Dads Camaro

[86FIREBIRD305]

This is my dads 91 RS. Its a nice car i think. its a weird option RS with a numbers matching 350 H.O. we replaced the fenders with new from goodmark. the hood was also changed due to the fact that the black one didn't latch right and flew up and bent around the roof. amazingly it did no damage to the windsheild or t-tops. it now has weld draglites on the back too. all the wheels are polished. We would also like to squeeze a 454 in it. what do you think? :)

[maroman88]

looks like a nice project, i had a teal 92 RS

the only way to get a 350 in an RS would be with the police package B4C, which was a Z28 in RS clothing. they thought the Z28's spoiler obscured vision so they used an RS wing, decals, and hood. Check ur RPO list in the rear locking compartment and look for code B4C

[deadtrend1]

Cool man...

You say its a wierd option, but I never heard of any RS getting a 350

Edit: He beat me to it.... lol

[jims69camaro]

shoehorn that 454 in there! better yet, build yerself a small block 454 (or 427 if you feel queasy about boring and stroking a motor. man, what a project. the best suspension capabilities of the third gens and you're going to stuff a serious motor in it. wish i had thought of that.

oh, wait, i did. i just haven't finished said project yet. although i have started the body... :mrgreen: :D :mrgreen:

[87GTA]

looks like a nice project, i had a teal 92 RS

the only way to get a 350 in an RS would be with the police package B4C, which was a Z28 in RS clothing. they thought the Z28's spoiler obscured vision so they used an RS wing, decals, and hood. Check ur RPO list in the rear locking compartment and look for code B4C

it's BC4 not B4C

[87GTA]

NEVER MIND I AM WRONG!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B4C

[DrivenZ28]

As far as I know B4C's came as Hardtops only, and my man's has T-Tops. It definitely looks like an RS. A numbers matching 350 H.O.? Is it TPI,TBI or Carbed? If it's got a carb then some work was definitely done in that engine. If it's TBI, it may be a 305. And if it's TPI it may have been swapped out of a Z28.

Of course I could be completely wrong. Used to be a big third gen fan and always loved the 91-92 styling. That's a solid looking car you and your Dad got there. Good luck with it. I hope this new hood stays on for ya! That must have been scary when that happened. I'da pooped me pants!

[Fast92RS]

Im curious on this one too, what the 8th digit on the Vin? Is it a E, F, or 8?

[DrivenZ28]

Im curious on this one too, what the 8th digit on the Vin? Is it a E, F, or 8?

I forgot all about that! :oops: The old eigth digit check! Used to do it at junk yards all the time in my third gen days!

[86FIREBIRD305]

i'll have to check the 8th digit later, but i know its a TPI.

[DrivenZ28]

i'll have to check the 8th digit later, but i know its a TPI.

Sounds like a swap. The 8th digit will let us know for sure. None the less cool car and you have a great engine to build on.

[chevyt454]

Nice project!

[86FIREBIRD305]

i checked it today, its an E. either or, i checked the bc4 specs and it matches it all. it is a 5.7, has a limited slip rear diff, has 4 way discs, HAD the 16'' rims with 245/50/r16 (changed to 255/50/16s, now 15'' draglites), and has a 145 mph speedo. it all matches. and thanks again for the support.

[86FIREBIRD305]

can someone hook me up with a list of the 8th digit specs. i dont understand it. al i know is my motor is an H for carb-305. but i just got a 305 H.O. out of an 86 monte carlo SS for free. cant argue with free :)

[Tru2Chevy]

i checked it today, its an E. either or, i checked the bc4 specs and it matches it all. it is a 5.7, has a limited slip rear diff, has 4 way discs, HAD the 16'' rims with 245/50/r16 (changed to 255/50/16s, now 15'' draglites), and has a 145 mph speedo. it all matches. and thanks again for the support.

If it's an E (TBI 305) code, then it's not a B4C. The L98 (TPI 350) was VIN code 8.

- Justin

[Tru2Chevy]

can someone hook me up with a list of the 8th digit specs. i dont understand it. al i know is my motor is an H for carb-305. but i just got a 305 H.O. out of an 86 monte carlo SS for free. cant argue with free :)

Engine codes: (VIN Code | CID-hp | RPO Code)

1982
2 151-90 (LQ9)
F 151-90 (LQ8 )
1 173-102 (LC1)
7 305-165 (LU5)
H 305-145 (LG4)

1983
2 151-92 (LQ9)
F 151-92 (LQ8 )
1 173-107 (LC1)
7 305-190 (L69)
H 305-150 (LG4)
S 305-175 (LU5)

1984
2 151-92 (LQ9)
1 173-107 (LC1)
G 305-190 (L69)
H 305-150 (LG4)

1985
2 151-88 (LQ9)
S 173-135 (LB8 )
F 305-215 (LB9)
G 305-190 (L69)
H 305-155 (LG4)

1986
F 305-190 (LB9)
G 305-190 (L69)
H 305-155 (LG4)
S 173-135 (LB8 )

1987
8 350-220 (B2L)
F 305-190 (LB9)
H 305-160 (LG4)
S 173-135 (LB8 )

1988
8 350-230 (B2L)
E 305-170 (L03)
F 305-195 (LB9)
S 173-135 (LB8 )
1989
8 350-230 (B2L)
E 305-170 (L03)
F 305-195 (LB9)
S 173-135 (LB8 )

1990
8 350-245 (B2L)
E 305-170 (L03)
F 305-210 (LB9)
T 191-140 (LH0)

1991
8 350-245 (B2L)
E 305-170 (L03)
F 305-205 (LB9)
T 191-140 (LH0)

1992
8 350-245 (B2L)
E 305-170 (L03)
F 305-205 (LB9)
T 191-140 (LH0)

http://www.chevy-camaro.com/chevy-camaro-VIN-decode-third-gen.asp

- Justin

[86FIREBIRD305]

i only took a quick look, maybe i cought the wrong letter. it said 350 on the RPO

[Tru2Chevy]

i only took a quick look, maybe i cought the wrong letter. it said 350 on the RPO

There wasn't a "350" code on the RPO sheet. If it came stock with the 350 TPI, it would have the "L98" code on the RPO, and the 8th digit of the VIN would be 8.

- Justin

[Fast92RS]

i checked it today, its an E. either or, i checked the bc4 specs and it matches it all. it is a 5.7, has a limited slip rear diff, has 4 way discs, HAD the 16'' rims with 245/50/r16 (changed to 255/50/16s, now 15'' draglites), and has a 145 mph speedo. it all matches. and thanks again for the support.

Sounds like a swap to me.

[DrivenZ28]

Hey no big deal if it's a swap. That TPI is miles away better than the 305 TBI...that engine is a dog. Better the TPI than the alternative, swap or not!

Good Luck!

[86FIREBIRD305]

ahh, whatever, i'm new to this.

[TheBandit]

if its a swapped 350 you should be happy you dont have that 305 tbi in there