1988 Camaro Restoration Specifications

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.


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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

DIsclaimer
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.

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