Engine profile

1983 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 engine family

Chevrolet 5.0-liter small-block V8 · 305 cubic inches · Chevrolet Motor Division

Engines and Induction summarized from reviewed factory and marque references. 1983 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Engine Summary

Manufacturer: Chevrolet Motor Division
Family: Chevrolet 5.0-liter small-block V8
Displacement: 305 cubic inches

Also Known As

1983 Camaro Z28 LG4 5.0-liter V81983 Camaro Z28 LU5 Cross-Fire 5.0-liter V81983 Camaro Z28 L69 High Output 5.0-liter V8

Identification reference

Engine Details

Source-backed component numbers, codes, stampings, and application notes.

L69 High Output 5.0-liter V8

Value: 305 cu in four-barrel High Output V8
Application: Late-year performance path where documented
Type: carburetor / specification
Car pages: 1983 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Sources: 1983 Chevrolet Camaro brochure , 1983 Chevrolet paint chips

LG4 5.0-liter V8

Value: 305 cu in four-barrel V8
Application: Regular Z28 path
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1983 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Sources: 1983 Chevrolet Camaro brochure , 1983 Chevrolet paint chips

LU5 Cross-Fire 5.0-liter V8

Value: 305 cu in dual-throttle-body fuel-injected V8
Application: Optional path
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1983 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Sources: 1983 Chevrolet Camaro brochure , 1983 Chevrolet paint chips

Cars Using This Engine

1 linked car page.

Two-door four-passenger hatchback coupe

1983 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Two-door four-passenger hatchback coupe

Source Trail

Chevrolet Motor Division via XR793 1983 Chevrolet Camaro brochure

Auto Color Library 1983 Chevrolet paint chips

Camaro Research Group Camaro research and preservation resources

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GR Auto Gallery 1983 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 walkaround

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