How do I know what GM rear end I have?

Identify your GMC or Chevrolet rear end gear ratio by the RPO Codes, usually located on the placard labeled “Service Parts Identification” inside the drivers door panel or glove box.

What rear end came in a 1986 Camaro?

G92 and L98 cars got the Borg-Warner HD 7.75-inch (197 mm) four pinion rear end, produced for GM’s Holden of Australia (Firebird WS6 cars went to this unit in 1986).

How do I identify my Chevy rear axle?

The easiest way to identify the 8.2-inch rearend at a glance is by the shape of the housing and the spacing between the lower bolts on the cover. The 8.2-inch 10-bolt has a smooth, round, lower-case area (no cast-in protrusions), with an 11-inch cover that has a diagonal protrusion at the top.

What transmission is in a 87 Camaro?

Transmission Options: Borg-Warner 5-speed manual. TH700-R4 4-speed automatic with overdrive.

Is a 10 bolt rear end posi?

Ten-bolt rears came in both Positraction and non-Positraction versions. Although it would be much cheaper to find one with Positraction already, many aftermarket suppliers can sell you carriers, axles and gears to convert a stock non-limited-slip axle to a Positraction.

How do you tell if you have a 10 bolt or 12 bolt rear end?

Just like a 10-bolt rearend, there should be stamped numbers on the axle tube – on the passenger’s side. The numbers should let you know what gear-ratio came from the factory, the date of production, where the unit was assembled, and whether the carrier is Positraction or not (see charts).

How much horsepower does a 1987 Camaro have?

4) in 1987, the model with 3-door hatchback coupe body and V-8 5733 cm3 / 349.8 cui, 168 kW / 228 PS / 225 hp (SAE net) of power, 447 Nm / 330 lb-ft of torque, 4-speed automatic powertrain offered since October 1986 for North America U.S.. According to the ProfessCars™ estimation this Chevrolet would accelerate 0-60 …

What motor is in the 87 IROC-Z?

Engine manufacturer:	GM Chevrolet Small-Block V-8 305
Horsepower net:	141.5 kW / 192 PS / 190 hp (SAE net)
	/ 4000
Torque net:	400 Nm / 295 ft-lb
	/ 2200

What’s better 10-bolt or 12 bolt rear end?

First, the 10-bolt’s pinion shaft diameter is 1.438 (25 splines) while the 12-bolt is 1.625 (30 splines) which makes the 12-bolt 13 percent larger in diameter and therefore stronger.

Can you convert a rear end to posi?

To convert the 55-56 rear to posi, it is a VERY straight forward process of installing the ring gear on the posi unit, installing the posi with ring gear in the case, set the bearing preload and backlash. THERE IS NO NEED TO REMOVE THE PINION GEAR to convert a 55-56 rear to posi.

How much is a 1987 Camaro worth?

Prices ranged from $10,409 for the base Sport Coupe, of which 83,890 were sold, to $13,233 for the Z28, which found 52,863 buyers.

What Motor came in a 1987 Z28?

Production During the 1987 model year, Chevrolet assembled 137,760 Camaros, of which 38,889 were IROC-Z28s; 12,105 were built with the L98 350-cu.in. TPI engine.

How much horsepower does a 1987 IROC Z28 have?

Production/sales period of cars with this particular specs:	October 1986 – September 1987
Displacement:	5733 cm3 / 349.8 cui
Horsepower net:	168 kW / 228 PS / 225 hp (SAE net)
	/ 4400
Torque net:	447 Nm / 330 ft-lb

What kind of wheels does a 1987 Chevy Camaro Sport Coupe have?

The 1987 Chevy Camaro Sport Coupe got restyled rally wheels (unique to this year), new lower body stripes, and argent headlamp pockets. The dropped Berlinetta model was replaced with the new ‘LT’ option for the ’87 Camaro Sport Coupe.

When did the Chevy Camaro convertible come out?

The Camaro convertible was introduced for the first time since 1969 as a regular production option. The convertible was available on the 1987 Chevy Camaro Sport Coupe, Sport Coupe LT, Z28, and IROC-Z. The new 350 TPI motor was not available in the convertible however, and never would be during the Third Gen.

What kind of wheels does a Chevy Camaro RS have?

Late in the model year, the 1987 Chevrolet Camaro RS was introduced as a test for California and with only V-6 power. It had Z28 style valances that were painted body color (like IROC) and had no lower body stripes. The RS got the 15 inch 5 spoke aluminum Z28 wheel which were painted to match body color.

What was the last year Camaro made the 350 TPI?

1987 was the last year for Camaros to be produced at the Norwood Ohio plant, the original Camaro Plant. After much testing the year before, the 350 TPI and 5 Speed 305 TPI combinations were finally available on the IROC-Z28. The 350 was only available in the IROC-Z and only with an automatic transmission.