrs ago, I'm the first owner in Norway, but it had 2 prior owners in the US. The thing is that the TPI is so foreign and strange to me. I want to understand it, but it's kinda overwhelming compared to a carburated engine? By the way, you got yourself a new sub! Imma check your other videos too! Very exciting!

[@robschwiesow]

@@kmas8229 Awesome man, sounds like you need to hang on to that car, sounds pretty rare in Norway! In the next camaro video, I will explain how the TPI systems work! Thanks for the sub!

[@kmas8229]

@@robschwiesow Awesome! Thank you so much! Have good day man! :D

[@Ls3guy]

A early 85 iroc

[@daveanthony135]

Why sell it???.

[@robschwiesow]

Well as of right now, I am going to hang on to it. However, I may need the space in the future.

[@shaman9628]

I had a 1990 IROC-Z I liked it however, I love my 1996 Z28 SS much better.

[@MMACHMP]

Gonna do an LS swap?

[@robschwiesow]

That isn't in the plans at the moment

[@marior2946]

That’s clean you most of paid allot unless you got real lucky

[@robschwiesow]

Thanks man! I like to think I paid what was fair!

[@JoseContreras-mv5yz]

@@robschwiesow which is?

[@robschwiesow]

I would rather not discuss the price. It was probably a little lower than most in this shape

[@jchuck8601]

I’ll buy it if you sell it :)

[@dominiccampbell7202]

I have a 85 iroc z28 10,000 original miles looking to sell

[@MRJ520]

Why would you not recondition the car before filming? Make it mint...show it mint!

[@robschwiesow]

Well, I think it is in really good condition. I wanted to show the car how I got it. Don't you think it will be cooler to see the progression?

[@Ls3guy]

The 85 iroc 305 made 215 hp that was hp then the 86 iroc

[@robschwiesow]

86 HP went down to 190. 215hp was the most an automatic 305ci Iroc had, their whole run. The manual cars later on bumped up to 220, and the 5.7L made about 225hp. All good cars!

[@Ls3guy]

@@robschwiesow that would be a no on the 220 hp with a manual other wise they would have put the 350 tpi in them with a manual transmission

[@robschwiesow]

I'm not one to get into serious discussions on the internet, so I challenge you to do your own research. However I will stand by my statement. In 88 the 305ci TPI standard trans Iroc made 220hp, the 305ci TPI auto trans made 195hp, and the 350ci made 225hp. If you are interested I will gladly pass on the sources of this information.

[@Ls3guy]

@@robschwiesow i know alot about the iroc

[@robschwiesow]

Fair enough. I will leave this for you to thumb through. You can say the authors of it wrong, and not me. I will admit I do not know all about the Iroc. Regardless, I very much appreciate you input www.iroczone.com/about/iroc-z-history/

[@chevy1982100]

Don’t sell it buddy!

[@RobertoGarcia-ev2xr]

how much are you asking

[@robschwiesow]

It's not for sale at the moment

[@King5150Ed]

Oh god...kumho tires....yikes

[@donnie8508]

Rain ex takes sap off... A screw driver? Are you drunk

[@robschwiesow]

Rain x is just a mix of acetone, water and polymers. I mine as well us just pure acetone, would be cheaper. Did I say something about a screwdriver? Maybe I was drunk!

[@MrErnest18045]

How much?

[@robschwiesow]

How much did I pay for it? Or how much is it for sale for?

[@jimcunningham9653]

Sorry bro.....you have 180,000 + on the odom.

[@robschwiesow]

Appreciate the comment my friend, can you explain your theory?

[@jimcunningham9653]

no offense intended my Camaro friend for my comment. I have collected many Camaros and currently own my 9th. My recent purchase an '88 IROC 5.7 had an odom of 84xxx miles. This is my 3rd, of this generation, and as you know the odometers are only 5 digits. Mine, and yours, share many of the same discrepancies of this era. The wear and tear, and natural deterioration, for us both, illustrates years/miles not documented by the seller or the odometer. I don't think our cars were built that shi### in the beginning. The beauty is worth fixing. Mine black too, and like yours, will turn heads.

[@robschwiesow]

No offense taken at all!

[@robschwiesow]

Based on the history of the car and knowing the owners, I do know the cars mileage is correct as shown though.

[@Christ-1]

LS swap

[@robschwiesow]

Idk man, LS swaps are getting over done. Can't beat the power though, that is for sure!

[@jeremyraywilson9870]

No way keep those matching numbers... It will be worth 5 times as much in 20 yrs with everything original than if u put a basic @$$ LS in it. Keep it old school.

[@robschwiesow]

No LS swaps for me.

[@greeneibball36]

@@robschwiesow Yea I've resisted people telling me to go LS as well. I dropped a 350 tuned port from 91 Formula into my 5 speed 85 IROC with headers, 3 inch exhaust, custom chip and couple other things and just doing that the car is fun as shit to drive. Plus the bonus for me is when you pop the hood it still looks basically stock.

[@robschwiesow]

@greeneibball36 that is pretty much what I am thinking too. Where did you get your chip done?