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Camaro Research Group Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: KurtS on February 06, 2023, 03:06:36 AM
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The TH350 3-speed automatic transmission was officially offered as an option (RPO) in 1969. But in 1968, Chevrolet used the COPO system to create a Turbo Hydra-matic 350 transmission test fleet before the new transmission was released. COPO 9665 was engineered to allow the use of the TH350 transmission in the 1968 model year cars. The intent was to get real-world test miles on the vehicles before production began in 1969 model year.
The test fleet included full-size Chevrolets, Chevelles, Novas, and Camaros. The vehicles were initially assigned as Chevrolet company cars, for use at both at the assembly plants and at the division level. Afterwards, they were sold as used company cars.
The cars were built with several different engine models and over a range of build dates. For the Camaro test vehicles, the TH350 was available with the base 327 (210 hp), the L30 (327/275hp), and the L48 (350/295hp). All three engines have been observed in 68 Camaros, though the L30 appears to be the most common. The engines will have unique engine suffix codes of MI, EN, and MF. The cars were built at both LOS and NOR assembly plants, but most were built at Norwood. Production was from May through the end of 68 production in July.
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Interesting info.
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None listed in trends book ………
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Good stuff Kurt...........thanks!
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I was aware that TH350 were in a handful of late 68s. Great job getting all these supporting docs, Kurt.
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The info un-Earthed here is amazing.
I once thought I was pretty educated in Camaro info, especially 1st gens,...even though I have only owned 2 first gens, (and quite a few other generation Camaros),.... because the 2nd Camaro I ever owned was a 1st gen that I still own 41 years later, I thought I read everything that was ever published about them.
Becoming a member here, I realize I would categorize myself as a novice at best now....lol
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This why I enjoy this group always learning something new. I knew there was some 68's with the turbo 350 as i saw one years ago. Now we have proof. Great job keep up the good work Kurk!
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Yes, Good stuff Kurt. Thanks