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Fesser · 06-10-2013, 12:26 PM

If all goes well I will soon be getting another project, a 70 C10 SWB fleetside. It's pretty rough and the engine and trans are dismantled. I have an 86 IROC that has been sinking into the ground next to my barn for a few years. Was running when parked.

I am leaning toward using the TPI 307 and 200 4R in the C10. Then I started wondering what else might be useful on the truck. I only have been toying with the idea, haven't measured anything or dismantled anything yet.

If you could take anything you wanted from an Iroc to use on a C10, what would you use?

Jon01 · 06-10-2013, 01:25 PM

Iroc should be a 305/700R4.

I'd get the Iroc out, running and sell it and use the $ towards a 5.3 swap.
They are starting to get kinda sorta valuable.

BigRed76 · 06-10-2013, 01:46 PM

I agree with Jon01, the $$ from selling the iroc would be much more beneficial than a 305 & 700R4.
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joesgreen67 · 06-10-2013, 02:06 PM

^^^^^YES!!

I also agree, sell IROC and put $$ towards 5.3 LS swap

kaycee · 06-10-2013, 03:54 PM

YEP THATS WHAT you need to do,if not sell the car minus trans then go get your trans built up right.

**truckster** · 06-10-2013, 04:44 PM

If the IROC has any value, it's going to be as a complete car.

If the 305 has any value, it's going to be in the IROC.

I agree, sell it and get something that's better at moving a truck.

cleszkie · 06-10-2013, 07:34 PM

I say take the rear wing off the IROC and attach it to the top of your cab for additional downforce

70 shorty · 06-10-2013, 07:54 PM

For some reason, I've always liked the look of the IROC's, but, I"d say if that car has a basket case body, I'd put the engine/trans in the truck. Why was the car parked?

brad_man_72 · 06-10-2013, 11:30 PM

I think the rear swaybar can be rigged up on the back of a c10. Everybody else has a better idea...
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BossHogg69 · 06-11-2013, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by brad_man_72

I think the rear swaybar can be rigged up on the back of a c10. Everybody else has a better idea...
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That's what I have on mine. The IROC sway bars are 15/16" vs 7/8" for the other Camaros.

Of course selling the car and using the money for an LS coversion for truck still ranks #1. #2 would be using the drivetrain from the IROC in the truck, and then putting a turbo'd junkyard LS in the IROC and drag racing it until it blows up.

bodydropped68 · 06-10-2013, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Fesser

If all goes well I will soon be getting another project, a 70 C10 SWB fleetside. It's pretty rough and the engine and trans are dismantled. I have an 86 IROC that has been sinking into the ground next to my barn for a few years. Was running when parked.

I am leaning toward using the TPI 307 and 200 4R in the C10. Then I started wondering what else might be useful on the truck. I only have been toying with the idea, haven't measured anything or dismantled anything yet.

If you could take anything you wanted from an Iroc to use on a C10, what would you use?

Pull the engine trans relays computer and modules add a painless harness fuel system and get to driving.
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Fesser · 06-11-2013, 09:46 AM

Wow. I did not expect so many replies. Thanks.
I haven't figured out how to drag down multiple quotes to address specific input, but...

Thanks for advising that its 305/700r4, I actually knew it was a 305 but for some reason called it a 307. Didn't know it was a 700r4 though.

Don't think I will put the wing anywhere.

Car was parked primarily because it was my Mother's and she quit driving it and let the DMV fee's stack up. I drove ti to my house, parked it, and by now the fees are probably worse than the car is worth. Running IROCs just aren't bringing big money out here and this one has the usual issues associated with sitting.

The rear sway bar is good to know about. Thanks.

Haven't checked comparable weights between the C10 and the IROC. If they are close, I could live with the performance of the 305. The 86 was one of if not the lowest performance IROC and it still got up and went pretty well.

Nothing useable from the front suspension?

**wesmigletz** · 06-11-2013, 10:11 AM

If the body is still solid, put the Iroc on Ebay. Someone in the rust belt will snatch it up, then the CA back fees are a non-issue.

06-10-2013, 01:46 PM	#3
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Re: What would you use from an IROC I agree with Jon01, the $$ from selling the iroc would be much more beneficial than a 305 & 700R4. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

06-10-2013, 02:06 PM	#4
joesgreen67 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Goldsboro NC Posts: 151	Re: What would you use from an IROC ^^^^^YES!! I also agree, sell IROC and put $$ towards 5.3 LS swap

06-10-2013, 03:54 PM	#5
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,446	Re: What would you use from an IROC YEP THATS WHAT you need to do,if not sell the car minus trans then go get your trans built up right. __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327

06-10-2013, 04:44 PM	#6
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,953	Re: What would you use from an IROC If the IROC has any value, it's going to be as a complete car. If the 305 has any value, it's going to be in the IROC. I agree, sell it and get something that's better at moving a truck.

06-10-2013, 07:34 PM	#7
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Re: What would you use from an IROC I say take the rear wing off the IROC and attach it to the top of your cab for additional downforce

06-10-2013, 12:26 PM	#1
Fesser Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Napa, CA Posts: 519	What would you use from an IROC If all goes well I will soon be getting another project, a 70 C10 SWB fleetside. It's pretty rough and the engine and trans are dismantled. I have an 86 IROC that has been sinking into the ground next to my barn for a few years. Was running when parked. I am leaning toward using the TPI 307 and 200 4R in the C10. Then I started wondering what else might be useful on the truck. I only have been toying with the idea, haven't measured anything or dismantled anything yet. If you could take anything you wanted from an Iroc to use on a C10, what would you use?

06-10-2013, 01:25 PM	#2
Jon01 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: West Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 450	Re: What would you use from an IROC Iroc should be a 305/700R4. I'd get the Iroc out, running and sell it and use the $ towards a 5.3 swap. They are starting to get kinda sorta valuable.

06-10-2013, 07:54 PM	#8
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	Re: What would you use from an IROC For some reason, I've always liked the look of the IROC's, but, I"d say if that car has a basket case body, I'd put the engine/trans in the truck. Why was the car parked? __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

06-10-2013, 11:30 PM	#9
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: What would you use from an IROC I think the rear swaybar can be rigged up on the back of a c10. Everybody else has a better idea... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

06-11-2013, 09:46 AM	#12
Fesser Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Napa, CA Posts: 519	Re: What would you use from an IROC Wow. I did not expect so many replies. Thanks. I haven't figured out how to drag down multiple quotes to address specific input, but... Thanks for advising that its 305/700r4, I actually knew it was a 305 but for some reason called it a 307. Didn't know it was a 700r4 though. Don't think I will put the wing anywhere. Car was parked primarily because it was my Mother's and she quit driving it and let the DMV fee's stack up. I drove ti to my house, parked it, and by now the fees are probably worse than the car is worth. Running IROCs just aren't bringing big money out here and this one has the usual issues associated with sitting. The rear sway bar is good to know about. Thanks. Haven't checked comparable weights between the C10 and the IROC. If they are close, I could live with the performance of the 305. The 86 was one of if not the lowest performance IROC and it still got up and went pretty well. Nothing useable from the front suspension?

06-11-2013, 10:11 AM	#13
wesmigletz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Parker, Texas Posts: 685	Re: What would you use from an IROC If the body is still solid, put the Iroc on Ebay. Someone in the rust belt will snatch it up, then the CA back fees are a non-issue. __________________ 1970 2WD K5 1968 Camaro Conv 1967 Chevy SWB 1964 Malibu SS 1957 Corvette Pics www.picturetrail.com/wesmigletz



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