Not to compete with Z28pete's post. Here are some sites that provide info for common questions from; 'do I have a real ss?' to 'What size and year engine do I have?'.
The belowsites do not contain everything you will need to know but itis a good start. If there is something that you still need help with please ask. There is alot of knowledgehere at Camaro Forums.

www.camaros.org/index.shtml
www.chevy-camaro.com/chevy-camaro-trim-tag-decode.asp

And finding engine block info:

www.mortec.com/
www.nastyz28.com/chevy-engine-code-stampings.php
www.nastyz28.com/sbchevy/sblock.html#camaro

Here is some 700r4 info from Camaro69.

 

Here is a contribution from Camaro 69. Thanks bro.

http://www.camaro-untoldsecrets.com/welcome_fs.htm