History / RestorationGot a question about Third Gen (1982-1992) Camaro or Firebird history? Where can I find these original parts? What is this option or RPO code? Those questions, answers, and more!
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Here is a complete year-by-year listing of all engines available in third gen Camaros which includes the base and all optional engines with original pricing. So if you know anyone who believes, "It can't be an IROC-Z because it has a TBI.", point them to this post!
Some original pricing is unknown, especially the Berlinetta. If anyone has documentation with this info, please e-mail me.
1982 Sport Coupe
Base (L4): RPO LQ8 / 151 CID 2-bbl carb (Canada & intl. only)
Base (L4): RPO LQ9 / 151 CID Throttle Body
Opt (V6): RPO LC1 / 173 CID 2-bbl carb ($125)
Opt (V8): RPO LG4 / 305 CID 4-bbl carb ($295)
Note: The IROC-Z was an option package on the Z28 from 1985 thru 1987. Therefore, it will not be listed separately. Engine options were identical to the Z28.
1986 Sport Coupe
Base (L4): RPO LQ9 / 151 CID Throttle Body (Zero produced)
Opt (V6): RPO LB8 / 173 CID MPFI ($350)
Opt (V8): RPO LG4 / 305 CID 4-bbl carb ($750)
1987 Sport Coupe
Base (V6): RPO LB8 / 173 CID MPFI
Opt (V8): RPO LG4 / 305 CID 4-bbl carb ($400)
Note: The LT was an option package on the Sport Coupe in 1987 only. Therefore, it will not be listed separately. Engine option (V8) was identical to the Sport Coupe, including price.
1987 RS (California only)
Base (V6): RPO LB8 / 173 CID MPFI
No engine options offered.
Convertibles All Years
Note 1: Convertibles required a V8. If any application above lists the V6 as the base engine, it was "upgraded" to the first available V8. There were no engine options in any year except for the 1990 RS. The Camaro White Book lists the 305 TPI as being an option on this car. Crunching the engine production numbers yields zero were produced with this engine.
Note 2: 350's were never an option on any Camaro convertible.
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Last edited by Willie; 08-29-2006 at 03:07 PM.
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