1988 Camaro Data

1988 Camaro Data

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1988 Camaro
Production: 42,820 V6, 53,455 V8, 96,275 total.

VIN Example:1G1FP21SXJL100001 thru 1G1FP21SXJL196275
* Fifth digit is model level: P=Camaro (all models).
* Sixth digit is body style: 2=Hatchback Coupe, 3=Convertible.
* Eighth digit is engine code: E=305ci V8 (L03) F=305ci V8 (LB9) S=173ci V6 (LB8) 8=350ci V8 (B2L or L98)
* Ninth digit is a check digit and varies.
* Tenth digit is model year: J=1988.
* Eleventh digit is assembly plant code: L=Van Nuys
* Last six digits increased one for each car built.

Dimensions

Length: 192.0 inches Height: 50.3 inches Width: 72.8 inches Wheelbase: 101.0 inches

1988 Power Teams

RPO Config Bhp @ rpm Torque @ rpm Induction C/R CID/liters Applications

LB8 Ohv V6 135 @ 4900 160 @ 3900 MFI 8.9:1 173/2.8 SC*

L03 Ohv V8 170 @ 4000 255 @ 2400 TBI 9.3:1 305/5.0 SC, IZ*

LB9 Ohv V8 195 @ 4000 295 @ 2800 TPI 9.3:1 305/5.0 IZ (w/a/t)

LB9 Ohv V8 220 @ 4400 290 @ 3200 TPI 9.3:1 305/5.0 IZ (w/man trans)

L98 Ohv V8 230 @ 4400 330 @ 3200 TPI 9.3:1 350/5.7 IZ (auto only)

* = base engine; TBI = throttle-body injection; TPI = tuned-port injection; MFI = multi-port fuel injection; SC = Sport Coupe; IZ = IROC Z-28.

Axle and Transmission Availability

Engine RPO: LB8 L03 LB9 LB9 L98

Clutch dia, In. 9.12 10.00 N.o. 10.34 N.o.

Manual Trans Ratios

1st 4.03 2.95 N.o. 2.95 N.o.

2nd 2.37 1.94 N.o. 1.94 N.o.

3rd 1.50 1.34 N.o. 1.34 N.o.

4th 100 1.00 N.o. 1.00 N.o.

5th 0.76 0.63 N.o. 0.73 N.o.

Rev 3.76 2.76 N.o. 2.76 N.o.

Std. axle Ratio 3.42 3.08 N.o. 3.08 N.o.

Opt. axle (G92) - - N.o. 3.45+ N.o.

Automatic Transmissions 700-R4 700-R4 700-R4 N.O. 700-R4

1st 3.06 3.06 3.06 N.o. 3.06

2nd 1.63 1.63 1.63 N.o. 1.63

3rd 1.00 1.00 1.00 N.o. 1.00

4th 0.70 0.70 0.70 N.o. 0.70

Rev 2.29 2.29 2.29 N.o. 2.29

Torque Conv. dia, in. 9.65 11.75 11.75 N.o. 11.75

Std. axle ratio 3.42 2.73 2.73 N.o. 2.77+

Opt. axle (G92) - - 3.23 N.o. 3.27+

+Borg-Warner rear axle

Engine Codes

CBL: 173ci CHA: 305ci, mt CJB: 305ci, mt

CBM: 173ci CHB: 305ci, at CJC: 305ci, at

CFA: 173ci CHC: 305ci, at CUA: 350ci, at

CFB: 173ci CHP: 305ci, mt

Abbreviations: at = automatic transmission, ci = cubic inch, mt = manual transmission

Transmission Codes
5 Speed Manual - Warner Gear

Chevy # RPO

10079857 MB1

10079855 MK6

10079856 M39

700-R4 Automatic.

CID Comments Code

173 MD8 YX

305 MD8 YP

305 MD8 YW

305 MD8 YZ

350 MD8 YM

Rear Axle Codes

4ET 2.77:1 6HF 3.08:1 6HT 2.73:1

4EU 3.27:1 6HK 3.08:1 7EW 2.73:1

4EW 3.45:1 6HL 2.77:1 8EU 3.08:1

6HB 3.08:1 6HP 3.27:1 8EW 3.23:1

6HE 2.73:1 6HQ 3.45:1

1988 Factory Options

RPO Description Qty Retail

1FP87 Camaro Sport Coupe, 6-cylinder 66,605 10,995.00

1FP87 Camaro Sport Coupe Convertible, 8-cylinder 1,859 16,255.00

1FP87 Camaro IROC-Z Coupe, 8-cylinder 24,050 13,490.00

1FP87 Camaro IROC-Z Convertible, 8-cylinder 3,761 18,015.00

AG9 Power Seat, driver side 16,176 *

AM9 Seat Back, split folding rear 19,546 50.00

AU3 Power Door Locks 44,019 145.00

A01 Tinted Glass, all windows 91,069 120.00

A31 Power Windows 60,622 210.00

A90 Power Hatch Release 55,852 *

B2L Engine, 350ci, 230hp V8 (IROC-Z coupe only) 12,116 1,045.00

B34 Floor Mats, carpet insert, two front 56,174 *

B35 Floor Mats, carpet insert, two rear 56,168 *

B48 Luggage Compartment Trim 16,185 164.00

B84 Moldings, body side 80,990 60.00

B91 Moldings, door edge (black) 16,097 15.00

CC1 Roof Panels, removable glass 41,005 866.00

CD4 Windshield Wipers, intermittent 59,402 *

C49 Defogger, rear window 59,907 145.00

C60 Air Conditioning 88,431 775.00

C95 Dome and Reading Lamp 22,392 *

DX3 Decal and Stripe Delete (credit) 1,895 -60.00

DE1 Louvers, rear window 5,966 210.00

DG7 Mirrors, electric twin remote 17,110 *

D27 Cover, locking rear Storage 9,941 80.00

D42 Cover, rear compartment cargo area 27,337 *

D80 Spoiler 31,383 *

D81 Spoiler, aerowing 59,271 *

G80 Rear Axle, limited slip 28,358 100.00

G92 Rear Axle, performance (IROC-Z coupe only) 5,252 21.00

J65 Brakes, power front disc and rear disc 13,388 179.00

KC4 Cooler, engine oil (IROC-Z coupe only) 14,963 110.00

K05 Heater, engine block 2,786 20.00

K34 Speed Control, with resume 56,692 *

LB9 Engine, 305ci, 195hp (IROC-Z only) 12,620 745.00

L03 Engine, 305ci, 170hp (for Sport Coupe) 28,719 400.00

MX0 Transmission, automatic with overdrive 77,179 490.00

N33 Tilt Steering Column 59,403 *

N96 Aluminum Wheels, 16 inch 21,803 468.00

QDZ Tires, P245/50VR16 blackwall 21,803 *

QYZ Tires, P215/65R15 blackwall 74,466 *

TR9 Lighting, auxiliary 35,844 *

TT4 Headlamps, halogen (4) 26,885 *

UA1 Battery, heavy duty 15,608 26.00

UL5 Radio, delete 3,931 70.00

UM6 Radio, stereo, cassette, clock, seek/scan 52,824 *

UM7 Radio, stereo, clock, seek/scan 16,046 *

UU8 Radio, stereo, Delco Bose, clock, seek/scan 4,457 *

UX1 Radio, stereo, cassette, clock, s/s, equalizer 19,017 *

U75 Power Antenna 19,662 70.00

YF5 Emission Equipment, required for California 15,709 99,001

FCA1 Sport Coupe Base Group 1 - nc

FCA2 Sport Coupe Group 2 - 920.00

FCA3 Sport Coupe Group 3 - 1,555.00

FCA4 Sport Coupe Group 4 - 1,939.00

CCA1 Sport Convertible Base Group 1 - nc

CCA2 Sport Convertible Group 2 - 930.00

CCA3 Sport Coupe Convertible Group 3 - 1,505.00

CCA4 Sport Coupe Convertible Group 4 - 1,747.00

FZA1 IROC-Z Coupe Base Group 1 - nc

FZA2 IROC-Z Coupe Group 2 - 1,846.00

FZA3 IROC-Z Coupe Group 3 - 2,410.00

CZA1 IROC-Z Convertible Base Group 1 - nc

CZA2 IROC-Z Convertible Group 2 - 1,747.00

CZA3 IROC-Z Convertible Group 3 - 2,218.00

1988 Colors

Paint/WA Code Exterior Qty Models Interiors

13S / 9021 Silver 1,547 Spc-Spcc BK-G-R

23 / 9184 Med Maui Blue (Bright) 8,445 Spc-Spcc Bk

40 / 8554 White 15,864 I-Ic-Spc-Spcc Bk-Br-G-R

41 / 8555 Black 17,502 I-Ic-Spc-Spcc Bk-Br-G-R

51 / 8929 Yellow Gold 922 Spc-Spcc Bk-Br-G

63 / 9188 Medium Orange 3,010 I-Ic-Spc-Spcc Bk-Br

74 / 8748 Flame Red (Dark Red) 16,199 I-Ic-Spc-Spcc Bk-Br-G-R

81 / 8774 Bright Red 24,158 I-Ic-Spc-Spcc Bk-Br-G-R

87 / 9243 Gunmetal (Med Gray) 8,628 I-lc-Spc-Spcc BK-G-R

Interior Codes: 19B=Bk-sc, 19C=Bk-cc, 66B=Br-sc, 66C=Br-cc, 662=Br-le, 72B=R-sc, 82B=G-sc, 82C=G-cc, 822=G-le.

Abbreviations: Bk = Black, Br = Light Brown, cc = custom cloth, G = Gray, I = IROC-Z Coupe, Ic = IROC-Z Convertible, le = leather, R = Red, Spc = Sport Coupe, Spcc = Sport Coupe Convertible, sc = standard cloth.

1988 Spotters Guide

Last updated: 12/19/1997

Author: MadMike Maciolek

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RPO	Config	Bhp @ rpm	Torque @ rpm	Induction	C/R	CID/liters	Applications
LB8	Ohv V6	135 @ 4900	160 @ 3900	MFI	8.9:1	173/2.8	SC*
L03	Ohv V8	170 @ 4000	255 @ 2400	TBI	9.3:1	305/5.0	SC, IZ*
LB9	Ohv V8	195 @ 4000	295 @ 2800	TPI	9.3:1	305/5.0	IZ (w/a/t)
LB9	Ohv V8	220 @ 4400	290 @ 3200	TPI	9.3:1	305/5.0	IZ (w/man trans)
L98	Ohv V8	230 @ 4400	330 @ 3200	TPI	9.3:1	350/5.7	IZ (auto only)

Engine RPO:		LB8	L03	LB9	LB9	L98
Clutch dia, In.		9.12	10.00	N.o.	10.34	N.o.
Manual Trans Ratios
	1st	4.03	2.95	N.o.	2.95	N.o.
	2nd	2.37	1.94	N.o.	1.94	N.o.
	3rd	1.50	1.34	N.o.	1.34	N.o.
	4th	100	1.00	N.o.	1.00	N.o.
	5th	0.76	0.63	N.o.	0.73	N.o.
	Rev	3.76	2.76	N.o.	2.76	N.o.
Std. axle Ratio		3.42	3.08	N.o.	3.08	N.o.
Opt. axle (G92)		-	-	N.o.	3.45+	N.o.
Automatic Transmissions		700-R4	700-R4	700-R4	N.O.	700-R4
	1st	3.06	3.06	3.06	N.o.	3.06
	2nd	1.63	1.63	1.63	N.o.	1.63
	3rd	1.00	1.00	1.00	N.o.	1.00
	4th	0.70	0.70	0.70	N.o.	0.70
	Rev	2.29	2.29	2.29	N.o.	2.29
Torque Conv. dia, in.		9.65	11.75	11.75	N.o.	11.75
Std. axle ratio		3.42	2.73	2.73	N.o.	2.77+
Opt. axle (G92)		-	-	3.23	N.o.	3.27+

CBL: 173ci	CHA: 305ci, mt	CJB: 305ci, mt
CBM: 173ci	CHB: 305ci, at	CJC: 305ci, at
CFA: 173ci	CHC: 305ci, at	CUA: 350ci, at
CFB: 173ci	CHP: 305ci, mt

CID	Comments	Code
173	MD8	YX
305	MD8	YP
305	MD8	YW
305	MD8	YZ
350	MD8	YM

4ET	2.77:1	6HF	3.08:1	6HT	2.73:1
4EU	3.27:1	6HK	3.08:1	7EW	2.73:1
4EW	3.45:1	6HL	2.77:1	8EU	3.08:1
6HB	3.08:1	6HP	3.27:1	8EW	3.23:1
6HE	2.73:1	6HQ	3.45:1

RPO	Description	Qty	Retail
1FP87	Camaro Sport Coupe, 6-cylinder	66,605	10,995.00
1FP87	Camaro Sport Coupe Convertible, 8-cylinder	1,859	16,255.00
1FP87	Camaro IROC-Z Coupe, 8-cylinder	24,050	13,490.00
1FP87	Camaro IROC-Z Convertible, 8-cylinder	3,761	18,015.00
AG9	Power Seat, driver side	16,176	*
AM9	Seat Back, split folding rear	19,546	50.00
AU3	Power Door Locks	44,019	145.00
A01	Tinted Glass, all windows	91,069	120.00
A31	Power Windows	60,622	210.00
A90	Power Hatch Release	55,852	*
B2L	Engine, 350ci, 230hp V8 (IROC-Z coupe only)	12,116	1,045.00
B34	Floor Mats, carpet insert, two front	56,174	*
B35	Floor Mats, carpet insert, two rear	56,168	*
B48	Luggage Compartment Trim	16,185	164.00
B84	Moldings, body side	80,990	60.00
B91	Moldings, door edge (black)	16,097	15.00
CC1	Roof Panels, removable glass	41,005	866.00
CD4	Windshield Wipers, intermittent	59,402	*
C49	Defogger, rear window	59,907	145.00
C60	Air Conditioning	88,431	775.00
C95	Dome and Reading Lamp	22,392	*
DX3	Decal and Stripe Delete (credit)	1,895	-60.00
DE1	Louvers, rear window	5,966	210.00
DG7	Mirrors, electric twin remote	17,110	*
D27	Cover, locking rear Storage	9,941	80.00
D42	Cover, rear compartment cargo area	27,337	*
D80	Spoiler	31,383	*
D81	Spoiler, aerowing	59,271	*
G80	Rear Axle, limited slip	28,358	100.00
G92	Rear Axle, performance (IROC-Z coupe only)	5,252	21.00
J65	Brakes, power front disc and rear disc	13,388	179.00
KC4	Cooler, engine oil (IROC-Z coupe only)	14,963	110.00
K05	Heater, engine block	2,786	20.00
K34	Speed Control, with resume	56,692	*
LB9	Engine, 305ci, 195hp (IROC-Z only)	12,620	745.00
L03	Engine, 305ci, 170hp (for Sport Coupe)	28,719	400.00
MX0	Transmission, automatic with overdrive	77,179	490.00
N33	Tilt Steering Column	59,403	*
N96	Aluminum Wheels, 16 inch	21,803	468.00
QDZ	Tires, P245/50VR16 blackwall	21,803	*
QYZ	Tires, P215/65R15 blackwall	74,466	*
TR9	Lighting, auxiliary	35,844	*
TT4	Headlamps, halogen (4)	26,885	*
UA1	Battery, heavy duty	15,608	26.00
UL5	Radio, delete	3,931	70.00
UM6	Radio, stereo, cassette, clock, seek/scan	52,824	*
UM7	Radio, stereo, clock, seek/scan	16,046	*
UU8	Radio, stereo, Delco Bose, clock, seek/scan	4,457	*
UX1	Radio, stereo, cassette, clock, s/s, equalizer	19,017	*
U75	Power Antenna	19,662	70.00
YF5	Emission Equipment, required for California	15,709	99,001
FCA1	Sport Coupe Base Group 1	-	nc
FCA2	Sport Coupe Group 2	-	920.00
FCA3	Sport Coupe Group 3	-	1,555.00
FCA4	Sport Coupe Group 4	-	1,939.00
CCA1	Sport Convertible Base Group 1	-	nc
CCA2	Sport Convertible Group 2	-	930.00
CCA3	Sport Coupe Convertible Group 3	-	1,505.00
CCA4	Sport Coupe Convertible Group 4	-	1,747.00
FZA1	IROC-Z Coupe Base Group 1	-	nc
FZA2	IROC-Z Coupe Group 2	-	1,846.00
FZA3	IROC-Z Coupe Group 3	-	2,410.00
CZA1	IROC-Z Convertible Base Group 1	-	nc
CZA2	IROC-Z Convertible Group 2	-	1,747.00
CZA3	IROC-Z Convertible Group 3	-	2,218.00

Paint/WA Code	Exterior	Qty	Models	Interiors
13S / 9021	Silver	1,547	Spc-Spcc	BK-G-R
23 / 9184	Med Maui Blue (Bright)	8,445	Spc-Spcc	Bk
40 / 8554	White	15,864	I-Ic-Spc-Spcc	Bk-Br-G-R
41 / 8555	Black	17,502	I-Ic-Spc-Spcc	Bk-Br-G-R
51 / 8929	Yellow Gold	922	Spc-Spcc	Bk-Br-G
63 / 9188	Medium Orange	3,010	I-Ic-Spc-Spcc	Bk-Br
74 / 8748	Flame Red (Dark Red)	16,199	I-Ic-Spc-Spcc	Bk-Br-G-R
81 / 8774	Bright Red	24,158	I-Ic-Spc-Spcc	Bk-Br-G-R
87 / 9243	Gunmetal (Med Gray)	8,628	I-lc-Spc-Spcc	BK-G-R

Last updated: 12/19/1997
Author: MadMike Maciolek
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