I’ve had my 69 Camaro since ‘97. It has a LS2 427 stroker and a lot of DSE suspension pieces. I still work on it and change stuff. Sweet 3rd gen by the way.
That blue one looks incredible. The 3rd gen styling has aged so damn well. The styling is timeless if you ask me. With the right stance and wheels ( like both of them ) it looks like a race car. Kinda like the 70-73 Trans Am. It just looks great from every angle. Chevy outdid themselves with the 3rd gen body style. Nothing has looked that good since IMO. Even the retro styling of the 5th gen.
I agree with you. The 3rd gen is still the best looking Camaro they’ve built. I love my 91 and I’ve owned it for 18 years and I still stop and admire what a fine looking machine it is. My goal is to have it like these DSE Z’S.
you prolly dont care at all but does someone know a method to get back into an instagram account..? I was dumb lost my account password. I would love any help you can offer me!
@Gus Rohan i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and I'm trying it out atm. I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
On my 92 Camaro I built when I was 18 I built a carbureted 350 and used a remote electronic fuel pump back in 2007-2008 when I was 17-18 these are beautiful cars!
Falling in love with this 3rd gen body style more and more, especially when you see it done right like this green one! Love the wheels, and the stance is perfect. Wonder what it would look like with a factory GM gray paint job and these same wheels in satin or polished black. 🤔🤤
Just 5 - 10 years ago people would talk shit about this car. One of my favorite muscle cars. They were underpowered for their weight but that was due to all the lame rules. Now with LS engines easily available you do great things to them.
They were fast for their time, my buddy had a custom ordered 1, a '91 IROC-Z, & back then it has break neck speeds, but now a stock Civic would blow the doors off them! 😂 I had a mid 10 second VW Beetle, & used to love trolling all the weekend warriors in Crystal Lake Illinois, & in Schaumburg Illinois, they'd "think" it was all just show & no go, until the front wheels would lift off the ground at launch! Lol
Back in the day I had a 84 z28 and later had a 88 iroc. Now I'm 45 and there's no doubt what I'm about to build. Man, I love those cars again. I've got the bug and will be watching you guys closely.
In the 90s I had a 75 firebird as a daily driver (still have it 🙂) as it started getting rust issues I ended up getting an 88 iroc to use as my daily transportation. I could not believe how much better the 3rd gens handled, I cant imagine how they must be with all those mods. I ended up getting rid of the Iroc, it had a rod knock starting, was full of computer issues at the time were not an easy or cheap fix, then the trans went. It was sold to a guy down south who was planning on building an scca car out of it. It was a weird base model iroc, 305 auto, no t tops, vin showed it was built with the regular camaro 15" wheels but it had iroc center caps. Was white with gold stripes tan interior. I always wonder what happened to it, and if the next owner had just as many problems as I did. That car hated me every time I fixed something 2 other things would break. Looked really cool but I think my firebird put some vodo on the camaro cause it was jealous or something lol!
Had an 87 Camaro, and loved it....got a 4th Gen after, and I can recall how I thought back then the 4th was so much better than the 3rd, but now I love the look of the 3rd Gen more than any...strange how time changes your view
I have been building a 3rd gen myself. A 1992 TRANS AM GTA. I stripped all the running gear, suspension, up graded brakes. Replaced with a hawks 3.73 rear end, qa1 suspension. So the entire undercarriage has been rebuilt. I working out the suspension and then pulling the engine and transmission doing body work and then planning on dropping in a LSX 454 or LSA. I struggled with this I was originally going to doing a FIRST TPI to kind of keep it period correct. I bought this gta over drinks at a bar in Nashville TN during a Marine Corps reunion. I had a GTA when in the Marines and one of my Marine brothers would ride home with me when we had liberty. We talked about how much fun we had on those drives and all the times I got pulled over. When this build is done the both of us will road trip it to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina to recapture a few of those days. :) If I were to do this over again I would go with Detroit Speed. No problems with the Qa1 but Detroit Speed seems to have much more complimentary parts and gear.
First "fast" car I ever drove was an 86 IROC a classmate of mine had in high school in the mid 90's. It was a blast, his family raced so it was "slightly" tuned with a few more ponies but not too much, probably around 275 whp... but it was a blast, the stock suspension was pretty good, easy enough for a 16 year old novice to throw into a power slide and recover easily! Love DSE 3rd Gens builds!
So glad I found you guys, just scored a 85 IROC fieldfind for 500, but its stuck to the ground and been sitting since 05. Gonna be all over you guys when I can finally get it home. Thing is gonna be trying to get it loose without screwing up the ground effects. Also not quite sure the best spots to set a jack under it, gonna have to be a floorjack and will have to dig to get the space for that even lol.
Do you guys still have these cars? would love to see updates. I love 3rd gen camaros. that was my very first car when i was 16. i remember it like it was yesterday. these cars will always have a soft spot in my heart. these are two beautiful examples of what can be done.
Always like these body styles of late 80s early 90s.. unfortunately you could peddle a bike faster than they could go..glad they're are getting the mechanics to go with the looks
That’s awesome he got a lot of help when asking questions. I have a 87 z28 factory manual and plan on fixing it up. First project car. But finding help is hard even on thirdgen.org. Both camaros look amazing
This body style deserves more love. Hopefully these cars will inspire more builds as first gen and second gen Camaros are almost out of touch price wise.
I'm about to be building one of these guys, think I'm gonna source the rear suspension with something that has irs, little more custom work, but it's gonna get a cage anyways. Sweet builds guys
@@3beltwesty could be however, the "LQ9" I have is a 10 to 1 comp, flat top pistons with floating wrist pins, 2006 LS3 V8 345 HP stock out of an Escalade. www.onallcylinders.com/2018/02/02/lq9-engine-specs-performance-bore-stroke-cylinder-heads-cam-specs/
@@davebarron5939 That is sure a nice big engine! Anyway the official RPO order code in 3rd gens is LQ9 for the USA 2.5L and LQ8 for the export 2.5L iron duke. The VIN code is 2 or F for these. It is interesting how later GM used the same LQ9 name for a totally different engine. In rare cases it causes confusion in parts and ebay and forums too!. Regards. www.chevy-camaro.com/chevy-camaro-VIN-decode-third-gen.php
I remember Puerto Rico guy used to have blue 1988 camaro in 1990s I thought he had a nice car back then. Now I realize that Jay has built a nice car. But I would put a new 2020 camaro's engine in it. Plug and play
Both beautiful cars, and beautiful builds. ...as someone who's owned thirdgens for over 30 years, I can explain why "we" don't like the trap door for the fuel pump, and most of us have NO issues with either of these cars having one. It's about survivors. Original cars, and not cutting them up. With SOOO many pumps that go bad, and sooo many people who just don't care about "original", we see this topic come up a lot, and it's kinda taken on a life of it's own. Most of us who've been around these cars wouldn't ever suggest these two cars NOT have a trap door any more than we'd suggest running stock 15 or 16 inch wheels. But if you're asking $30k for a low mile original Iroc, it better not have a fuel pump door.... and SOOO many of them do.
Original cars are harder to come by, so we completely understand that. When it comes to a purpose build car that wasn't the nicest thing to start with, it's no biggie, but thank you for your input!
I’m in heaven, total 3rd gen nut, I’ve had 4, best one was 91 Z28 5.7. Wrecked and parted out like a dummy, bought a 89 IROC base to ls swap about 10 years ago but had to sell when had another kid but will one day get another one to build, I know where I’ll be coming
You list 6” backspacing which is 0mm offset on the front and 6.5” (13mm) rear. This means you are running more offset (wider stance) in the front than in the rear. Can you explain this please? I’ve always thought you want your wider deeper offset wheels in the rear.
My 87 IRCO-Z is currently built based in Detroit Speed Iroc. We are installing including Quadralink suspension, Subframe-connectors, brand new LS7, brand new T56. it will be done soon this year!
The Japanes knew that access to the fuel pump is important . Too bad GM didnt realize that . my 95 Z28 has a trapdoor now , my 84 Z28 will get one if needed. Heres a tip that I learned years ago with my 1969 Firebird always use Rain-X on your windshield ( The Wipe on Type ) and carry a bottle of it with you if you travel. if you apply it right, it works great and can save your ass in bad weather .
@@detroitspeed so with 6 inch backspace puts the offset at 0mm. Can 18x11 0mm offset be used front and back for tire rotation purposes? Or additional work is needed?
Those looks like WELD s71s. Not too expensive as far as wheels go (I see some at 850 and some as low as 350, but don't know why there's a price difference)
Best line “you never finish building a car” 🤣🤣
I mean, it's true.
I’ve had my 69 Camaro since ‘97. It has a LS2 427 stroker and a lot of DSE suspension pieces. I still work on it and change stuff. Sweet 3rd gen by the way.
Facts
How's that funny
It’s true tho
That blue one looks incredible. The 3rd gen styling has aged so damn well. The styling is timeless if you ask me. With the right stance and wheels ( like both of them ) it looks like a race car. Kinda like the 70-73 Trans Am. It just looks great from every angle. Chevy outdid themselves with the 3rd gen body style. Nothing has looked that good since IMO. Even the retro styling of the 5th gen.
We agree!
I agree with you. The 3rd gen is still the best looking Camaro they’ve built. I love my 91 and I’ve owned it for 18 years and I still stop and admire what a fine looking machine it is. My goal is to have it like these DSE Z’S.
you prolly dont care at all but does someone know a method to get back into an instagram account..?
I was dumb lost my account password. I would love any help you can offer me!
@Chase Dexter instablaster :)
@Gus Rohan i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and I'm trying it out atm.
I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
Really like the dark green
Us too!
Had a 92rs in the same color
On my 92 Camaro I built when I was 18 I built a carbureted 350 and used a remote electronic fuel pump back in 2007-2008 when I was 17-18 these are beautiful cars!
This is how a 3rd Gen SHOULD be built, incredible cars.
Really like those 3rd Gens! Nice to see another one very well done
They're up and coming in the Pro-Touring world.
The 3rd gen design has aged very well and keeps looking better when built like these 2 beauties.
I totally agree!
Now we need a murdered out 3rd Gen like these with red Brembos and we got a trio of trouble...
Boom!
No red? 🤷 or white with red interior?
My god, that is the baddest camaro of all time! I LOVE the wheel/tire combo and stance of the car. Absolute superb example!
i have a 89’ iroc z that ive had since i was 7, 19 now & NEED this beast to come alive. love y’all’s videos & inspiration ❤️🔥
Falling in love with this 3rd gen body style more and more, especially when you see it done right like this green one! Love the wheels, and the stance is perfect. Wonder what it would look like with a factory GM gray paint job and these same wheels in satin or polished black. 🤔🤤
It'd probably be pretty cool!
Just 5 - 10 years ago people would talk shit about this car. One of my favorite muscle cars. They were underpowered for their weight but that was due to all the lame rules. Now with LS engines easily available you do great things to them.
They're up and coming!
@@detroitspeed
Ls3 with the lsa supercharger zl1 lid 2012-2015..
They were fast for their time, my buddy had a custom ordered 1, a '91 IROC-Z, & back then it has break neck speeds, but now a stock Civic would blow the doors off them! 😂
I had a mid 10 second VW Beetle, & used to love trolling all the weekend warriors in Crystal Lake Illinois, & in Schaumburg Illinois, they'd "think" it was all just show & no go, until the front wheels would lift off the ground at launch! Lol
Back in the day I had a 84 z28 and later had a 88 iroc. Now I'm 45 and there's no doubt what I'm about to build. Man, I love those cars again. I've got the bug and will be watching you guys closely.
Give us a call for all of your suspension needs!
In the 90s I had a 75 firebird as a daily driver (still have it 🙂) as it started getting rust issues I ended up getting an 88 iroc to use as my daily transportation.
I could not believe how much better the 3rd gens handled, I cant imagine how they must be with all those mods. I ended up getting rid of the Iroc, it had a rod knock starting, was full of computer issues at the time were not an easy or cheap fix, then the trans went. It was sold to a guy down south who was planning on building an scca car out of it.
It was a weird base model iroc, 305 auto, no t tops, vin showed it was built with the regular camaro 15" wheels but it had iroc center caps. Was white with gold stripes tan interior. I always wonder what happened to it, and if the next owner had just as many problems as I did.
That car hated me every time I fixed something 2 other things would break. Looked really cool but I think my firebird put some vodo on the camaro cause it was jealous or something lol!
The 3rd gens are fantastic cars for sure!
I love that green paint, looks awesome!
It does!
@@detroitspeed , is it the original green. ?
I had an 87 IROC and I'll always have a soft spot for these cars. It was a great ride, and very comfortable and reliable
They are very underrated.
That is how it's done. Tasteful and fast.
Absolutely!
One of my favorite cars of all time. Sweet builds
Thanks for watching!
Had an 87 Camaro, and loved it....got a 4th Gen after, and I can recall how I thought back then the 4th was so much better than the 3rd, but now I love the look of the 3rd Gen more than any...strange how time changes your view
keep the camera on the car. we don't need to see the owner more than once
U don't
I have been building a 3rd gen myself. A 1992 TRANS AM GTA. I stripped all the running gear, suspension, up graded brakes. Replaced with a hawks 3.73 rear end, qa1 suspension. So the entire undercarriage has been rebuilt. I working out the suspension and then pulling the engine and transmission doing body work and then planning on dropping in a LSX 454 or LSA. I struggled with this I was originally going to doing a FIRST TPI to kind of keep it period correct. I bought this gta over drinks at a bar in Nashville TN during a Marine Corps reunion. I had a GTA when in the Marines and one of my Marine brothers would ride home with me when we had liberty. We talked about how much fun we had on those drives and all the times I got pulled over. When this build is done the both of us will road trip it to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina to recapture a few of those days. :)
If I were to do this over again I would go with Detroit Speed. No problems with the Qa1 but Detroit Speed seems to have much more complimentary parts and gear.
First "fast" car I ever drove was an 86 IROC a classmate of mine had in high school in the mid 90's. It was a blast, his family raced so it was "slightly" tuned with a few more ponies but not too much, probably around 275 whp... but it was a blast, the stock suspension was pretty good, easy enough for a 16 year old novice to throw into a power slide and recover easily! Love DSE 3rd Gens builds!
Imagine what it'd be like with our suspension?
My favorite body style on camaros
They're some of the best.
It's my 80's boy dream!
Love that dark green color.
My friend Dave Macke is awaiting DSE parts for his 69 Camaro as we speak. Dave is a local legend in the first gen Camaro game.
Awesome!
Absolutely beautiful cars! 🤩
They are! Thank you!
Absolutely beautiful cars guys. Well done good job
Thank you! 👍
@@detroitspeed No problem, can i have one? Lol...
Always love the 3rd gen videos
Both amazing looking rides! Beautiful Iroc Z
Miss my 86 Z28 305 auto t-top had so much fun in that car.
WHAT AWESOME CAMAROS.....DAMN
VERY WELL DONE
That's it! I'm gonna finally build my 89 Iroc!
I’ll subscribe to show support for your 89 iroc
Do it! Call us if you need anything.
Sweet! Going viral now with 1 subscriber!😂🤣
Beautiful Camaro, so unassuming.
So glad I found you guys, just scored a 85 IROC fieldfind for 500, but its stuck to the ground and been sitting since 05. Gonna be all over you guys when I can finally get it home. Thing is gonna be trying to get it loose without screwing up the ground effects. Also not quite sure the best spots to set a jack under it, gonna have to be a floorjack and will have to dig to get the space for that even lol.
Our subframe connectors serve as a jacking rail as well! Give us a call.
Do you guys still have these cars? would love to see updates. I love 3rd gen camaros. that was my very first car when i was 16. i remember it like it was yesterday. these cars will always have a soft spot in my heart. these are two beautiful examples of what can be done.
Always like these body styles of late 80s early 90s.. unfortunately you could peddle a bike faster than they could go..glad they're are getting the mechanics to go with the looks
Saw the third gen instantly subbed 🤘🏼 third gen life!
That’s awesome he got a lot of help when asking questions. I have a 87 z28 factory manual and plan on fixing it up. First project car. But finding help is hard even on thirdgen.org. Both camaros look amazing
If you ever need a hand, give us a call!
Detroit Speed, Inc. I appreciate the great customer service !
This body style deserves more love. Hopefully these cars will inspire more builds as first gen and second gen Camaros are almost out of touch price wise.
I vote that DSE’s next project is to build some sweet hood hinges for the third gen!!!
Ring Brothers makes an awesome set!
I'm about to be building one of these guys, think I'm gonna source the rear suspension with something that has irs, little more custom work, but it's gonna get a cage anyways.
Sweet builds guys
That green! 😍
Love the green, classy.
True story!
Love these cars, so glad I have an 83 (with OEM plastic hood) and LQ9 in my garage, just gotta get moving on my build. Thanks guys.
Right on!
What is funny is 82 to 85 Camaros use LQ9 as the code for the iron duke 2.5L . Ie my 82 Camaro has a LQ9 2.5 L.
@@3beltwesty could be however, the "LQ9" I have is a 10 to 1 comp, flat top pistons with floating wrist pins, 2006 LS3 V8 345 HP stock out of an Escalade. www.onallcylinders.com/2018/02/02/lq9-engine-specs-performance-bore-stroke-cylinder-heads-cam-specs/
@@davebarron5939 That is sure a nice big engine! Anyway the official RPO order code in 3rd gens is LQ9 for the USA 2.5L and LQ8 for the export 2.5L iron duke. The VIN code is 2 or F for these. It is interesting how later GM used the same LQ9 name for a totally different engine. In rare cases it causes confusion in parts and ebay and forums too!. Regards. www.chevy-camaro.com/chevy-camaro-VIN-decode-third-gen.php
@@3beltwesty All due respect, I don't acknowledge that there is anything but V8's, why would anyone? LOL
amazing. Love everything about this car
I would call it “The Green Bastard”… love it boyz! bad ass 3rd gens. Nooice!
Awesome work, that green is beautiful ! Might have to bring my 88 GTA over to y’all and start the first DSE-GTA!
Let's do it!
Man, I need to build me one again. Awesome Ramrods!
Large Farva
@@detroitspeed Lol, Liter a Cola!
Always liked this car. In the day with it's 305 dog of a motor a VW Rabbit GTI would be them at the light and on the road!
Restored a few, man you guys do awesome work
Awesome! Thank you!
Both beautiful but oh man that green one 😍
How about that blue Monte Carlo SS in the Back Ground and by the way NICE 3RD Gens!!!! You guys got some good products!!!!
Blue Monte is stock other than all of our suspension. Just a commuter car.
@@detroitspeed nice !!!
Very nice car!
Thanks!
Beautiful car love the color and wheels and stance so sweet good 👍 job and God bless 🙌
Detroit Speed best car guys out there.
😎👍🏽
I like that green color nice wheels stance clean the blue one is nice to 😊
Now I want one
Do it!
Very nice! I think I need to bring the coyote foxbody for some drag racing showdowns
Let's do it!
Just bought a 92 RS . And surprise it’s a B4C /1LE
With a factory 5.7 . Had no clue when I bought it .
Awesome!
That’s incredible and the shirt is rad!
Thanks!
I remember Puerto Rico guy used to have blue 1988 camaro in 1990s I thought he had a nice car back then. Now I realize that Jay has built a nice car. But I would put a new 2020 camaro's engine in it. Plug and play
LT swap would be pretty awesome!
@@detroitspeed still looks good for this engine that you have. Lt engine will cost you lot of living. Time, money and other stuff
These camaro builds are my goal for mine as well.
So nice
Very nice
Dude ! I love it !
Solid
Very Cool!! My 87 IROC is going to get a makeover!!
Sweet!
Great build Jay! Mine is garage built too - I love your car! I would love to get their SFCs, maybe get DSE install them.
Every now and then we bring in some quick work to our project shop, try here: www.detroitspeed.com/custom-car-build-inquiry
Detroit Speed, Inc. okay awesome! I love the SFCs but I just don’t have the skill sets I think for those beast SFCs 😂🦅
That monte in the back tho 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾
Just a daily...
Clean!!!!!
You know it!
Like that green hood.
Jay did a great job on the modification.
Both beautiful cars, and beautiful builds. ...as someone who's owned thirdgens for over 30 years, I can explain why "we" don't like the trap door for the fuel pump, and most of us have NO issues with either of these cars having one. It's about survivors. Original cars, and not cutting them up. With SOOO many pumps that go bad, and sooo many people who just don't care about "original", we see this topic come up a lot, and it's kinda taken on a life of it's own. Most of us who've been around these cars wouldn't ever suggest these two cars NOT have a trap door any more than we'd suggest running stock 15 or 16 inch wheels. But if you're asking $30k for a low mile original Iroc, it better not have a fuel pump door.... and SOOO many of them do.
Original cars are harder to come by, so we completely understand that. When it comes to a purpose build car that wasn't the nicest thing to start with, it's no biggie, but thank you for your input!
When someone says "true dual exhaust" for a thirdgen, you know the car will make more car shows than it will actually be driven in anger.
I wana see some 88 FIREBIRD FORMULA 350 BLACK, DONE BY DSE....EPIC
I’m in heaven, total 3rd gen nut, I’ve had 4, best one was 91 Z28 5.7. Wrecked and parted out like a dummy, bought a 89 IROC base to ls swap about 10 years ago but had to sell when had another kid but will one day get another one to build, I know where I’ll be coming
Give us a call when it's time for the next one!
@@detroitspeed will do
You list 6” backspacing which is 0mm offset on the front and 6.5” (13mm) rear. This means you are running more offset (wider stance) in the front than in the rear. Can you explain this please? I’ve always thought you want your wider deeper offset wheels in the rear.
Great job!
Thanks!
My first car was a 91 RS .305. Man I miss that old $hit box.
Just wait, my 1992 camaro is gonna be up there with you guys! I'll make sure of it!!
Let's see it!
My 87 IRCO-Z is currently built based in Detroit Speed Iroc. We are installing including Quadralink suspension, Subframe-connectors, brand new LS7, brand new T56. it will be done soon this year!
We'd love to check it out!
The Japanes knew that access to the fuel pump is important .
Too bad GM didnt realize that .
my 95 Z28 has a trapdoor now , my 84 Z28 will get one if needed.
Heres a tip that I learned years ago with my 1969 Firebird always use Rain-X on your windshield ( The Wipe on Type ) and carry a bottle of it with you if you travel.
if you apply it right, it works great and can save your ass in bad weather .
My dad has a red one and it's really cool
Great car
Thank you.
I bet it sounds amazing in person
Oh yeah, it does!
I love that hunter green
Splitter on the blue car is sick
best thirdgen camaros on the planet!
Whoa rare Cadillac ELR. Talk about random. Mod that! I’ve heard of people now able to tune them.
We were taking bets on how long it'd take for someone to notice that, lol.
Like them both butvthe green car with those wheels i like those wheels on that camaro
I need a maro like that 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
Now we gotta talk copyrights royalties lmao!!
I need a third gen camaro like that
Go ahead and get one, you can find em all over for less than 3 grand.
We bought ours for $500 and a case of beer. Do it.
Awesome third gens! Any chance we get to see some more content on the Monte Carlo SS in the background? 👀
It's a pretty basic car, just suspension and wheels. We can walk around it one day.
18x11 wheels.....Damn that's nice man.
It can be done to almost any 3rd gen with a little work!
@@detroitspeed so with 6 inch backspace puts the offset at 0mm. Can 18x11 0mm offset be used front and back for tire rotation purposes? Or additional work is needed?
Hi from the U.K. new to the channel 👍🏻 Jay U.K.
Thanks for coming
Love it 😊
Now, how do I tell my wife I'm going to buy her brother's old car back and put a 468 in it? 😂😂😂
Just be direct, but be sure to keep a safe distance just in case...
Good lord i wish my had those wheels alone i can imagine if my looked half that great
Those wheels are EXPENSIVE
@@luisuribe5432 i bet they cost more then my 91 camaro
I think those are weld wheels, which I'm pretty sure they're fairly cheap, especially for what they are
Those looks like WELD s71s. Not too expensive as far as wheels go (I see some at 850 and some as low as 350, but don't know why there's a price difference)
TrashBandit 24 I thought they would cost over 1000, but 850 for the set is not bad if it’s true
Looks like my driveway in 1995 and yes the mullet does make me faster.
😂😂😂