1973 CAMARO

General Specifications

Model Designations:

Camaro, Series Q, 6 Cylinder

Camaro, Series Q, 8 Cylinder

Camaro LT, Series S, 8 Cylinder

Chasis Features:

Wheelbase: 108 Inches

Overall Length: 189

Tire Size: E78 X 14 Inches

With Z-28 Package: F60 X 15 Inches

1973 Camaro Engines:

6 Cylinder, Inline Engine, Overhead Valve, 250 Cu. In., 100 HP

8 Cylinder, V-Type Engine, Overhead Valve, 307 Cu. In., 115 HP

8 Cylinder, V-Type Engine, Overhead Valve, 350 Cu. In., 145 HP

8 Cylinder, V-Type Engine, Overhead Valve, 350 Cu. In., 175 HP

8 Cylinder, V-Type Engine, Overhead Valve, 350 Cu. In., 245 HP

See 1973 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data File for additional information on all engines and engine accessories.

Camaro Models:

BASE LEVEL, 6 CYLINDER:

Model #1Q87; 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe, 4 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,781; Shipping Weight: 3,119 Lbs.

Total Production: 3,614

BASE LEVEL, 8 CYLINDER:

Model #1Q87; 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe, 4 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,872; Shipping Weight: 3,238 Lbs.

Total Production: 60,810

LT LEVEL, 8 CYLINDER:

Model #1S87; 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe, 4 Passenger,

Base Price: $3,268; Shipping Weight: 3,349 Lbs.

Total Production: 32,327

ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION STATISTICS:

Rally Sport Production: 16,133

Z-28 Production: 93,138

1973 CHEVROLET

CAMARO

Tune Up Specifications - All Series:

6 Cylinder Engine, 250 Cu. In.:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R46T

Gap .035

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 31-34 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 700 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive

8 Cylinder Engine, 307 Cu. In., Standard Transmission:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44T

Gap .035

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 900 RPM

8 Cylinder Engine, 307 Cu. In., Automatic Transmission:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44T

Gap .035

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive

8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 145 HP:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44T

Gap .035

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 900 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive

8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 175 HP, Standard Transmission:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44T

Gap .035

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 900 RPM

8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 200 HP, Automatic Transmission:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44T

Gap .035

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive

8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 245 HP:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44T

Gap .035

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 900 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 700 RPM, in Drive

Capacities:

With 6 Cylinder Engine, 250 Cu. In.:

Cooling System:

With No Heater: 11 Quarts

With Heater Only: 12 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 13 Quarts

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:

Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Powerglide & Torque Drive: 3 Quarts Normal Refill

Hydramatic 350: 2-1/2 Quarts Normal Refill

Hydramatic 400: 4 Quarts Normal Refill

Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints

With 8 Cylinder Engine, 307 Cu. In.:

Cooling System:

With No Heater: 15 Quarts

With Heater: 16 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 17 Quarts

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:

Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter

Manual Transmission: Three Speed: 3 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Powerglide & Torque Drive: 3 Quarts Normal Refill

Hydramatic 350: 2-1/2 Quarts Normal Refill

Hydramatic 400: 4 Quarts Normal Refill

Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints

With 8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 145 HP:

Cooling System:

With No Heater: 15 Quarts

With Heater: 16 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 17 Quarts

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:

Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3 Pints

Four Speed: 3 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Powerglide & Torque Drive: 3 Quarts Normal Refill

Hydramatic 350: 2-1/2 Quarts Normal Refill

Hydramatic 400: 4 Quarts Normal Refill

Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints

With 8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 175 HP:

Cooling System:

With No Heater: 15 Quarts

With Heater: 16 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 17 Quarts

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:

Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 180 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3 Pints

Four Speed: 3 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Powerglide & Torque Drive: 3 Quarts Normal Refill

Hydramatic 350: 2-1/2 Quarts Normal Refill

Hydramatic 400: 4 Quarts Normal Refill

Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints

With 8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 245 HP:

Cooling System:

With No Heater: 15 Quarts

With Heater: 16 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 17 Quarts

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:

Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 180 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3 Pints

Four Speed: 3 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Powerglide & Torque Drive: 3 Quarts Normal Refill

Hydramatic 350: 2-1/2 Quarts Normal Refill

Hydramatic 400: 4 Quarts Normal Refill

Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints

Valve Specifications:

See 1973 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Pistons, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft & Bearings:

See 1973 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Engine Tightening:

See 1973 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Alternator & Regulator Specifications:

See 1973 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Distributor Specifications:

See 1973 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Starting Motor Specifications:

See 1973 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Carburetor Settings:

See 1973 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Rear Axle & Specifications-Camaro:

Carrier Type: Integral

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:

Method: Shims

Adnustment: .005"-.008"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

Method: Spacer

Adjustment:

New Bearings: 15-30 Inch Pounds

Used Bearings: 5-10 Inch Pounds

Differential Bearing Preload:

Method: Shims

Adjustment:

New Bearings: .010"

Used Bearings: .010"

Brake Specifications, Camaro:

Brake Drum Diameter: 9-1/2"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc: 2-15/16"

Rear: 7/8"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 1"

Power Brakes: 1-1/8"

Wheel Alignment Specifications, Camaro, Except Z-28:

Caster: Zero Degrees

Camber:

Left: +1 Degree

Right: +1 Degree

Toe In: 1/8 to 1/4 inches

Wheel Alignment Specifications, Camaro Z-28:

Caster: -1 Degrees

Camber:

Left: +3/4 Degree

Right: +3/4 Degree

Toe In: 1/8 to 1/4 inches

Popular Options:

Air Conditioning, AutomaticTransmission, Seat Belts, Electric Clock, Floor Shifter with Counsole, Rear Defroster, Tinted Glass, Front Bumper Guards, Rear Bumper Guards, Headrests, Heater & Defroster Delete, Tri-Volume Horn on Coupes, Courtesy Lights, Ash Tray Light, Glove Compartment Light, Front & Rear Floor Mats, Power Steering, Power Windows, AM Pushbutton Radio, Rear Seat Speaker, AM-FM Radio, Push Button AM-FM Stereo Radio, Cruise Control, Speed Warning, Tilt Steering Wheel, Special Instrumentation, Vinyl Roof Cover, Folding Rear Seat, LT Performance Package, Z-28 Performance Package, Various Engine & Transmission Options, Positraction Axle & Much More.

Paint Colors & Codes:

10 Antique White

19 Texedo Black

23 Medium Blue

24 Light Blue

26 Dark Blue

29 Midnight Blue

41 Medium Green

42 Dark Green

44 Light Green

46 Green-Gold

48 Midnight Green

51 Light Yellow

53 Placer Gold

56 Chamois

60 Light Copper

61 Light Orange

62 Medium Bronze

64 Silver

66 Taupe

68 Dark Brown

74 Dark Red

75 Medium Red

81 Beige

86 Bright Orange

97 Medium Orange

Promotional Model Cars Available:

Plastic: Camaro Z-28 2 Door Hardtop

1973 Camaro Historical Data:

1973 Chevrolet Camaro Model Year Introduction date was September 21, 1972.

Model Year Production: 96,751 Camaros.

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