2002 Chevrolet Camaro & Firebird V6 GM Stock Specifications
(C) General Motors
Engine Specifications
| Engine |
GM Model L36 Commonly Known as the 3800-II |
| Type | 90° OHV V6 (pushrod) |
| Block | Cast Iron |
| Head | Cast Iron |
| Bore | 3.80" (96.52mm) |
| Stroke | 3.40" (86.36mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Pushrod Length | 7.033" |
| Cam drive | Chain (single) |
| Displacement | 231ci / 3791cc |
| Combustion chamber | 75.22cc |
| Redline | 6000RPM |
| Fuel Delivery | Sequential Fuel Injection |
| Horsepower | 200 @ 5200rpm |
| Torque (lb/ft) | 225 @ 4000rpm |
| EPA Efficiency Rating | 19cty / 30Hwy (31Hwy for 5spds) |
| Actual Efficiency Range | 16-23cty / 26-32Hwy |
| Recommended Fuel | 87 Octane |
| Fuel Injector Size | 21.6lbs |
| Throttle Body | 65mm Hitachi |
| Exhaust Manifold Type | Cast-Iron - Tubular |
| Firing Order | 1-6-5-4-3-2 |
| Recommended Fuel | 87 Octane |
| Intake Manifold | Straight, Sand Casted Aluminum |
| Lifter Type | Hydraulic roller |
| Camshaft Intake Lift | 0.250" |
| Camshaft Exhaust Lift | 0.255" |
| Valve Intake Lift | 0.413" |
| Valve Exhaust Lift | 0.408" |
| Intake Duration | 182 degrees |
| Exhaust Duration | 190 degrees |
| Lobe Separation | 115 |
| Rocker Arm Ratio | 1.6:1 |
| Intake Valve Size | 1.800" |
| Exhaust Valve Size | 1.520" |
| Coolant Capacity | 12.4 quarts | 11.7 Liters |
| Stock Thermostat | 195°F Stant |
| Recommended Oil | SAE 10W-30 |
| Engine Oil (qts.) | 4.5 (short filter) | 5.0 (long filter) |
| Engine Oil Filter | AC Delco PF47 (short) | AC Delco PF52 (long) |
| AC Delco SAE Battery CCA | 690 CCA |
| AC Delco Coil Volts | 40,000 |
| AC Delco Ignition Type | Direct |
| AC Delco Alternator Rating | 105 Amps (1260W @ 12.0V, 1512W @ 14.4V) |
For Additional Specifications of the Pistons click *here*
Suspension Specifications
| Tires | P235/55R16 Eagle GA |
| Factory Recommended Tire Pressure | 30psi front / 30psi rear |
| Personal Recommended Tire Pressure | 34psi front / 30psi rear |
| Steering Type | Power Rack and Pinion |
| Steering Ratio | 16.9:1 (14.4:1 with Y87 Performance Package) |
| Turns Lock to Lock | 2.67 (2.28 with Y87 Performance Package) |
| Turning Circle | 37.9ft (left) |
| Curb-to-Curb | 40.9ft (right) |
| Front Suspension | Short-Long Arm / Coil Spring over Shock |
| Rear Suspension | Salisbury Axle with Torque Arm, Trailing Arms, Panhard Rod, Coil Springs, Shocks |
| Front Spring Rate | 257lbs/in Linear |
| Rear Spring Rate | 114lbs/in Linear |
| Front Anti-sway Bar | 28mm Tubular |
| Rear Anti-sway Bar | 17mm Solid |
| Front/Rear Shocks | deCarbon Direct Monotube Hydraulic (highpressure gas) |
| Front Brakes | 11.8" x 1.27" vented disc, Bosch ABS, PBR Dual Piston Caliper |
| Effective Area | 40.7 in.^2 |
| Total Swept Area | 238.6 in.^2 |
| Rear Brakes | 11.85" x 1.02" vented disc, Bosch ABS, PBR Single Piston Caliper |
| Effective Area | 17.2 in.^2 |
| Total Swept Area | 169.0 in.^2 |
| ABS Braking System | Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) - Bosch - ABS |
| ABS Type | Four-Wheel Independent |
| Wheel Size | 16 x 8.0" |
| Stock Wheel Offset | 55mm |
| Stud Attachment Circle Diameter | 120.65mm |
| Stud size | 5-M12 x 1.5 - 6H THD metric |
| Spare Tire Size (Donut) | T135/60R-16 |
Dimensions and Capacities
| Length | 193.3" |
| Width | 74.4" |
| Height | 52.0" |
| Wheelbase | 101.1" |
| Front Tread | 60.7" |
| Rear Tread | 60.6" |
| Ground Clearance | 4.6" |
| Curb Weight | 3323lbs. |
| Maximum number of Belted Occupants | 4 |
| Passenger index (cu.ft) | 81.9 |
| Headroom - Front | 37.2" |
| Headroom - Rear | 35.2" |
| Legroom - Front | 43.0" |
| Legroom - Rear | 26.8" |
| Hiproom - Front | 53.5" |
| Hiproom - Rear | 45.9" |
| Shoulder room - Front | 57.4" |
| Shoulder room - Rear | 55.8" |
| Drag Coefficient | 0.32 (Coupe) 0.36 (Convertiible) |
| Frontal Surface Area | 22sq.ft |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 16.8 US Gallons |
| Trailer Classification | Light |
| Gross Trailer Weight | 1,000lbs. |
| Maximum Tongue Load | 100lbs. |
Transmission and Drivetrain
| Automatic Transmission | GM Hydramatic Model 4L60E |
| Type | RWD longitudinal - RPO# MX0 |
| 1st Gear | 3.059 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.625 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.000 |
| 4th Gear (Final Drive) | 0.696 |
| Reverse | 2.294 |
| Final Drive Ratio Factory Options | 3.08 or 3.42 |
| Stock Torque Converter | Brazed Turbine Pump Lockup |
| Manual Transmission | Borg-Warner / Tremec T-5 |
| Type | RWD longitudinal - RPO# MM5 |
| 1st Gear | 3.75 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.19 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.41 |
| 4th Gear | 1.00 |
| 5th Gear (Final Drive) | 0.74 |
| Reverse | 3.53 |
| Final Drive Ratio Factory Options | 3.23 |
| Differential Choices | Open or Zexel-Torsen Limited Slip (Y87 pkg. only) |
| Rear End Type | 10 Bolt 7.625" Ring, Live Axle |
Bulb Chart for 1998+ Camaros
| MAKE | Chevrolet |
| MODEL | Camaro |
| YEAR | 1998-2002 |
| LOW BEAM | 9006 |
| HIGH BEAM | 9005 |
| FOG/DRIVE BEAM | 894 |
| FRONT TURN SIGNAL | 3157LL |
| REAR TURN SIGNAL | 3057 |
| TAIL | 194 / 3057 |
| PARKING | 3157LL |
| STOP | 3057 |
| HIGH STOP | 921 |
| BACKUP | 3155 |
| DASH | 194 *6 required for illumination, 2 for blinkers* |
