Kens Completed 89 IROC Build

[KenMaisano]

Ok being I'm in a weird mood and looking at 1950s F100 Ford trucks. I figured I would show off my recent Disco Build. Blue 89 IROC 305, 5 Speed T top car. All Numbers matching , but with modern updates. She passed our strict California Smog laws with flying colors, and its a blast to drive.

[HawkX66]

Very sharp Ken! I miss my 84 Z28. Left it out there with you Californians when I traded it in on my 93 in Carlsbad when I was stationed on Pendleton. I think my 84 ended up in Mexico unfortunately. Every once in a while I run the vin to see if it ever came back, but no bueno. I'd love to do to my 84, what you did to your IROC.

[markinnaples]

That IROC came out beautiful. I always wanted to do one with an LS and full tuned suspension.

[mockingbird812]

Very sharp Ken! Looks like a LOT of FUN!!!

[Steve Shauger]

Nicely done. Have a blast with it!:3gears:

[SuperNovaSS]

Well done. Thanks for sharing.



Jason

[Stefano]

Very well done.

[Xplantdad]

Looks brand new....and wow! Love it:biggthumpup:

[tom406]

Looks like one of your typical well engineered projects. Can I ask the specifics of the modernization efforts? Is that still a tiny-bore 305 making those numbers? Thanks in advance...

[KenMaisano]

Looks like one of your typical well engineered projects. Can I ask the specifics of the modernization efforts? Is that still a tiny-bore 305 making those numbers? Thanks in advance...

Stock Bore 3.766 but stroked it to 3.750 Now 334CUIN. NOTE, How I decked the block without removing the VIN Numbers:)

9.5to1 Compression, Bored with Torque plate and Plateau finish hone
1620 Grams Internal Balanced 3.750 Stroke
Airflow through complete induction system @.500Lift 210CFM @28" Air Speed FT/SEC 300
Crane 214-220 112 482 496 lift/after 1.6 rockers in at 108 #2032
Trick flow 170 Heads
Edelbrock fully ported lower with EGR
SLP Runners
Ported GM Upper
52MM Throttle body
22LB Bosh Injectors
Hooker shorty Headers

[Damien]

Always had a soft spot for these IROC's. Nicely done.

[CamaroNOS]

Digging it.....big time.

Paul

[70 copo]

Ken,

Fantastic build! I have some experience restoring the third gen cars. I can appreciate the skill and patience you put into it.

[x77-69z28]

Ken, that’s what I need to complete my collection! Can I have it?
Buddy

[RPOLS3]

Wow - looks great. Lots of neat bits throughout.

[dykstra]

Very cool!!

[70 Forest Green Zee]

Ken...bring it to MCACN I'm sure I'm not alone in saying we'd love to see it in person!

[KenMaisano]

Ken...bring it to MCACN I'm sure I'm not alone in saying we'd love to see it in person!

That was the plan, but unfortunately somethings came up. We are going to keep it simple this year. We will have our Yellow Deuce in the Day 2 Section. And a super nice W30 Green Survivor in the Vintage area.

[cook_dw]

Very nice. Always liked the 3rd gens. Add the door decal back!! :beers: Stout numbers on a 305 also. How much work did you do to the heads?

[KenMaisano]

Very nice. Always liked the 3rd gens. Add the door decal back!! :beers: Stout numbers on a 305 also. How much work did you do to the heads?

Funning thing, is that the car is a factory DX3 Stripe Delete. I didn't even know you could order these cars with no stripes.

[A12pilot]

Man.... sharp!! Excellent build!!

Cheers
Dave

[cook_dw]

Funning thing, is that the car is a factory DX3 Stripe Delete. I didn't even know you could order these cars with no stripes.


That makes 2 of us.

[70 copo]

Here is my old DX3 car...

[markinnaples]

Wow, that Flame Red(?) IROC is beautiful

[70 copo]

In 1989 it was called Dark Red metallic. Code 74U:beers:

[KenMaisano]

Wow, Very Nice. Was it somewhat common to order these. with stripe Delete?

[70 copo]

Ken It depended on the dealer. People were starting to become aware of the decal duplicating the exterior badging already in 88.

GM attempted to mitigate the duplication visuals by moving the decal to the rear portion of the door to make it less obvious to the eye.

Where my 89 was ordered the salesmen there ordered a ton of DX3's. I used to walk the lot and check them out. At any time they had 25-30 IROC's on the lot and as I recall the majority were DX3 cars.

[KenMaisano]

Ken It depended on the dealer. People were starting to become aware of the decal duplicating the exterior badging already in 88.

GM attempted to mitigate the duplication visuals by moving the decal to the rear portion of the door to make it less obvious to the eye.

Where my 89 was ordered the salesmen there ordered a ton of DX3's. I used to walk the lot and check them out. At any time they had 25-30 IROC's on the lot and as I recall the majority were DX3 cars.

Cool thanks for the info.. You must be the go to thirdgen guy!

[70 copo]

Thanks Ken!

I have owned 4. Still have 3, including the last car off the assembly line when Norwood plant closed for good in 1987.

A bright red IROC-Z

[KenMaisano]

Thanks Ken!

I have owned 4. Still have 3, including the last car off the assembly line when Norwood plant closed for good in 1987.

A bright red IROC-Z

Very Cool. That was the Iroc at MCACN correct? That got me going on mine.

[70 copo]

Very Cool. That was the Iroc at MCACN correct? That got me going on mine.


Yes sir it was!

[BJCHEV396]

Wow,very nice Ken!!