L82 or not
Le Mans Master
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From: Glen Allen, VA
The VIN code is the definitive answer, but there are some visual clues too. If your engine has the black with silver ribs valve covers, also, an L-82 with A/C will have an auxiliary electric fan in the shroud. Another is a factory GM aluminum intake, L-48's had a cast iron one. All of the above could easily be changed out though.
Melting Slicks
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From: Airdrie Alberta
Drifting
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From: San diego ca
In all fairness and accuracy the VIN will only tell you what the car came equipped with but will not verify whats in there now. Valve covers and external parts can easily be added.
Your most accurate determinor would be the codes on the engine itself. and unfortunately even that can be spoofed, but rarely so.
Your most accurate determinor would be the codes on the engine itself. and unfortunately even that can be spoofed, but rarely so.
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