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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 07:42 AM
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I got my # off the block where do I go to see if its original need help
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The last 6 numbers of the engine code will be the last 6 of the VIN if the engine is original, assuming they haven't been tampered with.
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thank u very much # match, what r the # below the engine codes stand for I've got a crate engine to replace the original just wondering,the one I just got is supose to be the same anyway to tell
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Put all the numbers on the block pad in a thread and someone will break them down for you.
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There a two numbers stamped on the engine pad. The first (and largest) is the engine identification code stamped at the engine assembly plant (Flint, Michigan for Corvette small blocks and Tonawanda, New York, for big blocks).

The second number (smaller characters) is the VIN sequence and was stamped on the assembly line.

The Corvette Black Book lists the engine codes.

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OK, the small #'s are to coincide with the VIN # if the car is #'s matching. We have that much straight. What does the second set of BIG #'s mean??

Like V07290 CKX

I know the CKX means 180HP auto-tans. What's the first part mean?? I don't mean to hijack a thread just curious....

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Example: V0621CTU Typical 1970-82.
V= Assembly plant (V=Flint,T=Tonawanda)
06=Assembly month
21=Assembly day
CTU=Motor Division and Suffix code CTU= Chevy 370HP 350 LT1 4 speed)

Source: Corvette by the Numbers 55-82.
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