help with motor VIN
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Intermediate
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From: hooksett nh
help with motor VIN
looking at a motor on friday and he tells me it is a 283 or a 327 the vin is k0701gmc, the block casting is 3970010, I think it is a 350 from a 79 lemans but you guys seem to have more resources than I, so any input is appreciated
Burning Brakes
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From: Oldham County Louisville, KY
The suffix code on the VIN doesn't seem right. I can't find anything on a GMC.
http://www.nastyz28.com/spmenu.html#suffix
http://www.nastyz28.com/spmenu.html#suffix
Team Owner
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From: Huntsville AL
I suspect that the engine code is actually K0701CMC. That would be one of the following:
1974 350ci 145hp 2bbl,3 speed in a Chevelle, Nova,Camaro,Monte Carlo.
1978 350ci 2bbl,Police,Taxi,auto trans in a full size passenger car.
1980 305ci 155hp 4bbl in a Malibu or Monte carlo.
My bet would be the 1974 engine, since I think that the 010 block was still in use in 1974. The engine foundry for this block was St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada (the beginning K).
1974 350ci 145hp 2bbl,3 speed in a Chevelle, Nova,Camaro,Monte Carlo.
1978 350ci 2bbl,Police,Taxi,auto trans in a full size passenger car.
1980 305ci 155hp 4bbl in a Malibu or Monte carlo.
My bet would be the 1974 engine, since I think that the 010 block was still in use in 1974. The engine foundry for this block was St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada (the beginning K).
