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hay tony what was the RPO code for that engine combo j/k, nice engine bay. MY old LT is or atleast it was sitting in the bone yard sinking in to the mud. wasn't anything special had 305 auto ac and cc with that ugly red interior IMO.
Hey all, got a Chevrolet dealer Passenger Car Product Guide for all 1987 models. In it, was a yellow correction guide sheet which listed the 1987 Camaro LT.
"The Camaro LT package will not include soft "Boulevard" ride suspension or "quieter" exhaust, but will have the same components as the Sport Coupe. Please delete references to the above from the LT Model Features listed on page 2, the call-outs for these features from the illustration on page 8, the reference in the photo caption on page 12 and the listing of a single mufler with resonator as Standard on the Equipment Summary on page 16. The LT will now have as Standard the same exhaust system as the Sport Coupe, a single muffler with dual tail pipes."
Interior colors listed for both leather and cloth, custom or leather were Black (except for leather), Gray, Red, and Saddle.
As for an LT without Air cond., that's a rarity as all LT's were to have it as standard equipment. A rare option for all 1987 Camaros was the rear window sunshade louvers (option code DE1) but required the optional rear spoiler on the Sport Coupe and LT. Z28's & IROQ's came with the spoiler.
'ello all. I'm new to the forum here and was just wondering if anyone is still checking up on this thread. I never thought the LT was anything special before...got mine almost 9 years ago when I turned 16 and it's always been in need of serious work that I've been putting off because I have other cars to get where I'm going and no garage space...
I was planning on doing a chop job with it before I found out it was a limited production model (according to the production numbers here on the site) and I'm glad now I hadn't started on that project (wanted to give it a front end like a 68 Camaro from the windshield forwards...)
My plan now is to restore it to factory standard. My question for you guys is this; if I replace stuff the car had out of the factory with stuff it could have had out of the factory (different interior color, leather seats vs cloth, etc) would it decrease the value of the car in terms of originality? Still intending to use parts that were found in 87 LTs.
While we're on this question, how about a similar one...if I replace any parts in the engine to increase performance, does that play with the value as well...?
If you keep your LT bone stock, it will keep its value. But like me and other LT owners, we have made some minor changes. Like in my case, I bought a new overhead console, auto dim rear view mirror, well pretty much made mine fully loaded.
The LT came in four option packages. The last one being with power seat, power mirrors, roof console etc. The only change I did to my Bose radio was add the 6x9 speakers on the inside sail area and speakers that go under the dash.
The engine was modified only with a dual snorkle air intake and headers. Suspension was updated to 1LE specs. Ronal R15 Firehawk wheels were put on and a 3" exhaust. But I decided to keep the stock exterior gun metal gray and red interior intact. And kept the original 14" Berlinetta type wheels that came with it too.
So you see, you can modify your car without looking too much from the original sleek design. Some even pop in an IROC 5.7 TPI in it. So you can keep the car looking basic and clean on the outside and beast underneath. Personally, if you want a fun driver, you can make undercover mods to the car, or for value purposes, keep it stock. But if you do modify it, and you have the space, keep the original parts to ever reinstall them to show car standards. Hope this helps.
