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Can someone read my vin# (1Z87L8S436964) I am wanting to know what engine code it is. Thanks.
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5th digit is an "L" = L-48, base motor. I'm guessing you have a 78 from the "8" in the sixth position.
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What year?
It is a 78.
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Originally Posted by gbvette62
5th digit is an "L" = L-48, base motor. I'm guessing you have a 78 from the "8" in the sixth position.
Yep. Thanks. At least it does have a Comp Cam.
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Originally Posted by 13rooster
Can someone read my vin# (1Z87L8S436964) I am wanting to know what engine code it is. Thanks.
1 Chevrolet Division of General Motors
Z Corvette
87 coupe
L engine code for base L-48 engine
8 year of manufacture 1978
S assmebly plant code for St. Louis, Missouri
436964 consecutive unit number. The 36964th 1978 Corvette assembled. That's late production. I'm guessing June or July, 1978.

The time/build code in the upper right corner of the trim tag will give you the date.

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36,848 was the last car built in July. 13rooster's car, 36,964 was actually built the first week of August, 1978.
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Originally Posted by gbvette62
36,848 was the last car built in July. 13rooster's car, 36,964 was actually built the first week of August, 1978.
I said "late". August would be late. My Black Book doesn't list the ending month VINs. Where'd you get your figure?



P. S. I found the VINs. NCRS Specifications Guide.
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