VIN number info. needed
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VIN number info. needed
What number or letter of the VIN # reveals what trans. (auto or 4-speed small block 1972) the car came out of the factory with?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Last edited by SS164; Sep 6, 2009 at 09:44 PM.
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The 5th digit will tell you the engine. K=base engine, L=LT1, W=LS5
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There is a combination of 3 letters on the engine stamping pad that will give you the engine/carburetor/transmission combination for that build. It will be the last 3 letters on the second stamp. For example, if the 2nd stamp is V0208CKX (Flint MI, February 8th, Base Engine 350/200, Rochester Quadrajet Carb, Turbo Hydramatic 400 Automatic Transmission)
You can find a listing of the different combinations for '72 here: http://www.motorera.com/corvette/1970/vet72.htm
Hope that helps!
You can find a listing of the different combinations for '72 here: http://www.motorera.com/corvette/1970/vet72.htm
Hope that helps!
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SS164 It's a major PITA to convert AT cars to 4 speeds and vice versa. What have you found? Do you suspect a tranny swap has been made?
A VIN derivitive is stamped on all C3 transmissions. The location of the stamp on the tranny can vary from year to year so it's best to check the assembly instruction manual for the location. If the VIN derivitive matches your VIN, the tranny is probably original.
Last edited by Easy Mike; Sep 22, 2010 at 12:42 PM.
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