Vin Help
11-13-2013, 10:35 PM
#4
Burning Brakes
I always post this site for VIN decoding
Yup L48 engne unless the numbers do not match on the block and it is not hard to buy a L82 engine then drop it in the car. Did it with a 1972 El Camino and again with a 1976 Malibu Classic. Blew the Nylon Timing gears in the L48s and dropped L82 engines into the both these cars.
http://corvettec3.ca/vin.htm
Yup L48 engne unless the numbers do not match on the block and it is not hard to buy a L82 engine then drop it in the car. Did it with a 1972 El Camino and again with a 1976 Malibu Classic. Blew the Nylon Timing gears in the L48s and dropped L82 engines into the both these cars.
http://corvettec3.ca/vin.htm
Last edited by MakoJoe; 11-13-2013 at 10:52 PM.
11-13-2013, 10:53 PM
#5
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Thanks, I was concerned this was the answer but needed to know from the guys that know the real facts.
Also thanks for the vin decoder I can use in future.
Also thanks for the vin decoder I can use in future.
11-14-2013, 08:03 AM
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The engine identification suffix on the block is a reliable source. What does it say?
Last edited by Easy Mike; 11-14-2013 at 08:06 AM.