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86 iroc transmission for 87z28 transmission


Joshua Z28
01-04-2009, 10:52 AM
I bought an 87 z28 camaro without a transmission. The gear shifter shows 1, 2, 3, and OD. I found an 86 iroc Z transmission in a junkyard. Will they be interchangeable?

What concerns will I have if I use the iroc Z transmission?

Thanks for any advice.
Josh

Morley
01-04-2009, 01:59 PM
I bought an 87 z28 camaro without a transmission. The gear shifter shows 1, 2, 3, and OD. I found an 86 iroc Z transmission in a junkyard. Will they be interchangeable?

What concerns will I have if I use the iroc Z transmission?

Thanks for any advice.
Josh
Any year V8 TH700R4 or 4L60 trans will work but NOT the 4L60E But make sure to get it from a Z-28/IROC or Trans Am/Formula (they were built stouter)
The onlt problem withthe 86 IROC trans is not knowing the condition of the transmission.

Joshua Z28
01-04-2009, 03:21 PM
Thank you for the help.. do you know how we figure out which is which..is there like a # on the Transmission or??

Morley
01-04-2009, 06:44 PM
Thank you for the help.. do you know how we figure out which is which..is there like a # on the Transmission or??
Unfortunately no. All you can do is get a trans from one of those cars and HOPE it wasn't swapped out earlier. The ONLY way to know what exactly you are getting is to buy a new (not reccommended) or freshly rebuilt (by a reputiable shop) transmission.

Joshua Z28
01-04-2009, 10:04 PM
Unfortunately no. All you can do is get a trans from one of those cars and HOPE it wasn't swapped out earlier. The ONLY way to know what exactly you are getting is to buy a new (not reccommended) or freshly rebuilt (by a reputiable shop) transmission.

Thanks, this is very helpful in helping me with my decision.

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