1988 Camaro Specifications
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The 1988 model year was the year of simplification for the Camaro. The LT, which had replaced the Berlinetta just one year prior, was discontinued for good. So too was the base Z28, with the popular IROC-Z package put on every Z28 that came off the assembly line.
With this came the removal of the Z28 graphics and the addition of IROC-Z graphics below the doors and on the rear bumper. These decals could be foregone all together with an optional DX3 code.
While the 1987 L89-equipped IROC-Z models came standard with 3.27 rearend gears, the RPO G92 code had to be specified to get this option on the 1988 models, otherwise, the IROC-Z came standard with 2.77 rearend gears.
All engines available in 1988 were fuel-injected, with the 173ci V6 being bumped up to 135hp, the 305ci V8 being bumped up to 170hp (with new throttle-body injection), the 305ci TPI V8 being bumped up to 220hp when tied to a manual transmission and 195hp when backed by an automatic, and the 350ci TPI V8 being bumped up to 230hp.
1988 Camaro Ad
1988 Camaro Model Options:
Sub-Models: (all 2-door models, convertibles now available)
- Sport Coupe
- IROC-Z
Engine Options:
- 173ci V6 135hp
- 305ci V8 170hp
- 305ci TPI V8 220hp (195hp if backed by an automatic transmission)
- 350ci L98 TPI V8 230hp
Transmission Options:
- Borg-Warner 5-speed manual
- TH700-R4 4-speed automatic with overdrive
1988 Camaro Production:
- 42,820 V6
- 53,455 V8
- 96,275 Total
Vehicle Identification 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″
- Height: 50.3″
- Width: 72.8″
- Wheelbase: 101.0″
1988 Camaro Model Option Breakout
IROC-Z Special Performance Package
Modified McPhearson Strut, Special chassis bracing. Full Instrumentation. Special front fascia with integral airdam. Ground effects rockers.
Engine:
Base engine was the L03 305 w/ throttle body injection. Dual exhaust.
Transmission:
No Information Provided.
Clutch:
10.34 Inches
Rear Axle:
Positraction (G80) mandatory when equipped with 4 wheel disc brakes.
Brakes:
J65 4 wheel disc brakes available.
Suspension:
- Stiffer bracing and bushing material than base Camaro.
- 58/32 N/mm Front/Rear Spring Rate (SC = 58/18, F41 = 58/18)
- 31/21 mm Front/Rear Sway bar diameter (SC = 27/12, F41 = 29/12)
Steering:
7 ply-joint vs 4 ply in base Camaro improves rag joint stiffness and offers better angular deflection. Recirculating-ball power steering with fast 12.7:1 ratio, plus limited boost to improve road feel.
Wheels & Tires:
5 spoke aluminum 15 x 7 inch. Goodyear P215/65R-15 white letter , steel belted radials.
1988 Camaro Engine Codes & Specs
Available Engine Specifications
|
Type |
Size |
Fuel Injection |
RPO |
Horsepower |
Torque |
Compression Ratio |
Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
V6 |
173 cid / 2.8L |
MFI |
LB8 |
135 hp @ 4900 RPM |
160 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM |
8.9:1 |
Sport Coupe (base engine) |
|
V8 |
305 cid / 5.0L |
TBI |
L03 |
170 hp @ 4000 RPM |
255 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM |
9.3:1 |
Sport Coupe, IROC-Z (base engine) |
|
V8 |
305 cid / 5.0L |
TPI |
LB9 |
195 hp @ 4000 RPM |
295 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM |
9.3:1 |
IROC-Z (auto) |
|
V8 |
305 cid / 5.0L |
TPI |
LB9 |
220 hp @ 4400 RPM |
290 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM |
9.3:1 |
IROC-Z (manual) |
|
V8 |
350 cid / 5.7L |
TPI |
L98 |
230 hp @ 4400 RPM |
330 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM |
9.3:1 |
IROC-Z (auto only) |
Note
- MFI = multi-port fuel injection
- TBI = throttle body injection
- TPI = tuned-port injection
6-Cylinder Engine Codes
|
Code |
Size |
RPO |
Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|
|
CBL |
173 cid MFI |
LB8 |
– |
|
CBM |
173 cid MFI |
LB8 |
– |
|
CFA |
173 cid MFI |
LB8 |
– |
|
CFB |
173 cid MFI |
LB8 |
– |
8-Cylinder Engine Codes
|
Code |
Size |
RPO |
Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|
|
CHA |
305 cid |
– |
Manual Transmission |
|
CHB |
305 cid |
– |
Automatic Transmission |
|
CHC |
305 cid |
– |
Automatic Transmission |
|
CHP |
305 cid |
– |
Manual Transmission |
|
CJB |
305 cid |
– |
Manual Transmission |
|
CJC |
305 cid |
– |
Automatic Transmission |
|
CUA |
350 cid TPI |
L98 |
Autoomatic Transmission |
1988 Camaro Transmission Codes
Warner 5-Speed Manual Codes
|
Chevrolet # |
RPO |
Type |
|---|---|---|
|
10079857 |
MB1 |
Borg-Warner 5-Speed Manual |
|
10079855 |
MK6 |
Borg-Warner 5-Speed Manual |
|
10079856 |
M39 |
Borg-Warner 5-Speed Manual |
Turbo Hydramatic 700-R4 Codes
|
Code |
Engine Size |
Note |
|---|---|---|
|
YX |
173 cid |
MD8 |
|
YP |
305 cid |
MD8 |
|
YW |
305 cid |
MD8 |
|
YZ |
305 cid |
MD8 |
|
YM |
350 cid |
MD8 |
1988 Camaro Manual Transmission Ratios
|
LB8 |
L03 |
LB9 |
L98 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
C.I. |
173 |
305 |
305 |
350 |
|
First Gear |
4.03:1 |
2.95:1 |
2.95:1 |
– |
|
Second Gear |
2.37:1 |
1.94:1 |
1.94:1 |
– |
|
Third Gear |
1.50:1 |
1.34:1 |
1.34:1 |
– |
|
Fourth Gear |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
– |
|
Fifth Gear |
0.76:1 |
0.63:1 |
0.73:1 |
– |
|
Reverse |
3.76:1 |
2.76:1 |
2.76:1 |
– |
|
Clutch Dia. |
9.12 |
10.00 |
10.34 |
– |
|
Axle Ratio S |
3.42:1 |
3.08:1 |
3.08:1 |
– |
|
Axle Ratio P |
– |
– |
3.45:1* |
– |
1988 Camaro 700-R4 Automatic Transmission Ratios
|
LB8 |
L03 |
LB9 |
L98 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
First Gear |
3.06:1 |
3.06:1 |
3.06:1 |
3.06:1 |
|
Second Gear |
1.63:1 |
1.63:1 |
1.63:1 |
1.63:1 |
|
Third Gear |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
|
Fourth Gear |
0.70:1 |
0.70:1 |
0.70:1 |
0.70:1 |
|
Reverse |
2.29:1 |
2.29:1 |
2.29:1 |
2.29:1 |
|
Torque Converter Dia. |
9.65 |
11.75 |
11.75 |
11.75 |
|
Axle Ratio S |
3.42:1 |
2.73:1 |
2.73:1 |
2.77:1* |
|
Axle Ratio P |
– |
– |
3.23:1 |
3.27:1* |
Axle Ratio Key
- S = Standard Ratio
- P = Performance Ratio
- * = Borg-Warner Axle
1988 Camaro Rear Axle Codes
|
Code |
Axle Ratio |
|---|---|
|
4ET |
2.77:1 |
|
4EU |
3.27:1 |
|
4EW |
3.45:1 |
|
6HB |
3.08:1 |
|
6HE |
2.73:1 |
|
6HF |
3.08:1 |
|
6HK |
3.08:1 |
|
6HL |
2.77:1 |
|
6HP |
3.27:1 |
|
6HQ |
3.45:1 |
|
6HT |
2.73:1 |
|
7EW |
2.73:1 |
|
8EU |
3.08:1 |
|
8EW |
3.23:1 |
1988 Camaro Factory Options
Regular Production Option (RPO)
| RPO | Description | Quantity | 1988 Price | Est. Current Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1FP87 | Camaro Sport Coupe | 66,605 | $10,995.00 | $24,053.31 |
| 1FP87 | Camaro Sport Coupe Convertible | 1,859 | $16,255.00 | $35,560.39 |
| 1FP87 | Camaro IROC-Z Coupe | 24,050 | $13,490.00 | $29,511.51 |
| 1FP87 | Camaro IROC-Z Convertible | 3,761 | $18,015.00 | $39,410.67 |
| AG9 | Power Seat, Driver Side | 16,176 | n/a | n/a |
| AM9 | Seat Back, Split Folding Rear | 19,546 | $50.00 | $109.38 |
| AU3 | Power Door Locks | 44,019 | $145.00 | $317.21 |
| A01 | Tinted Glass, All Windows | 91,069 | $120.00 | $262.52 |
| A31 | Power Windows | 60,622 | $210.00 | $459.41 |
| A90 | Power Hatch Release | 55,852 | n/a | n/a |
| B2L | Engine, 350 ci, 230 hp V8 (IROC-Z Only) | 12,116 | $1,045.00 | $2,286.10 |
| B34 | Floor Mats, Carpet Insert, Two Front | 56,174 | n/a | n/a |
| B35 | Floor Mats, Carpet Insert, Two Rear | 56,168 | n/a | n/a |
| B48 | Luggage Compartment Trim | 16,185 | $164.00 | $358.78 |
| B84 | Moldings, Body Side | 80,990 | $60.00 | $131.26 |
| B91 | Moldings, Door Edge (Black) | 16,097 | $15.00 | $32.81 |
| CC1 | Roof Panels, Removable Glass | 41,005 | $866.00 | $1,894.51 |
| CD4 | Windshield Wipers, Intermittent | 59,402 | n/a | n/a |
| C49 | Defogger, Rear Window | 59,907 | $145.00 | $317.21 |
| C60 | Air Conditioning | 88,431 | $775.00 | $1,695.44 |
| C95 | Dome and Reading Lamp | 22,392 | n/a | n/a |
| DX3 | Decal and Stripe Delete (credit) | 1,895 | -$60.00 | -$131.26 |
| DE1 | Louvers, Rear Window | 5,966 | $210.00 | $459.41 |
| DG7 | Mirrors, Electric Twin Remote | 17,110 | n/a | n/a |
| D27 | Cover, Locking Rear Storage | 9,941 | $80.00 | $175.01 |
| D42 | Cover, Rear Compartment Cargo Area | 27,337 | n/a | n/a |
| D80 | Spoiler | 31,383 | n/a | n/a |
| D81 | Spoiler, Aerowing | 59,271 | n/a | n/a |
| G80 | Rear Axle, Limited Slip | 28,358 | $100.00 | $218.77 |
| G92 | Rear Axle, Performance Ratio (IROC-Z Coupe Only) | 5,252 | $21.00 | $45.94 |
| J65 | Brakes, Power Front Disc and Rear Disc | 13,388 | $179.00 | $391.59 |
| KC4 | Cooler, Engine Oil (IROC-Z Coupe Only) | 14,963 | $110.00 | $240.64 |
| K05 | Heater, Engine Block | 2,786 | $20.00 | $43.75 |
| K34 | Speed Control, w/ Resume | 56,692 | n/a | n/a |
| LB9 | Engine, 305 ci, 195 hp V8 (IROC-Z Only) | 12,620 | $745.00 | $1,629.81 |
| L03 | Engine, 305 ci, 170 hp V8 (Sport Coupe) | 28,719 | $400.00 | $875.06 |
| MX0 | Transmission, Automatic w/ Overdrive | 77,179 | $490.00 | $1,071.95 |
| N33 | Tilt Steering Column | 59,403 | n/a | n/a |
| N96 | Aluminum Wheels, 16 Inch | 21,803 | $468.00 | $1,023.82 |
| QDZ | Tires, P245/50VR16 Blackwall | 21,803 | n/a | n/a |
| QYZ | Tires, P215/65R15 Blackwall | 74,466 | n/a | n/a |
| TR9 | Lighting, Auxiliary | 35,844 | n/a | n/a |
| TT4 | Headlamps, Halogen (4) | 26,885 | n/a | n/a |
| UA1 | Battery, Heavy Duty | 15,608 | $26.00 | $56.88 |
| UL5 | Radio, Delete | 3,931 | $70.00 | $153.14 |
| UM6 | Radio, Stereo, Cassette, Clock, Seek/Scan | 52,824 | n/a | n/a |
| UM7 | Radio, Stereo, Clock, Seek/Scan | 16,046 | n/a | n/a |
| UU8 | Radio, Stereo, Delco Bose, Clock, Seek/Scan | 4,457 | n/a | n/a |
| UX1 | Radio, Stereo, Cassette, Clock, S/S, EQ | 19,017 | n/a | n/a |
| U75 | Antenna, Power | 19,662 | $70.00 | $153.14 |
| YF5 | Emission Equipment, Required for California | 15,709 | $99.00 | $216.58 |
| 1SA | Sport Coupe Base Group 1 | n/a | n/c | n/c |
| 1SB | Sport Coupe Group 2 | n/a | $920.00 | $2,012.65 |
| 1SC | Sport Coupe Group 3 | n/a | $1,555.00 | $3,401.81 |
| 1SD | Sport Coupe Group 4 | n/a | $1,939.00 | $4,241.87 |
| 1SA | Sport Convertible Base Group 1 | n/a | n/c | n/c |
| 1SB | Sport Convertible Group 2 | n/a | $930.00 | $2,034.52 |
| 1SC | Sport Convertible Group 3 | n/a | $1,505.00 | $3,292.43 |
| 1SD | Sport Convertible Group 4 | n/a | $1,747.00 | $3,821.84 |
| 1SA | IROC-Z Coupe Base Group 1 | n/a | n/c | n/c |
| 1SB | IROC-Z Coupe Group 2 | n/a | $1,846.00 | $4,038.42 |
| 1SC | IROC-Z Coupe Group 3 | n/a | $2,410.00 | $5,272.26 |
| 1SA | IROC-Z Convertible Base Group 1 | n/a | n/c | n/c |
| 1SB | IROC-Z Convertible Group 2 | n/a | $1,747.00 | $3,821.84 |
| 1SC | IROC-Z Convertible Group 3 | n/a | $2,218.00 | $4,852.23 |
Note
Option prices are retail for base model. Prices could be reduced or option could be had at no charge if it was included as standard equipment on the IROC-Z.
1988 Camaro Paint Codes
Exterior Paint Codes
|
Paint / WA Code |
Color |
Quantity |
Model |
Interior Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13S / 9021 |
Silver |
1,547 |
Spc-Spcc |
Bk-G-R |
|
23 / 9184 |
Medium 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 (Medium Gray) |
8,628 |
I-Ic-Spc-Spcc |
Bk-G-R |
Interior Trim Codes
|
Color Code |
Interior Style |
|---|---|
|
19B |
Black Standard Cloth |
|
19C |
Black Custom Cloth |
|
66B |
Light Brown Standard Cloth |
|
66C |
Light Brown Custom Cloth |
|
662 |
Light Brown Leather |
|
72B |
Red Standard Cloth |
|
82B |
Gray Standard Cloth |
|
82C |
Gray Custom Cloth |
|
822 |
Gray Leather |
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
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The numbers in this have been compiled from many sources to make these pages as correct as possible. There is no guarantee that the numbers are complete or accurate, therefore, we cannot accept any liability or responsibility for damages incurred from the use of this information.
