When I was 15 my friend’s sisters boyfriend used to give us the keys to his IROC and tell us to go driving for an hour when he would come over. We just thought he was being nice.

@danielratner

3 жыл бұрын

That's hilarious! How old were you when the truth finally dawned on you?

@azaz911c

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly the type of thing an IROC driver would do.

@jy5960

3 жыл бұрын

He was being nice, but it wasn't limited to just you guys

@user-zk5ps5ms1s

3 жыл бұрын

And then cigarette butts, cans of natty light and mullet hair was found in the bedroom

@Evildandalo

3 жыл бұрын

Father material right there. Kids are distracted and the lady is pleased

I remember in 1987 when I was 5 I was in the hospital for severe dehydration after a stomach bug. They couldn’t find my veins they were so collapsed and I was on the brink of death. A nurse suggested popsicles for me to eat because anything I ate I threw it right up. One of my sisters had a black 87 camaro iroc and she asked me what kind of toy do I want. I said a camaro like yours. She said what color. I said blue. Next day she came back with this exact same car in this video, I still have it. It’s about a foot long in size. Every time I see this generation in blue it always reminds me when I was in the hospital bed holding this car.

@petrosaguilar8916

3 жыл бұрын

Rather off topic but when you were dehydrated were you experiencing hot/cold flashes along with severe sweating? Glad to hear you still have the car.

@ThatNoFbody-ch9ky

2 жыл бұрын

how did ur veins collapse?

@71sc502

2 жыл бұрын

Cool story. Thanks for sharin!

@JDJD-mw9rr

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a cool sister

I love these cars. I had a really nice IROC-Z come into the shop. No dings or dents and the red interior was in mint condition. He asked us to replace his oil filter housing gasket. I could feel the steering wasn’t right when I pulled it in and when I put it in the air, I saw the driver side wheel shift a good inch or so. I shook it down and told him, “Hey man, you desperately need to replace that tie rod end.” He said he only had enough money for the gasket and I told him he should wait on the gasket and do the tie rod immediately. At some point in the conversation, I told him that the tie rod could let go in a day or in a month, but that it would certainly happen VERY soon. He told me to just replace the gasket, and so I did. After we closed up that night, my coworkers and I walked right to the bar next door. We walked back to our cars at around midnight and there is the Camaro on a flatbed being dropped off, with the entire drivers side smashed up and the driver side wheel just dangling free. What a shame that was. The owner and his wife were unharmed, luckily. But the car was banged up big time. It was totally avoidable.

@Hughesburner

Жыл бұрын

They are fairly tough cars. This kid in college was trying to race me on the highway with his new Celica around 2001. I gave a little run and then let him fly by me. The next turn, was a 180 degree gradual turn, rated for 55mph for good reason. The kid was going at least 90....flew up on a car quick in front him almost rear ending it, panicked...slams the brakes...locks them up...hits the cement middle median...bounces to the right and lucky hit a semi dump truck...but luckily...he hits the legs of the trailer nearly going under it...bounces back to the left and hits the median again..like a pin ball. I am watching the whole thing unfold in front of me but I am approaching quick. His car after the second median hit is now sitting sideways on the highway right in my lane..I down shift and slam on my brakes but can't avoid him...I hit him in the rear driver's side...pushed his bumper WAY up into the middle of the car. I then coast off to the side. It crushed my core support but the car still ran. I would of drove it home but the cop that showed up, took my license. Good stuff...to be young and stupid again?

I ordered this car new in the fall of ‘87, burgundy with gray interior.....and I still own it! Tuned port, fuel injected 5.7 liter, 350 c.i. and unlike this one, it’s never been hacked up. 51,000 actual miles, never driven in the winter, never in an accident. Unfortunately, due to health reasons, I’ll have to sell it this summer. Great car, great memories, going back to my youth. Thanks for the video.

I graduated high school in 1987. That car stirs up so much nostalgia. Never had one but I had friends who did.

@ford_probe_garage_studio

3 жыл бұрын

Same here. Class of 87. All the rich kids and these cars, and 5.0 mustangs, and a few corvettes, and the trans am GTAs. And the Mitsubishi conquest TSI. Great times.

@davidcarder6364

3 жыл бұрын

I was class of 89, and I too had friends that had these cars.i wanted one so bad, but at least I got to cruse around in them.

@packofhounds

3 жыл бұрын

Class of 87 also. I always liked 4wd trucks better but seeing this one here makes me wish I had it. As you said, the nostalgia of it. Tbh, I preferred the 79-81 Z28s.

@420funny6

3 жыл бұрын

Class of 02, and a few of my friends had them too 😅

@cardo1111

3 жыл бұрын

@@ford_probe_garage_studio Lol. Sounds like we grew up in the same town.

Almost at 500k wizard. Great work.

@FoodyTunes

3 жыл бұрын

Wizard deserves millions of subscribers for helping save us all from getting ripped off

@Duraputer

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely deserves more than scotty, but i guess it's because the wizard is so honest he doesn't clickbait.

@ryanguercio7061

3 жыл бұрын

@@FoodyTunes exactly right. I know a lot about cars as they are my passion. This is why I love wizard and Mrs. Wizard. Hard working passionate people about what they do.

@jonmccormick8683

3 жыл бұрын

Need a 500K subscribers special. Maybe a documentary while on your boat.

@henrik1743

3 жыл бұрын

26k subs in 2 weeks thats nuts

That honest ethic is rare, and appreciated.

I bought a 89 RS with a 305 back in 1998 when i was in high school. Still own it to this day and every year its getting harder and harder to find parts to keep the old girl running and working. Thanks for giving this one the attention it needed. No one took care of these things back in the day and they are very fun summer drivers that deserved better.

@dylanmccallister1888

Жыл бұрын

That's really cool that you kept your car. My dad owned 2 '69 dart swingers in highschool, he bought the second one for parts. He sold them both before joining the air force in 1980. He brought those cars up at least once a month my whole existence and he is almost 60, I'm 25. Never sell your car. I actually tracked the owner down of one and he won't sell it to me he is the original guy my dad sold it to in 1980. I figured my dad would stop beating himself up if I got his car back You will regret it until the day you die if you sell your first child.

@rafaeloreirorodriguez5278

4 ай бұрын

Hey Nick consider making your IROC parts. Consider it as a hobby taking cad and cam software lessons, you can copy existing parts or designing new ones for small cnc or 3d machines, while you go to work it will be printing for you or expect to be paid in case you do it for rare cars.

I saved a mint IROC, that my neighbor wanted to trade in for “Cash for Clunkers” in 2009. Sadly a lot of good cars were destroyed in the stupid program.

@CeeZee001

3 жыл бұрын

Not only that but it made used cars go up in price because of shortage. Heard they want to bring it back

@PrideGaming86

3 жыл бұрын

@@CeeZee001 of course they do. All the Democrats want to do is hand out money.

@TacoBellCustomerService

3 жыл бұрын

@@CeeZee001 They’re trying to add into the so called “Infrastructure “ plan. Pushing people to get an electric vehicle.

@realMaverickBuckley

3 жыл бұрын

Same here in England. I went on one of ourhundreds if abandoned WW2 airfields that are used for storage when the Cash for Clunkers was in fashion after the financial crash and no lie, I saw things like Sierra Cosworths , I saw one Escort Cosworth, Evo 3, 4s and 5s, Impreza WRXs, BMW 328s, 540s, RX7s and some Audis like S1 and S2s. We didn't have any American cars besides Jeeps back then so fortunately no Americana was seen. Heartbreaking enough as it was. I spoke to a guy there and he said the owners were usually pretty old and just didn't know what they had. The Sierra Cosworths were a prime example.

@rhull3939

3 жыл бұрын

@@realMaverickBuckley that's crazy. Kill for any of those cars you mentioned.

High performance IROC obviously got a low performance previous mechanic. Glad the customer finally took this car to someone who knows what they're doing. Great job Car Wizard!

@BuzzLOLOL

3 жыл бұрын

I still have the '87 IROC's more beautiful first cousin, the '87 GTA... both cars saw the return of the bigger 350"/5.7L V8 mid model year in Jan. 1987 to go with the 4?, V6, and 305" V8: i.pinimg.com/originals/0a/6e/92/0a6e925d76ea7b8a50b40ef04eb7a4b5.jpg

@Lykoloo

3 жыл бұрын

@@BuzzLOLOL 85 was the last year for the 4 banger. Be neat to find one, even if they are dangerously slow.

@Verttime

Жыл бұрын

I think with the owner of that car arcing out AC with the battery doesn’t want to put shock hood shocks. The owner would be low performance obviously when I open the hood.

I had an ‘88 IROC back about 1999 or so. So many problems, but so much fun 😍 A 17 year old crashed into me and totaled it, but it will always have a place in my heart ❤️

Damn that's a beautiful iroc. I have one too and I have had to do a lot of work to get it to my standards. At least when I'm done with it, it will be as fast as it looks. Cherish these cars as they are becoming the new muscle car classics.

Those IROC Z-28s were the cat's meow back in the late 80s!! Good times! The Wizard in his blue and black uniform shirt blends in with that IROC quite well, too.

@muskokamike127

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it was either IROCs or Mustang GTs. I bet you don't know what IROC stands for......NO googling!

@maxcactus7

3 жыл бұрын

@@muskokamike127 I've known since I saw the first IROC Z-28 what it stands for. It was a GREAT name/acronym for a car! International Race Of Champions!

@123milw

3 жыл бұрын

@@maxcactus7 But it was a totally boring race. Take a bunch of famous drivers from NASCAR, CART, IMSA, etc and put them in cars that were exactly alike. No one could modify the cars they were given. The races turned into parades of everyone drafting everyone else for the entire race. Eventually Chevrolet dropped it and Dodge picked it up for a few years.

@mrp9498

3 жыл бұрын

We ran my brothers stock 1987 5.7 IROC with no AC or power options against a stock 1989 Mustang GT and beat it handily. Then we put 3:73 gears and advanced the timing on the Mustang and it was and even race.

@mrp9498

3 жыл бұрын

@@muskokamike127 International Race Of Champions

"I ROCK!" "No you don't." Shut down by Mrs. Wizard! 😂

@reginaldbowls7180

3 жыл бұрын

He can get her back later.

@taunuslunatic404

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure that joke was the Wizard's idea.

@garyhoffman503

2 жыл бұрын

Car Wizard & Mrs. Wizard, thoroughly enjoy your videos! It's great! If you ever need another set of hands I am a camera jockey. I would enjoy working on cars! FB Gary Hoffman ❤ 💙 🤍

I'm 60 now I had a red 86 Brand new I loved it so much !

I have a 92 z28. It was my dream car in High School. ( I’m 40 now). It’s soooooo hard to find a honest and common sense mechanic like yourself to work on these cars.... Keep up the great work. Damn I wish you were in California

When I was a little kid our neighbor had a yellow Z-28 of this year. She had a crazy led foot. We’d be playing out front and you’d hear her from around the block. You ran from the street!

I miss my '88 IROC-Z, such a fun car.

"No not me.. Well, that car rocks." The way you said that so innocently is making me hysterical

First vid i’ve watched of this guy, i’m subbing immediately, always love to see good honest mechanics that are there to help.

@christianmccollum1028

2 жыл бұрын

If I lived in Kansas I would definitely throw him some work. The Wizard is a rare breed for sure.

@jpete3027666

2 жыл бұрын

He shares some good information but his personality is a little snobby and dry for me to watch him all the time.

Advancing the TPS is a common mod on Corvettes of this vintage. It makes them jump off the line and seem faster, and is supposed to trick the computer (speed density system - no airflow meter) into giving it more gas if the O2 sensor is negated by a 160° thermostat (hence the huge radiator) so it never goes into closed loop.

@timramich

3 жыл бұрын

Funny, though. This is an '87. They had a MAF until '89.

@rposton919

3 жыл бұрын

I tried every trick that came along on a Mustang of that era. None of it really accomplished anything. What did work was setting the car up to use the 300 ft-lbs of torque rather than turning rubber into dust and smoke.

@randkamza1206

3 жыл бұрын

@@rposton919 I did a few of the cheap fox mods. I remember bumping the timing to 14 degrees and removing the front sway bar. Don't understand how a missing front sway bar would help with weight transfer but it did.

@charlesronk2989

2 жыл бұрын

It's possible the snorkel, mass air flow and air boxes are gone. Unless they are just off for working on it.

I love that color blue on the IROC....the color scheme kinda matches your shirt Wizard 👍👍😁😁

Great to know there's still honest mechanics out there. Kudos to you Mr. Wizard.

Wizard is spot on about Hot Rod shops: If the engine's power is mostly stock, focusing on getting the car to operate the way the factory intended will give you better results than doing aftermarket "upgrades"

I graduated in 1988. Worked for the local Chevy dealership after graduation. The Lordstown Plant was a few miles away. Seemed like everyone around here had one at the time.

I'm from the uk.. and ever since i first caught glimpse of the iroc z.. ive loved everything about them.. such a beautiful looking, stylish car..

Holy shit!! There's another honest guy who works on cars!

I confirm the sudden lack of spare parts for older vehicles. Three years ago, I could find at least 10 types of tail pipes for my 1989 Lincoln Town Car... now there's only one... I checked the other categories... same assessment. Even some simple things are simply gone like gaskets and the likes.

I had the idle problem on my 89 and remember changing several parts trying to fix it. Spraying the mass air flow sensor with carb cleaner solved the problem. A $2 fix.

These cars even had a unique exhaust sound back in the 80's. The muffler mostly was what made it sound different and cool

@MichaelRCarlson

3 жыл бұрын

That bad low flow muffler tucked up behind the rear axle? Definitely sounded decent but not a great design. Exhaust shops were rich from swapping these for true dual exhaust haha.

BARK!! The correct term Mr. Wizard is Bark, the kids today don't call it wood trim anymore. I love the wood trim as well but that is from the 70's when the wood trim was the top line model. I still add just a bit of it to my modern cars, but the grandkids called it bark, and it makes me laugh every time. THANKS for restoring my faith in honest mechanics and be safe and healthy sir!!!

I LOVE your videos exactly like this one.. please don't ever change this format and style.. Calm, focused, detailed... It's soothing and entertaining for people like me who love cars and are constantly wanting to learn more. So please don't ever change the way you do these videos... This, and the Buick 3800 video are my favorites.

It nice to see a business that has principles and ethics, kudos to you Sir

1979 Berlinetta Camero was my favorite. Burgundy color. So many cool styles of cars built in the 70’s. You couldn’t wait to get your drivers license.

@packofhounds

3 жыл бұрын

My cousin's girlfriend had a brown Berlinetta back then and my cousin described it as a Z28 for girls.

Checking out your channel I can tell your attention to detail is impeccable. Nothing better than a mechanic whom takes pride in their work.

I understand the pain of not finding parts. I'm currently rebuilding my 79 iroc and it took me months to find a new condenser. And I lucked out and found an aftermarket one that's an exact fit. When I say lucked out I mean it since the company no longer makes them.

This was my 1st GM sports car. Thanks Wizard for sharing with us the IROC Z28

I remember having one. I loved it but I was young and didn’t know what I had at the time.

Wizard...you are following the laws of Troubleshooting 101. 1. NEVER assume anything. 2. Always diagnose objectively as if it's the first time you have seen the problem. 3. All owner\user input is informational only and can add NOISE to your ability to properly diagnose and solve the issue. 4. Validate and verify the issue by reproducing the problem, executing the solution, and then validating the problem is verified as solved. 5. Process of Elimination is your best friend. 6. Sometimes repair is your only option over replace.

I bought a new black 1989 IROC-Z (factory decal delete), drove it that summer then up on jackstands. Learned to polish aluminum and worked on it about two years. Ceramic coated Edelbrock Tri-Y, stainless cat-back, billet pulleys, stainless screws and washers wherever possible, extreme detailing. Entered a lot of car show, always took a trophy. Sold it after 8 years with a little over 13k miles on it. Another one I should have kept. Fair winds and following seas to all.

Sweet! Back to the '80s Saturday night in a beautiful blue IROC. NGL, I like GM cars. It's good to see you, Hoovie, JR (&Jay Leno!) among others appreciate them, too.

@QS-si3cq

2 жыл бұрын

Except that Jay Leno spreads false info, like WS6 means "wide suspension 6 pieces" (it doesn't).

I looooove the cheesy intros .... i genuinely do! Been a subscriber since the beginning of this channel and it keeps getting better!

@vwgolf6487

3 жыл бұрын

@Joe Smith I wouldn't say "lame." He's just soft-spoken and a little awkward. However, I believe most of us have immense respect for him. But THAT'S what makes him so entertaining---apart from the content. He certainly has presence. And Mrs. Wizard is a perfect match.

Informative video, I spent a few grand on my 85 Iroc trying to get my cooling fan to come on regularly. GM couldn't fix the problem, I tried an after temperature sensor part cost $23.00 plus labor and had a repair shop next GM put it in. Problem solved until the end of time! Wish I knew sooner. PS transmission shift kit and beefed up suspension really made my car fun to drive. Chirp the tires at stop light. Lol miss you IrocZ! 💯

In high school I wanted an IROCZ so bad. After high-school I rescued a 1983 Z28 from the junkyard, replaced alot of hoses, belts, pulleys, changes carburetor to a Quadra jet 4 barrel, and took off all the stupid emissions stuff. It was a fun car. I will own an IROCZ sometime in the future as a project. Maybe I'll keep the TPI or swap a 383 stroker. This IROCZ in this video is so nice.

I remember these third gens used to burn up the secondary relay for the cooling fans quite often back in the day.

@muttbone01

2 жыл бұрын

I went through two radiators before I caught on to that.

My friend bought one around '86 give or take a year. He was all excited as we took windy roads at speed. It was exciting at an innocent time. Fun car!

My dad bought the original back in '85, in black. He purchased it on preorder(I think there was an actual waiting list to purchase it back then) with the Chevy dealership near us months before it was even rolled out to the dealerships. My senior year in high school('93) it became my car to drive everyday. Unfortunately, the car had a bad ending in a rain shower accident(car was totaled being too expensive to repair) when my sister was driving it home because we had just purchased a good conditioned used Acura Legend. I loved that car with it's big loud engine, t-top, sporty seats and the big fat wide front/back tires. Got a speeding ticket(state trooper pulled me over going I think 80, was lucky cuz I had slowed down from going 100+ before he got me) coming home from Ocean City Beach, MD. Now coming across this I have to dig up pictures we have of the car.

8 years ago I purchased a 91 Z28. I still own the vehicle and i don't plan on selling it anytime soon. I love the car. It is always a joy to drive.

I had an '85 V6 as my first car. Loved that thing.

for the past year i've watched and liked every video and definitely cannot say that about any other channel. if wizard sees this, congrats on your empire expansion.

Great video, man! As a huge third gen fan and owner of 4 of them, currently, I am super happy to see that you know how to properly lift one! Most people would just try to lift them on the pinch welds, which folds them over and bows out the front fenders, lol. I also noticed the hood struts are installed upside down on that car. I've owned probably 40+ third gens over the last 30 years, and I have actually never seen anyone do that before. I wish you were closer to me, I would definitely send some work your way!

@connormondy3414

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, I'm currently fixing up a 89 RS and I'm lifting on the pinch weld, is there a better location to be doing it from, thank you.

This was a trip down memory lane. I miss the '89 IrocZ convertible with the 5spd standard. I'm 6' 6" and she fit me perfectly. Not to many cars like that do.

Omg yes! Finally you got a third gen camaro on the channel. I love these cars so much. Mine is an 89. And not an iroc just an RS 305

@rhull3939

3 жыл бұрын

Manual?

@Mr.Noisewater

3 жыл бұрын

@@rhull3939 no sir.

@rhull3939

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mr.Noisewater still cool.

@hockeyhelps3910

3 жыл бұрын

If you plan on keeping it try and find a Helms service manual. These are not the manuals sold in auto stores. This is the manual that the guy who can fix everything would have.

@Mr.Noisewater

3 жыл бұрын

@@hockeyhelps3910okay I'll check that out. Whats funny is I just recently bought a Haynes book and even the camaros they were fixing had cracked dashboards. Lol

Man wish you were my mechanic!! Great work as always!!

I have an 85 Z28, second owner. It was my dads baby. I’m restoring it for my boys. How cool to drive a classic from 85 in 2040! \m/

When I see a 3rd Gen I subscribed. Currently own the following: Black '92 350 Z28 700R4 Dual Cat Magnaflow Hardtop and a Dark Red '88 IROC-Z28 305 T-top 700R4. Black 2002 SLP SS LS1 Hurst 6Spd T-tops charcoal leather interior. Had 3 others, '83 LG4 TA, 91 305 RS Camaro, 91 Firebird 3.1L V6. 87 Black Grand National. Wish I had a bigger garage....🇺🇸🔧😼🔧

My first car was a black '88 IROC back in 2000. Your description on them from the early 2000s is 100% spot on! LOL

Hard day at work I come home and watch The Wizard and I'm instantly relaxed . Thanks Wizard !

15 yrs ago, I was in HS and my brother had a red iroc. So freaking cool, I’ve always loved the look.

I had an 87 IROC T-tops, factory 350 tuned port injection, not the little 305. Thing was fast for the day. Same engine as the 87 Corvettes. Only mods I had were 2 inch drop, mild cam, headers, true dual exhaust and k&n filter. Those mods really woke that car up. Wish I never sold it, but needed something to haul kids around.

I love 3rd Gen Camaros... miss my old '89 RS

Whenever I see an IROC in the wild it makes me think of that song Teenage Dirtbag

@theicksta

3 жыл бұрын

Renegade by Styx for me lol

@echopark78

3 жыл бұрын

When I see on I always sing “bitchin Camero” by the Dead Milkmen.

@flipicaneze

3 жыл бұрын

I can't unthink that now that you said that.

@KevinCofDE

3 жыл бұрын

Love that song.

@CeeZee001

3 жыл бұрын

Came here to say this

Back in '92, friend of mine had a red 87 IROC Z/28, and we were doin over 120mph on Highway 680 in Milpitas, Calif..a couple of mins went by, and he says "wtf?! Look behind us", and there was a car catching up to us fast, thought it was CHP at first, but nope....it was a little white dude is a 5.0 Mustang GT, so my buddy hit the throttle, hard, but it didn't matter, cuz it sounded like that Mustang chirped a gear as it went by us at the about 125mph....he was so pissed off, he traded in that IROC for a '93 Mustang GT, a car his oldest kid, a freshman in college, is begging to get every time he talks to him....🤘🏻🇺🇸

Had an '86, 5.0 and traded it in on a new '89, 5.7. HUGE difference in performance. Had amazing handling as well. Took care of it like it was a Corvette. Loved it but in nice weather only. Turned out to be the wrong car for where I live. Traded it in on a '92 Blazer. BTW, those I believe are two stage fans; one runs until it reaches a bit higher temp. then the other kicks on. Mine always ran a bit hotter (215 ?) than I thought it was supposed to but a dealer tech told me it was normal. I agree this was one of the nicest body styles they ever did, at least since the '70. Wasn't fond of the first gen, not fond of the current gen.

Love these cars. I've owned two and had a lot if fun with them. Never any big problems

In 1987, the color on the IROC Camaro was called Bright Blue. It fits.

@jimmycline4778

3 жыл бұрын

I all ways called it IROC blue, I like the stock looking silver or gold wheels! I’ve never seen blue like this on wheels!

@DNR5586

3 жыл бұрын

You are correct! Bright Blue metallic code 23U.

My dad gave me an 86 IROC for graduation from high school. Loved the car. It had the 5 liter tpi, but would still roast the tires & do donuts at will. I was young & dumb & wrecked it. How I wish I had that car today. I now have a 2007 corvette, but still miss that car.

Had one in high school 87 350tpi iroc, traded it for a truck for work. Found the car a few months later completely destroyed with huge dents, a blown motor, and busted t tops. Was heart broke. Recently some 20 years later I picked up a 86 305tpi iroc in rough but fixable condition in the original blue color of this car. Looking forward to doing my best to bring it back to life :)

Okay, now I Really like the Wizard. He knows a good car when he sees it. I have a big love affair for 80s cars. Especially the Camaro Iroc.

They have to make you a fresh condenser like when you're at McDonalds and they're out of nuggets so you gotta wait for those beautiful fresh hot nuggets

@BSGSV

3 жыл бұрын

Damn it. Now I have a craving for McDonalds.

@blueridgerennsport

3 жыл бұрын

I guess Wizard trying to order the AC hose assembly is like trying to get a shake at McDonalds - "Nope. Machine don't work."

@getchasome6230

3 жыл бұрын

Eat them 2 at a time when they're like that

@jy5960

3 жыл бұрын

when it comes to nuggets, chick fila > mcdonalds

@Beer_Dad1975

3 жыл бұрын

@@jy5960 When it comes to food, 3 week old moldy bread > McDonalds.

I love 80s camaros and that one is incredible. An IROC z28 in that good of condition is definitely hard to find. Brings back alot of high school memories. What you said about teenagers in the late 90s and early 2000s with 80s and 90s cars like this one is 100% true. Now it's going to be harder to relieve our glory days lol

I love those 3rd gens! I've owned an 82' Z28 with the 305 Crossfire Injection, an 88' Trans Am GTA with the 350 TPI and a 90' Z28 with the 305 TPI

Flash forward 25 years: "What do you mean you don't have any intelligent cruise control sensors left?!"

@frotobaggins7169

3 жыл бұрын

yeah, try making or fixing one of those yourself.

My mom had a Z28 in the 80’s, poofy hair whipping around in the T-tops and louvers on her glasses and back window 😂

@666cemetaryslut

3 жыл бұрын

Mine too

@orchids3332

3 жыл бұрын

My mom drove a Dodge Aries K.

@frotobaggins7169

3 жыл бұрын

@@orchids3332 my mom had a Malibu station wagon. I gained a WHOLE new appreciation for station wagons when I got to high school and started dating and driving.

@SandyNickk

3 жыл бұрын

we have to go back!

@frotobaggins7169

3 жыл бұрын

@@SandyNickk *engages the flux capacitor*

You can just tell he’s not acting and he’s just a genuinely good guy. That’s why I sub here.

This guy is an absolute inspiration!! Why can't we have this sort of decency and honesty across the board. I would take my car to the wizard every time. Problem is I'm some 7000 miles away. Oh well. Guess I'll keep watchin

I just fired up my 86! I love these cars! I might be a little biased 😂

I can't believe how good of shape that car is on the underside. You would never see something like that in my state.

Shops not taking care of the customer. Make sure to be responsible for not screwing the customer. Don’t go back to that shop. Car Wizard got my respect! Great video as always!

I love an IROC! I bought mine 10 years ago and still have it, though it's been apart the last couple weeks with no interior to add some dynamat and route the amplifier and a moderate sub. Should take out almost all the rattles and let me enjoy some tunes when I cruise around. One of these days I need to figure out why it runs hot in traffic, though, but I'm out of ideas... I don't understand why people don't replace the hood and trunk struts! I hate getting bonked on the head, and even if you aren't your own mechanic, you should really be checking your oil and transmission fluid somewhat regular on a car like that... Sweet car!

Car Wizard: "I rock!" Mrs. Wizard: "No, you don't." Wizard fans: "Yes, you do." 😎

My brother had one of those brand new in 1987. It had the 5.7 liter and no power options or AC. It was fast.

@mrp9498

3 жыл бұрын

@@snackler6102 I remember the day we went to buy it. He didn’t order or anything they just happen to have a blue one with a 5.7 and no power options on the lot. Had the ugly louvers on the back. He paid $18,500 out the door for the car.

@67NewEngland

3 жыл бұрын

Yup, a few had the 5.7 but most had the 5.0 305ci.

@jonathanlawson4667

3 жыл бұрын

@@67NewEngland there was as many made with the 5.7 as they was the 5.0 the only problem was you could not get a 5.7 and t tops together so if you got the 5.7 you got a hard top because gm would not put those two options together

@DNR5586

3 жыл бұрын

@@67NewEngland Yes, 12,105 IROC's got the 5.7 in '87.

@71sc502

2 жыл бұрын

@@jonathanlawson4667 couldn't get the 350 with a 5 soeed

IROC Stands for "International Race Of Champions" Back in the 90's My buddy had a 20th aniversary edition '87 Dark mettalic green w/gold trim. Converable tan top. After the 305 blew up it got replaced with a 350 all the goodies heads, cam, intake, exhaust, m.s.d. ect.. 5-speed. And he was a crazy driver to. I do recall we went by school late one night and they had just resurfaced the parking lot. Also freshly painted parking spots the entire parking lot was perfect. My friend decides to just rip donut after donut ripping huge burnout all the up and down the parking lot! 😂 That car was a total blast! Good times. 😎👍

Cheers for another video wizard. Your approach to problem solving is great, I don't run a shop but if I did I'd insist on showing some of these videos to my employees.

I'm more of a Foxbody Mustang fan, but these 3rd generation Camaros are nice. Very nostalgic.

@floppyseizure8615

3 жыл бұрын

@@ZboeC5 I never see any Foxbodys or 3rd generation Camaros on the street anymore. They were everywhere when I was in high school. The Foxbody prices are skyrocketing right now. Camaros are probably going to follow.

The good ol F-body rattle traps, worked on many of them back in my GM days

@92camarodragcar73

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@Lykoloo

3 жыл бұрын

The rattles just help you learn to appreciate smooth roads.

I owned a 87 when I was 17....31 years ago...lol. miss that car everyday. The fuel pump did go out...pain in the butt to replace but nothing on the road today has that look. I want another one...that blue is beautiful.....wizard...buy it

Love this guy good sound mechanical premises and honesty he’s smart in the engine bay and out of it

The Wizard Rocks! 🤘🏽

3rd generation. F bodies are absolutely 1 of my favorites of all time

I had an '86 IROC and loved it. I let it go because I had been so hard on it that if it sat for a day or two the transmission (automatic) would struggle backing out of the garage. As well, I think I twisted the body because the windshield and rear hatch glass seals developed rain water leaks. I was really hard on that car, and I had a lot of fun.

I've had 3 in the past and I just bought an '86 Iroc. So happy to have one again.

I’ve always loved IROC’s. Growing up in the 80’s and 90’s they were definitely the car to have. Although I’ll admit I never understood why people would buy an automatic when manuals were available from the factory.

@Joe-qu9se

3 жыл бұрын

it was because you couldn't get the 5,7 350 with a manual, auto only

@MrBilldo426

3 жыл бұрын

@@Joe-qu9se I’ve seen several in my life. They may have been swapped I don’t know.

@Joe-qu9se

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrBilldo426 yep commonly swapped. none from factory.

@MrBilldo426

3 жыл бұрын

Joe It's just disappointing to me to see a car like that with fun written all over it and then see that it's auto😔 A good 5 speed would make it so much fun. I guess the factory slipped up on that one.

@BuzzLOLOL

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrBilldo426 - The small rear end they used couldn't handle the jerky torque of the 350" with a manual... just the 305" came with a 5 speed manual and nearly as fast as the 350" with 4 speed automatic... I still have the '87 GTA: i.pinimg.com/originals/0a/6e/92/0a6e925d76ea7b8a50b40ef04eb7a4b5.jpg

These always looked good. B4C cop & 1LE versions are now quite rare. You can still do a lot to wake these up

@ChicanoOne760

3 жыл бұрын

Loved these cars. Remember the heavy doors would sag

@ne2i

3 жыл бұрын

G code 350cid...

@ericspecullaas2841

3 жыл бұрын

Had a 1991 5.0 5 speed that had both the G80 and G92 options so yeah it wasn't a 1LE but could have been. Sucker was a rocket ship never really drove it that much had the same problem with the radiator but ours was stock tho never figured it out

@goratgo1970

3 жыл бұрын

@@ericspecullaas2841 Nice, had to special order my 91 1LE, took two Months. It was blue too. Only non-perf. option was leather seats. It was 5.7/700r which I figured could shift kit it later. As u said, quick. Beat Mustangs all the time. Where it is, have to ask ex-wife

Had a red IROC with t-tops and the 5.7L in my younger days. Ton of fun, the girl who would later become my wife loved it. I later picked up an all-black 90 Formula Firebird 5.7L (no t-tops) with the WS6 package that with relatively low-effort mods was a gorgeous, sleek beast for the time, but those t-tops (leaks and all) on the IROC made for great times cruising.

Been following and recommending Wizard for years.. he deserves all his accolades!

This video made my mullet grow back. Rad!

@sidefx996

3 жыл бұрын

Wow that's original

I had the same exact car. The color is called Electric blue. The wheels look better stock, rather than painted to match. Cool car!

You'rr an honest man. We need more likr you. I had a '84 Z-28 with the 5.0 HO, 5-sperd back in the day. Loved that car!

My grandad was a mechanic for 50 plus years and was always honest..I do all my own work growing up around cars but good honest mechanics like this are a dying breed..Kudos to you sir