00:00 00:00 Brought to you by Leaf Group Background The El Camino's relationship with the Chevelle gave it access to some of the most powerful engines of the 1960s muscle-car era. The El Camino got a new grille for 1966. **Discrepancies could be due in part to different accounting methods; 'model year' versus 'actual year by date' as manufactured, and 'production' versus 'sales' numbers recorded in the incorrect category by researchers. -MD8 -- 305
Only 15,589 El Caminos were produced in 1987. -Angle of approach: 20 degrees, .06 min. After locating correct unit a link is supplied to provide detailed information on specific kit and parts that are available for your unit. -UN9 -- Radio Supression -- 1978, 1980
Power: Our version is one of the rare factory 350 cubic inch V8 models with a three speed automatic. With a curb weight of 3243 lbs (1471 kgs), the El Camino V 5.0 V8 has a naturally-aspirated V 8 cylinder engine, Petrol motor. 1982: 899-GM Heritage Center
-D1D -- Speedometer Gear
-305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 rated at 145 hp @ 4000 RPM and 240 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM (California AND non-California the same)
A special El Camino SS was the only truck to ever pace an IROC race, This IROC-S also featured the trademark aerodynamic front end design, IROC urethane paint in custom candy colors, and 16" aluminum wheels. The front end sheet metal was shared with the Malibu, the doors with the Monte Carlo, and the rear tailgate and bumper was shared with the Malibu station wagon. -NA5 -- C4 -- 200 cubic inch 2bbl Chevrolet V6 manual trans -- 14010222
1978: 54,286-carsalesbase.com**
-Length: 201.6 in. 8-10
1986 Chevrolet El Camino Base | Hagerty Valuation Tools -3-speed automatic (305 V8, 305 V8 California), 2.41 axle std., 2.73 optional
Diesel production numbers by year (sub-breakdown of El Caminos):
-Note: 350 Diesel emissions label exists for all G bodies, not necessarily on El Caminos
131 vehicles matched -YF5 -- XK -- 231 cubic inch 2bbl Buick V6 (California) -- 476358
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. These keys all have a square head on the ignition key and a rounded head on the door key. The Pontiac G8 ST was shown at the New York International Auto Show in March 2008. -Similar to both the Royal Knight package and SS package, GMC offered the Diablo package for the Caballero.
GMC Sprint / Caballero - Wikipedia 10. in. -MW9 -- 262, 305. Also the base El Camino tire is steel-belted whereas the base sedan, coupe, and wagon recieved glass-belted. The same high quality GM approved components that made the original El Camino SS unique are available for restoration, customizing, and crash replacement. OPGI offers B&M plus 23 other trusted brands of 1986 El Camino Transmissions for your 1986 El Camino, to help you find quality parts you can rely on. -NA5 -- AB -- 229 cubic inch 2bbl auto trans -- 14020621
-Maroon, metallic -- Red -- Maroon
-262 cubic inch fuel injection (TBI) V6 rated at 145 hp @ 4200 RPM and 225 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM (California AND non-California the same)
-6DY -- Front Spring LH -- 1978
In the articles that follow, please note that any RPO (Regular Production Option) codes we list are confirmed to be appropriate by either GM paperwork or by individual build sheets. -Fuel tank: 17.7 gallon
-MW9 -- 229, 305, 350 Diesel
RPO UP6 introduced, CB AM/FM stereo radio. GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508, USA 26,577 Miles GRAND RAPIDS, MI . Note that color always varied, and 78-85 wheels had a trim ring around the wheel perimeter as well as a different horn button: Style differences in gauge clusters:
1986: 995-thecowboycadillac.com**
-3-speed automatic OR 4-speed automatic (262 V6), 2.41 axle std., 2.73 optional
-25M -- Accent Color: Light Blue Metallic -- 1985, 1986, 1987
X 0.18 in. -Front overhang: 36.0 in. -U63 -- AM Radio -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
Free shipping for many products! -MX2 -- THM350C, 3-speed automatic, Note: for an RPO cross-reference, see here, -RPO -- Engine uses -- Gear ratios
-YF5 -- GAH -- 231 cubic inch 2bbl Buick V6 (California) -- 25512989
-229 cubic inch 2bbl Chevrolet V6 rated at 110 hp @ 4200 RPM and 170 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM (base engine)
Thrifty Auto Shipping. -3-speed automatic th350 (231 V6 California), 2.73 rear axle ratio only, 1981 (2750 lb capacity all powertrain combinations, positraction rear available in all ratios EXCEPT where noted):
voltmeter, temperature and oil pressure guages) -- 1986, 1987
-Rear axle: Salisbury-type, hypoid gearing
. D = Doraville, GA
Popular Options. ***The information from thecowboycadillac.com was obtained from the "Chevrolet El Camino Photo History" by automotive journalist Monty Montgomery. 1979: 2,043 3-speed, 1,771 4-speed (elcaminocental.com)
-Up-level trim with two-tone paint and more chrome, specifically a shoulder-line of chrome dividing the upper/lower colors. If you have any verified photographs of 1978-1987 vinyl roofs, please send them to us so we can provide evidence of actual production cars! N-5
-Front door window visibility area: 898.0 sq. -629 -- Seat Belt, Camel --1978
1980: 40,932-GM Heritage Center (oldcarsweekly.com says 40,952)
The floorboard design is mostly shared with the wagon, up to the end of the cargo location. Category. 1986 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer Information
Choo-Choo Customs conversion:
Visibility is fantastic with the wrap-around glass everywhere. VIN Position - Numeric Values
H-8
GMC Diablo/Diablo Decor/RPO YE7:
K = Leeds, MO
-E5Z -- No Speedometer Adapter
-PB2 -- Wheel trim: Wheel Covers, Sport (Silver, styled plastic) -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983
1985: 2,503-carsalesbase.com**
Transmission Removal Chevy El Camino - YouTube -LC6 -- 3.8L (231 cubic inch) 2bbl V6 Buick -- 1979 (Note: engine rarely mentioned in docs, seems to be interim use for LD5)
-M38 -- THM350, 3-speed automatic, (1) 2.52, (2) 1.52, (3) 1, (R) 1.93
-MV9 -- 229, 231, 267, 305
T-3
-Chevrolet (1GW80): El Camino, Conquista, SS Sport Decor
1986 Chevrolet El Camino.
1978-1987 El Camino Database - Tradecraft Specialties -NA2 -- Emissions Systems: Standard Emission Equipment -- 1978
Trim Level Details:
Available engines were a 194-cid L6 with 120 hp, a 230-cid L6 with 155 hp and a 283-cid V8 with 2-barrel carburetor and rated at 195 hp, and a 4 . Transmission . -G84 -- High altitude ratio, only available with NA6 emissions and LC3 engine, 1982, 1983
For these cars, the keys/locks are made by either Briggs and Stratton (the lock division of which is now Strattec), or Rochester Products (under license from Briggs and Stratton/Strattec). The 1979 model got minimal changes following its debut as a redesigned "new-size" model in 1978. -3-speed automatic th250 OR 200c (305 V8), 2.41 axle std. K = Leeds, MO
1985: 1,198-thecowboycadillac.com**
They also had a larger reverse boost valve and 2nd to 3rd intermediate servo and a specially designed governor assembly. 6th and 7th digits - This is the Body Style
THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. -MD8 -- 262, 305
-A42 -- Seat, Power: Six-way -- 1978
1980: 4,742-carsalesbase.com**
So there are two main VIN formats as described below. Replace your broken or unwanted seatbelt release mechanisms and clean up your door jamb with Dixie's block off plate kit. -K30 -- Speed Control: Cruise-Master -- 1978, 1979, 1980
1980:
-Battery: 630 Cold Cranking Amps at 0 degrees F.
-NA5 -- LBR -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 -- 14065521
Year: 1986 Make: Chevrolet -NA5 -- YKH -- 262 cubic inch fuel injection (TBI) V6 -- 14100955
-43M -- Accent Color: Light Green Metallic -- 1985, 1986
Notea: For 1981 and later, power steering became standard (N41). U-4
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How to identify chevrolet gmc manual transmissions - drivetrain.com -M20 -- 4-speed manual, (1) 3.11, (2) 2.20, (3) 1.47, (4) 1, (R) 3.11 (used with 3.08 axle and 4.4L engine)[most likely Saginaw]
As time goes on these are becoming more rare and recognizable by the general public, so if you drive one be prepared for comments and occasional admiration from other drivers. A-1
Although very low horsepower, they had respectable torque numbers.
Chevrolet El Camino - Wikipedia Plant production began January 6, 1954. With this assembly system all ignition locks for a certain year would have one letter, and door locks would have the corresponding letter making assembly line errors of matching incorrect pairs impossible. -56M -- Accent Color: Gold Metallic -- 1978
-NB2 -- YKJ -- 262 cubic inch fuel injection (TBI) V6 (California) -- 14100956
-YF5 -- DN -- 305 cubic inch 2bbl V8 (California) -- 472885
The Figidaire systems are made with an internal oiling resevoir that does not rely entirely on oil in the refidgerant. Obviously there may be some holes in this information but we are always updating this site and endeavoring to make our lists more complete. -54M -- Accent Color: Yellow Beige -- 1979(called Light Yellow), 1986
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-4-speed manual (305 V8), 3.08 rear axle ratio only, floor shift
Buying Format. -NA5 -- X9 -- 305 cubic inch V8 4bbl -- 14015552
LACQUERING. So keeping this in proper context, consider the other vehicles of 1978.
"Heavy Chevy" For Sale Page 125 | Gateway Classic Cars -QXZ -- Tires: P205/75 R-14-B White Lettered (Radial) -- 1981, 1982, 1983
-19Q -- Moldings: Black -- 1978, 1982
-Turning diameter outside front, curb to curb: 42.66 ft.
Note: specific 3-speed automatic transmission type for RPO MX1 assignment seems to have depended on axle ratio selected. UA1 and K05) -- 1983. 1980 Chevrolet El Camino Fifth generation. -8HK -- Rear Spring LH -- 1978
1979: 6,952-elcaminos.com and thecowboycadillac.com*** (another source says 6,412)
These units used a special valve body. Ignition -- C -- 320652 -- 54 -- 1980, 1987
Being TTY, they could not be reused and it is reported that some mechanics did not know this, causing issues later. 8-8
No, it is not as perfect as you remember it, memory being mostly fond reminiscince of things past and desired to be reclaimed. -UP6 -- AM/FM/CB Radio with power antenna -- 1979, 1980, 1981
The LF9 Diesel engine was the only passenger-car V-8 diesel in the world at that time; engineered by Oldsmobile. $29,900 (OBO) Dealership CC-1689385 1986 Chevrolet El Camino 1986 Chevrolet El Camino Rumor has it that Mattel's Elliot Handler, (the 'el' in Mattel), spotted de . $22,000 Dealership CC-1679669 1986 Chevrolet El Camino -Battery: 630 Cold Cranking Amps at 0 degrees F.
Made In: MEXICO. The check digit is used to validate the VIN number. CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. -Rear overhang: 48.5 in. The upgraded options were the same as previous years.