Used Chevrolet Camaro Engines
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Engine Options
Which engine does your Camaro have?
Our coverage starts with the last two second-generation years, 1980 and 1981: carbureted cars with the Chevrolet 229 V6 (a Buick-built 231 V6 in California), a 267 V8, and the 305 and 350 V8s. The third generation (1982–1992) brought the 2.5L Iron Duke four, 2.8L and 3.1L V6s, five different 5.0L V8s and, from 1987, the Tuned Port 5.7L. The fourth generation (1993–2002) had the 3.4L and then the 3.8L V6, with the 5.7L LT1 and then the LS1 in the Z28 and SS. Chevrolet built no Camaro for the 2003–2009 model years.
The fifth-generation Camaro (2010–2015) came with the 3.6L direct-injection V6 in LLT and later LFX form, two different 6.2L V8s in the SS, the supercharged LSA in the ZL1 and the 7.0L LS7 in the Z/28. The sixth generation (2016–2024) moved to the 2.0L LTG turbo four (2016–2023), the 3.6L LGX V6, the 6.2L LT1 in the SS and the supercharged LT4 in the ZL1.
The table below lists what was offered when. Several of these share a displacement but are not the same engine — the 2010–2015 SS had two different 6.2L V8s in the same year, and the name LT1 was used for two different engines — so we confirm from your VIN before we quote.
| Engine | Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3.8L (229 cu in) V6 | Code: LC3 | Chevrolet-built base engine outside California. |
| 3.8L (231 cu in) V6 | Code: LD5 | Buick-built base engine on California cars. |
| 4.4L (267 cu in) V8 | Code: L39 | Optional on models other than the Z28. |
| 5.0L (305 cu in) V8, four-barrel | Code: LG4 | Optional on other models; the Z28 engine in California in 1980 and the standard Z28 engine in 1981. |
| 5.7L (350 cu in) V8, four-barrel | Code: LM1 | Z28 only. Standard outside California in 1980; optional in 1981, with the automatic only. |
| Engine | Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L four-cylinder (Iron Duke), throttle-body injection | Code: LQ9 | Base Sport Coupe engine, 1982–1986. |
| 2.8L V6, two-barrel | Code: LC1 | 1982–1984. |
| 2.8L V6, multiport fuel injection | Code: LB8 | 1985–1989. |
| 3.1L V6, multiport fuel injection | Code: LH0 | 1990–1992; replaced the 2.8L. |
| 5.0L (305 cu in) V8, four-barrel | Code: LG4 | 1982–1987; the base V8, and standard on the 1982 Z28. |
| 5.0L V8, Cross-Fire Injection | Code: LU5 | Z28 option, 1982–1983. |
| 5.0L H.O. V8, four-barrel | Code: L69 | Z28 and IROC-Z, 1983–1986. |
| 5.0L V8, Tuned Port Injection | Code: LB9 | IROC-Z and Z28, 1985–1992. |
| 5.0L V8, throttle-body injection | Code: L03 | 1988–1992; replaced the LG4 as the base V8. |
| 5.7L (350 cu in) V8, Tuned Port Injection | Code: L98 | IROC-Z 1987–1990 and Z28 1991–1992; automatic only. |
| Engine | Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4L V6 | Code: L32 | 1993–1995. |
| 3.8L V6 (3800 Series II) | Code: L36 | 1995–2002; replaced the 3.4L. |
| 5.7L V8 (Gen II small-block) | Code: LT1 | Z28 1993–1997 and SS 1996–1997. Uses the Opti-Spark distributor. |
| 5.7L V8 (Gen III, all-aluminum) | Code: LS1 | Z28 and SS, 1998–2002. |
| Engine | Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3.6L V6, direct injection | Code: LLT | LS and LT, 2010–2011. |
| 3.6L V6, direct injection | Code: LFX | LS and LT, 2012–2015; replaced the LLT. |
| 6.2L V8 | Code: LS3 | SS with the manual transmission; 426 hp. |
| 6.2L V8 with Active Fuel Management | Code: L99 | SS with the automatic transmission; 400 hp. |
| 6.2L supercharged V8 | Code: LSA | ZL1, 2012–2015. |
| 7.0L V8, dry sump | Code: LS7 | Z/28, 2014–2015; manual only. |
| Engine | Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder | Code: LTG | Base engine, 2016–2023. |
| 3.6L V6 with Active Fuel Management | Code: LGX | 2016–2024. |
| 6.2L V8, direct injection | Code: LT1 | SS 2016–2024 and the LT1 trim 2020–2024. Shared with the C7 Corvette. |
| 6.2L supercharged V8 | Code: LT4 | ZL1 and ZL1 1LE, 2017–2024. |
Not sure which one is yours? Request a quote and we’ll work it out from your VIN.
Before You Order
What to check before you order
Two different LT1s
The 1993–1997 Z28 and SS have the 5.7L LT1, a Gen II small-block with a front-mounted Opti-Spark distributor. The 2016–2024 SS and LT1 trim have the 6.2L LT1, a Gen V direct-injection engine. They share the name only, so give us the model year with the engine code.
Which third-generation 5.0L
A 1982–1992 Camaro with a 305 could have any of five versions: the four-barrel LG4 or L69, the Cross-Fire LU5, the throttle-body L03 or the Tuned Port LB9. The intake, fuel system and wiring differ between them, so we match the engine code rather than the displacement.
California V6 cars, 1980–1981
A V6 Camaro sold new in California in 1980 or 1981 has the Buick 231, not the Chevrolet 229. Both are 3.8L V6s, but they come from different engine families and do not interchange.
LS3 or L99
The 2010–2015 SS had two 6.2L V8s: the LS3 behind the manual, and the L99 with Active Fuel Management and variable valve timing behind the automatic. They are not drop-in equivalents — the lifters, oil manifold and cam phaser differ — so tell us which transmission your car has.
LLT or LFX
The 3.6L V6 changed from the LLT to the LFX for 2012. Both are direct-injection 3.6s, but they are different engines, so we match by model year.
Which supercharged engine
The LSA (2012–2015 ZL1) and the LT4 (2017–2024 ZL1) are supercharged versions of two different engine families. Neither substitutes for the other, or for the naturally aspirated SS engine of the same year.
Have your VIN ready
With the VIN we can confirm the engine code, model year and transmission before we quote, which avoids ordering the wrong version.
Common Problems
Common Camaro engine problems
Opti-Spark failure — LT1, 1993–1997
The LT1’s Opti-Spark distributor is mounted on the front of the engine behind the water pump. Coolant from a leaking pump, or moisture inside the unit, makes it fail, with misfires, stalling or a no-start as the result. The distributor is replaced on its own, so rule it out before condemning the engine.
Timing-chain wear — 3.6L LLT V6, 2010–2011
Premature chain wear sets timing codes (P0008, P0016–P0019) and a check-engine light on the LLT, and is linked to long oil-change intervals. Caught early, new chains are the repair; an engine that has run for a long time with stretched chains can be damaged beyond that.
Lifter failure — L99, 2010–2015 SS automatic
The cylinder-deactivation lifters on the L99 can fail, causing a tick, a misfire and a check-engine light, and a collapsed lifter can wipe out its camshaft lobe. The repair means lifters, guides, camshaft and the valve-lifter oil manifold, and a badly damaged engine is usually replaced.
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FAQ
Camaro engine questions, answered
Was there a 2003–2009 Camaro?
No. The fourth generation ended with the 2002 model year, and the Camaro returned as a 2010 model. Engines for the cars on either side of that gap are completely different, so tell us the model year when you ask for a quote.
Which 6.2L does my 2010–2015 Camaro SS have?
Manual cars have the LS3; automatics have the L99 with Active Fuel Management. The two are not interchangeable, so check which transmission you have, or send us the VIN and we will confirm.
Will a Corvette LT1 fit my 2016–2024 Camaro SS?
The 6.2L LT1 was shared with the 2014–2019 C7 Corvette, but C7 Stingrays with the Z51 package have a dry-sump oiling system, so we match the Camaro version by VIN rather than treating every LT1 as the same engine.
My 3.6L V6 has a timing code. Do I need a new engine?
Not always. On 2010–2011 cars with the LLT, the timing chains can wear early. If the engine has not been damaged, new chains are the repair; if it has run with the fault for a long time, a replacement engine may be the better route.
Is the engine covered by a warranty?
Yes. Every engine we sell is covered by warranty, and extended cover is available at extra cost. The full terms are in our Warranty Policy.
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