How to identify Camaros and Firebirds by year....

[rideon1200]

I have an 87 with the third brakelight on the glass. Also has hood scoop which I was told only came on Formula.

[Quasi-Traction]

Didn't happen to notice anyone posting up about it, but the gauge clusters between 1982 and 1983 had a different style of font on the gauge faces.

[Rottluver]

Originally Posted by rideon1200

I have an 87 with the third brakelight on the glass. Also has hood scoop which I was told only came on Formula.

Did you buy it new? It is possible that the "turbo hood" was an option for non-Formulas or someone put it on after it was purchased.... :shrug:

Wait, the 3rd brake light is on the glass? The big "cow pie" looking one on the outside of the glass? That is either an '86 or a VERY early model year 87 that still had some 86 attributes....which could also account for the hood......

[mardoc88]

I have a 92 RS 5.0l. How do I know if it is with or without performance package?

[Rottluver]

Originally Posted by mardoc88

I have a 92 RS 5.0l. How do I know if it is with or without performance package?

Check the RPO codes?

[mardoc88]

got it....thanks

[Brennan]

my 84 z has no louvers period let alone functional ones which is good cuz i hate the look of them

[SLZ]

1988 and up TPI cars had serpentine belts. 87 and before had V belt configuration.

1987/88 T/A's and GTA's had an optional Digital Dash assy w/pushbutton HVAC controls.

1988/89 T/A's and GTA's had Stereo Steering Wheel Controls (first gen of controls). These controls were used in the 86-89 Pontiac 6000 STE's, 88-89 Bonneville SSE's and some SE's. These were only offered w/stereo/cassette player. Not CD at this point in time