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It won't win any drag races, but after all these years it is still going strong unlike many over-complicated modern engines with too many moving parts. The fifth generation El Camino started production in 1978, adopting the new Malibu styling, suspension parts, and a one-inch longer wheelbase of 117 in. 1982 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer Information In reality the same base fuel tank was most likely used throughout production. *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. HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. RPO (Regular Production Option) Z15. -U29 -- Instrument Panel Courtesy Lamp. -62D -- Cloth Camel --1978 -Black -- Gold -- Camel -JM5 -- Power HD Brakes, Tandem Booster -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982 -Fuel tank: 17.7 gallon, 1982: -NA5 -- AB -- 229 cubic inch 2bbl auto trans -- 14020621 Powered by a 3800 Supercharged V6 engine with a 5-Speed Manual transmission. -YF5 -- GAH -- 231 cubic inch 2bbl Buick V6 (California) -- 25512989 The crankshaft was nodular iron, and although the connecting rods started as 403 gas-engine pieces, they had beefier ends and rods, and were a different length. 10th digit - This is the Model Year -Hood ornament introduced, emblem moved from upper grille center to ornament on grille header panel. How to identify chevrolet gmc manual transmissions - drivetrain.com 1983: 571-GM Heritage Center -Camel, light metallic -- Gold -- Camel The floorboard design is mostly shared with the wagon, up to the end of the cargo location. -D64 -- Mirror: Visor Vanity, Illuminated -- 1978, 1979 -Chevrolet (1GW80): El Camino, Conquista, SS Sport Decor The base 229-cubic-inch V6 made 110 horsepower (down from 115), as did the California-only 231-cubic-inch Buick V6. -Battery: 630 Cold Cranking Amps at 0 degrees F. Filters Clear Filters. -PB2 -- Wheel trim: Wheel Covers, Sport (Silver, styled plastic) -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 Most likely used for easier standard package specification by GM.